Reviews of Sound Blaster Central

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List of user reviews and ratings for Sound Blaster Central

Total ratings

3.72 (Rating count: 1,905)

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Review summary

Users praise the app for its sound customization and centralized control of SB hardware, with stable performance on supported devices. However, they repeatedly report device compatibility and detection problems, crashes or launch failures, missing features on newer Android versions, UI scaling issues, and concerns about maintenance and support. Overall, the app offers strong features when it runs, but reliability and ongoing support are major pain points across multiple reviews.

Pros

Graphic equalizer, presets, and hall/effects for rich sound customization.
Centralized control of compatible Sound Blaster hardware (e.g., E5, X7, Stage) with easy, rapid profile switching.
Free built-in equalizer and additional sound options available within the app.
Stable and responsive performance when running on supported devices/Android versions (e.g., after updates).

Cons

Device detection and compatibility issues across devices and Android versions (fails to see X7, Fold series, G6, etc.).
Crashes or failure to launch and perceived lack of ongoing maintenance (apps not updated for years).
Missing SBX/equalizer features on newer devices/Android versions (e.g., no SBX on Fold4/Android 13).
UI/UX problems on certain displays (e.g., 21:9 scaling) and some layout limitations.
Perceived poor support/maintenance and user reports of a “dead” app or unhelpful responses.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.60

All time rating average: 3.72

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44% (26)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-03-26	Ar*****	the necessary app to use this app can't be downloaded on my phone because it is not supported anymore. Edit: it says the devs responded to me but I can't see it. also I'm on a s22 if that helps. the main reason I wanted to use this was to use over ear headphones & I have a x G5
the necessary app to use this app can't be downloaded on my phone because it is not supported anymore. Edit: it says the devs responded to me but I can't see it. also I'm on a s22 if that helps. the main reason I wanted to use this was to use over ear headphones & I have a x G5
2024-10-31	G *****	Doesn't see my X7 device. The customers support team sent me back to a dead App.
Doesn't see my X7 device. The customers support team sent me back to a dead App.
2023-09-09	AN*****	Sound blaster E5 Support no more SBX mode or equalizer on samsung fold 4, why???
Sound blaster E5 Support no more SBX mode or equalizer on samsung fold 4, why???
2023-07-13	Ke*****	ok
ok
2023-03-09	Sa*****	İt does not support most recent and expensive sound card which is sound blasterx G6. Such a disappointment and waste of money.
İt does not support most recent and expensive sound card which is sound blasterx G6. Such a disappointment and waste of money.
2022-12-24	To*****	Using Soundblaster E5 on my Samsung Fold3 running Android 13. There's no SBX or sound or equalizer settings available. Only able to adjust sound either using phone or the Soundblaster volume dial. What gives? No Android 13 support?
Using Soundblaster E5 on my Samsung Fold3 running Android 13. There's no SBX or sound or equalizer settings available. Only able to adjust sound either using phone or the Soundblaster volume dial. What gives? No Android 13 support?
2022-09-28	Mi*****	U on
U on
2022-04-28	Da*****	Great sound app
Great sound app
2022-02-02	Th*****	Doesn't work anymore, app won't start on a MixFold. Hasn't been updated for almost 2 years... not gonna buy any Soundblaster anymore
Doesn't work anymore, app won't start on a MixFold. Hasn't been updated for almost 2 years... not gonna buy any Soundblaster anymore
2022-01-14	FA*****	So nyc
So nyc