Featuring pristine audio fidelity alongside Sound Blaster's audio processing legacy, the AE-7 takes the audio game up a notch and will awe you with its audiophile-grade components with playback exceeding massively popular desktop amps and DACs.
DAC
Hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9018 with incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream
THD + N
Up to -120 dB, 0.0001%
Playback Capability
Clear, pristine audio at 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback
Headphone Amp
Ultra-low 1? headphone output impedance, supports 16? to studio-grade headphones of up to 600?, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
Surround Sound and Encoding
5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surround for headphones, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding, and Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization
Convenience
Audio Control Module - perfect for quick access to volume control knob, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm mic and headphones I/O connectors. Also fitted with a built-in mic array for hassle-free communications
Audio Enhancements
Full suite of audio enhancements including customizable EQs and Sound Profiles, Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog Plus that further boosts your audio. For gamers, Scout Mode is a feature not to be missed!
Customization
New and improved Sound Blaster Command software for further audio customization, with a quick on and off toggle switch to activate or deactivate audio processing effects
AUDIO PROCESSOR
Sound Core3TM
DNR/SNR
DAC: 127 dB
DAC
ESS SABRE-class 9018
MAX PLAYBACK RESOLUTION
PCM: 32-bit / 384 kHz
DSD: DSD64
THD + N
0.0001% (DAC)
DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP
Yes (Bi-amp)
SWAPPABLE OP AMPS
No
ACM
Yes
RGB AURORA LIGHTING
No
ASIO SUPPORT
2.3, Playback and Recording
ENCODING
Dolby Digital Live / DTS
SCOUT MODE
Yes
CONNECTOR TYPE
3 x 3.5 mm 5.1 Line-out
1 x TOSLINK Optical-out
1 x 3.5 mm HP-out
1 x 3.5 mm Mic / Line-in
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
12 x 6 x 4
Weight
3.00 lb
Warranty Information
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.