Creative SBX AE-X PCIe Sound Card

The Creative Sound Blaster AE-X is designed for demanding gamers, music lovers, and content creators who value high-quality audio playback. Featuring an ESS SABRE DAC, discrete Xamp headphone amplifier, and extensive gaming features, it delivers precise sound for games, music, and professional audio applications.

• ESS SABRE DAC provides detailed Hi-Res sound
• Xamp headphone amplifier drives headphones up to 600 ohms
• 130 dB DNR reduces noise for clean audio reproduction
• 7.1 surround enhances spatial sound localisation in games
• Scout Mode and audio profiles support competitive gaming

Hi-Res audio for the highest sound demands

The ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC enables audio playback up to 32-bit and 384 kHz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 130 dB. This results in music, films, and games being reproduced with exceptional detail, dynamics, and low distortion.

Powerful sound for high-quality headphones

The discrete Xamp headphone amplifier reliably powers headphones up to 600 ohms. Each audio channel is amplified separately, ensuring voices, effects, and instruments are clearly separated and precisely reproduced.

Gaming features and versatile connectivity

With 7.1 surround, Scout Mode, AutoEQ profiles, and customisable sound profiles, the sound card supports precise enemy localisation and an immersive gaming experience. Optical S/PDIF input and output as well as ASIO 2.3 support also make it appealing for music production and high-quality audio setups.