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.
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.
Model
Brand
Creative
Series
Sound BlasterX
Model
AE-5 Plus
Part
70SB174000003
Audio core
Audio Chipset
Sound Core3D
Sample Rate
384 KHz
Digital Audio
32-bit
SNR
122dB
Encode
DTS Connect Encoding Dolby Digital Live Encoding
Ports
Line In
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic In / Line In
Line Out
1 x 1/8" Front Out, 1 x 1/8" Rear Out, 1 x 1/8" Center / Sub Out
SPDIF Out
1 x TOSLINK Optical Out
Other Ports
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone / Headset Out, 1 x Front Panel Header
Details
Interface
PCI-e
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 10
System Requirements
Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 10 32 / 64-bit 1 GB RAM >600 MB of free hard disk space Available PCI-e slot
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
0.79" x 5.04" x 5.71"
Package Contents
Package Contents
Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 1 x LED Strip (30cm / 10 LEDs) 1 x Extension Cable Quick Start Leaflet Warranty Leaflets
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