There's a lot to like here - the GTW 270 is comfortable, long-lasting and sounds great, with a unique low latency option that makes these the best in-ears we've tested for gaming. Besides, there's no need to sacrifice your room's physical space for an actual 7.1 sound system! Simply connect the Sound Blaster X3 to your computer for immersive surround sound output which is perfect for gaming sessions with friends, or to impress that special someone during movie nights. One of the selling points of this DAC is its ability to auto-mute the microphone when not in use, reducing unwanted noise on calls. I have used this for a few Zoom calls so far, and it works well; importantly, there doesn’t seem to be any issue un-muting when I speak, so no one on my calls has ever complained about not hearing me.

That's not all — Sound Blaster X3 works beyond just headphones. With support for multi-channel audio output of up to 7.1 discrete surround in speakers, enjoy binge-watching on your latest series effortlessly with surround sound delivery that's distinctively positioned for audio envelopment. There is the more expensive Creative Sound Blaster G3 which appears to be more geared towards gaming.

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Author’s Note: It came to my attention since this review first published that some of these functions in the Sound Blaster Command app which allow you to make adjustments on the fly via your phone, which helps somewhat with the inaccessibility of having the unit tethered directly to the front of the console, but still requires prohibitively long headphone cables in a majority of living room setups.) The Sound Blaster Command App offers a range of features, not requiring you to plug into a PC to adjust. Instead everything can be tweaked using Bluetooth to get your audio sounding exactly how you want it to, which once again, speaks massively to the easy console accessibility that this portable amp is going for. Sound Blaster G3 review unit provided by manufacturer. Tested with a variety of headsets on a standard PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Pixel XL 2. For more information, please see our Review Policy.

G3 debytoi meidän uusimman GameVoice Mix* -peliominaisuuden, joka löytyy usein vain kalliista laitteista. G3:n GameVoice Mix tarjoaa peliääni-/keskustelutasapaino-ominaisuuden - kaikki tämä ilman, että sinun on luovuttava nykyisistä kuulokkeistasi tai uhrattava lompakkosi. Omistat rakkaat kuulokkeesi. Ne ovat ehdottomat suosikkisi, mutta miksi sinun on luovuttava niin paljosta saadaksesi vain sen YHDEN ominaisuuden? Most noticeable in the center of the Creative Sound Blaster G3 is a great big button with a light around it. Pictured: great big button with a light around it. WaveStudio maakt het beheren en uitvoeren van al uw bewerkingstaken gemakkelijk. Met WaveStudio kunt u: The Sound Blaster G3 is a great little portable audio amp with very specific applications. Before just running out and grabbing one, you’ll want to make sure it’s something that will work seamlessly in your setup. However, if you game at a desk and don’t mind being tethered to your console, it’s a great way to get better sound and more features out of your headphones, especially if you don’t want to break the bank and invest in higher quality cans. Even with good quality headsets, however, the G3 will make a marked improvement, and likely offer a number of features missing from any headset that plugs in via 3.5mm connection.In terms of connectivity, three options are provided: dual 3.5mm (for PCs), single 3.5mm (for PC, mobile, Switch, PS5 and Xbox) and USB-A (for PS5 and PC). That means you can use these headphones on the go just as easily as at home on your PC or console. USB comes via an included dongle which adds the simulated 7.1 capabilities, microphone settings (like a noise gate and side tone) and compatibility with Razer's Synapse software. The left side of the device allows you to mute or adjust the volume of your mic, while the right side allows you adjust the volume of your headphones. There's also a switch here; flip it and you'll be able to adjust the mix between game and chat volume on PS4 or PC - so you can turn down your annoying teammates to focus on the game or vice versa. Finally, there's a button at the top that enables another key feature, the built-in footstep amplifier mode, intended to give you an edge in competitive shooters. This feature is available for PS4, PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, and PS5 via optical connection only. HOW TO SETUP Als u meer informatie wenst over Creative ALchemy of het overzicht van de ondersteunde DirectSound3D-games wilt weergeven, klikt u hier.

The light weight (300 grams), memory foam ear cups and only moderate clamping strength means that these headsets feel comfortable to wear for long periods, and the plastic construction feels relatively sturdy in the hand with metal sliders for added durability. Rotating ear cups are handy if you fancy letting your ears rest for a while, but you still want to be able to hear the broad strokes of your game. What's not so handy is the Micro USB charging, which has been retained even on the new PS5-branded model and is a bit annoying in 2023 where almost everything is USB-C. You'll also need to press the power button twice after turning it on to disable the lighting - I wish the headset would just remember this setting as the lighting adds nothing to the experience but harms battery life significantly.On Windows, you can use the Creative app with SmartComms Kit. This software is required to make the most of the various microphone features such as SmartComms with its auto-muting. I tested the headphones in competitive Counter-Strike matches, and found the link remained stable with no discernible delay compared to a wired headset. And while in-ear headphones never have a super-wide sound stage, the reasonable imaging here helps with locating enemies by the sound of their footsteps. Otherwise, the sound is impressive, as you'd hope from the Epos name, with surprisingly present bass, rich mids and crisp highs. You can play with an EPOS app on PC to adjust the equaliser and enable simulated surround sound if that's your preference.