[shuto77]

And that's why it's silly that they won't allow us to output the processed sound to our own amp!!!

Oh. I was hoping I could upgrade the amp down the line.

Is this sort of thing that could be fixed with firmware? Tagging @yethal because he never sleeps and knows everything about the X7.

 

[zaddini]

Hey guys!
 
Have you tried using x7's ASIO in music production software? If you did what are your impressions?
 
For me getting ASIO to work is troublesome - I have to close every application that generates audio to make it work and sometimes change sample rate within a program. I find it disappointing because previous creative soundcards i have used were able to handle ASIO while running multiple different audio sources simultaneously.

 

[jamieuk147]

How do I connect bluetooth headphones to my x7?
MDR-1ABT

 

[Sam21]

So, I have a Recon3D and an X7, will the chat on PS4 work If I connect the optical to X7 and my Microphone to the Mic-In on Recon3d ?

 

[Yethal]

How do I connect bluetooth headphones to my x7?
MDR-1ABT

You don't.

  Hey guys!
 
Have you tried using x7's ASIO in music production software? If you did what are your impressions?
 
For me getting ASIO to work is troublesome - I have to close every application that generates audio to make it work and sometimes change sample rate within a program. I find it disappointing because previous creative soundcards i have used were able to handle ASIO while running multiple different audio sources simultaneously.

I'm pretty sure it's caused by the fact that the X7 was not meant to be a production software card.

 

[zaddini]

  I'm pretty sure it's caused by the fact that the X7 was not meant to be a production software card.

Two cheap Creative cards i have used in the past also were not meant as such (x-fi fatality something super-ultra gamer and some other one), yet they had no problems handling such tasks with grace. Is it not disappointing that flagship Creative's card has trouble with it? I would really love if they would fix it.

 

[CFGamescape]

The LE version is $349 on Anazon right now.

 

[shuto77]

The LE version is $349 on Anazon right now.

The benefit of the LE is only apparent if you're also going to drive passive speakers with it. It's a great deal if you want to use both headphones and passive speakers.

If it's cheaper than the standard edition, you can't go wrong, and I'm fairly certain you could always sell it at no loss of you weren't happy with it.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

It also has a cleaner headphone out. Less output impedance. I thought it'd sound brighter, but it isn't the case.

Also, RCA out is SPEAKER SBX. Trust me, its surround effect is not what you want for headphones.

 

[shuto77]

It also has a cleaner headphone out. Less output impedance. I thought it'd sound brighter, but it isn't the case.

Also, RCA out is SPEAKER SBX. Trust me, its surround effect is not what you want for headphones.

Great information as always, sir.

I was under the impression that the difference in output impedance was negligible unless you're using an extremely sensitive IEM. Is that not correct?

Thanks!

 

[CFGamescape]

For strictly gaming (surround), is there any other DAC (hardware) that is on par with the X7 that isn't an internal sound card?

 

[missalaire]

Is the standard Creative Soundblaster X7 enough to power something like the Audioengine A2+s and Audio Technica ATH-ADG1 headset or iems?

 

[Yethal]

For strictly gaming (surround), is there any other DAC (hardware) that is on par with the X7 that isn't an internal sound card?

Soundblaster Omni.

 

[CFGamescape]

Soundblaster Omni.

Cool, thanks. I just remembered I have an Asus Xonar U7 lying around. How does that stack up against the Omni / X7?

I'm basically looking to upgrade my amp and DAC for music, but I also want an option for gaming to use with the new amp. Looking at the Schiit Lyr 2.

 

[Sam21]

Cool, thanks. I just remembered I have an Asus Xonar U7 lying around. How does that stack up against the Omni / X7?

I'm basically looking to upgrade my amp and DAC for music, but I also want an option for gaming to use with the new amp. Looking at the Schiit Lyr 2.

I have the Xonar U7 Echelon edition, it has this neat Sonic Radar feature that I like a lot, The DAC and ADC chips on the U7 are also superior to Omni's. U7 has two types of surround, Asus's own surround and DHTv4.