Creative SXFI TRIO hands-on – Triple-driver USB-C in-ears that get the job done and then some

Although it felt strange when I put the SXFI TRIO on for the first time, the proprietary AuraSeal noise isolation ear tips helped me seal the deal properly, providing both a good level of protection from external sounds and also a solid fit that helps if you’re head-banging or just dancing around while enjoying your music. The only minor nuisance is that, sometimes, the Kevlar cable generates cable rubbing sounds when it touches the wearer’s clothes, so at least one or two more detachable clips would be a welcome — and very cheap — addition to the retail package.

When used on a PC, the Creative SXFI TRIO is a plug and play device that needs no additional software. However, a smartphone is also needed to create custom SXFI presets by running the SXFI App and scanning the user’s head and ears. We are talking about the same piece of code that is used to connect to the Sound Blaster X3 and load SXFI presets — nothing new or different.

Sometimes, when I review audio hardware, I lend it to a friend of mine who also happens to be an audiophile and Creative fan. However, his opinion was always spot-on and in line with my thoughts, since we both like to take the honest approach every time. In this case, it is enough to mention him saying that the Creative SXFI TRIO managed to cause him an “audiogasm” while listening to the Doom 2016 soundtrack and that he noticed absolutely no sound distortion, even at maximum level where all the other headsets failed to deliver such accuracy.

For me, the Creative SXFI TRIO gets the job done wonderfully in all scenarios, although I sometimes feel like there’s a bit too much treble. The best part is that — as my friend says — there is no noticeable sound distortion even when pushing the volume to the maximum. The signal-to-noise ratio of 100 dB might not seem that much to some audiophiles, but to me it is more than enough and I found that a volume level of roughly 70% was the sweet spot where all areas of the audio spectrum get the best representation possible.

The Super X-Fi experience provided by the Creative SXFI TRIO comes, as usual with this innovative technology, with highs and lows. Simply moving to it back and forth does not help, because most listeners notice that the direct stereo sound is more detailed. However, enabling the SXFI effects makes everything better straight away in scenarios like making calls or listening to music for longer periods, since the audio that is projected out of the head is less fatiguing.

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