RIP MR Sim, your impact and passion towards sound and audio experience will forever be remembered by not just us in Singapore but the world...

Thank you Mr. Sim W H for making your passion(sound & computer) into a reality with so many wonderful sound products - have been enjoyed using your Creative Stage, BlasterX Katana, Super X-Fi and is now looking forward to your Creative SXFI soundbar in mid 2020 - You and your team have been making audio entertainment more enjoyable and Singapore proud too! Also loved reading the book you have written earlier- Thank you Mr. Sim and keep up your excellent innovation!

@truesonic341

Жыл бұрын

Love there products

@truesonic341

Жыл бұрын

I have all there stuff

Respect to this man. Thank you somuch for all these years of great gaming and music creation on my pc! I used my pci soundblaster card with gold plated outputs for so many years and made such great recordings with it, man I cannot thank you enough!

we all eventually had to have iPods but the CREATIVE music jukebox will always be the first HDD based MP3 personal player to make it. RIP Mr SIM

I hate that no one talks about pc audio for the layman, about how it works and what hardware to get that doesn't break the bank and such. Thanks for showing us more stuff coming out.

Awesome love to see them still around and going after the phones who took away the headphone jacks. I remember back in the early 90s being soooo excited for getting my first Soundblaster Card.

Love the phone drop :)

Just got a pair of Creative SXFi Air headsets, being a lifelong Bose headset user, I can confidently say that this is a far superior pair of headsets as compared to my Bose QC. There is no reason that Creative headsets should be selling at half the price of Bose or other brands. The only complaint is, I feel for such an excellent pair of headsets, they should also come with a quality case and packaging.

So this is basically used as a dac? Or how much output power does it have?

I'd be interested in what it would sound like on open back headphones.

Sounds very interesting and promising. I've never been into surround sound as a musician who either uses headphones or studio monitors for listening, but this is something I am definitely going to try out, hopefully the price drops down a bit in the coming months to £100 or below.

Anyone knows if it actually makes the device sound louder?

Dropped the phone like a real boss!! Would like to know what you think of the device of your CD collections

I've been using creative sound cards since the early 90s and always love how much they push sound technology. Looking forward to trying this product!

Is this thing better than hesuvi equalizer apo and do they send you an app when you buy this Dac? There is still no app in the USA and this Dac does not work with out an Android app.

Where can we get one??

can this product be used with IN-EAR earphones?

So amazing he just threw his phone

@richardj.rustleshyman2026

5 жыл бұрын

Are you my long lost brother

However, about releasing some Ubuntu drivers?

Which is better? This SFXI Technology or Dolby Atmos Enable on your computer?

yes, give me a reason to buy creative audio products again plz, still sporting a x-fi music. since MS killled audio on PC i want it back. also, if it's really dependent on the compatible list of headphones, i hope you get a good survey going what ppl are using, as many gamers have transitioned to good heatphones (beyerdynamics, sennheiser, AKG) instead of headsets.

@photonboy999

5 жыл бұрын

Microsoft didn't "kill" audio per say. They stopped support for X-Fi specific content as software was switching to more open source content... you can play all X-Fi content by simply adding in an Alchemy profile. It's simple... this product has nothing to do with this.

Good $25-30 headphones? The HD668B comes to mind. I love this set for everyday use and gaming. I have sets that cost 10x more, but I always put these on. I replaced the pads with velour and they're wonderful. When I listen to music I tend to use Bluedio Victory, for the full range with sharp, clear bass that hurts. I have 10 sets of headphones of all types, but if they tuned this thing for the HD668B and the Bluedio Victory I would buy it for them

I am interested But can they drive an HD800 headset or is it just for lower impedance headset or earphones?Is is just software or do we need the special x-fi chip because my pc has already a nice quality audio jack M Sim Wong Hoo Seems like a very nice guy. I still have an X-Fi Elite Pro alive and kicking in my PC 😀

@JoeGillian0

5 жыл бұрын

@@pcworld Going to preorder them right now I find them in Europe:-) Might be a nicer and better alternative to the Smyth Realiser A16.which is a huge box and costs a hell lot more

I received around two weeks ago came with the Aurvana SE Headphones and the SX-FI stick. It sounds pretty good using the Sennheiser 598cs also with the provided Aurvana SE headphones. It sounds fantastic playing games from my computer also with my Galaxy tab 8 & Samsung Galaxy s4, however it has a glitch with a static sound from Samsung Galaxy S8. I emailed customer support and they try to identify the problem & told me that they are working with the firmware to fix the problem. One other thing it can't be used and charge the phone at the same time, also it can't be connected to the TV. The customer support told me that may be in around six months creative Will release some kind of wireless adapter that creative show at CES. Still a good little device that can make your headphones sound like the best thing ever.

@pedropassament4299

5 жыл бұрын

Besides making sound better, does it make it louder?

@chicoriver8606

5 жыл бұрын

@@pedropassament4299 yes it sound lauder. But I'm still have static sound from my Galaxy s8. It sound great in my PC & in my old Galaxy s4. Creative customer support saying that they are working in a firmware.

@pedropassament4299

5 жыл бұрын

@@chicoriver8606 great thanks, i own some expensive sony heas phones but i just dont feel they are loud enough hopefully this helps out. Thanks!

@chicoriver8606

5 жыл бұрын

This are the headphones selection profile that they have in the app for Sony headphones. MDR-1000X, MDR-7506, MDR-XB950N1 & MDR-27.

Hard thing to sell on the net is audio products, but thanks for the update. just in time for Diablo.:)

PC Master Race and all, but will it work on TV's and consoles? I guess with the headphones?

Ok Gordon, I'm trusting you on this one. Been following you since Boot and you are always the skeptic and only get excited about truly revolutionary things. Just dropped my pre-order, Merry Christmas to me. I'm a big fan of Creative Labs, but every promise of holographic audio has fallen flat. Holographics, only two good haircut & matchstick demos; Dolby Headphone, please; A3D, hahaha; Q Sound, a flange effect that maybe might trick you twice. Only Creative's THX TruStudio Pro even came close to proper consistent convincing positional 3D audio. I truly hope this is everything it appears to be, and will be adopted by everyone.

@tatonglee6517

5 жыл бұрын

Have been using it for 3 weeks, do not see the need to refund the amp (they allow you to refund in Singapore). By the way, how long is the delivery on your side?

There’s a reason why Creative is in the state it is in. It’s because of products like this, and here’s why. I don’t want this in a USB stick, nobody does. This need to be build into the product itself. I want it in a motherboard, in an iPad, in a console, in a headphone, in an Android phone, and in the TV. There is a reason why RealTek, a nobody computer in the audio field, totally dominate PC audio. They simply get to the customers first.

@ShredST

5 жыл бұрын

You don't want it, but there's a whole market of people who buys separate DAC and amps. Some even buy portable amps for their phones.

@Tonycaveman

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShredST I'm one of those and I still don't want this flimsy USB dongle anywhere near my desktop PC. I have a high-end DAC and a pair of Beyerdynamic T1s which are driven more than adequately already. Give me a software package that I can partner with the smartphone app to customize my HRTF. That's the only impressive thing about this product package anyway: the HRTF customization which is done quickly and easily through a smartphone app by taking a few pictures of your face and ears.

@axessdenyd

5 жыл бұрын

They have it built into headphones, both Bluetooth and USB. I would rather have it built into something like the G6 though (maybe the next version), because I own better headphones than they make and I want more amp power.

the days when i use on board audio is the day i start using a console that's never,i had most of the sound blaster from 16,on board sound is shit even if it don`t use the cpu and its got creative sound core on board ,you can`t beat Sound Blaster AE-5

So wait, is this a dac? Or do i sell my dac to purchase this dongle? So many questions.

@Tonycaveman

5 жыл бұрын

They do a less than stellar job of marketing this, I have to say. I also had similar questions but now I'm reading that the software can work without the DAC and I'm curious. I have no need for the dongle, tbh.

Drunken Master Gordon! THE MAN!

I think there are some scenarios where their method of determining the correct profile to use won't be too accurate if relying strictly on images of a person's ears and facial features. For example, when I was young I used to get severe ear infections, and one of the worst actually burst inside my ear and I now have a hole inside my ear that was left behind from this event (it was extremely painful by the way, just in case anyone was wondering; I highly recommend avoiding them if possible) and because of this, my hearing in that ear is very different. I'm actually able to hear some sounds and frequencies that people with normal hearing cannot and some sounds/frequencies/ranges sound slightly or very different in that ear vs the other, especially on the low end (bass). An image of the outside of my ears and face would not convey this information to their software and therefore I probably wouldn't get the best results without something more extensive to analyse my hearing. Other factors, such as a person's age, the shape of their inner ear (the parts not visible from the outside), and even the pattern, amount, thickness etc. of ear hair (gross, I know, but it does affect a person's hearing) all play a role in how a person experiences sound, and while age may be approximated via their image database, I doubt those other factors will be accounted for very well. Ideally, if they had some kind of sonar tool to analyze a person's inner ear structure (which I'm guessing is what the microphones were for that they mentioned before), that would probably be superior for configuring the device's profile to tune it to each individual's hearing/capabilities etc.

@richardj.rustleshyman2026

5 жыл бұрын

How deep is this..... hole in your ear? There is a chance that they won't be able to capture your true HRTF, even with mic calibration due to this. The advantage of the ear scanner is mass appeal though, since the mic calibration is a long tedious process.

@xyz360400

5 жыл бұрын

@@richardj.rustleshyman2026 I honestly don't know having never seen it personally, however every time I've had my ears examined by a doctor they noticed it so it must be pretty big.

Creative squashed the real best headphone experience decades ago, A3D. I still hate them for it.

Bring back X-Fi Hardware Acceleration especially in games like Planetside 2.

Either an April fools joke in November. Or a super hype product that's gonna be underrated

Do I need to have a smartphone in order to benefit from the software/ hardware, or can the software be installed onto my PC? Seems more and more software requires a person to own a smartphone in order for the hardware to work properly - in this case the Creative Super X-Fi. On a side note .... Gordon, Maximum PC has never been the same since you left. Just my .005 cents CAD

@Tonycaveman

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. I personally hate smartphones and although I have a shitty Android whose features I barely use I don't want to have to run through it to enjoy something that should stand on its own feet. Not to mention the stupid dongle... I already have a DAC. In fact, most audiophiles do. I'm just looking for a virtual surround solution so just give me some software and I'll use your silly little smartphone app to take pictures of my ears if that's what it takes to take advantage of your AI matching algorithm to find my personal HRTF.

THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER! Love SXFI. I will NOT be listening to anything without it if I can help it!!!!

lol 486 sx or dos nostalgia

Warning !!! Before you buy it ( Super X-Fi ) make sure that your phone supports Asynchronous USB Mode. Samsung Galaxy S 10+ doesn't .It works fine with S 8 & S 9.

Can't wait creative made a phone with a small pen sure sound better then the rest

The only thing I don't like in this approach: I'ts a dongle. If only it was a bit more seemleasly done it would be great. About the audio quality, hearing is believing. And I'm waiting anxiously to hear it.

@hierox4120

5 жыл бұрын

I suppose if it were to be perfectly seamless, we need to implant it directly into your brain with a LDAC Bluetooth connection. :)

@JoeGillian0

5 жыл бұрын

@@pcworld thank you both!

But but how can I use this with wireless Bluetooth headphones 😁😆 just saying wireless is the true future this is neat tho would love to try it and I may even tho I love my arctus 7 pro's.

Creative and SounBlaster products are the best sound in the market ! 😍😍

go wave tracing on sound. like aureal did 18 years ago. you are bit late isnt it creative?

The dude is 63.

I'd be more interested if they released something new for 5.1 Surround Systems... there are a million solutions for freaking headphones.

Did he mention at the 5 minute mark that he had a modelling with microphones in his ears? How do we get that modelling for ourselves? Or are we restricted to the facial scans? As far as I've heard for binaural, microphone calibrated profiles are close to 100%. Whereby facial scans are about 60%? Is this a way to get an unfair review that the consumers will not get? Similar to reviews of Binned CPU chips that can overclock higher than what retail customers will never get. Definitely sounds unfair and fishy.

@hongzeliew1259

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this sounds like false advertising. Don't companies who do this are liable to get sued in the States or something?

@richardj.rustleshyman2026

5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, of course they'd give reviewers mic calibration, since they are.... well... reviewers.... However, the mic calibrated profiles are difficult to get, and probably will be a very low demand service, due to how tedious the process is, it would be impractical. They did tell me, though, that there might be a chance we can opt for mic calibrated profiles in the future (Don't quote me). Personally, I see potential in the product though. As they capture more HRTFs, they claim the ear scanner AI will give more accurate results from having a larger database of ear/face shapes.

@LearnYDF

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply but take note, they do not recommend you sharing the account with data from somebody else's ears as it would ruin the association algorithm. The mic calibrated profile will now be linked to your ear shape. Therefore if you use your current profile with your ear shape, the AI will just apply something close to your mic calibrated profile again and again. Try a new fresh profile and just take a few scans of your face and do a comparison with them. Do both those scans sound different or the same? After all, the scans are just you sending your picture and the AI just drawing lines on them and making a custom profile close to the set of mic calibrated profiles that they have associated with the ear shapes of those people as well. To be fair, the reviewers should get a fresh face only profile. Not a profile that now has a mic calibrated setup that has now been associated with their face scans. Therefore, even making a new account, they might just receive a mic calibrated profile out of it. As the AI has associated the 2D face scan with it. Very very confusing to explain.

@LearnYDF

5 жыл бұрын

Then it is false marketing. Reviewers get a customized experience that the majority will never experience. And will therefore argue that it is good while leaving the majority confused as to why they think this poor audio sounds good when it doesn't to them. Close to 100% accurate mic calibration vs a very variable 0-60% accurate 2D scan of your face picture is in no way a fair comparison especially since majority won't get them. Creative labs don't even have pop up shops. Only online. So how can you even get one in your state? Would the mic calibration offer be just as expensive as your Amp or even more? Those are all just ifs. But not a fact like what we see here.

@richardj.rustleshyman2026

5 жыл бұрын

@@LearnYDF I live in Singapore. But beside that, they mentioned to me on facebook that they might provide the service for mic calibration in the future, but we'll see about that since currently they are focusing on the super x fi rollout to the US. Some people who collected the Amp have reported that they could get a mic calibrated profile for a slightly higher price. I have the Amp actually, but I do have the agree that turning on the SXFI effect does kind of comprimise the sound quality of the headphone. Plus, I don't remember there being an option for the mic calibration when I went :(

I won't fall for this. I fell for the Live 5.1, the Audigy 2 zs, the Zxr, the G1, and was really considering the AE-5(basically a headphone amp) at one point. There is no way that little shit dongle is going to add $150 worth of quality to games, movies or music. Holographic audio. Do you know that a hologram isn't real? It just looks real. Aureal 3d had the best surround sound I have ever heard in games back in the 90's, but guess who bought them out and suppressed the technology? I loved EAX, it still is awesome if you can get the hardware mixing working on the older titles that supported it. If Creative wants to come back to how they used to be, they need to find their new "EAX." That would have to be full spatial surround sound for games both horizontal and vertical, along with sound bouncing off surfaces. Ever been walking down a hallway approaching a door open on your left only to hear the sound from that room in your right ear because it was bouncing off the hallway on your right? That is what they need to do. It can go perfectly with Geforce RTX ray tracing tech reflecting things out of view. Get creative, Creative.

@tatonglee6517

5 жыл бұрын

Well, I have been using the amp for 3 weeks. Be open, try first. If you are from Singapore, they allow you to refund your purchases with no questions asked.

Took them 20 years to develop end up being mine worst tech purchase in my 30 years life...

@hseochin

5 жыл бұрын

So what's your complaint on this thing ? Does it make the sound worse, the same or only marginally better that you don't find it worth the 3-figure sum for it ?? For me, i like to listen to vehicle drive engine sound recordings...which i find the stock ear phones which came with my Nokia 7plus phone does a very realistic competent job of delivering a real enough experience as if i was on site when i did the recordings....so wondering to what extent (if any at all ?) this Creative S-XFi can improve on that ????

@jeffyu82

5 жыл бұрын

1)the sound is echoed and muffled, not consistent depending on output 2) Not all USB C cables is suitable , i spend approximately 60$ extra to get the right set of cables ( Im a Iphone user ) not to mention that the setup looks ridiculous. i wonder if the product design team ever pay attention to these details Personally i think this is a half baked product and not worth the price... it sound okie, but the holographic aspect is exaggerated. They over promised under deliver...