*** Creative Sound Blaster X7 and XM7 speaker Bundle (£130 off)

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Creative came to me with this bundle deal combing the XM-7 with the X7 for £399.99 saving you £130

Having heard the speakers and used the X7 for the past couple of weeks I can say they pack a punch and compliment the excellent performance of teh X7 nicely.

We have 2 reveiws on the X7 by forum members which you can read for more information on the X7:-

Both products can be veiwed separately here:-

Creative Sound Blaster X7
Creative Sound Blaster E-MU XM7

We have 2 reveiws on the X7 by forum members which you can read for more information on the X7:-


Stulid's Review

Rids57's Reviews

Creative Sound Blaster X7 and E-MU XM7 Discount Bundle @ £399.95 inc VAT

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Introducing the E-MU XM7 and X7 Discount Bundle
Combining specially designed speakers with Creatives flagship X7 DAC and Amplifier
The Sound Blaster X7 is the ultimate upgrade for pro-gamers and audio enthusiasts. This feature-packed ultra High Resolution Audio (HRA) device acts as an external USB DAC and a powerful audio amplifier with low-latencyBluetooth® connectivity and Dolby Digital decoder.

Unleashing the BIGGEST, BADDEST, BOLDEST Sound Blaster Created to provide only the best audio experience for gamers and audiophiles alike, the Sound Blaster X7 incorporates Creative's renowned audio processing technologies with the finest audiophile-grade components and specifications in a compact enclosure.

BIGGEST array of features for any Sound Blaster, including an unprecedented kickass built-in power amplifier, cross-platform connectivity, and Sound Blaster intelligent audio enhancement technologies.

BADDEST player in the arena of entertainment audio - with only the finest of the finest audiophile-grade components that deliver the absolute best audio performance. Get the best of the best - state of the art “Fine Gold” capacitors just to squeeze out that last drop of performance on top of the already superb audio quality. Indulge yourself with swappable op-amps to gratify your inner connoisseur for exquisite tonal characteristics.

BOLDEST - Dare to overcome mountains of obstacles to create an ultra premium audiophile-grade device and fuse it with such a mind-blowing list of features; and then compress all of it into one stylish compact trapezoidal prism that can be easily connected to the PC and just about anything else.


The Perfect Companion for the Sound Blaster X7
E-MU XM7's audio performance begins with a five-inch custom designed woofer, an oversized magnet structure and shielding, and a specially doped one-inch high efficiency silk dome tweeter. The result is wide frequency response, high dynamic range and stunning soundstage. Expect tighter bass response, clear and detailed highs that will change the way you experience audio.

It's no big secret. The E-MU XM7's sonic performance is this. The five-inch custom designed diaphragm woofer works with oversized magnet structure and shielding for tight bass response. Seek clarity and accuracy in the specially doped one-inch high efficiency silk dome tweeter.

Specially Designed for Sound Blaster X7

We thought about how you could bring out the best in your Sound Blaster X7. Hook up your Sound Blaster X7 to the E-MU XM7 so it will reproduce every detail and texture of your audio with pristine clarity.

When paired with the Sound Blaster X7, these modes will be available for selection:
Energetic - Suitable for movies and games
Neutral - Suitable for reference and monitoring use
Warm - Recommended for easy audio music enjoyment

Key Features
- 24-bit Sound Blaster Audio Processor
- Knock Out Quality DAC
- Class-Leading Headphone Amplifier
- Top Notch Audiophile-grade Components
- Low Latency Wireless Audio, via Bluetooth® 4.1
- Experience 5.1 Surround, with Dolby Digital Decoding
- Bit Perfect Play Back
- Dual Headphone Outputs
- Crystal Clear Communication, with CrystalVoice

Only £399.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW


I can offer the speakers alone to anyone who has already purchased the X7 at a reduced rate but you'll have to contact me privately as there is no way to verify this on the website.
 
I don't wish to knock OcUK or TwsT, but is it a great deal?

While you can say you're getting £230 speakers for £100, those speakers better be damn good for their £230 price tag, because there are a lot of very good speakers to be had from £100-£200 from companies with a history of producing great speakers.

For anyone considering this bundle, personally, I'd wait until there more reviews and opinions on them. They may be very good for a £100 price tag, but if they're not as good as other £200 speakers, then the thought of getting £230 speakers for £100 in a deal with theh X7, doesn't sound quite as good as the price reduction suggests.

Sorry for being negative, but it would be very easy for Creative to bump up the price of the XM7 speakers, then knock £130 off in a deal with the X7.
 
It is possible yes

I assume the speakers will be at can jam with teh X7

As a bundle I would personally say the price is spot on. the speakers make all the noise you would want them to I was impressed with the sound, you may well be right that they aren't worth £200. but not much I can do about that :) I did try to see if i could track down an OEM but i suspect i'd have to cut them open.
 
TwsT said:
It is possible yes

I assume the speakers will be at can jam with teh X7

As a bundle I would personally say the price is spot on. the speakers make all the noise you would want them to I was impressed with the sound, you may well be right that they aren't worth £200. but not much I can do about that :) I did try to see if i could track down an OEM but i suspect i'd have to cut them open.
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I'd assume the speakers are designed and produced by E-MU - I don't think they rebadge other OEMs but I don't know a huge amount about them other than they have been around a long time in the audio world and were bought by creative.

(My first ever proper soundcard was made by E-MU).
 
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Marsman said:
I don't wish to knock OcUK or TwsT, but is it a great deal?

While you can say you're getting £230 speakers for £100, those speakers better be damn good for their £230 price tag, because there are a lot of very good speakers to be had from £100-£200 from companies with a history of producing great speakers.

For anyone considering this bundle, personally, I'd wait until there more reviews and opinions on them. They may be very good for a £100 price tag, but if they're not as good as other £200 speakers, then the thought of getting £230 speakers for £100 in a deal with theh X7, doesn't sound quite as good as the price reduction suggests.

Sorry for being negative, but it would be very easy for Creative to bump up the price of the XM7 speakers, then knock £130 off in a deal with the X7.
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£230 that's Monitor Audio Bronze 1/BX2 pricing, but I seriously doubt these creative speakers come anywhere close in terms of sound.

Got a feeling that even the Q Acoustics Q3010 that I bought last week at £129 would sound better than these creatives :p
 
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I doubt they are £230 worth but E-MU don't usually produce tat either - most of their products have been fairly well regarded over the years.
 
Rroff said:
I'd assume the speakers are designed and produced by E-MU - I don't think they rebadge other OEMs but I don't know a huge amount about them other than they have been around a long time in the audio world and were bought by creative.

(My first ever proper soundcard was made by E-MU).
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I would imagine so they are certainly good for the bundle deal I haven't enough experience with £250 speakers to say how well they go £ for £ i hope creative will be pushing them out for review to the correct places.
 
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Rroff said:
I doubt they are £230 worth but E-MU don't usually produce tat either - most of their products have been fairly well regarded over the years.
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You're right they don't make tat, and I'm sure they are decent speakers for the £100 that they cost with the X7. It's just that many people will see the £130 off, and assume they are better speakers than they actually are, just because they cost £230 on their own.

There are no real reviews for these speakers yet, so really we've no idea how they even compete with £100-£130 speakers. Marine mentioned the QA 3010. Many people will discount those, just because these Creative's cost £230 and they can get them for £130 less, so in their mind the XU7 must be better.

That's my issue with what on paper looks like a great deal.
 
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