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Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Special Edition
timerac3r
1
Jan 14, 2018
Not bad. They have a good sound. I'm really disappointed in the G1, though. I'm on Z97X Gaming 5 MoBo with SounBlaster X-Fi MB-3. I expected more from the G1. I get a little louder sounds. 7.1 doesn't work always and for some reason it's not compatible with the MB3 Software?! I can't use it as an output and every sound enhancement is disabled. I tried the software on the back of the headphones. It's not bad, but it has only game optimizations and just for certain games. Would've been good if there was an option to pick bass, surround and so on. I'm going to play a little more when I have time but I'm probably not going to use the G1. Shame, really. As for the headphones - my Kingston HyperX Siberia Limited give a good fight. The H5 produce a louder sound, have better isolation, in my opinion, and are a better fit for my ears. I still feel like with the MB3 and equalizer that the HyperX produce a louder bass. If you're into communicating - I feel like the H5 produce incredible voices. A few times I was startled because it feels like someone is next to you. The build quality is absolutely amazing - no comment there. Super sexy and comfortable. I expected a little more, though. I still can't find the right settings for 5.1 or 7.1. On the G1 - I also tried installing the software at the back of the box. It couldn't detect the G1. Also another thing about Creative (not sure). It's either my hearing, or Creative headphones sound louder from the right side. I feel it a bit with the H5 and I got an Outlier Sports a week or two ago and it's the same there. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and I'd rate it 4/5. -1 for the G1 behavior and a little bit on the software side.
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