Epos Has Released An Updated GSX 1000 Sound Card For PC!

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I recently had the opportunity to review the Epos GSX 300 External Sound Card for PC and was left in awe of the nice upgrade it provided over my PC's built-in audio. That being said, it was always meant to be a midrange offering at a cost-effective price that might not offer all the bells and whistles some gamers might be looking for. For any of you who might fall into this category, I am happy to share that Epos has just released a new version of their premium GSX 1000 External Sound Card dubbed the GSX 1000 2nd Edition! This new card offers a slew of new features and updates over its predecessor including a new USB-C connection port, refreshed visual design, and improved mic/7.1 audio quality. You can check out the full tech specs below.

General

USB standard: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
THD+N: 0,006% @ -3dBFS, DC – 20 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, Load = 32Ω 
Cable length: 1.2 m
Connector plugs: 3.5 mm for headset, 3.5 mm for microphone, 3.5 mm for loudspeaker, USB-C
Compatibility: PC & Mac
Warranty: 2 years, international

Supported sample rates

Main Audio 7.1: 48 kHz @ 16 bit
Chat Audio 48 kHz @ 16 bit
Microphone path 48 kHz @ 16 bit

Audio outputs

Headphones - DC coupled & dual rail power supply
Frequency response: 0 – 48 kHz
Recommended headphone impedance: 0-50 Ω
Max. output voltage: 800 mV RMS @ 32 Ω

Line out (AUX)
Frequency response: 1.5 Hz – 48 kHz
Max. output voltage: 500 mV RMS @ 10k Ω
All settings on the GSX 1000 2nd Edition can be controlled directly from the device's built-in touch screen allowing for perfect audio optimization on the fly without having to leave the heat of battle or use dedicated software. With separate chat and game audio sources, you can ensure everything remains clear between you and your team regardless of how intense the onscreen engagements are! With Epos' 7.1 audio engine you will also have a leg up on the competition with customizable positional audio. A selection of pre-tuned defaults is also available. So for gamers looking to get best-in-class audio, the Epos GSX 1000 2nd Edition is here to make a statement!