Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is the first sound card to feature Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand. The ultra-low 1 output impedance drives 16-600 headphones perfectly.
SABRE32 Ultra Class DAC
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra Class PCIe DAC which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit 384kHz playback with a 122dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.
Aurora Reactive Lighting System
Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System The AE-5 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 Connect software for PC.
Scout 2.0
Expand your horizon with the worlds first smart gaming companion that enables you to visualize and see where enemies are on the radar through your mobile device for any First Person Shooter game. Scout mode has been given an updated feature that is sure to bring the pain to whoever you meet in the battlefield
Power
PCIe bus power, +5V for Aurora lighting (requires 4-pin molex peripheral connector from PC power supply)
Audio Technology
BlasterX Acoustic Engine
Dynamic Range (DNR)
122dB
Connectivity Options (Main)
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic In/Line In, 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x 1/8" Front Out, 1 x 1/8" Rear Out, 1 x 1/8" Center/Sub Out, 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Headset Out
Connectivity Options (Accessory)
1 x Front Panel Header, 1 x RGB LED Header (support 5V RGB strips)
Audio Technologies
CrystalVoice, Scout Mode
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
Platform
PCIe
Recommended Usage
Gaming, Home Entertainment
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft Windows 10 32/64 bit, 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit
1GB RAM
>600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCIe slot
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound BlasterX AE-5
1 x LED Strip (30cm/10 LEDs)
1 x Extension Cable
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Leaflets
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
10 x 3 x 9
Weight
2.00lbs
Warranty
NA
Shipping
Orders below $100: $10 flat rate
Orders above $100: FREE
Currently we only ship within the US.
Returns
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unopened in the same condition that you received it.
Your item must be in the original packaging.
Your item needs to have the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned
item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item.
If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment).
You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer's policies.
Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.
If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Contact Us
If you have any questions on how to return your item to us, contact us.