Creative Sound Blaster X3
Headphones, Mic input, USB-C
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Volume control via Windows, keyboard or sound system remains possible. It is not necessary to place the device in a visible position. It could also be placed behind the PC or under the desk.
In my personal opinion. X3 and X4 sound basically identical but the X4 has some compatibility and reliability issues. It's a win for us to find X3. I am using it currently for optical out to my office audio system connected to Macbook Pro.
According to the information we have found, this sound card has problems with Dolby Digital via the optical output on the latest firmware (https://www.reddit.com/r/SoundBlasterOfficial/comments/vwfcnr/windows_11_soundblaster_x3_logitech_z906_no_rear/). It is therefore recommended to use the original Z906 cables (black, orange, green) to enjoy 5.1. In general, any optical cable will do for this kind of installation, unless the desired cable length is long.
Yes, drivers are necessary. The equalizer and adjustment software: 'Sound Blaster Command' (without which the use of the card would be pointless), updates the drivers for you.
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Unfortunately, this is not possible, there is only a normal 3.5 jack input.
I can only confirm once again that the sound is good ... I can compare this with an SB AE-7 and an AE-5 Plus. There is hardly any difference in the sound ... With the AE-5 Plus there are occasional crackling noises when starting up, I assume that this is connected to the power supply, because the AE-5 needs additional power. From a sound point of view, the sound of the X 3 seems to me to be almost the best. The AE-7 is even clearer, but has the small disadvantage that the internal sound card in a powerful "gamer PC" deflects the air in the case (below) upwards, where a 3090 heats up enormously. This is a clear advantage if the sound card with good quality does not disturb the air supply. i would then choose the X3 anyway. LG ruwebWer
I bought the Sound Blaster x3 in January 2020 for 134 francs. So the price is a bit steep with the background that it should cost 209 without discount. I use the Sennheiser Game One and Logitech z 506 with it. Other than that, I can't help you.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find this information anywhere at the manufacturer's or on the web in general. With a bit of luck, someone else will answer your question.
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