[Falkentyne]

Yes it is. 

 

[Rhadamanthys]

  Updated OP and changed the title
Glad to see others enjoying this product it really is excellent.. Just found out today how to get 2.0 HD
 
Go back to the playback settings and select the GSX 1000. Then click on "Configure" and select "Stereo" (NOT 7.1).
Then just click "Next - Next - Finish". Afterwards, still in the playback settings, right-click on the GSX 1000 device, and when you go to "Advanced" you should be able to pick different sample rates. For 2.0 HD mode it should be 96.0 kHz @ 24 bit. After picking the one you want, click on "Apply"
 
Bit of a shame though if you want 7.1 back again you need to change this back to 16bit 48hz

I totally agree. What's the point of having high-res audio if it's such a hassle to change from 7.1? They really should have added it for surround as well, so you could just switch to stereo with a click on the device itself.

 

[pack21]

Without PS4/Xbox? I think they killed the product at birth.

 

[Hunched]

Without PS4/Xbox? I think they killed the product at birth.

You realize there's more PC users on Steam than PSN and Xbox Live combined?
That's PS4 +PS3 and Xbox One + Xbox 360, all 4 combined.
They're fine.

 

[Falkentyne]

Not only that, the surround sound positioning quality in this device completely KILLS the competition.
The only thing that comes close is Creative's CMSS-3D headphone from the X-fi cards, which is quite good, and if you already have an X-fi and are tight on money, that will make do.  But this GSX even exceeds CMSS-3D headphone mode, letting you hear things that even the X-fi might not have picked up with the proper positioning.  It's THAT good.
 
The only thing that can beat this is the Smyth Realiser A16 (or A8), and quite handily too, since you can calibrate it for your ears and room, making it indistinguishable from surround speakers, but the prices for that are outside of most gamers' budgets.  For a generic one HRTF fits all solution, nothing beats this in its price range.  I also don't know if the Realiser can function as a USB DAC or not, but that's getting off topic.

 

[shankly1985]

Updated OP with new video.

I agree with Falkentyne The GSX is in a league of its own when it comes down to Virtual Surround sound. 

 

[TeeReQs]

Has anybody tried this with PS4 yet to see if it recognizes the device? 

 

[shankly1985]

  Has anybody tried this with PS4 yet to see if it recognizes the device? 

PC and Mac only

 

[TeeReQs]

PC and Mac only

That doesn't really answer my question though. I know that's what the specs state but still curious if PS4 will recognize it.

 

[Falkentyne]

No it won't.
He already answered you.
 
The PS4 would need an optical out device.

 

[TeeReQs]

No it won't.
He already answered you.

The PS4 would need an optical out device.

Okay. Thought it might work through USB..that was all.

 

[illram]

I'd be curious if anyone has been able to compare this to the X7? X7 has more functionality (console compatible) but lacks 7.1 and is a lot more expensive. I have an X7 already and love it but I have a second PC setup in my apartment that could use an audio upgrade.

 

[Falkentyne]

Surround on the GSX is better than the X7.
 
Basic sound quality and headphone amp clearly the X7 wins here.  Although keep in mind that the GSX does not need bloatware installed to use it.

 

[casino1]

How does this compare to the Gaming mode/preset with HRTF in Out Of Your Head?

 

[shankly1985]

  How does this compare to the Gaming mode/preset with HRTF in Out Of Your Head?

Never used it or heard of it.