Sound Cards
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Sound Card - 122 bit DAC Data Width - 7.1 Sound Channels - Internal - PCI Express - 122 dB - 4 Byte 384 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Headphone Ports - 3 x Number of Audio Line Out - 1 x Number of Dig
Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus
Hi-res PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with RGB Lighting, Dolby Digital Live, and DTS EncodingUpgrade Program for Sound BlasterX AE-5 Customers
Customers who purchased the Sound BlasterX AE-5 (non-Plus version) directly from creative.com in the last 90 days now have the option of returning the product back to us. This option is only available to those who would like to upgrade to the Sound Blaster AE-5 Plus for additional Dolby Digital and DTS support.
Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus-Now with Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for more surround sound delivery options!
Be one of the proud OPs showing off their gaming rigs on r/battlestations! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence between aesthetics and performance that features a SABRE32 ultra-class hi-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC with customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and comes with an included RGB LED strip. It also features our award-winning Xamp discrete headphone amp that utilizes a bi-amplification technology, as well as our full suite of industry-leading audio processing technologies including Surround Virtualization.
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Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-ampMaximize your prized headset's potential! Powerful headsets require audiophile-grade headphone amplifier to drive outstanding audio performance, and that's where Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus comes in. The hi-res sound card features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone bi-amplifier.
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Sound Blaster Sound BlasterX G6 External Sound Card - 32 bit DAC Data Width - 7.1 Sound Channels - External - Micro USB - 4 Byte 384 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Microphone Ports - 1 x Number of Headphone Ports - 1 x Number of Digita
7.1 HD Gaming DAC and External USB Sound Card with Xamp Headphone Amplifier for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC
Upgrade your game! An amazing upgrade over our well-received Sound BlasterX G5, the Sound BlasterX G6 immediately improves your audio, giving you a much more enjoyable experience compared to what you get from default motherboard audio or any other USB Gaming DAC in the market.
The USB sound card works with PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and combines a virtual 7.1 32-bit/384kHz, 130dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) with our awesome Xamp discrete headphone amplifier for incredibly detailed audio. It also boasts Dolby Digital decoding, virtual 7.1 surround sound, game-voice volume balancing, Scout Mode, and Sound Blaster's 30 year legacy of impressive sound enhancement technologies.
All this comes together to make the Sound BlasterX G6 an incredible audio upgrade for both gamers and music and audio enthusiasts.
Old Games, New Life
The Sound BlasterX G6 has the best audio performance of any USB sound card or gaming DAC in the market. When paired with a good headset, the Sound BlasterX G6 brings games alive, delivering new audio details even from games you thought you knew inside out. The more audio you hear, the more fun you'll have. You may just win a little more too.
Works with EverythingIt doesn't matter which camp you're in - PC or console - we've got you covered. The Sound BlasterX G6 features a wide array of connectivity options - optical, USB, and even line-in - which means your gaming audio will be instantly improved whether you're on PC, PS4, Xbox, or even a Nintendo Switch.
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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Sound Card - 5.1 Sound Channels - Internal - PCI Express - 127 dB - 4 Byte 384 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 4 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Recording Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Microphone Ports - 1 x Number of Headphone Ports
Featuring pristine audio fidelity alongside Sound Blaster's audio processing legacy, the AE-7 takes the audio game up a notch and will awe you with its audiophile-grade components with playback exceeding massively popular desktop amps and DACs.
DAC
Hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9018 with incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream
THD + N
Up to -120 dB, 0.0001%
Playback Capability
Clear, pristine audio at 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback
Headphone Amp
Ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance, supports 16Ω to studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
Surround Sound and Encoding
5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surround for headphones, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding, and Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization
Convenience
Audio Control Module - perfect for quick access to volume control knob, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm mic and headphones I/O connectors. Also fitted with a built-in mic array for hassle-free communications
Audio Enhancements
Full suite of audio enhancements including customizable EQs and Sound Profiles, Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog Plus that further boosts your audio. For gamers, Scout Mode is a feature not to be missed!
Customization
New and improved Sound Blaster Command software for further audio customization, with a quick on and off toggle switch to activate or deactivate audio processing effects
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Hardware Accelerated Audio
The addition of AE-7 to your PC rig basically means one thing - you're adding in a dedicated quad-core processor designed with one goal in mind - to deliver incredibly pristine and enhanced sound on your PC without overstressing your CPU. Sound Blaster handles audio processing on the card itself, freeing up your CPU to handle other tasks.
Clean and Crisp Audio Clarity
Enhanced audio is only going to sound as good as the components delivering it, and with the AE-7, we're not pulling any punches. The AE-7 features an ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers an incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback. If pristine is at the core of your demand, the AE-7 is going to blow past your expectations.
Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier
Audiophile and theater-grade components deserve an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier. The AE-7 features our custom Xamp bi-amplified headphone amp in which each earcup gets its own power from the first stage of amplification all the way through delivery.
The end result in your ears is silky smooth audio regardless of how dynamic or demanding the current audio scene may be. For the pro-audio users, the Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp satisfies even the most demanding needs of audiophiles seeking for music in its original form, and appreciate music the way it is intended to be.
It also features an ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance that can drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones.
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Sound Blaster X4 External Sound Card - 24 bit DAC Data Width - 7.1 Sound Channels - External - USB Type C - 3 Byte 192 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 3 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Recording Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Microphone Ports - 1 x Number of Head
1 device. 3 surround sound technologies. 7 I/O connectors.Your all-in-one audio upgrade starts here with Sound Blaster X4.
Multi-channel
- Up to 7.1 discrete for multi-channel speakers
- Up to 7.1 virtual for headphones
Surround
- Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
- Sound Blaster's renowned Surround Virtualization
- Dolby Digital Live
I/O connectors
- Line-out and Line-in
- Optical-out and Optical-in
- USB-C for power and audio
- Mic-in
- Headset-in
Communication
- SmartComms Kit with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation
- CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications
Controls
- Volume control knob
- Direct mic mute button
- Three EQ modes and Direct mode
- Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on / off
- Speakers (Line-out) and headphones switch
- Audio Balance feature
Software
- Creative app via USB on Windows PC or Intel-based Mac system for full audio customization
- Creative app via Bluetooth® on Android and iOS for quick EQ and audio tweaks
Headphone amplifier
Supports headphone impedance of 32-600Ω
Gaming
- SXFI BATTLE Mode for realistic audio cues, details, and depth
- Scout Mode that instantly lets you in on the faintest sounds made by your foes
Audio and power
- 114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Convenient USB-C Bus-powered
MULTI-CHANNEL SURROUND
#TeamSpeakers or #TeamHeadphones? Why not both? The Sound Blaster X4 supports up to 7.1 discrete and virtual audio channels, so you won't have to compromise on the way you enjoy your audio. It is also capable of incredible sound performance-acoustics depth and detail-giving a new lease of life to your headphones and speakers.
Also, it offers not just one, but three different surround sound delivery options. Feel free to discover the unique characteristics of each surround option, try them out on different types of media content, and maybe-relive that favorite piece of yours in a whole new light.
Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
More than just surround technology, Super X-Fi is our award-winning audio technology that captures the listening experience of a high-end multi-speaker system in a professional studio to recreates the same expansive experience in headphones. Without missing out on audio cues and immersive ambient effects, you'll be able to hear the details effortlessly from your headphones-especially spoken dialogs in shows-with natural and lifelike soundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie theaters.
Once set up, simply toggle Super X-Fi on and off using the SXFI button located on the device itself.
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Creative Sound Blaster G3 External Sound Card - 7.1 Sound Channels - External - Creative - USB Type C - 100 dB - 3 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 3 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Recording Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Microphone Ports - 1 x Number of
SOUND BLASTER G3
Portable Plug-and-Play USB-C DAC Amp with PremiumGaming Audio Features
This is it. The first Sound Blaster made specifically for PlayStation® 4 and Nintendo Switch™ users.
It is easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card if you were a PC user to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it thesame for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PCinto gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade foryour gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features that doesn't break the bank.
Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voicechat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audioadjustments without having to exit your game's screen.
If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.
DRIVERLESS USB-C PLUG-AND-PLAY WITH USB AUDIO
Powered entirely via USB-C in a plug-and-play driverless format, the Sound Blaster G3 is a hassle-free instant audio upgradefor your gaming consoles (PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch), and well as PC and Mac computers. Featured with USB audio,simply connect the G3 to your gaming console via USB-C (or the provided USB-C-to-USB-A converter), and it will workstraight out of the box. There's absolutely no fiddling with extra settings or installation to get started
IMPROVED COMMS WITH FRIENDS VIA GAMEVOICE MIX FEATURE
Get the optimum gaming and voice chat audio levels with our GameVoice Mix! Chatting with your team while gaming?Instead of needing to fiddle for the perfect levels through Windows, just use our GameVoice Mix volume dial to easilyincrease your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audioduring a particularly climatic scene on your game - all without having to leave your game screen
CONVENIENT AND DIRECT AUDIO CONTROLS
The independent volume and mic controls are located at the sides of the G3, and can be easily controlled with a single handgrip to conjure up the perfect balance for better gameplay. The mic control also functions as a mic-monitoring feature so youcan control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself. When communications are unnecessary, simply mute your micdirectly via the switch on the G3
INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE FOR PS4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH WITH HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
In this day and age, you deserve better audio quality, even on gaming consoles. The G3 delivers high-definition audio withcapabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300Ω. If all you ever knew is the default audio on your consoles, the G3is set to transform your audio experience
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Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Sound Card (with Full Height I/O Bracket) - 5.1 Sound Channels - Internal - PCI Express x1 - 3 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate - 1 x Number of Microphone Ports - 1 x Number of Audio Line In - 1 x Number of Headphone P
Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is the perfect upgrade from basic motherboard audio to legendary Sound Blaster audio. Powered by SBX Pro Studio technology, it provides high-quality 5.1 cinematic sound for your movies, music and games. It comes with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, which puts you in full control of your SBX Pro Studio settings.
AUDIO PERFORMANCE | The perfect Sound Blaster upgrade
The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is a half-height sound card that's powered by SBX Pro Studio technology. It instantly converts your system to a 5.1 entertainment system that delivers cinematic surround sound - perfect for bringing out the best in your movies, music and games! The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx also features a 24-bit 192kHz digital-to-analog converter (playback), 106dB SNR and a high-end 600-ohm headphone amplifier for studio-grade monitoring. Interchangeable full-height and half-height metal brackets are included to give you the flexibility of installing the sound card in small form factor desktop PCs.
Enjoy multi-channel cinematic sound
The half-height PCIe sound card is just the perfect size for your home theatre PCs. You can now upgrade your cinematic experience with Sound Blaster audio fidelity. Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with 5.1 channel outputs so you can connect to your existing multi-channel speakers with ease.
Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music unprocessed at the amazing bit-rate of 24-bit 192 kHz, which is considered one of the highest in the industry.
Elevate the level of immersion in your cinematic experience with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx, which is capable of delivering 106dB SNR of pristine audio fidelity through your speakers.
If you wish to enjoy your movies without disturbing your family, Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is able to deliver 600 ohms of power, exceeding the requirements of today's most demanding headphones!
CONNECTIVITY | Independent input sources
Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with independent line-in and microphone connectors, which allow you to plug in two different audio sources to your PC.
You can plug in your MP3 player and sing along, while recording your singing session for your friends to enjoy!
CUSTOMIZATION | Control and customize your audio
Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies, which is designed to bring cinematic difference to home theatre PCs! You can also adjust the level of immersion you like, simply by adjusting the sliders on the Audigy Fx Control Panel.
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