CREATIVE Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus PCI-e Sound Card - Black
CREATIVE Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus, ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC, 122dB DNR, 32-bit 384 kHz, 7.1 Surround, XAMP Headphone Amp
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Experience Industry Leading Audio Join the ranks of proud OPs flexing their setups on r/battlestations! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus strikes the perfect balance of style and power, sporting a SABRE32 ultra-class hi-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC, along with customisable on-board RGB lighting and an included LED strip. It's also equipped with the award-winning Xamp discrete headphone amplifier, using bi-amplification for pristine audio delivery, plus the complete range of industry-leading sound processing features such as Surround Virtualisation.
Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp
Unlock the full potential of your favourite headset! High-performance headphones deserve an audiophile-grade amplifier to deliver truly exceptional sound, and that's exactly what the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus provides. This hi-res sound card is powered by Xamp, Creative's specially engineered discrete bi-amplifier for headphones.
Typical Headphone Amp In most standard headphone amplifiers, both the left and right audio channels are processed together through a single amplifier chip.
Xamp Headphone Amp With the Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier, each channel is powered separately, enabling the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus to provide pure, lossless audio to both earcups with uncompromised clarity no matter the load.
ultra-low 1Ω headphone output It’s built with an ultra-low 1Ω output impedance, capable of powering professional-grade headphones up to 600Ω — even demanding planar-magnetic models.
SABRE-class DAC
Clean Audio The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE-class PCI-e DAC built for pristine high-resolution audio in games, music, and films. It outputs an exceptionally clean 122 dB DNR audio stream with playback support up to 32-bit / 384 kHz*, all while maintaining ultra-low distortion and jitter.
Aurora Reactive Lighting System
RGB LightingImmerse yourself in a stunning fusion of audio and visuals with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus comes equipped with onboard customisable RGB LEDs and includes an additional RGB LED strip. Using the free Sound Blaster Command software for PC, you can program up to 16.8 million colours with dynamic patterns to match your setup.
Surround Sound Technologies
Sound EnhancementElevate your gaming sound into a cinematic experience! Along with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect Encoding, the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus delivers true 5.1 surround on speakers and up to 7.1 virtual surround through both speakers and headphones.
Sound Blaster Acoustic EngineThe Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus builds on Sound Blaster’s renowned legacy of cutting-edge audio processing, all accessible through the Sound Blaster Command software. With the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine — a fully customisable suite of advanced audio technologies — you’ll unlock greater immersion and pinpoint precision for a true competitive edge. These tools deliver unmatched realism, complete with rich 3D surround effects for both speakers and headsets.
Scout Mode Turn on Scout Mode to gain a clear tactical edge! This proven technology amplifies key in-game audio details—like footsteps, weapon reloads, and gear shifts—so you can accurately track enemy positions before they ever track you.
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