Unboxing the Sound Blaster X-Fi HD

Creative Lab's Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is an audiophile-grade sound system with premium connectivity for your Notebook or PC. The front panel includes a 1/4" microphone input and 1/4" headphone jack, with a studio quality headphone amp and volume control. The rear panel features optical I/O, gold-plated stereo RCA I/O, plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your turntable.

We've also bundled our Media Toolbox software, which enables you to easily record, convert, enhance, and organize your digital music files while using our THX TruStudio Pro technology. This technology that will let you experience the same audio you would find in live performances, films, and recording studios.

For more information about our Sound Blaster X-Fi HD visit: http://us.store.creative.com/Sound-Blaster-XFi-HD/M/B004275EO4.htm

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[longttang]

So can I use it with my Mac Pro/iMac /MacBook pro/Macbook air/Mac Mini Server and airport express ?

[wearecreativelabs]

@longttang For your first question, it will not work on a Mac. It has been optimized for PC users. Your second question, you will need to install software and there is a CD included in the package. For your third question, it will not work with a Mac.

[MBeat09]

Hi, with this card, can i adjust the bass level? Because i have the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook (the most new) and i can't manage the bass level like i do in the X-Fi Titanium and the difference is big between both cards (Without mention the THX and other things who don't haves the Express Card)

[wearecreativelabs]

@MBeat09 Hello. Yes, you can adjust the bass level. It is very similar to adjusting the bass on the Titanium card.

[kienlion]

Hi mate. Does this sound card support 5.1 channel out through the optical port?

[wearecreativelabs]

@kienlion Yes, this will output for use with 5.1 speaker setups.

[oebld]

Hello I have a question i couldn't find any answer on google.

Is it possible to put 8 ohm passive speakers on the RCA output? I doubt that it supports that but I would appriciate an answer just to know for sure, ty.

[Gfgtx580]

with the sennheiser hd650 you recomend this or fiio e9/e10 dac amplifier?

[IggyB3]

just a quick question, which connector would you get the best sound quality out of? USB in, Optical in, RCA in?

[faraga123]

whats up with the dirty bitch nails

[macanake]

@wearecreativelabs Hy Creativelabs!!! I have a question for you: i have a live band and i use creative x fi surround 5.1 for live recording...i want to know if sound blaster x fi HD has better performances for live recording..thx very much!!!

[narutofanz4]

Will this work for PS3? Because i would like to increase my sound quality of my Logitech Z-506 speaker system

[DjEddy89]

Is good for rip vinyls? or Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD is better ??

thanks

[badPop3y3]

can you please tell me if i can connect 2 logitech systems to it? i currently own a sound blaster live! 24bit and i have both connected to it 1 optical 1 coax. thnx

[derbigpr500]

@Raptor8762 Yes, but not a very good one. Neither the DAC section or headphones amp sections are very good, and definitely not audiophile or studio grade. You can get much better external sound cards for that money, or even better, get some Asus Xonar internal soundcard (best ST or STX), which will give you performance of much much more expensive devices.

[Falhok]

how can i hook this up to my alienware 14x which has the standard 3.5mm and usb 2.0? Will it work to make my 3.5mm headphones sound better?