Creative Sound Blaster X5 USB External Sound Card

External Hi-Res USB sound card with Dual DAC and fully balanced Xamp headphone amplifier for audiophiles. This external USB sound card enables playback of up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM with 130 dB DNR and is equipped with dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, our custom-designed fully balanced bi-amplified Xamp headphone amplifier, and customizable DSP EQ features.

Get ready for exceptional high-resolution lossless playback in 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM with an ultra-high dynamic range of up to 130 dB DNR. These DACs are also capable of decoding DoP128 and DSD256 audio formats, ensuring high-quality audio streaming and acoustic detail.

This external sound card supports a wide range of headphones, capable of driving studio-grade headphones up to 600 Ω, including the most demanding high-end open-back planar headphones, as well as IEMs, with an ultra-low output impedance of 1 Ω.

Also supports virtual surround sound in headphones, implementing HRTF (head-related transfer function) algorithms in multichannel audio streams to deliver immersive, cinematic soundscapes with realistic spatial audio positioning, regardless of the chosen content.

Enjoy wireless connectivity with the Sound Blaster X5! The USB DAC features a Bluetooth receiver, allowing you to stream high-quality audio from mobile devices, Windows PCs, or Mac directly to the Sound Blaster X5.