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title: "Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 70SB171000000 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card"
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# USB 2.0 plug & play 7.1 virtual surround sound High gain headphone amplifier Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 70SB171000000 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** € 123.96
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Level up your audio game with the ultimate portable 7.1 sound card!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 70SB171000000 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card by creative
- **How much does it cost?** € 123.96 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Instantly upgrade any PC, Mac, or PS4 setup—no drivers, no hassle, just pure audio boost.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Sleek 16g form factor fits perfectly in your gaming arsenal—take pro-grade sound anywhere.
- • **Customizable Acoustic Engine:** Tailor your soundscape with BlasterX Acoustic Engine for competitive edge and cinematic depth.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Experience pinpoint audio positioning that elevates your gameplay to pro-level immersion.
- • **Powerful Headphone Amplifier:** Drive studio-grade headphones with crystal-clear, punchy bass and pristine mids/highs.

## Overview

The Creative Sound BlasterX G1 is a portable USB DAC and sound card delivering true 7.1 channel virtual surround sound with a high-gain headphone amplifier. Compatible with PC, Mac, and PS4, it features the customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine for enhanced gaming audio. Lightweight and plug-and-play, it instantly upgrades any headset or speaker setup, providing clear, immersive sound with a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and support for up to 768 KHz sample rate.

## Description

Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 70SB171000000 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card : desertcart.in: Electronics

Review: Value for money - It can produce better surround compared to dts x and dolby atmos, try using the following settings:- surround - 40 crystalizer - 20 bass - 50 virtual heapdhone 5.1 surround works fine on console and pc, you should notice the difference while switching to dolby atmos or dts x immediately, just remember to set it back to 5.1 when switch back to this from dolby atmos or dts x cause those to sets the audio to stereo instead of 5.1 or 7.1 compared to G6 model, you have better options for settings on console with g6 overall plus you get dolby digital from games if you use the optical input method in G6 and this model do not have optical in option so no dolby digital here but you can still get dolby digital 5.1 due to virtual surround, download a dd 5.1 audio demo file and test it with this. The main benefit of G6 over this is overall higher volume potential but this also has high gain option and audio is clean in this as well. G6 can be used for optical out to 5.1 speakers but if you have 5.1 speakers with dd you do not need G6 in the first place. Well worth buying. The cheaper model also has surround but lacks 5.1 or 7.1 virtual surrond options.
Review: People complaining about "low volume" read this - IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING LOW SOUND VOLUME, open BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, go to Advanced Settings tab -> Speakers/Headphones tab, then change the Speakers/Headphones Configuration to any other value than it is currently on. The sound volume will become normal(or louder). THEN change back to your desired configuration. I have been using this sound card for 1 month now with full satisfaction. Just don't expect so much about positional audio engineering, it is not very perfect - you can't always tell if the sound source is front or behind of you. If you want to play game with a 7.1 virtual surround sound in popular games like Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege or CS:GO, then you will be far more satisfied with the built in bi-neural spatial sound in those games because the positional sound engineering is lot better in those games than this sound card. So, is there any point in buying this card? Yes there is- a. the sound quality is much better than most onboard sound, bass is punchy, clear mids and highs for good sound experience. b. using the 7.1 virtualization, you can enjoy the videos that comes with 8 channel audio (if you don't complain about the positional audio). If you have this card with your HEADPHONE and want to use the in game built-in bi-neural spatial sound instead of the virtual surround sound provided by this sound card, then change the sound channel to "Headphone (Stereo)" and turn on spatial sound in your game. FYI- the last driver update was provided in 03/2018.

## Features

- Supports true 7.1 channel audio input signals for realistic virtualization of gaming effects and audio cues with perfect accuracy and positioning
- Enhance your gaming experience through the headphone amplifier, capable of driving a wide range of gaming to studio-grade headphones.
- Powerful and fully customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine, powers the Sound BlasterX G1 to deliver various audio enhancements for optimized gameplay
- X-Plus Mode when paired with the Sound BlasterX H5 - X-Plus mode accentuates the audio for things that really do matter in a competitive game while playing down emphasis on things that do not
- Instantly upgrade any headset or speakers - simply plug into a PC, Mac or PS4 and connect any headset or speakers to instantly boost your listening and gaming experience

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DLY3IW8 |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,023 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #78 in External Sound Cards |
| Box Contents | Sound BlasterX G1,Quick Start Leaflet,Warranty Leaflets |
| Brand | Creative |
| Brand Name | Creative |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Headphone, Personal Computer, Speaker |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,052 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00054651190559 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Platform | Gaming Console, Headphone, Speaker |
| Importer Contact Information | Fortune Marketing |
| Item Height | 0.41 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Sound Card |
| Item Weight Unit of Measure | 16 g |
| Manufacturer | Creative, Creative Labs |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Creative Labs |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 768 KHz |
| Model Name | Sound Blaster X |
| Model Number | 70SB171000000 |
| Packer Contact Information | Fortune Marketing |
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 dB |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1 |
| UPC | 054651190559 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Headphone, Personal Computer, Speaker
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 2.0
- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Platform:** PlayStation 4

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can't adjust sample rate on Windows desktop it's grey and set to 16 bit 44100hz cd quality was hoping to raise it but its not an option?**
A: Please ensure that the SoundBlasterX G1 is not running in PS4 profile via the X-Plus configurator.  You need  to configure this option using the X-Plus Configurator software. Choose and upload the "Generic" configuration. This setting applies whenever the Sound BlasterX G1 is only intended for normal usage on a PC/Mac.

**Q: What does it output from the ps4?  7.1, 5.1, or stereo?   Which one does it do?**
A: This DAC, unlike some more advanced devices, outputs only 2.0 stereo to a standard headphone jack. It is not a 5.1 or 7.1 device! It simulates surround in software, which sounds every bit as terrible as you would expect. If you want actual surround, get the Soundblaster X G6 instead.

**Q: Device was working normally until i used x-plus configurator i have to unplug the device and re-plug the device after every shutdown or restart why?**
A: I rhink it's a Microsoft thing. I have to do that after every update. Nvidia does the same thing when i update my graphics drivers, it will make HDMI au ado in the graphics card the sound card.

**Q: Will this device work on  Linux computer and if so does it support a headset microphone?**
A: Sound BlasterX G1 does not support Linux OS. It has following system requirements:
for Windows
- Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor (2.8 Ghz or faster recommended)
- Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft Windows 10 32/64bit, Windows 8.1/8.0  32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows Vista 32/64 bit SP1 or higher.
- 1GB RAM
- >600 MB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0/3.0 port (high speed recommended with driver)
for Mac
- Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.8 or higher
- 1GB RAM
- >600 MB of Free Hard Disk Space
- Available USB 2.0/3.0 port

Headset microphone is supported if connector is CTIA (Cellular Telecommunication Industry Association) standard.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money
*by G***U on 11 December 2023*

It can produce better surround compared to dts x and dolby atmos, try using the following settings:- surround - 40 crystalizer - 20 bass - 50 virtual heapdhone 5.1 surround works fine on console and pc, you should notice the difference while switching to dolby atmos or dts x immediately, just remember to set it back to 5.1 when switch back to this from dolby atmos or dts x cause those to sets the audio to stereo instead of 5.1 or 7.1 compared to G6 model, you have better options for settings on console with g6 overall plus you get dolby digital from games if you use the optical input method in G6 and this model do not have optical in option so no dolby digital here but you can still get dolby digital 5.1 due to virtual surround, download a dd 5.1 audio demo file and test it with this. The main benefit of G6 over this is overall higher volume potential but this also has high gain option and audio is clean in this as well. G6 can be used for optical out to 5.1 speakers but if you have 5.1 speakers with dd you do not need G6 in the first place. Well worth buying. The cheaper model also has surround but lacks 5.1 or 7.1 virtual surrond options.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ People complaining about "low volume" read this
*by S***L on 25 March 2021*

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING LOW SOUND VOLUME, open BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, go to Advanced Settings tab -> Speakers/Headphones tab, then change the Speakers/Headphones Configuration to any other value than it is currently on. The sound volume will become normal(or louder). THEN change back to your desired configuration. I have been using this sound card for 1 month now with full satisfaction. Just don't expect so much about positional audio engineering, it is not very perfect - you can't always tell if the sound source is front or behind of you. If you want to play game with a 7.1 virtual surround sound in popular games like Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege or CS:GO, then you will be far more satisfied with the built in bi-neural spatial sound in those games because the positional sound engineering is lot better in those games than this sound card. So, is there any point in buying this card? Yes there is- a. the sound quality is much better than most onboard sound, bass is punchy, clear mids and highs for good sound experience. b. using the 7.1 virtualization, you can enjoy the videos that comes with 8 channel audio (if you don't complain about the positional audio). If you have this card with your HEADPHONE and want to use the in game built-in bi-neural spatial sound instead of the virtual surround sound provided by this sound card, then change the sound channel to "Headphone (Stereo)" and turn on spatial sound in your game. FYI- the last driver update was provided in 03/2018.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hyperx cloud alpha Pro + this one for PUBG PC
*by D***N on 31 October 2019*

It served the purpose. I am using hyperx cloud alpha Pro in my pc with alc887 audio chip. In pc pubg the onboard audio is useless. I cranked my headset with 100% volume, pc volume 100% + loudness equiluzer + equlizer settings. Still low sound. After heavy research for 1 year i bought this. My current settings are 35 % pc volume with no equilzer setting and my headset volume is 100 and i am able to pin point the game audio in pubg pc. But for playing all other games like destiny 2, dota, AC i use onboard audio without any eq settings. Ofcouse this looks like game bug and my headset need more impendense but this soundcard served the purpose. Please carefull there is no warranty info in this Amazon page, if you are getting warranty with your area creative service center then this will be good.

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