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Compact black rectangular USB-C DAC box with volume knob, 3.5 mm and optical ports

Creative Labs

Creative Labs 70SB177000003 Sound BlasterX G6 USB-C sound card

SKU CH-YS6B-V85AS MPN 70SB177000003

External USB-C DAC delivers 32-bit 384 kHz audio with 130 dB DNR and a discrete bi-amp headphone stage for PC and consoles

  • 130 dB dynamic range delivers pristine audio detail
  • 32-bit 384 kHz DAC reproduces high-resolution audio faithfully
  • Xamp bi-amplifier drives 16 to 600 ohm headphones with 1 ohm output impedance
  • 1 virtual surround and Dolby Digital decoding sharpen in-game positional cues
  • USB-C 3.0 connectivity works with PC, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

External USB-C DAC for PC and console

The Creative Sound BlasterX G6 is an external sound card that connects through USB 3.0 and USB-C. It targets gamers and listeners who want higher fidelity than built-in audio without installing an internal card. The portable enclosure works with Windows PCs, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Suited for headphone users needing one box

This unit suits anyone driving headphones from 16 to 600 ohms who also wants 7.1 virtual surround and Dolby Digital decoding for games. Buyers who require multiple simultaneous analogue outputs or a dedicated line-level input for external sources should look at a different device.

32-bit 384 kHz DAC with 130 dB DNR

The flagship specification is the 32-bit 384 kHz DAC delivering 130 dB dynamic range, which determines whether the G6 meets your transparency threshold. It also provides the discrete Xamp bi-amplifier with 1 ohm output impedance for the wide headphone range.

Highlights

  • 130 dB dynamic range delivers pristine audio detail
  • 32-bit 384 kHz DAC reproduces high-resolution audio faithfully
  • Xamp bi-amplifier drives 16 to 600 ohm headphones with 1 ohm output impedance
  • 1 virtual surround and Dolby Digital decoding sharpen in-game positional cues
  • USB-C 3.0 connectivity works with PC, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

Specifications

BrandCreative Labs
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size159 × 152 × 46 mm

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Questions about this item

What connectors are needed to hook up the Sound BlasterX G6 to a PC or console?

It connects via a USB-C 3.0 port and provides a 3.5 mm headphone output plus an optical audio input for digital sources.

Which step do users often miss when setting up the G6 on Windows?

After plugging in the USB-C cable, you must install the Sound Blaster Connect software and select the G6 as the default playback device to enable 7.1 virtual surround and EQ features.

Do the ear pads or any other parts on the G6 need periodic replacement?

The G6 is an external DAC and amplifier with no ear pads, filters or moving parts, so there are no user-replaceable consumables to maintain.

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