Creative SXFI THEATER

The SXFI Theater is a fantastic gaming headset, despite its microphone woes. The Super X-Fi surround-sound technology is the stand-out feature and has made the Theater my go-to headset for all of my gaming sessions. If you're looking for an awesome audio experience to accompany your gameplay, then the SXFI Theater will not disappoint.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

Movies and TV shows sounded great, giving us a wide soundstage to listen to, providing more depth to the audio engineering that went into the content. When we watched Iron Man 3, for example, we could feel the effect go to work with all the various sound effects coming from different directions.

3.5/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

In my time as a writer for GBAtemp, no product has better justified its premium price point as the Creative SXFI Theater have. Where other low latency headsets I've used have put forward audio that sounds perfect to what I remember it should, these go beyond. From the clicks the Switch menu makes to elaborate title screen melodies, films, music, it hits every note to an exceptional and engrossing degree. These are headphones for gamers, streamers, audiophiles, film fanatics; they're an all-round treat for anybody fortunate enough to experience them. If you're in the market for some new headphones, I urge you to consider these. At £190, they're worth waiting for, and they're more than worth saving for.

9.8/10

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

To my delight, Creative’s SXFI Theater headphones worked without a hitch, and I observed zero instances of audio anomalies over my 30 minutes trial. Regarding sound quality, knowing full well what to expect of SXFI audio by now, I wasn’t disappointed, and the headphones delivered audio as though I was listening over speakers in a theater or hall.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

Super X-Fi’s wider soundstage and additional reverb works wonders on the alt-rock of Foals tracks, while bringing out the vocals of Gunship’s slicker synthwave production. The bass of Avicii’s dance-folk sounds incredible, while you can imagine the Deftone’s grind of guitar is in the same room as you. Largely – though results may vary depending on what your listening habits are like – the Theater sounds utterly remarkable.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

We did listen to quite a bit of YouTube clips, 1080P and 4K TV Shows/Movies but also played Injustice 2, SWTOR and Resident Evil 2: Creative’s implementation of holographic audio really makes a difference and offers a very nice experience even when only voices are involved. Besides really great virtual 7.1 positioning, we have found that the bass levels do not decrease when enabling Super X-Fi technology as we have seen with other surround sound implementations, which adds even more to the immersion.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

One thing about listening on regular headphones is that audio seems to be fired right in your ear canals which can lead to ear fatigue after long hours. I feel that the SXFI comes in to solve that issue for me. If you have always wanted your audio to be expanded and consumed as a whole instead it being constantly blared at your ears, I think the SXFI technology is helps with that. SXFI Theater brings that audio experience in a wireless fashion and it is also super low latency so you can consumer your movies and play games lag free!

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

Among the SXFI products, I think the SXFI Theater is the most relevant, because it uses a low-latency wireless transmission method that lets users enjoy wire-free surround sound without the annoying lag. Also, given the product works best with multi-channel audio source, you need to use the headphones on PCs or Mac, as other handheld gaming devices do not support multi-channel audio .

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

The name Theater says it all with the new creative headset. The surround technology surprises with a broad, clear sound with very good directional perception, which is particularly useful for games and films or series. The basses are strong in SXFI mode, but not too dominant, the treble is clear and the mids have sufficient assertiveness. Overall, the surround sound is much better than that of gaming headsets with virtual surround.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-02-24

As for battery life even with the RGB LED rings turned on (i seriously hope Creative adds effects with future firmware updates) the headset easily surpasses 22 hours of continuous use which is great but if you don't care about RGB lighting you can easily hit 27 hours if you turn them off.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-03-19

Creative’s SXFI Theater is an impressive pair of headphones for any use. It delivered excellent audio for movies, music, and even gaming. The detachable mic also performed well and captured sounds clearly. The headphones are also comfortable, so we were able to use it for long periods. Also, it’s well-built, so it’s sure to last for a long time. It’s a solid headset for all-around use.

9/10

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-03-19

While it may seem like a big investment, I really do think the Theater is excellent value for money. It’s less than your typical Bose, Beats, Sony, Sennheiser wireless models yet offers so much more. All this processing, the fantastic software, the powerful EQ, the flawless wireless performance, the great quality microphone, the subtle RGB lighting, the idea of adding a TV hub… The list goes on, and I can honestly say, this headset is the one I’ll be keeping for a very long time.

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-03-31

If you regularly watch movies where surround sound is prominent and you watch them on your PC, PS4 or Switch, then these cans should be right up your street. If you also play games, even better.

4/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-09-08

If you regularly watch movies where surround sound is prominent and you watch them on your PC, PS4 or Switch, then these cans should be right up your street. If you also play games, even better.

4/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-09-08

If you regularly watch movies where surround sound is prominent and you watch them on your PC, PS4 or Switch, then these cans should be right up your street. If you also play games, even better.

4/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-09-08

If you regularly watch movies where surround sound is prominent and you watch them on your PC, PS4 or Switch, then these cans should be right up your street. If you also play games, even better.

4/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-09-08

The strengths of the SXFI Theater’s sound – clear, detailed midrange, a good sense of dynamics and nice punchy bass – are present in all formats, and as such we think they are rather good, if niche, headphones.

4/5 Stars

Creative SXFI THEATER

2020-07-22

Wow!! Wonderful product!

I already had the original super xfi dongle with the Aurvana Live!2 and was pretty impressed with the quality but I've been quite bothered with the wires tangled up often. Then I saw the SXFI C on offer and thought that would be a good upgrade but have reservations about bluetooth on desktop. Saw the SXFI Theater, thought skeptical at the price point at first, decided to give it a try after much thought. Turns out the SXFI Theater is a beast on its own with the distanced sound effect even more pronounced than its predecessor. It breathed new life to old tracks, mainly game OSTs, arranged albums that goes all the way back at least 10 years ago. With orchestral tracks in high bitrate mp3 or flac or spotify high definition, the effect is even more gorgeous than before. In games with surround sound option, the direction of every sound was also much clearer in distance and direction that it adds on another dimension in gaming sessions. For the first time in a long time, Creative is exciting and relevant again for casuals who are not ready to invest in audiophile level equipment.

This is easily the best headset I've ever owned. I don't understand how the gaming community hasn't gotten behind these fantastic cans! For certain games I'll keep the SXFI Theater in stereo mode just because that specific game has a great stereo mix and the sound will be phenomenal. When the game has speaker support, oh boy you're in for treat when turning on SXFI. It really immerses you into the game! The difference is quite amazing with SXFI. Oh, and, I've used them for multiple days without having to charge once - crazy battery! Also, super comfortable with glasses being worn. It's a must buy.

Great sound and really enjoy the virtual soundstage created by SXFI. It starts to get slightly heavy after prolonged usage for me, and the microphone could be better, but apart from that the audio is good for movies and music.