Product Description

Sound Blaster X5

• Hi-res External Dual DAC USB Sound Card
• Compatible with Windows PCM, MAC OS, PS4 & PS5
• Gaming - Scout Mode
• Wide Connectivity Options with Bluetooth 5.0
• Customizable Audio Settings
• Dual Headphone Amplifier
• Has Bluetooth Receiver to Stream Audio Directly From Mobile Devices, Windows PC or Mac

Overview

Audiophiles and pro-audio lovers: The Sound Blaster X5 is made for you.

Top-notch components. Industry-leading technologies. Exceptionally high-resolution audio.

In a gist, the external USB sound card fires up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM playback at 130 dB DNR, and features dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, our custom-designed, fully balanced Xamp headphone bi-amplifier, and customizable DSP EQ functions.

On the connectivity front, it comes with a USB-A Host port with USB audio that works with USB microphones and headsets, and even wireless Bluetooth® transmitters for wire-free audio. This is amongst a plethora of connectivity options such as TOSLINK optical and RCA connectors, so you can connect the Sound Blaster X5 to various platforms, including PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, and even your sound systems, AV receivers, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray players.

If you are an audio enthusiast or have a discerning pair of ears, the Sound Blaster X5 is one of the best desktop audio accessories you'll ever need in your get-up.

"Creative is back with a bang!! Their new Sound blaster X5 has it all. It caters to both gamer and audiophiles.."

- theheadphonelist

Audio

• Sound Blaster X5 in numbers
• 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM Playback
• 130 dB DNR
• DoP128, DSD256 Audio Formats
• 2x Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs
• THD+N @ -115dB (~0.00018%)
• ASIO 2.2 Playback & Recording

Boosts overall product performance

To enhance the Sound Blaster X5 for smoother operability, the dual microcontroller unit (MCU) design also serves to minimize inter-dependency between major components, reducing the risk of a single point of failure. This allows for improved efficiency with quicker response time between user interaction and device control, and boosts overall product performance.

Pure audio, pure enjoyment

It also supports ASIO 2.2 playback and recording over USB and S/PDIF, so you can easily access multiple audio inputs and outputs at ultra-low latency, and enjoy audio in its purest form.

Zero Compromises in Quality

Featuring not one, but two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs on the Sound Blaster X5, be ready for exceptionally high-resolution lossless playback in 32-bit / 384 kHz over PCM with ultra-high dynamic range of up to 130 dB DNR. These DACs are also capable of decoding audio formats in DoP128 and DSD256 to deliver high-fidelity audio streaming and acoustic details you cannot miss.

Audio Distortion?

Non-existant

Plus, with an oversampled multi-bit modulator utilizing mismatch shaping technology for incredibly low Total Harmonic Distortion rating of ~0.00018%, audio distortion is almost non-existent with the Sound Blaster X5.

The perfect headphones sidekick

Sure, you have the most coveted pair of headphones, but are you truly maximizing its potential? The Sound Blaster X5 is engineered to bring out the best in any headphones, including yours.

Silky Smooth Sound

Have a go at silky smooth audio that satisfies even the most demanding desires of pro-audio users! Sound Blaster X5 is equipped with our custom-designed Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier technology that drives each earcup individually via 3 stages of amplification circuits.

Great with studio-grade Headphones

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

Fully balanced headphones bi-amplifier

How? Our Xamp technology works in tandem with the dual DAC ensemble to amplify the audio signals of the left and right earcups independently. This arrangement eliminates noise caused by in-circuit interference and keeps crosstalk to a minimum. The fully balanced audio can then be delivered through a 4.4 mm gold-plated headphones output connector for an accurate reproduction of the original audio content in its purest and authentic form, ensuring nothing but fidelity to satisfy your inner audiophile's desires.

Supports virtual surround

It also supports virtual surround on your headphones, deploying HRTF (head-related transfer function) algorithms onto audio streams for immersive, theater-like audio envelopment with realistic spatial audio positioning, to whichever content you choose indulge in.

Performance Measurement

Input: USB, Output: Line Out, Signal: 0 dBFS Sinusoidal, Resolution: 24 bit, 192 kHz

Frequency Response	Silent Noise Floor

Input: USB, Output: Line Out, Signal: -20 dBFS Sinusoidal, Resolution: 24 bit, 192 kHz

Stereo Channel Separation -20dBFS Left-to-Right	Stereo Channel Separation -20dBFS Right-to-Left

Connectivity

Now wire-free, and more

Go wireless with Sound Blaster X5? Not a problem. The USB DAC sports a Bluetooth receiver so you can stream high-quality audio from your mobile devices, Windows PC, or Mac to Sound Blaster X5 directly.

At the back of the Sound Blaster X5, there is a dedicated USB-A host audio port, for you to connect to a wireless audio transmitter such as the Creative BT-W4 or Creative BT-W3 - so you can play high-definition audio such as aptX Adaptive (BT-W4), aptX HD(BT-W3) wirelessly to your Bluetooth headset+. This USB-A host audio port also works with external USB speakers, microphones, and headsets for extra flexibility.

And there's more! Choose from a plethora of RCA and TOSLINK Optical connectors, a gold-plated 3.5 mm Microphone-in port with an easy-to-access mic gain knob, as well as a convenient USB-C audio port that also powers the Sound Blaster X5 via a single cable for fuss-free audio enjoyment. For versatility, the Sound Blaster X5 also features a ubiquitous gold-plated 3.5 mm headphones port for easy connectivity to your commonplace unbalanced headphones and a gold-plated 4.4mm port for your prized balanced headphones.

Controls

it's all right there

The Sound Blaster X5 features an entire get-up of front-mounted buttons and switches that are easy-to-access and intuitive for everyone.

For a detailed product guide on Sound Blaster X5's controls and connectivity.

Power

Press x1 to power the device ON / OFF

Microphone Mute

Press x1 to mute/unmute microphone

Bluetooth

• Enter Bluetooth pairing mode:
• Press and hold 2s
• To reset Bluetooth pairing:
• Press and hold 5s

Microphone Gain Knob

• Rotate left to decrease Mic Input Gain
• Rotate right to increase Mic Input Gain

Display Button

Press x1 to cycle through different display status

Headphone Gain Switch

• Flip the switch upwards for high impedance headphones (>150 ohms)
• Flip the switch downwards for low impedance headphones (<150 ohms="" li="">

Headphone / Speaker Switch

Press x1 to toggle between Headphones / Speakers output

Direct / DSP Switch

Press x1 to toggle between DSP Mode and Direct Mode

EQ

Press x1 to cycle through three saved EQ presets

PC / Console Switch

• Flip the switch upwards for PC / Mac
• Flip the switch downwards PS5, and PS4

Volume Knob

• Rotate left to decrease playback volume
• Rotate right to increase playback volume

Customization

Make It Truly Yours

You are in full control to take your audio further. Make adjustment to the 10-band EQ frequency graph, select from a list of Acoustic Engine's pre-tuned audio profiles, or switch them off completely for clean, pure, unadulterated sound. Our Creative app offers you full customizability over what you wish to hear, or not.

Downloads

Creative App

Make EQ adjustments on the 10-band EQ curve and save it as a preset on the device itself, manage multiple Acoustic Engine profiles and presets, and access Sound Blaster technologies to enhance your audio.

Compatibility

Features Compatibility

We have also summarized the features of Sound Blaster X5 and its compatibility across platforms in this table.

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