Did you get hissing in direct mode as well?

Thanks brazzmonkey. I too get those occasional cracks when not in direct mode. Not really any issues connecting to windows 10 so I probably wont bother. I wish they would update the actual software from 2016. Recently I just have windows 10 use its usb driver(which is newer) and just control...

I noticed there is a new firmware available for the X7. Has anyone tried it yet?

Not trying to hijack the post but I have a suggestion. Explore if CS has built in surround. If it does(like pubg) you have the option of simply utilizing x7 direct mode. Unless you can turn off surround In CS(like pubg) you might be pleasantly surprised. As was said, the worst thing you can...

Yes I used to have another rig that had dedicated USB port for audio devices and the X7 behaved much better. Unfortunately I am stuck with the new rig which is more powerful but lacking dedicated audio usb. My solution to use optical and the x7 is not optimal and is a workaround. Merely...

Yes tried that in multiple ways never helped in my case

For shooters like pubg honestly the best thing I ever did was start playing that game with simple stereo, direct mode. Seems counterintutive I know but pubg and many fps type games perform best with their own vss built in and adding 5.1 or eax on x7 just messes the audio up. While Sennheiser...

Just an option for those who still have persistent issues with the pc>usb>x7 connection. Simply use digital audio from pc to the X7 with no usb connection! I am unsure where the problem lies with the pc usb>x7 connection lies on my system as to whether it is x7 or my PC but the optical...

That direct mode is amazing and solved all interference issues with usb connection. Thank you. Of course when direct mode is off with usb the interference comes back. I plan to just keep using headphones with the direct mode anyways as that is the best setup. For the life of me I cannot...

I was hoping to get some clarification on the x7 surround pro's audio channel requirements. On soundblaster website I believe it mentions the surround pro sbx can either have a stereo or multichannel source. However I had read elsewhere sbx surround needs a multichannel 5.1 source to function...

I would make a suggestion should you still want to keep on SBX full time. I have the same issue with the USB and SBX enabled. The only workaround I found is to use the toslink audio input. Then SBX works for me with no popping. Just had tried the USB with the new firmware but issue persists...

Thanks. Probably should have tried that first. It is a shame really I had my x7 on an older rig never had usb interference...new rig usb was a noisy mess. Now you have me wondering if I should try the external usb route due to it being an optimal path over the toslink pcm

Thank you very much!

Hello I have a question now that I am just using headphones with x7. Currently I have a soundcard feeding pcm to the x7 via toslink. Basically my x7 usb feed has some interference so I opted with this approach. My question is now that I just use headphones with the x7, would there be any...

Really enjoying the Phillips Fidelio x2 HR over my old headphones. Been following these threads for a while and it seems like these were the most recommended for the X7. Anyways I was wondering what burn in is necessary for these, Op amp suggestions over stock, etc. They kinda are already...

I currently use the ad900x headphones with my x7. I enjoy the large soundstage though I know it is at the expense of a fuller sounding headphone. I know the x7 can do better with a different set of cans. My question would be what are the best matched headphones for the x7 that afford a large...

Thank you will check these options out eventually as the realtor drivers work just an ongoing hassle at times. I like the idea of an external usb solution. However are there any benefits to looking at internals besides cost, i.e latency....an internal card I saw was the xonar dx apparently has...

In my experience the x7's SBX surround audio sounded better having an optical ac3 source. X7's surround just didn't sound as distinct when connected via USB. PC is not connected to x7 except via optical. Then just use the Android app to control X7. edit: I do not see an option for 5.1 LPCM...

Anyone have a suggestion on a good ac3 encoder for the x7. Currently I use my motherboards codecs(which work great) for this however all to often with Windows updates they break and need to be reinstalled and tweaked. Specifially I would prefer source that has no dsp simply ac3

Just got the X7 after selling my modi2/magni2. It was a nice setup, but I realized I missed DSP especially in games. DSP.... obviously not an audio purist I know. It performs flawlessly in that aspect and yes the beamforming mic works for my needs. But i wanted to touch on the music side of...

That is good news then. I had read somewhere that pubg hrtf was binaural...similar to when one selects in BF1 headphones, stereo. I guess since there is no way to change any sound settings really in pubg, it would be best not to just listen in stereo.

Pubg is hard one to get good positional audio from. From what I read you are better off using stereo only, with no effects. thats the best audio for this game at the moment.

What you want sent to the device is true 7.1 signal which you set on speaker configuration. Sound is subjective. try it either way and see what sound better. most use with enhancements off as the GSX works very well without them...a big reason gsx is interesting is it is a true hardware only...

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