Creative presents the new Sound Blaster X5, the latest USB DAC amplifier sound card dedicated to the most demanding audiophiles
“Sound Blaster X5: get the most out of your professional headphones” reads the claim of the Singaporean company Creative Technology, which announced the new representative of the list: Sound Blaster X5.
The latest USB DAC sound card and amplifier that meets all the expectations of the most demanding audiophiles. Featuring top-of-the-line components, state-of-the-art audio technologies, a comprehensive connectivity profile, premium looks and build in an elegant case, X5 is a complete audio solution like no other.
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Sound Blaster X5: Creative presents the top range for audiophiles
Sound Blaster X5 represents the best of Creative’s audio design and engineering expertise, with audiophile-grade components to achieve exceptional audio quality. It’s the first Sound Blaster to feature a dual DAC design: 2 Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs deliver high-resolution 32-bit/384kHz lossless playback over PCM with ultra-high dynamic range up to 130dB DNR. These DACs can also decode DoP128 and DSD256 audio formats for high fidelity audio streaming. Audio distortion is virtually non-existent thanks to an oversampled multi-bit modulator that ensures incredibly low total harmonic distortion, equal to 0.00018%.
From studio headphones with impedance up to 600 ohmsFrom demanding planar magnetic headphones to sensitive in-ear monitors with 1 ohm output impedance, the Sound Blaster X5 handles it all effortlessly.
Sound Blaster X5 delivers a fully balanced headphone output and experience thanks to the new design of award-winning bi-amping technology discrete for Xamp headphones, featured in the high-end Sound Blaster AE series and Sound BlasterX G6 paired with a dual-DAC and dual-Xamp configuration. It is the launch of a world-class project to achieve faithful audio, con 2 dedicated Xamp circuits that separately amplify the left and right channels in isolation along the entire amplifier chain, effectively eliminating interference, noise and the cross-talk within the circuit. What further distinguishes the X5 is the fact that this type of audio design is a rarity in its price range (under $300).
Audiophiles who want to customize their sound can do so with the Sound Blaster X5. When connected to the Creative app, you can make adjustments with a 10-band EQ graph, with Acoustic Engine add effects such as Surround, Crystalizer, Bass or Dialog+, or use CrystalVoice to improve the quality of communication. For gaming, Scout Mode enhances game audio cues to highlight aural details and gain a competitive edge.
Sound Blaster X5 also supports ASIO 2.2 for low-latency playback and recording and allows easy access to multiple audio inputs and outputs.
The Sound Blaster X5 is therefore an audio hub in itself, its versatility makes it compatible with various devices, including game consoles, DVD players and other living room entertainment systems. There are two-way RCA and TOSLINK optical connectors, a convenient USB-C audio and power port, and a 3.5mm microphone input port with an easy-to-access micrometer gain knob.
There is also a 4.4mm port for balanced studio headphones and a 3.5mm port for regular headphones. All three ports use premium quality gold-plated connectors for better performance. It features a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver and a dedicated USB-A host audio port for connecting to external USB wireless audio transmitters, speakers, headphones, and microphones.
Ultimately, with a set of controls designed for an intuitive user experience, Sound Blaster X5’s front-mounted buttons and switches are easy to access and within reach for the convenience of all audiophiles. Price for this model, is equal to 299.99 Euro, and is available at the Creative online store. If you want to keep learning about the latest news from the hardware world, keep following us. Greetings from TechGameWorld.com.
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