Creative Sound Blaster X5

Boosts overall product performance

In order to improve the operability of the Sound Blaster X5, the dual microcontroller unit (MCU) design helps to reduce inter-dependency between major components, minimizing the risk of a single point of failure. This results in enhanced efficiency, quicker response times between user interaction and device control, and an overall boost in product performance.

Pure audio, pure enjoyment

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 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-existent audio distortion

With an oversampled multi-bit modulator utilizing 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 for headphones

Sure, you have the most coveted pair of headphones, but are you truly maximizing their potential? The Sound Blaster X5 is engineered to bring out the best in any headphones, including yours.

Silky smooth sound

Have a go at silky smooth audio that satisfies even the most demanding desires of pro-audio users! Sound Blaster X5 is equipped with a custom-designed Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier technology that drives each earcup individually via 3 stages of amplification circuits.

Great with studio-grade headphones

This external sound card works with a wide range of headphones, with the capability to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600 Ω, including the demanding, open-back planar-magnetic headphones, as well as sensitive IEMs, with an ultra-low 1 Ω headphone output impedance.

Supports virtual surround

Sound Blaster X5 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.

Wire-free design

Going wireless with Sound Blaster X5? Not a problem. The USB DAC sports a Bluetooth receiver so you can stream high-quality audio from your mobile devices, Windows PC, or Mac to Sound Blaster X5 directly. At the back of the Sound Blaster X5, there is a dedicated USB-A host audio port, so you can connect to a wireless audio transmitter and stream high-definition audio wirelessly to your Bluetooth headset+. This USB-A host audio port also works with external USB speakers, microphones, and headsets for extra flexibility.

It's all right there

The Sound Blaster X5 features an entire get-up of front-mounted buttons and switches that are easy-to-access and intuitive for everyone.

Make it truly yours

You are in full control to take your audio further. Make adjustment to the 10-band EQ frequency graph, select from a list of Acoustic Engine's pre-tuned audio profiles, or switch them off completely for clean, pure, unadulterated sound.

• AUDIOPHILE-GRADE COMPONENTS
• BLUETOOTH RECEIVER WITH USB HOST PORT
• VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
• EASY-TO-ACCESS CONTROLS

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