Product Description

Turn your MP3s into your own personal concert. Hear your movies in virtual surround sound over stereo speakers or headphones. Plus the Creative Xmod Module for PC & Mac is truly plug-and-play. You can use it right out of the box-no software installation needed. X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer Restore the details and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so you'll hear it all-crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions. Slip on your headphones and X-Fi technology moves the sound away from your ears into the space around you. You'll feel like you're sitting in with your favorite band or in the best seat at the movie theater. Connect the Creative Xmod to your USB port and speakers to start listening to your music in seconds. There are no drivers to install for both PC and Macintosh. Restore the details and vibrance that your music lost during MP3 compression

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8248 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Creative Labs
• Model: 70SB072000000
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 3.00" w x 7.00" l, 2.10 pounds

Features

• Device Type - Sound card
• Interface Type - External
• Localization - English
• Sound Output Mode - Multi channel

From the Manufacturer
Why settle for basic, built-in sound from your stereo speakers or headphones? Get ready to turn all of your MP3s into your own personal concert and hear your movies in virtual surround sound. Immerse yourself in audio that surrounds you. X-Fi is the new audio standard from Creative that makes your music and movies way better. X-Fi technology breathes life into songs. It restores detail and expands the music to surround sound.

The X-Fi Crystalizer restores audio elements lost during compression

How it Works
The X-Fi Crystalizer identifies the audio elements that have been restricted/damaged during compression and selectively re-masters them. The X-Fi CMSS-3D converts basic stereo content into multi-channel in real-time to deliver incredible virtual surround over two speakers or headphones.

Instant Xtreme Fidelity
This little device packs a big punch, and it's always ready. 100% plug-and-play, there are no drivers or software to install. Connect instantly to your notebook, PC or Mac, or even your MP3 player. It's that easy to get Xtreme Fidelity sound for crystal clarity and amazing surround sound.

Make Your MP3 Music Sound Better Than Your CDs
Hear it all - crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos and deep, rumbling bass, thanks to the Xmod. It intelligently enhances the highs and lows, restoring detail and vibrance to your audio.

The X-Fi CMSS-3D converts stereo content into virtual surround over two speakers or headphones

Stunning Surround Sound From Your Stereo Speakers
Now, you can enjoy virtual surround sound through your stereo speakers with the Creative Xmod. Expand your stereo MP3 music and digital movies. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient sound appears all around you... just like a live performance.

A Headphone Experience That's More Immersive Than Ever
Hear the difference even with headphones. X-Fi CMSS-3D expands music from your headphones outwards, so that it sounds like you're surrounded by multiple virtual speakers. You'll feel like you're sitting in with your favorite band, or that you've been dropped into the best seat in the movie theater.

What's in the Box
Xmod, earphones, USB cable and user's guide

Customer Reviews

Xmod Excellance For Your Tunes
I purchased the Xmod for my Ipod. It worked wonders from the very beginning. I placed it between my 80GB Ipod and any speaker system. I even use it in my car with astounding results. It brings all of my MP3 tunes right back to life. I get a rich full sound at home, from my computer or from my Ipod to my home theater sound system. I also get this same outstanding sound in my car. All the amazing deep lows to the highly defined highs are your with this amazing product from Creative...
Dan-N-Oregon

Does the job for streaming radio
I purchased this unit because my $89 MP3 player sounded so much better than the audio from my desktop RCA jack, which is the primary way which I access my music. I have a compact desktop, and can't find an audio card replacement that fits. The audio out is also dead on my laptop, so USB is the only viable option.

The real gains are from internet radio streams. I used to avoid Pandora, because of the muddied audio, but this unit makes it a pleasure to listen to. The effect is less pronounced for 192 Kb MP3s from CD's, but there are also some gains here, though the "crystallizer" makes the music a little bright for my taste when listening through my Sennheiser headphones. It is easy to switch off through an external switch; much nicer than having to use software, but of course raises the price of the unit.

This is an extremely well built, sturdy unit. The large external volume / mute control is very handy and easier and faster to use than the software volume control on your audio application or system volume. Great for your home office when you get a phone call. The unit also has headphone and line out outputs, so you don't need to change the cables, which really adds to the life of the unit if you do it often.

The only downside is the price. You can get a cheap external USB audio unit for $10 or less (including postage), and they sound pretty good, but fall apart in no time and stick out awkwardly and risk damage to the USB port. I've had two that both broke within 3 months. I got a deal on this unit for about $30, a refurb direct from Creative, and it was well worth it. $80 is too high for me, even though I use it 6 hours a day. On the other hand, I am a cheapskate.

Wonderful
I use a macbook to play all of my music (and now video) through a home theater system. For some reason I just wasent getting the bass I should have been (using a 3.5mm jack to rca cable), so I got this product. Now everything works perfectly. Very pleased.

Btw, I prefer to use it without the CMSS-3D, but with the crystalizer. The CMSS-3D made it sound...unnatural.