Creative SXFI AMP Headphone USB-C Amp $89.95 (Was $229.95) Delivered @ Creative

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krammis76 on 04/03/2022 - 23:02 au.creative.com (962 clicks)
Last edited 05/03/2022 - 00:33 by 2 other users

Seems to work on android phones and some consoles. PS4/PS5, switch and PC. Haven't tried one myself but seems like a decent discount.

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  chyawala on 05/03/2022 - 07:22

  +1

  The sounds suffers echo according to the in depth review at https://headphonesaddict.com/creative-super-x-fi-amp-review/

  If you have a keen ear you’ll notice an “echoey” effect with the vocals. It’s a small difference but noticeable. For purists this might be a deal-breaker. For me personally, it isn’t a big deal because the improved soundstage is much more enjoyable.

  Vocal intensive music won’t be perfect, and that’s a real shame. Echo in vocal is omnipresent in all music and only goes away when you turn off the Super X-Fi effect.

  If you were still keen, the Creative SXFI AMP + Aurvana Trio LS Bundle may some value with added earphones at $115.95. https://au.creative.com/p/bundled-offers/aurvana-trio-ls-sxf…

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  mostlygordon on 05/03/2022 - 09:37

  +2

  Thanks Op, ordered. I heard the SXFI is a bit of a gimmick, but turn it off and the output on these is solid, and USB-C.

  There is also a Creative SXFI AMP + Aurvana Trio LS Bundle for $115.95 that I went for. Not Sure how good the in-ears are, I can't find an audio mag review, but for $26 extra, thought I'd give them a bash.

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    AlexF on 05/03/2022 - 13:24

    -1

    turn it off and the output on these is solid, and USB-C

    as is Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter at $14

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      mostlygordon on 06/03/2022 - 16:32

      +1

      Fine if you only want to power earbuds.

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        AlexF on 08/03/2022 - 00:27

        What you on about? I use it to with Sennheiser HD-590 and Microsoft Surface Headphones. Read ASR review.

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          mostlygordon on 09/03/2022 - 12:07

          @AlexF: I received the unit today and did some testing with Drop HE4xx cans, I have better cans, but these are on the SxFi List. For giggles I tried my Apple adaptor which required full volume and didn't sound great. The SxFi Amp needed around 75% volume and has audibly better sound especially bass.

          SxFi is a bit of a gimmick on music at least. I have not tried movies or games yet.

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            AlexF on 11/03/2022 - 17:46

            @mostlygordon: As per ASR reviews, in terms of fidelity, they're on-par. However, at 33ohm, Apple 's 1/4 of power of Creative (at 1/6 price of this best OzBargain price for Creative versus normal price for Apple) so it depends on headphones' sensitivity and preferred listening volume.

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  chuchrj on 05/03/2022 - 17:51

  Thanks OP, bought one. Perfect for my usage case.

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  aim54x on 05/03/2022 - 21:27

  I have one, it's definitely a different experience, but if you get a good scan of your ears you can remove the "in your head" sound that normal headphones give you and give you something closer to the "in room" sound. I don't have issues with echoes, it's only present with some tracks, not all, so if I notice it I turn off the super x-fi

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  eMJay5 on 06/03/2022 - 10:12

  Thanks OP, picked up the bundle with the earphones. USB C connection is just what I needed.