CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res External Dual DAC Headphone Amp USB Sound Card
CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5, Dual Cirrus DAC, Xamp Amp, 130dB DNR, 32-bit 384kHz, 16-600 Ohm Impedance, PC / Mac / Console
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Exceptionally High-Resolution Audio Experience studio-grade audio with the Sound Blaster X5, engineered for discerning listeners. Featuring dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, a fully balanced Xamp bi-amplifier, and high-resolution 32-bit/384 kHz playback at 130 dB DNR, it delivers pristine sound with customisable EQ. Designed for versatility, it supports USB microphones, Bluetooth® transmitters, optical, RCA, and more - seamlessly connecting to PC, Mac, PS5/PS4, and home entertainment systems. A powerful desktop companion for audiophiles who demand excellence.
Boosts performance To enhance the Sound Blaster X5 for smoother operability, the dual microcontroller unit (MCU) design also serves to minimise inter-dependency between major components, reducing the risk of a single point of failure. This allows for improved efficiency with quicker response time between user interaction and device control, and boosts overall product performance.
Pure enjoyment, pure audio It also supports ASIO 2.2 playback and recording over USB and S/PDIF, so you can easily access multiple audio inputs and outputs at ultra-low latency, and enjoy audio in its purest form.
Zero Compromises in Quality Featuring not one, but two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs on the Sound Blaster X5, be ready for exceptionally high-resolution lossless playback in 32-bit / 384 kHz over PCM with ultra-high dynamic range of up to 130 dB DNR. These DACs are also capable of decoding audio formats in DoP128 and DSD256 to deliver high-fidelity audio streaming and acoustic details you cannot miss.
Non-existant Audio Distortion Plus, with an oversampled multi-bit modulator utilising mismatch shaping technology for incredibly low Total Harmonic Distortion rating of ~0.00018%, audio distortion is almost non-existent with the Sound Blaster X5.
The Perfect Sidekick Sure, you have the most coveted pair of headphones, but are you truly maximising its potential? The Sound Blaster X5 is engineered to bring out the best in any headphones, including yours.
Silky Smooth SoundHave a go at silky smooth audio that satisfies even the most demanding desires of pro-audio users! Sound Blaster X5 is equipped with our custom-designed Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier technology that drives each earcup individually via 3 stages of amplification circuits.
Great with Studio-grade HeadphonesThis external sound card works with a wide range of headphones, with the capability to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including the most demanding high-end, open-back planar-magnetic headphones, as well as sensitive IEMs, with an ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance.
Fully balanced headphones bi-amplifierXamp technology pairs with dual DACs to independently amplify left and right signals, cutting interference and minimising crosstalk. The balanced output, via a 4.4 mm gold-plated connector, delivers pure, accurate audio reproduction—preserving every detail for true audiophile satisfaction.
Supports virtual surroundIt also supports virtual surround on your headphones, deploying HRTF (head-related transfer function) algorithms onto audio streams for immersive, theater-like audio envelopment with realistic spatial audio positioning, to whichever content you choose indulge in.
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