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product_id: 27473430
title: "Sound BlasterX G1"
brand: "creative"
price: "$1043"
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# Portable, ultra-lightweight USB plug-and-play 7.1 channel HD surround sound 24-bit/96kHz high-res audio DAC Sound BlasterX G1

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** $1043
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Level up your audio game — hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound BlasterX G1 by creative
- **How much does it cost?** $1043 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/27473430-sound-blasterx-g1)

## 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

- • **Instant Plug & Play Upgrade:** No drivers needed—boost your PC, Mac, or PS4 audio in seconds with zero hassle.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Experience pinpoint audio positioning for competitive edge and cinematic gaming immersion.
- • **Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier:** Drive any headset with powerful, crystal-clear sound that elevates every detail.
- • **X-Plus Mode for Competitive Focus:** Highlight critical in-game sounds while minimizing distractions for laser-sharp awareness.
- • **Customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine:** Tailor your audio with advanced enhancements for optimized gameplay and voice clarity.

## Overview

The Creative Sound BlasterX G1 is a compact, portable USB DAC and sound card delivering true 7.1 channel HD surround sound with 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Designed for gamers and audiophiles alike, it features a powerful headphone amplifier and the customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine to enhance audio precision and clarity across PC, Mac, and PS4 platforms. Plug-and-play simplicity combined with competitive X-Plus mode makes it the ultimate audio upgrade for immersive, professional-grade gaming sound.

## Description

Sporting a small form factor, the plug-and-play Sound BlasterX G1 delivers crystal clear high-resolution audio with 7.1 HD positional surround sound, offering instant audio performance boost for an immersive gaming experience on PC, Mac, PS4 and mobile devices. The Sound BlasterX G1 is a portable 24-bit/96kHz HD gaming USB DAC and sound card. Featuring 7.1 HD virtualization, BlasterX Acoustic Engine audio enhancement, Crystal Voice and Scout Mode Technology, the Sound BlasterX G1 delivers the best-in-class audio upgrade for superior gaming performance.

Review: Undeniable upgrade - At the sale price, this is an absolutely amazing piece of technology. It simply works, does what it says, unlocks some basic audio tuning, and vastly outperforms the onboard audio on my outdated but not low-end motherboard. The dongle itself is constructed of the usual materials, only setting itself apart with the red "X" that lights up while plugged in. It is alarmingly light, but don't let it deter you from the quality of sound it outputs. I'm no audiophile; I'm sure this leaves something to be desired for the hardcore aficionados of sound, but even my average ears picked up the increase in richness, deeper lows and sharper highs. The accompanying software is bare but functional, my preference for software, and seems to work well. It even has a voice effects feature for your microphone that seems more of an afterthought than a genuine tool but the novelty is worth noting. The EQ works well and the different audio effects do impact the sound in noticeable ways. I am not keen on the virtual 5.1 or 7.1 sound features but I also do not have headphones that even pretend to offer surround features. Connecting to Discord my friends immediately noted how much better my voice sounded and I was also able to get more volume out of the headset itself on the call. Listening to music went from pleasent to engaging, both the increased volume and the broader range of sound brought more to my usual playlists. Gaming is improved too: things sound more genuine and details are preserved, worlds sound more alive and I can pick out audio queues much quicker. The scout mode that's advertised went untested for me, I couldn't get the hotkeys to work and I didn't like the sound of keeping it enabled, however it was functional in the tests I tried with it on. It feels more like a specifically tuned EQ setting more than anything. Overall, this is absolutely hands down a win for me, and I recommend it strongly to anyone looking for improved audio on any system. I'm sure you could pair a high end sound card with a quality amp and get some mind blowing sound, but for someone who just wants sounds to sound like they ought to, this is it, especially for the price.
Review: EXACTLY what I was looking for - A week ago, I bought a rando-named brand that was less than $10 because my cat chewed the wire of my old 3.5mm to USB Turtle Beach adapter. While the incoming audio was great the rando-name, the mic sounded like a landline telephone. I did get what I paid for... THIS right here is what I wanted. I use this with Windows 10 and this has Audio Enhancements such as Bass Boost, Surround Sound, Loudness Equalization, and Spatial Audio configurable in the Mic Properties part of the Sound Control Panel. No drivers needed, total plug and play. So if the headset you want only comes as 3.5mm, this is what you need right here. This one has a single long 1/8" jack for a TRRS (left audio, right audio, mic, ground). This does come with a TRS spllitter, or you can buy their other one that has two TRS jacks already. I've bought Creative products all the way back from the late 90's and see they're still doing more-than-decent products to this day. Thanks.

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #117 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | Creative |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,098) |
| Date First Available | March 30, 2016 |
| Hardware Platform | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.42 x 0.9 x 0.41 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.56 ounces |
| Item model number | 70SB171000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Product Dimensions | 5.42 x 0.9 x 0.41 inches |
| Series | Creative Sound BlasterX G1 |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround Sound
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, PS4, Personal Computer
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 2.0
- **Platform:** PlayStation 4

## Images

![Sound BlasterX G1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cHNvexbwL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Undeniable upgrade
*by R***Y on January 4, 2023*

At the sale price, this is an absolutely amazing piece of technology. It simply works, does what it says, unlocks some basic audio tuning, and vastly outperforms the onboard audio on my outdated but not low-end motherboard. The dongle itself is constructed of the usual materials, only setting itself apart with the red "X" that lights up while plugged in. It is alarmingly light, but don't let it deter you from the quality of sound it outputs. I'm no audiophile; I'm sure this leaves something to be desired for the hardcore aficionados of sound, but even my average ears picked up the increase in richness, deeper lows and sharper highs. The accompanying software is bare but functional, my preference for software, and seems to work well. It even has a voice effects feature for your microphone that seems more of an afterthought than a genuine tool but the novelty is worth noting. The EQ works well and the different audio effects do impact the sound in noticeable ways. I am not keen on the virtual 5.1 or 7.1 sound features but I also do not have headphones that even pretend to offer surround features. Connecting to Discord my friends immediately noted how much better my voice sounded and I was also able to get more volume out of the headset itself on the call. Listening to music went from pleasent to engaging, both the increased volume and the broader range of sound brought more to my usual playlists. Gaming is improved too: things sound more genuine and details are preserved, worlds sound more alive and I can pick out audio queues much quicker. The scout mode that's advertised went untested for me, I couldn't get the hotkeys to work and I didn't like the sound of keeping it enabled, however it was functional in the tests I tried with it on. It feels more like a specifically tuned EQ setting more than anything. Overall, this is absolutely hands down a win for me, and I recommend it strongly to anyone looking for improved audio on any system. I'm sure you could pair a high end sound card with a quality amp and get some mind blowing sound, but for someone who just wants sounds to sound like they ought to, this is it, especially for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXACTLY what I was looking for
*by C***A on August 25, 2023*

A week ago, I bought a rando-named brand that was less than $10 because my cat chewed the wire of my old 3.5mm to USB Turtle Beach adapter. While the incoming audio was great the rando-name, the mic sounded like a landline telephone. I did get what I paid for... THIS right here is what I wanted. I use this with Windows 10 and this has Audio Enhancements such as Bass Boost, Surround Sound, Loudness Equalization, and Spatial Audio configurable in the Mic Properties part of the Sound Control Panel. No drivers needed, total plug and play. So if the headset you want only comes as 3.5mm, this is what you need right here. This one has a single long 1/8" jack for a TRRS (left audio, right audio, mic, ground). This does come with a TRS spllitter, or you can buy their other one that has two TRS jacks already. I've bought Creative products all the way back from the late 90's and see they're still doing more-than-decent products to this day. Thanks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great alternative for voice and games
*by C***N on November 28, 2018*

I'm going to state why I was looking for a sound card in the first place. The onboard sound on my motherboard just isn't that great. The Realtek ACL892 is crap. The native drivers in Windows want to run in 7.1 surround, even when you have a 2-speaker headset plugged in. I had to force install the Realtek drivers ("Windows has detected your current driver may be a better match" my ass...) just to get it to work as plain 2-speaker and not try and do surround sound in games, just to have audio cut out. I play Day-Z with my friends. I also like to play first-person games like the new Wolfenstein series. The worse thing in the world is to turn, in-game, and have the sounds to your back/side just disappear entirely or end up as a flat, lifeless audio. So I was goign to get one of Creative's PCI-e cards to have better control over whether it is or is not surround and have a card that can actually handle it. That's when I came across this little beauty. It was a good chunk less than the cards, and when paired with the Sound Blaster H5 headset, enabled virtual 7.1 surround in a "made for each other" type mode. I can tell you it's made a huge difference. I was blown away the first time I opened up Day-Z. Even my friends said my voice is much clearer now, and man can I hear a difference now than before. I turned off the onboard sound, it's redundant at this point. I was skeptical at first, having had a USB audio device in the past, but man has this adaptor changed my mind. If you're considering this and are hesitating, just get it. You'll be happy you did.

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