Testseek.co.uk have collected 51 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster ZxR PCIe and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster ZxR PCIe.
June 2013
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Attractive aesthetic
Leading PC audio reproduction
High grade components
Dedicated quarter inch amplified headphone jack
DBPro daughter board with expanded I/O and dedicated Sound Core3D
Whether you are a mobile user (E5), in need of an external sound card (X7) for PC/console or want a PCIe card such as this, Creative have an exceptional product catalogue at the moment. The ZxR is a great mix of build quality, design, features and perfor...
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Published: 2013-06-09, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: In 2011 Creative introduced the Sound Core 3D audio chip, and recently a new series of Sound Blaster cards was released using that chip. We tested the most high-end ZxR version, which is available for 200-250 euros. Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer The Sou...
Attractive aesthetic, Leading PC audio reproduction, High grade components, Dedicated quarter inch amplified headphone jack, DBPro daughter board with expanded I/O and dedicated Sound Core3D, Removable opamps, Supports analogue 5.1 out, Excellent suppo
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The Creative ZxR delivers awesome fidelity as one would expect from a flagship sound card, though quality of audio on this level becomes dependent on the peripherals you want to use this to drive. To the point, you want to be using high quality audio ...
Published: 2016-07-05, Author: Mark , review by: Bjorn3d.com
Crystal Clear Sound, Front Docking Station, 2X Sound Core3D Quad Core Sound Processors, Fine Gold Capacitors, EMI Shielding, 124dB SNR, Headphone Amp, Crystal Clear Sound, Front Docking Station, 2X Sound Core3D Quad Core Sound Processors, Fine Gold Capaci
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Having spent a couple of weeks with the Sound Blaster ZxR we've come to know its capabilities which extend far beyond the playback of music, gaming and video playback. The software included is studio quality, and recording and mixing is limited only by th...
Published: 2015-01-12, Author: David , review by: legitreviews.com
The Sound Blaster ZxR is a great gaming focused sound card though it's just not that much better than the substantially cheaper Sound Blaster Z and Zx cards. What the flagship ZxR has going for it is a more robust set of recording features – the greater I...
Published: 2014-07-10, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: Back in the day (which, for you youngsters, is a scientific measurement of time reserved for anyone who used to walk to school during snowstorms, uphill, both ways), integrated audio solutions had trouble earning respect. Many enthusiasts considered a sou...
We have tested the sound card for music listening (both FLAC and Youtube videos) and in a direct comparison with the already-great Titanium HD we have spotted that the lower frequencies were more powerful but for everyone which thinks this could be an...
Published: 2013-07-18, Author: Steven , review by: guru3d.com
We will say the Creative ZXR is the new champ on the block for PCI-E surround cards offering a feature set, acceptable with many user groups. This card seems to have that “IT” factor, a quality that makes the product sound excellent but it cannot be put ...
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Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Gordon , review by: maximumpc.com
