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EXPERIENCE GUIDE
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Dive deeper into an immersive gaming world with the Sound BlasterX H6. The omnipotent
circumaural headset packs performance with its pro-tuned 50mm Neodymium drivers,
32Ω impedance, frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz, detachable noise-reducing
clearcomms mic and more.
The headset also boasts snug comfort for long-term use with its high density memory
foam ear pads & optimal clamping force of less than 600 grams, professionally-tuned
hardware EQ profiles, as well as on-ear Volume, Mic & Multi-function controls. All of this,
along with Ambient Monitoring and customizable Aurora RGB Lighting, enjoy an exciting
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ARCHITECTURE & ConTRols
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Breathable & replaceable high density memory foam fabric mesh earpads
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On-ear volume, mic & multifunction controls
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Ambient monitoring lets you hear the outside world when activated
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Detachable noise-reducing clearcomms mic
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Customizable aurora RGB lighting
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Pro-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers for loud, accurate sound
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ConnECTIVITY
PC / MAC / Ps4 / nInTEndo swITCH
Enjoy lossless audio with crystal clear clarity by connecting the Sound BlasterX H6 via USB. Simply plug &
play to enjoy stunning, immersive audio on your computer or console.
XboX onE / MobIlE
Plug the Sound BlasterX H6 to your Xbox controller or Nintendo Switch console via the analog cable
provided to enjoy quality and immersive gaming experience both at home or while on the go.
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bREATHAblE & REPlACEAblE HIgH dEnsITY MEMoRY FoAM
FAbRIC MEsH EARPAds wITH oPTIMAl HEAdsET ClAMPIng FoRCE
Fundamentally designed to provide the gaming community a powerful yet comfortable headset for extended gaming sessions, the Sound
BlasterX H6 is built to present an aesthetically pleasing headset that also performs. On top of its optimal clamping force of less than 600
grams, offering a perfect balance between comfort and good seal for accurate bass, the headset is fitted with replaceable high density
memory foam cushions to ensure long lasting comfort and to filter out noises from your surroundings. Enjoy extended use of the headset
without worrying about discomfort and its durability.
3 PRoFEssIonAllY-TUnEd HARdwARE EQ PRoFIlEs woRk EVEn wITHoUT soFTwARE
Professionally-tuned audio enhancement without using software is made possible with Sound BlasterX H6’s built-in EQ profiles button. The
headset offers users an enhanced and immersive audio experience for movies, games and more without for any further manual adjustments.
Switch between Gaming, Movies and Music EQ presets to suit the mood or occasion. Simply tap on the EQ button on the built-in controls to
make the change.
CUsToMIzAblE AURoRA Rgb lIgHTIng
Illuminate the surroundings or match any mood to colors with Sound BlasterX H6’s fully customizable RGB ring on each cup. The headset
introduces the Aurora Reactive lighting system, allowing users to program up to 16 million colors with varying motions and speed. Select
from a symphony of lights with motions such as Solo, Pulsate and Music Reactive to accompany extended hours of gaming sessions or set
the mood while settling down with a movie for the night.
on-EAR VolUME, MIC & MUlTIFUnCTIon ConTRols
The SoundBlasterX H6 reduces the need of pendent peripherals by introducing Volume, Mic & Multifunction controls onto the on-ear
headset for easier access. Users are given an added tactical advantage during competitive gaming sessions, reducing the time spent to
locate buttons or having to look away in the midst of a virtual battle. Experience EQ presets, Ambient Monitoring and Mute control easily at
a tap of a finger, no further actions needed!
dETACHAblE noIsE-REdUCIng ClEARCoMMs MIC
Ensuring crystal clear voice transmission and receiving high resolution audio is critical, especially during team effort games. The detachable
large capsule microphone with noise cancellation on the Sound BlasterX H6 has the ability to capture desired sound whilst filtering out
ambient noise, a feature most desired especially in noisy environments. Enjoy the flexibility of an adjustable mic to pick up your voice however
you place it.
AMbIEnT MonIToRIng lETs YoU HEAR THE oUTsIdE woRld wHEn ACTIVATEd
Experiencing the world around you while having a headset on is no longer out of reach with Ambient Monitoring. The latest headset feature
highlights the ability to switch between listening in on the surroundings and back to the user’s choice of audio entertainment in a matter of
seconds with just a tap of a button. Capturing ambient sound is made possible with the built-in Ambient Monitoring Microphone – all audio
captures is only available locally and will not be transmitted even while using any communications/VOIP programs. Talk to the person next
to you or listen out to the doorbell if you’re expecting delivery, all while having the Sound BlasterX H6 on.
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EXPERIEnCIng soUnd blAsTERX H6
The game-verse has extensively evolved since the roaring times of its two-dimensional, pixilated
predecessors. Every gamer, from PC to consoles, has since garnered intricate, personal preferences of
their own on how the audio should be resonated.
Dive into the world of your favorite games by combining the distinctively-engineered Sound BlasterX H6
and Sound Blaster Connect software. Their versatility brings about an unparalleled access to users who
appreciate the ability to adjust and fine-tune audio settings while enjoying audiophile-grade components.
Take control of your audio experience made uniquely to your ears only.
EXPERIEnCE In-dEPTH AUdIo REAlIsM & AUTHEnTIC dIAlog
Action and Survival – Assassin’s Creed: Origins
Picture yourself traversing through the Sahara desert while combating the sweltering
heat and hallucinations with your horse mount or sneak up to the villa of your next victim
in Ubisoft’s tenth main installment of the series, Assassin’s Creed: Origins. Play as Bayek
of Siwa, one of the last Medjays of Egypt or his wife, Aya of Alexandria as you travel across
the region to not only seek revenge for their murdered son but also lend a helping hand
to Queen Cleopatra in the brewing battles of Alexandria and Nile. Listen to the furtive
whispers in the background, shuffling feet of enemies or even something as basic as the
sound of water sloshing around in the river with the Sound BlasterX H6. Lunge forward
into an immersive and stunning virtual world and bring yourself back to 48 BCE in Egypt
by simply putting your headset on.
EXPERIEnCE REAlIsTIC In-gAME FRonTlInE bATTlE
Battle Royale – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Enjoy chicken dinners with each exhilarating round. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is
an online game where very player has the same goal: outlast the other 99 players in a
Battle Royale setting. Running into or avoiding intense enemy crossfire entirely can either
prove to be successful or fatal; the Sound BlasterX H6 features virtual 7.1 surround
sound where players can experience accurate positioning, giving them distinct tactical
advantage. With superior audio cue placements, players can determine the whereabouts
of their opponents just from hearing gunfire, footsteps and more. Precisely engineer
enhanced audio profiles with Sound Blaster Connect, allowing you to listen to their
environment just the way you want it to be heard. Beating down 99 players doesn’t sound
as daunting when you’re always one step ahead of them.
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EXPERIEnCE PAnoRAMIC dETAIlEd ACCURACY
Co-Op & Survival Sandbox – Fortnite
Hop off the Battle Bus and skydive your way right into battle! Partner up in teams or
squads of four others as you’re pit against up to 99 players each round. With no actual
safe spot in the game, fend for yourself by collecting weapons and resources while
watching each others backs without succumbing to fatal attacks or snipers. Save the
team and yourself with Scout Mode; listen to every step made, structures being built or
weapons being reloaded nearby to pinpoint the exact location of your enemies. You’re
also able to detect weapons easily with the enhanced ambient sound radiating from the
resources, allowing you to locate chests and items easier even if they are behind layers
of walls. Whether you’re gunning down players or hunting them, achieving #1 victory with
enhanced true audio has only made the experience so much better.
enHancinG YoUr aUdio exPerience
soUnd blAsTER ConnECT FoR PC
Available for Windows®, the fully customizable Sound Blaster Connect software gives
you complete control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive
audio effects that intelligently enhance game play. From the whizz of bullets flying
past your ears in your favorite FPS game to the terrifying roar of a troll from an
adventure title, the essence of your games comes alive with our professionally tweaked
enhancements!
Visit www.blasterX.com/software to download.
1: PRoFIlE sETTIngs
• Shows current profile
• Select another profile or customize
profile settings
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2: blAsTERX ACoUsTIC
EngInE sETTIngs
Modify audio playback enhancement
settings
3: EQUAlIzER sETTIngs
• Select a preset EQ
• Modify EQ settings
4: sCoUT ModE sETTIngs
• Activate Scout Mode to enhance
audio cues in combat games
• Assign short-cut keys to activate
Scout Mode
5: MEnU
• Change language settings
• Restore default settings
6: dEVICE sTATUs
Shows current device settings
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You can customize each profile according to preference.
Equalizer
Select from a plethora of Equalizer presets to match your audio, or enhance the bass or treble to your
liking with our graphic equalizer.
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1. Tap to view a list of preset EQs.
2. Simply draw your preferred EQ wave across the frequency bands or adjust each frequency filter
by sliding the points.
3. Slide to adjust the enhancement of bass sounds. More harmonic tones will be added the higher
you go.
4. Slide to adjust the enhancement of high notes.
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EnHAnCEd VoICE ClARITY In onlInE gAMIng sEssIons
Enjoy crystal clear Voice clarity by tuning the settings in accordance to your preference during online
chat sessions.
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1. Go to Voice tab to access voice chat settings for gaming.
2. Toggle between On/Off to select between Noise Reduction, Acoustic Echo Cancellation and
Smart Volume.
cUStomizinG LUminoSitY
PERsonAlIzEd lIgHT sHow AEsTHETICs FoR YoUR PlEAsURE
Personalize your Sound BlasterX H6 further with the Aurora Reactive lighting system. Enjoy the ability
to program up to 16 million colors in different motions and speed when you connect the headset to the
Sound Blaster Connect software.
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Select from the following motions to enjoy a symphony of lights:
1. Solo
2. Pulsate
3. Cycle
4. Music Reactive: Bring your music alive with Music Reactive. Soak in the bass drops and the serenity
of the harmonies as lights dance along to your choice of music.
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HEAdPHonE VIRTUAlIzATIon sETUP
Heighten your gaming audio experience with the Sound BlasterX H6 by setting up the Headphone
Virtualization feature on Sound Blaster Connect software to further augment your virtual surround
sound experience.
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Select from the following options to activate Headphone Virtualization:
1. Stereo
2. 5.1 Surround Sound
3. 7.1 Surround Sound
SoUnd BLaSterx SerieS
Built to deliver high-resolution and powerful gaming audio solutions for gamers, the Sound BlasterX series is designed to provide next-level audio
realism for further unparalleled immersion and personalized enhanced audio.
Sound BlasterX H7 H6 H5
GENERAL
Connectivity
3.5mm 4-Pole Analog
Cable, USB Cable
Analog/USB Audio Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/-
Sound Signature
Included Accessories
Added Features
USB Mode - X-Plus
Analog Mode - Dynamic
USB Cable, 3.5mm 4-Pole
Analog Cable
Inline Remote Control
Call, Playback, Mic)
HEADSET
Type Circumaural Circumaural Circumaural
Audio Drivers
50mm Neodymium
Magnet
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz 20Hz – 20kHz 20Hz-20kHz
Impedance 32 ohms 32 ohms 32 ohms
Sensitivity 118dB @ 1kHz 114dB @ 1kHz 118dB @ 1kHz
MICROPHONE
Detachable, Unidirectional
Type
Noise Reduction
Condenser
Frequency Response 100Hz-15kHz 50Hz-15kHz 100Hz-15kHz
Impedance < 2.2 kohms < 2.2 kohms < 2.2 kohms
Sensitivity -40dB @ 1kHz -42dB @ 1kHz -40dB @ 1kHz
SOFTWARE
Downloadable Software
(For Windows
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BlasterX Acoustic
Engine Pro/
X-Plus Configurator
BlasterX Acoustic Engine,
Audio/Voice
Enhancement
Scout Mode, Virtual 7.1
Surround, VoiceFX,
Fully Customizable
Audio Profiles
3.5mm 4-Pole Analog
Cable, USB Cable
Dynamic Dynamic
2m USB Cable,
1.5m, 3.5mm 4-Pole
Analog Cable
Built-in Controls
(EQ, Mic Mute,
Ambient Montoring)
50mm Neodymium
Magnet
Unidirectional Noise
Reduction Condenser
Sound Blaster Connect
BlasterX Acoustic Engine,
Scout Mode, Virtual 7.1
Surround, Clarity,
Fully Customizable
Audio Profiles
3.5mm 4-Pole
Analog Cable
Y-Splitter
Inline Remote Control
(Call, Playback, Mic)
50mm Neodymium
Magnet
Detachable,
Unidirectional Noise
Reduction Condenser
BlasterX Acoustic
Engine Lite
Professionally Tuned
Preset Profiles
Sound BlasterX G6
GENERAL
Connectivity USB 2.0 HS/3.0
Audio Processor SB-Axx1
Xamp Discrete
Headphone Amplifier
Outputs
Inputs
Micro USB, Optical, Line,
SNR for Playback 130dB (DAC)
Maximum Playback
Quality
Headphone Amp
Output Impedance
Headphones Supported 16 - 600 Ω
Works With
Key Features
Format Over PCM (DoP)
/ Dolby Digital Decoding
Gain Switch / Hardware
Added Features
Customizable RGB LED
SOFTWARE
Downloadable Software
(For Windows
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Sound Blaster Connect
Audio/Voice
Enhancement
Included Accessories
Yes
Headphone (Stereo),
Line, Optical
Mic
32-bit/384kHz
1 Ω
PC/Mac/PS4
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XBoxTM/Switch
Sidetone & Mic Vol
Control / Playback of
DSD64 and DSD128
Headphone Amplifier
Accelerated BlasterX
Acoustic Engine
/ Receives 5.1 or
7.1 Audio Input /
Power Indicator
through Software
BlasterX Acoustic
Engine, Scout Mode,
Virtual 7.1 Surround,
Voice Morph /
Roll Off Filters
Micro-USB Cable,
Mini TOSLINK Cable
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