Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus - Sound card - 32-bit - 384 kHz - 122 dB SNR - 5.1 - PCIe - Sound Core3D

Name: Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus - Sound card - 32-bit - 384 kHz - 122 dB SNR - 5.1 - PCIe - Sound Core3D
Brand: CREATIVE LABS
SKU: ab618466

CAD $189.99

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Manufacturer part 70SB174000003 | Dell part AB618466 | Order Code ab618466 | Creative Labs

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Hi-res PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with RGB Lighting, Dolby Digital Live, and DTS Encoding

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.

Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp

Maximize 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.

Typical Headphone Amp

In a typical headphone amp, your left and right channels are amplified all at once using the same amplifier IC.

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.

Xamp Headphone Amp

In Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp, each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus to deliver pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand.

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.

The end result? Silky smooth audio regardless of how dynamic or demanding the current audio scene may be. From times when you need a break from gaming, the Xamp also 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.

SABRE-class DAC

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE-class PCI-e DAC that is perfect for high resolution audio for games, music and movies. It delivers extremely clean 122 dB DNR audio stream at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz* playback with ultra-low distortion and jitter.

*32-bit playback only available in Windows 10 or higher.

Aurora Reactive Lighting System

Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Program up to 16.8 million colors in different patterns with the free downloadable Sound Blaster Command software for PC.

Surround Sound Technologies

Transform your gaming audio into immersive, theatrical audio! On top of support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect Encoding, the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus also features discrete 5.1 on speakers, and up to 7.1 virtual surround on both speakers and headphones.

Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster's long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software. The Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.

Scout Mode

Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues—such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds—allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours!

PCIe Gaming DAC with Discrete Headphone Bi-Amplifier
Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE class Hi-Resolution PCI-E DAC with Xamp, our brand new proprietary discrete headphone bi-amp that utilizes a custom dual-amp design for the ultimate listening experience for all forms of listening by powering each headphone channel separately ensuring the best possible accuracy and clarity. Capable of delivering up to 32bit 384kHz playback with an astonishing pristine 122dB SnR, ultra-low distortion and jitter elimination, the AE-5 Plus produces high-end premium grade sound that’s meant to please not only gamers but even the audiophiles who possess some of the sharpest, keenest hearing with the most critical opinion of sound in the world.

Tech Specs

General

Device Type

Sound card

Form Factor

Internal

Interface Type

PCI Express x1

Width

2 cm

Depth

14.5 cm

Height

12.8 cm

Processor / Memory

Signal Processor

Sound Core3D

Audio Output

Sound Output Mode

5.1 channel surround

DAC Resolution

32-bit

Sample Rate

384 kHz (max)

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

122 dB

Features

CrystalVoice, digital-to-analogue converter (DAC), Scout Mode, virtual 7.1 channel surround mode, Aurora Reactive Lighting System, Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification

Compliant Standards

Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces

1 x TOSLINK output - TOSLINK
1 x audio line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x audio line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x speakers (front) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x speakers (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x speakers (center/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

LED strip

Cables Included

1 x power extension cable

Software / System Requirements

Software

BlasterX Acoustic Engine

OS Required

Windows 10

System Requirements Details

Windows 10 - Core i3 RAM 1 GB - HD 600 MB

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