Testseek.com have collected 64 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier.
December 2015
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The editors liked
Extreme audiophile quality DAC
Firmware and hardware upgradeable
Class leading sound quality
Ridiculous connectivity options
Powerful amps
Easy to use software controls
More features than you know what to do with
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Nearly every digital and analog I/O port you could want
Audiophile components (DAC
ADC
And headphone amp)
High-quality USB and Bluetooth audio streaming
Small footprint
Unique shape
A lot of features and connections
High-quality components
Great performance for both speakers and headphones
The editors didn't like
Price
No remote
Requires software for many features
Some settings require odd software combinations
Headphone stand feels like an afterthought
Love it or hate it shape
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor, and hooking up surround sound is a pain
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 offers a ridiculous number of features for the money and sound quality is generally very good, but its appeal is limited....
Update – We forgot to mention the fact that the Sound Blaster X7 features a panel on its underside that, when removed, allows access to the modular amplifier chips. I am no audiophile, so I wouldn't know where to get new ones at but, apparently, you can...
Abstract: Before Sound Blaster showed me the X7, its $400 all-in-one audio DAC/amplifier, I asked the question that I thought most skeptical PC gamers would want to ask: Is there any need for a dedicated sound card these days, when motherboards seem to put out perf...
Nearly every digital and analog I/O port you could want, Audiophile components (DAC, ADC, and headphone amp), High-quality USB and Bluetooth audio streaming
No HDMI support, Can't decode high-res Blu-ray soundtracks, No support for Apple's AirPlay technology
The Sound Blaster X7 delivers an incredibly strong price/performance ratio. If it had HDMI in and out (and the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio) it would be darn near perfect....
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Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com
Abstract: Creative Labs wants people to fall in love with PC audio again. That's a challenging task at a time when even gamers who drop big bucks on video-card upgrades think of sound cards as anachronisms. Creative's strategy: Cover all the bases with a new family...
If you're new to the audio game and prefer having easier or more manageable setups, then you will surely enjoy the Sound Blaster since Creative has done an excellent job in allowing the device to make things easier.All the connections are explained clearl...
Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile...
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor, and hooking up surround sound is a pain
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 offers a ridiculous number of features for the money and sound quality is generally very good, but its appeal is limited....
