More than just surround technology, Super X-Fi is our award-winning audio technology that captures the listening experience of a high-end multi-speaker system in a professional studio to recreates the same expansive experience in headphones. Without missing out on audio cues and immersive ambient effects, you'll be able to hear the details effortlessly from your headphones—especially spoken dialogs in shows—with natural and lifelike soundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie theaters.
We've been in this space for a long time—more than 30 years to boot. With our renowned Surround Virtualization technology, expect top-tier surround processing made possible through our highly optimized algorithms. To put it simply, these algorithms intelligently identify and enhance the spatial information of the incoming audio, and optimize it for the chosen output format, drawing you to where the action is for a complete and immersive auditory experience.
For Windows users, the Sound Blaster X4 also features Dolby Digital Live for convenient encoding of any audio sources to multi-channel surround sound in real-time, all while transmitting data using only a single optical cable solution for decoding in a home theater system.
Raise your KDR even further in FPS games with an unfair advantage over your opponents! The Sound Blaster X4 is equipped with both SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode, so you can choose* the best weapon for your victory.
You asked, we've listened: The optical-in port is now on the Sound Blaster X4. With the Sound Blaster X4 and its 7 I/O connectors, it's now much easier to connect multiple audio devices! From external microphones and headsets, to platforms like your PC, Mac, gaming consoles, and even your multi-channel speaker systems—this practically converts your desktop setup into an audio hub.
Breathe new life into your surround speaker system! The line-out ports consisting of Front, Side, Rear, and Center / Sub ports allow you to connect your 2.1, 5.1, and even 7.1 speakers for outstanding audio clarity. Coupled with 7.1 discrete and virtual support, refresh your same old speakers with a new sound identity.
Chat in-game with your teammates on PS4 and enjoy the Sound Blaster X4's enhanced audio delivery at the same time with the newly added optical-in port! It's also compatible with your Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and even TV. You can also connect the Sound Blaster X4 to your PS5 via a HDMI to optical converter (not included) for enhanced audio during your gameplay. The very same port also acts as a line-in port that will work with your mobile devices or audio players for high-quality audio without fuss.
Easily connect your Sound Blaster X4 to your AV receiver and your prized surround system using the optical-out port for an enhanced listening experience.
The USB-C port makes it easy for you to power up the device right on your desktop once the connection is made. And when connected to platforms like PC and Mac, the USB-C connection is used for both power and audio, making it super convenient (with less mess) to set up.
Located on the front of the Sound Blaster X4 for easy access to the microphone and headset ports, simply plug in your preferred choice and get started. Need your team to hear you better? You can further adjust your microphone's gain and volume boost via the Acoustic Engine module of the Creative app. The Sound Blaster X4 is also a headphone amplifier that's capable of driving studio-grade headphones of up to 600 with ease.
Easily control the volume levels between two audio sources with the Audio Balance feature on your PC, Mac, PS5, or PS4!. After a one-time setup, you'll be able to adjust the volume mix on the volume control knob by turning the knob left to right, and vice versa—perfect for use during conference calls while listening to music or podcasts, or while communicating in-game with teammates.
Up to 7.1 discrete for multi-channel speakers, Up to 7.1 virtual for headphones
Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, Sound Blaster's renowned Surround Virtualization, Dolby Digital Live
Line-out and Line-in, Optical-out and Optical-in USB-C for power and audio, Mic-in, Headset-in
SmartComms Kit with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation, CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications
Volume control knob, Direct mic mute button, Three EQ modes and Direct mode Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on / off, Speakers (Line-out) and headphones switch, Audio Balance feature
Creative app via USB on Windows PC and Mac for full audio customization, Creative app via Bluetooth on Android and iOS for quick EQ and audio tweaks
Supports headphone impedance of 32—600
SXFI BATTLE Mode for realistic audio cues, details, and depth; Scout Mode that instantly lets you in on the faintest sounds made by your foes
114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz, Convenient USB-C Bus-powered