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product_id: 202770961
title: "Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System"
brand: "creative"
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# 16.8M RGB lighting with customizable effects Xamp Bi-amp for headphones up to 600Ω 32-bit/384kHz SABRE32 DAC with 122dB SNR Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** 87.71 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your sound game — hear every detail, feel every moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System by creative
- **How much does it cost?** 87.71 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hi-Res Audio Playback:** SABRE32-class DAC delivers ultra-low distortion 32-bit/384kHz audio with an industry-leading 122dB signal-to-noise ratio.
- • **Advanced Audio Processing Suite:** Tailor your sound with fully customizable EQ, bass boost, and surround virtualization for competitive edge and rich audio detail.
- • **Customizable RGB Lighting System:** Sync your rig’s vibe with 16.8 million colors and dynamic patterns controlled via Sound Blaster Command software.
- • **Studio-Grade Headphone Amplification:** Xamp discrete bi-amplifier powers each earcup independently, driving high-impedance headphones with precision and clarity.
- • **Immersive Dolby Digital & DTS Support:** Experience crystal-clear 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound for next-level gaming and media immersion.

## Overview

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a premium PCIe gaming sound card featuring a SABRE32-class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a custom Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp capable of driving studio-grade headphones up to 600Ω. It offers immersive 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound, a fully customizable RGB lighting system with 16.8 million colors, and advanced audio processing through Sound Blaster Command software, making it a top-tier upgrade for audiophiles and gamers seeking pristine, powerful audio performance.

## Description

Buy Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System: Internal Sound Cards - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: GAME CHANGER! GET IT! - My Experience with Fixing Popping Sounds and Poor Audio Playback Hey everyone, here’s the deal: I’ve been battling nonstop audio issues on my system since I built it. My setup includes: Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E Gaming WiFi Audio: Onboard Realtek sound Speakers: Dell Altec Lansing ADA995 THX 5.1 The Problem: From day one, I’ve had relentless popping sounds. It wasn’t terrible for music or movies, but every new audio event caused a pop at the start. To make matters worse, only the left and right speakers worked properly. During a Windows speaker test, I could hear sound from all speakers (center, left, right, and rear), but in actual playback, I couldn’t get all speakers to work together, no matter what I did. I’ve spent 20+ years in IT, so I tried everything: Disabled power-saving modes for the Realtek card using a registry hack (worked temporarily on another system). Tried installing the latest drivers through ASUS Armory Crate. Disabled the virtual driver, installed Realtek's app from the Microsoft Store, and downloaded every piece of software from ASUS and Realtek. Reinstalled drivers at least 10 times (as of January 2025). Nothing worked. The sound quality remained poor, the popping persisted, and my speakers refused to cooperate in harmony. The Solution: This week, I hit my breaking point and decided to try a dedicated sound card. I ordered the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res Gaming Sound Card off desertcart for around $130. Holy. Crap. What a difference. All my speakers now work beautifully. The card includes an amazing built-in EQ, which lets me adjust individual speaker volumes. I cranked up the rears, boosted bass, treble, and mids, and tweaked everything to perfection. No more popping sounds. My system now sounds 3X better. I also downloaded Sound Blaster Command (Creative’s software), which is surprisingly excellent. I typically avoid letting extra software run on my system, but this one stays. It’s my digital EQ and totally worth it. Pros: Crystal-clear audio, no more popping. Full control over individual speaker volumes and EQ settings. My 5.1 system finally delivers the sound quality I’ve been chasing for years. Music sounds incredible, and my system cranks like never before. Cons: There’s a bit of reverb from Sound Blaster Command that I’d love to reduce by about 25%, but I haven’t found the setting yet. Final Thoughts: If you’ve been suffering through Realtek’s onboard audio issues like I have, do yourself a favor and invest in this sound card. This upgrade has been a total game-changer for me. Thanks, Sound Blaster, for bringing joy back to my audio setup. Realtek, on the other hand... well, you know where I stand. I hope this helps someone out there! Cheers, A happy human (soon to be deaf).
Review: Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res- best internal soundcard from Creative in a long time! - Great product. Good service by desertcart. I consider this product an intermediate to install as there's quite a bit of software configuration to do. Installation is fairly straightforward, plug in the board and plug in your speakers. No surprises, it just worked. I have had it up and running for several days, the sound is fantastic. Previous to this I had a SBRX, and this board is way above that.

## Features

- SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
- POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1 ohm output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
- PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
- RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
- INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B086QN3WNX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Computer Internal Sound Cards |
| Brand | Creative |
| Color | Option 1: Black with DDL and DTS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (857) |
| Date First Available | April 2, 2020 |
| Hardware Platform | Headphones, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | SB1740 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches |
| Series | 70SB174000003 16980589 |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround Sound
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI Express x4
- **Platform:** Windows

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.**
A: To not use the MOLEX connection is ONLY Use the PCI BUS for powering your plug-ins. BUY another Card if you will not use the MOLEX Power hookup. As It will give BETTER, more dependable power to your accessories.! At no RISK to your Motherboard.!

**Q: If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?**
A: yes and no. you will still benefit from the digital side of the audio processing but the optical bypasses any amplification. whatever you connect the optical to will have to handle that.

**Q: This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones**
A: i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio?  If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones...,  but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp..,  Hard to say.

**Q: Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???**
A: I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GAME CHANGER! GET IT!
*by D***R on January 26, 2025*

My Experience with Fixing Popping Sounds and Poor Audio Playback Hey everyone, here’s the deal: I’ve been battling nonstop audio issues on my system since I built it. My setup includes: Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E Gaming WiFi Audio: Onboard Realtek sound Speakers: Dell Altec Lansing ADA995 THX 5.1 The Problem: From day one, I’ve had relentless popping sounds. It wasn’t terrible for music or movies, but every new audio event caused a pop at the start. To make matters worse, only the left and right speakers worked properly. During a Windows speaker test, I could hear sound from all speakers (center, left, right, and rear), but in actual playback, I couldn’t get all speakers to work together, no matter what I did. I’ve spent 20+ years in IT, so I tried everything: Disabled power-saving modes for the Realtek card using a registry hack (worked temporarily on another system). Tried installing the latest drivers through ASUS Armory Crate. Disabled the virtual driver, installed Realtek's app from the Microsoft Store, and downloaded every piece of software from ASUS and Realtek. Reinstalled drivers at least 10 times (as of January 2025). Nothing worked. The sound quality remained poor, the popping persisted, and my speakers refused to cooperate in harmony. The Solution: This week, I hit my breaking point and decided to try a dedicated sound card. I ordered the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res Gaming Sound Card off Amazon for around $130. Holy. Crap. What a difference. All my speakers now work beautifully. The card includes an amazing built-in EQ, which lets me adjust individual speaker volumes. I cranked up the rears, boosted bass, treble, and mids, and tweaked everything to perfection. No more popping sounds. My system now sounds 3X better. I also downloaded Sound Blaster Command (Creative’s software), which is surprisingly excellent. I typically avoid letting extra software run on my system, but this one stays. It’s my digital EQ and totally worth it. Pros: Crystal-clear audio, no more popping. Full control over individual speaker volumes and EQ settings. My 5.1 system finally delivers the sound quality I’ve been chasing for years. Music sounds incredible, and my system cranks like never before. Cons: There’s a bit of reverb from Sound Blaster Command that I’d love to reduce by about 25%, but I haven’t found the setting yet. Final Thoughts: If you’ve been suffering through Realtek’s onboard audio issues like I have, do yourself a favor and invest in this sound card. This upgrade has been a total game-changer for me. Thanks, Sound Blaster, for bringing joy back to my audio setup. Realtek, on the other hand... well, you know where I stand. I hope this helps someone out there! Cheers, A happy human (soon to be deaf).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res- best internal soundcard from Creative in a long time!
*by C***F on November 6, 2025*

Great product. Good service by Amazon. I consider this product an intermediate to install as there's quite a bit of software configuration to do. Installation is fairly straightforward, plug in the board and plug in your speakers. No surprises, it just worked. I have had it up and running for several days, the sound is fantastic. Previous to this I had a SBRX, and this board is way above that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds card in 2025? Absolutely!!
*by S***O on December 12, 2025*

Big improvement in sound quality and now I actually get surround sound through my TOSLINK connection. My only two gripes are that the software can be a little flaky from time to time, but not often and it’s an easy fix (restart the computer). You also lose the ability to control the volume using Windows, it has to be done in-app or with an external volume control. That’s a limitation of the technology though, not this card so I’m not deducting points.

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