Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier.
December 2015
(79%)
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The editors liked
Exceptional sound processing
Powerful AMP/DAC combo
Bluetooth pairing
Built-in microphone
Optical pass-through
Wired terminals for 4/8Ohm
600Ohm headphone amp
NFC
Extensive selection of cables included in the box
Headphone stand
Great aesthetics
Fully featured
Bluetooth connectivity
Agile sound
Tonally balanced
Distinctive appearance
Adjustability provided by app
Powerful hardware
Built
In mic
Plenty of ports
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Lots of features and gadgets
A decent overall playback standard
Solid headphone amp and audiophile tweaks
Very good sound via Headphones
Also very good with attached speakers driven by on-board amplifier
Unique design
Decent connectivity for various types of users
The editors didn't like
None
Neutral
The price is high
But you do get what you pay for in terms of features and performance
The additional cost of buying good speakers and/or headphones may further add to your budget worries
“We normally reserve our Extreme Performance awar
Price puts it up against some tough competition
Lack of sonic insight and dynamic thrust
Expensive extra
Won't replace your receiver
Sliding scale performance
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor
And hooking up surround sound is a pain
No HDMI connectivity
Optical input only supports DD and PCM
5.1 is a faff
Expensive if your use is limited and you're not taking full advantage of everything on offer
