{"product_id":"creative-labs-sound-blasterx-ae-5-plus-pure-edition-sound-card","title":"Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition sound card","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"context-badges\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor desktop computers with PCI-e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSuitable for gaming and multimedia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This PCI-e sound card is designed for users who want to improve the sound quality on their desktop computer for gaming, work, or multimedia use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Multi-channel sound for a better surround experience in movies and games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Additional connectors allow simultaneous connection of headphones and a microphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable for upgrading the built-in sound when it does not meet your needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reliable performance with a proven 12-month warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is an internal PCIe sound card designed to improve the sound quality of PCs. It is intended for users who want to achieve a higher level of sound clarity and accuracy in games, music or multimedia compared to built-in solutions. The card is suitable for both gamers and more demanding business and home users who often use headphones or quality speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The product's central advantage is the high-performance 32-bit\/384 kHz ESS Sabre DAC, which enables high-resolution audio playback. In practice, this means better detail perception and a wider dynamic range when playing or recording audio. Such precision is noticeable in games, where a detailed sound image allows for better spatial orientation, as well as when listening to music in lossless formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The card supports discrete headphone amplifier technology, which automatically adjusts power based on the headphone model used. This delivers higher volume while maintaining sound clarity even at high levels and ensures optimal sound reproduction with high-impedance headphones. Aurora Reactive RGB lighting with software settings is designed for users who want visual customization of their system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Support for multi-channel 5.1 analog output and virtual surround sound is included, which in everyday use means realistic spatial reproduction when watching movies or playing modern games. Installation is via a PCIe slot, which ensures a stable connection to the computer and fast data transfer without additional external cables. Due to the combination of advanced technical solutions and ease of integration, it is suitable for both renovation and upgrading of the sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey product features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sbTable\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e Property\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Card type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e PCI-e sound card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"javascript:compareProducts2('5100218534',421,'shraniVPrimerjavo');\"\u003e⚖️ Compare features with other products of your choice\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; 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border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e 16 Ω \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; text-align:right; vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e until\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e 600 Ω \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; text-align:right; vertical-align:top\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e Discrete dual Xamp headphone amplifier | THD+N: 0.00032% (DAC) | ASIO support: 2.3, playback and recording | 1 x Intel HD Audio connector on the front panel \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#ffffff; 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border-color:inherit; vertical-align:top\"\u003e Width: 128 mm x Height: 20 mm x Depth\/Length: 145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIt is important to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e When choosing a Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition sound card, it's crucial to understand whether the card type will suit your computer and needs. Pay special attention to the mounting method and number of connectors depending on your usage, as limitations may be less obvious from the dry specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Since this is a PCI-e sound card, it can only be installed in a desktop computer with a corresponding free PCI-e slot; it is not suitable for use in laptops or devices without this option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The number and types of connectors allow you to connect multiple audio devices, but make sure they meet your needs for recording, gaming, or multi-channel playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Installing the card requires physical access to the inside of the computer - suitable mainly for users who are prepared for such intervention or have experience with PC upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eSource of editorial recommendations: general verifiable guidelines for product selection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e In practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e 🟢 Upgrading sound on a desktop computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e As a PCI-e card, it provides significantly better sound quality and more connections compared to basic integrated solutions; very suitable for regular users, gamers or music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e 🟡 Use for professional recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e The card can meet basic recording needs, but may not offer all the features and connections required by studio environments – suitable with limitations, depending on requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e 🔴 Connection to mobile or portable devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e PCI-e type means that connecting to a laptop or using multiple devices at the same time is not possible; less suitable for users who need portability or quick switching between computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e 🟢 Gaming and multi-channel sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e The combination of multi-channel output and advanced audio processing makes the card very suitable for gamers and home theater users where surround sound is an advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e Answers to frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e Is this sound card suitable for a laptop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e No, because it is a PCI-e card, it can only be installed in a desktop computer with a free PCI-e slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e What types of audio connectors are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e The card offers several standard audio inputs and outputs, but check to see if they meet your specific needs and audio equipment before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e Does the card support multichannel audio for home theater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yes, the card provides multi-channel output, which is suitable for use in home theater systems or for advanced gaming audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e Is installing a sound card difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e Installation requires physical access to the inside of the computer; 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