The Sound Blaster X AE-5 is a SABRE 32 Ultra Class Hi-Resolution PCIe Gaming Sound Card & DAC with Xamp, a brand new discrete headphone amp utilizing bi-amplification technology. It delivers astonishingly pristine audio, & also shows off the Aurora Reactive Lighting System with 16.8 million customizable colours. Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification The Sound Blaster X AE-5 is the first sound card to feature Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of dem&. The ultra-low 1& Omega; output impedance drives 16-600& Omega; headphones perfectly. SABRE32 Ultra Class DAC The Sound Blaster X AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra Class PCIe DAC which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, & movies. It delivers up to 32-bit 384k Hz playback with a 122d B DNR, ultra-low distortion & jitter. Aurora Reactive Lighting System Enjoy a symphony of lights & sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The AE-5 has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, & also features an included RGB LED strip. Program up to 16.8 million colors in different patterns with the free downloadable Sound Blaster Connect software for PC. Blaster X Acoustic Engine The Sound Blaster X AE-5 rides on Sound Blasters long legacy of audio processing & enhancements. Blaster X Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies that deliver new levels of audio immersion & precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers & headsets. Scout 2.0 Expand your horizon with the worlds first smart gaming companion that enables you to visualize & see where enemies are on the radar through your mobile device for any First Person Shooter game. Scout mode has been given an updated feature that is sure to bring the pain to whoever you meet in the battlefield! ...

Named after the sword so technologically perfect in structure & so demanding in its creation, the Sound Blaster X Katana exhibits the same sleek sophistication & formidable strength in its design & audio prowess. In a league of its own, the Katana fits right under your monitor with a slimness thats unmatched by other so-called gaming “sound bars”, & is powered & enhanced by our award winning multi-core audio DSP making it the worlds first true Under Monitor Audio System (UMAS). In addition, the Sound Blaster X features the Aurora Reactive lighting system, a series of 49 programmable LED lights lined from edge to edge of the Katana chassis, making it the perfect addition to fully optimize & customize your PC & desktop setup. The Katana gives you an immersive audio experience for your games & movies with the Blaster X Acoustic Engine & Dolby Digital Decoding. This audio system embodies the perfect combination of our most powerful 24-bit high resolution DAC & sophisticated 5-driver system. Housing a tri-amplified design where the 5 drivers are individually powered by DSP-controlled amplifiers, the Katana delivers ultra-precise audio at each part of the audio spectrum. Equipped with a plethora of connectivity options, you can trust the Katana to be one of the most versatile & most powerful speakers to ever grace your desktop. Under Monitor Audio System: So Sleek, Yet So Powerful The Katana can be effortlessly tucked right under your monitors & TV. With a slim profile shorter than 60mm, this Under Monitor Audio System is drastically superior in form & function to ordinary “gaming soundbars” & is perfect for all setups, especially multi-monitor PC and/or console gaming rigs. The chassis is exquisitely crafted & reinforced with a sturdy, brushed aluminum panel. This construction minimizes harmful vibrations that reduce clarity. Together with its clean, purposeful lines, the detail-oriented craftsmanship behind the Katana makes it a truly remarkable piece of tech & art. Aurora Reactive Lighting System: Light Up Your Setup The Katana incorporates the Aurora Reactive lighting system, where its base is lined with 49 programmable LED lights from edge to edge. Just like each unique hamon of the Japanese sword, the Aurora Reactive lighting system comes in 16.8 million colours for you to customize your ambience lighting effects to create your own unique profile that elevates your gaming & movie experience. 5-driver Design: Expertly Tuned Acoustics The Katana houses a 5-driver design
- two up-firing midbass drivers & two high-excursion tweeters in the soundbar, & one long-throw driver in its subwoofer. Each driver is individually chambered & powered by a DSP-controlled amplifier to deliver ultra-precise audio. 2.5& Prime; (63.5mm) Upfiring Midbass Drivers The highly efficient 2.5& Prime; midbass drivers housed in an optimally tuned ported enclosure pump out clean, transparent midrange & dynamic midbass. Directing the audio upwards also provides for a wider soundstage that doesnt require the listener to be situated in the audio sweet spot. 1.3& Prime; (34mm) High-excursion Tweeters The high-frequency drivers feature inverted alloy dome diaphragms & wide polymer surrounds for low-resonant frequency & extended low-frequency response. These high-excursion tweeters allow us to cross them to the midbass at a much lower frequency than conventional tweeters, resulting in seamless driver integration & uncompromising clarity. 5.25& Prime; (133mm) Subwoofer Driver The long-throw subwoofer features a super stiff paper cone & low loss surround for clean, detailed, chest-thumping bass. The driver is housed in a CARB-compliant MDF cabinet with flared port tube for laminar air flow & increased output. Experience the Katana to hear its powerful bass that reverberate through your bones. Tri-Amplified Design: Put the Cutting Edge in Audio The Katana utilizes a game-changing tri-amplified design with a total output of 75RMS/150W Peak Power to deliver room-filling audio, with uncompromisingly clear, high-definition, well-balanced audio & deep resonating bass. With the tri-amplified design, the amplifiers are controlled by our proprietary multi-core Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
- two dedicated to driving mids, another two dedicated to deliver the high frequencies, & one dedicated to churn out heart-thumping bass. From traversing through ravines to bullet-fast evasive maneuvers, you can hear all the details that other speakers fail to deliver. High Resolution 24-bit Audio: Immerse Yourself in Your Games & Movies In addition to powering the tri-amplified design, the Katana features our award winning proprietary multi-core DSP that is capable of producing 24-bit high-resolution audio for lossless, crystal-clear & impressive room-filling sound. It is also a certified Dolby Digital decoder, providing incredibly realistic virtual 5.1 surround sound. Immersive 3D PC Gaming Audio The Katana doubles as a sound card which supports Virtual 7.1 channel 1 audio input signals to deliver realistic gaming effects & audio cues with near-perfect accuracy & positioning when you hook it up via USB (Universal Serial Bus). Comprehensive Connectivity Options Setup Goals are now achievable with the Katana. Comes equipped with comprehensive connectivity connections, the Katana is versatile & compatible with many multimedia devices. Optical-in When connected via optical-in, the Dolby Digital certified Katana delivers realistic virtual 5.1 surround sound, giving you the most of your console gaming & movie nights. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Audio: 7.1 Virtual Surround PC Gaming Level up your PC gaming experience with Virtual 7.1 audio when you connect to the Katana via USB (Universal Serial Bus). You can also enjoy 24bit/96k Hz high-resolution audio via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection. Crystal Clear USB (Universal Serial Bus) Audio for Sony PS4, PS4 Pro, & PS4 Slim Enjoy cinematic audio performance on the Sony PS4, PS4 Pro, & PS4 Slim via USB! Beyond powerful audio performance, in-game communication is also enhanced with a full suite of noise-reduction & voice morphing technologies made possible by the Katanas built-in advanced Sound Blaster processor.

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Close Your Eyes, Take a Deep Breath & be Immersed in Total Audio Bliss The Sound Blaster X Kratos S3 is packed with a pair of powerful 2.75” satellites & a port-tube design 5.25” down-firing subwoofer that are designed for gamers who need an entry-level gaming speaker system without compromising sound quality. This speaker system fulfills your audio needs from chilling out to your favorite movies & songs, to high-intensity all-out gaming warfare. Crafted for the Finest Acoustic Built entirely out of wood for better resonance damping, the Kratos S3 enclosures deliver fuller, warmer, more natural sound than plastic-based designs. The full-range satellites are optimized & designed with larger volume capacity to produce clear highs & detailed mid-range audio. The custom-tuned, down-firing subwoofer with port-tube design pumps out deep dynamic bass for massive gaming, superb movie & rich bass-centric music playback without distortion. Pwn the Battlefield Specially designed for the intense gamers, rev up your audio experience with 92 watts of pure power to give your entertainment or gameplay an extra “oomph”. Alternatively, you can connect to other media players via analog cable. Be in Control Adjust the volume control knob to bring out the best in your music, movies & games. Going for a scrim or perhaps some late night mayhem? Plug in any analog headset into the right satellite for a hassle-free change from speakers to something discreet. ...

Take Command of Your Destiny The Sound Blaster X Vanguard K08 is designed to keep you on top of your game. Crafted with ultra responsive & durable custom-made OMRON mechanical switches, the compact keyboard with 109 customizable keys, an ergonomically designed body, clean matte surface & fully programmable ambient-reactive lighting perfectly delivers your every command with pinpoint precision & speed. First PERCEIVE... Now REACT & EXECUTE As games evolve to become faster & fiercer, so do the needs of gamers. Our audio products have always offered enhanced audio clarity & positional placement for you to PERCEIVE whats going on but gaming is much more than just perception. Whether you are on a race track roaring around corners or fending off hordes of demons, not only do you need to PERCEIVE whats happening, you also need to REACT accordingly & EXECUTE your actions reliably, decisively & accurately. So we asked ourselves, why stop at just audio? Today, we give you fresh power at your fingertips. New gear designed just for you, the gamer, to give you the best P.R.E (Perceive, React & Execute) experience youve ever known. Meet PRES, our professionally customized OMRON switch Co-designed with OMRON, PRES (Perceive-React-Execute Switches) are custom mechanical switches professionally developed for high actions per minute gaming & typing comfort with a centered light guide for a brilliant RGB backlighting experience. Built for durability & reliability, each switch can withstand over 70 million keystrokes & feature double cross-point technology for fail-safe contacts. PRES means that you can reach your full potential, offering quick input action & instantaneous rapid-fire keystrokes while minimizing typos & mistakes
- giving you the perfect balance of speed & control 25% Faster Response & 12.5% Faster Actions Per Minute In a world where 1 milisecond is a matter between winning or losing, the speed of your keyboard response is absolutely crucial. While the default travel distance of most mechanical keyboards is 2.0mm, the Vanguard K08 is designed with shorter travel of 1.5mm. This means you only have to depress the keys by of the usual distance before a command is fired off, & translating into an important in-game reaction & execution 100% More Reliable Unlike normal mechanical switches with single connectors, weve partnered with OMRON to implement cross-point technology for fail-safe contacts in PRES. With dual connectors in each switch, each PRES is guaranteed to fire off even in the event of one connector failing due to oxidation or dirt particles. Our keyboard may just be the first to endure a sandstorm & still be fully operational 26-Key Rollover with Anti-Ghosting Technology Even with 10 fingers & 10 toes, youll only be able to hit 20 keys at any one time
- & that leaves 6 more to spare! This means weve totally eliminated all causes of keyboard input lag, jams & ghosting unless youre a faceroller Low profile key swift key caps High Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 pass-through port Media & rotary volume control 109 fully programmable keys Programmable Aurora Reactive lighting system
- with 10 ambient lighting preset 2 position adjustable height Detachable Wrist Rest


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Pure acceleration for your gaming audio The next generation Sound Blaster card
- the Sound Blaster Recon 3D
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Powered by the revolutionary Sound Core 3D quad-core sound & voice processor, this breakthrough USB (Universal Serial Bus) audio enhancer delivers powerful gaming audio to your Xbox 360, Play Station 3, PC or Mac. With hardware-accelerated THX Tru Studio Pro & Dolby Digital decoding it transforms even basic stereo sound into exhilarating 3D surround audio on your headset or speakers. Hear your enemies before they hear you with the proprietary Scout Mode, which tunes your hearing to your advantage on the battlefield. Calibrate & save every aspect of your audio settings directly to the Recon 3D unit for use on any platform with the exclusive Recon 3DProfile system. The gaming audio revolution is here. Be part of it.

Features: Powered by Sound Core 3D quad-core audio processor The revolutionary Sound Core 3D audio & voice chipset allows you, for the first time ever, to enjoy the benefits of an internal sound card in an external USB (Universal Serial Bus) device. Whatever your gaming platform of choice is, you can now experience Sound Blaster audio. Hardware-accelerated THX Tru Studio Pro technologies THX Tru Studio Pro sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism that

Includes:: stunning surround effects, producing virtual speakers around, above & below you on your existing headset or headphones. Hardware Dolby Digital decoder Transform any Dolby Digital 5.1 source into high fidelity immersive surround sound for Xbox 360, Play Station 3, PC, or Mac with the built-in hardware decoder. Breakthrough mobile audio enhancer Stylish, rugged & extremely portable with easy-to-access controls: THX Tru Studio Pro on/off, Scout Mode on/off, Master volume control, microphone boost, instant mute, & platform selection. Scout Mode
- hear them before they hear you This proprietary technology means that you can hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Programmable Recon 3DProfile audio settings Easily port your gaming audio settings by connecting to your PC or Mac & customizing your personal Recon 3D Profile that can be used with any platform.




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The ideal audio upgrade for Media Center PCs. Creative's Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio gives an experience beyond studio quality with MP3 music & movies! Featuring award-winning X-Fi technologies, X-Fi Crystalizer restores the details & vibrance lost during MP3 & DIVX compression, breathing life back into any audio, while X-Fi CMSS-3D expands stereo music & movies into amazing surround sound. Effective over virtually any speakers, including stereo speakers, Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio even provides unbelievable surround sound over normal headphones! The low profile design plus digital out for connecting to a home cinema system make it ideal for Media Center PCs. * X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer restores the details & vibrance lost during audio compression, enhancing MP3/WMA, streaming audio & video, TV & radio, Div X & DVD movies. * X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround up-mixes audio & video to 5.1 or 7.1 surround. * X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone delivers incredible surround sound for movies & music over stereo headphones. *

Includes:: Cyberlink Power DVD software with DTS & Dolby Digital-EX decoding (via free download) for an unbeatable DVD movie watching experience. (Internet connection required.) * Easy to use Entertainment Console gives easy setup & control. * Low-profile PCI format with Intel HD compatible front panel connector & digital out is ideal for both standard & small form factor PCs. Technical Specifications Playback: Stereo: up to 24-bit/96k Hz, Surround: up to 24 bit/96k Hz, SPDIF: up to 24-bit/96k Hz. Recording: up to 24-bit/96k Hz Connectivity * 3.5mm Headphone Out/ Line Out (front L/R) * Line Out 2 (rear L/R, side L), Line Out 3 (center/sub/side R) * 3.5mm Flexijack: Line In / Microphone In / Digital I/O * * Internal line level Input (via 4-pin Molex connector) * Intel HD Audio Compatible Front Panel Header (2x 5pin) * Supports Digital I/O Module
- Available online as upgrade option Warranty * 2-year limited hardware warranty


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The ideal audio upgrade for Media Center PCs. Creatives Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio gives an experience beyond studio quality with MP3 music & movies! Featuring award-winning X-Fi technologies, X-Fi Crystalizer restores the details & vibrance lost during MP3 & DIVX compression, breathing life back into any audio, while X-Fi CMSS-3D expands stereo music & movies into amazing surround sound. Effective over virtually any speakers, including stereo speakers, Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio even provides unbelievable surround sound over normal headphones! The low profile design plus digital out for connecting to a home cinema system make it ideal for Media Center PCs. X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer restores the details & vibrance lost during audio compression, enhancing MP3/WMA, streaming audio & video, TV & radio, Div X & DVD movies. X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround up-mixes audio & video to 5.1 or 7.1 surround. X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone delivers incredible surround sound for movies & music over stereo headphones.

Includes:: Cyberlink Power DVD software with DTS & Dolby Digital-EX decoding (via free download) for an unbeatable DVD movie watching experience. (Internet connection required.) Easy to use Entertainment Console gives easy setup & control. Low-profile PCI format with Intel HD compatible front panel connector & digital out is ideal for both standard & small form factor PCs.

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Maximise the audio potential of your new PCI Express-ready PC. Upgrade your new PC to award-winning Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio! Creative's Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express transforms MP3 music & movies over headphones or surround sound speakers. X-Fi Crystalizer restores the details & vibrancy lost during MP3 & Div X compression, breathing life back into any audio. X-Fi CMSS-3D expands stereo music & movie sound tracks into amazing surround sound even over regular headphones, with Open AL & EAX 4.0 support for enhanced gaming. The perfect addition to PCI Express-ready PCs, this Windows Vista compliant card features extended connectivity thanks to its integrated digital optical input & output. Full height Windows Vista compliant PCI Express card for the latest desktop PCs. X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer restores the details & vibrancy lost during audio compression, enhancing MP3/WMA music, Div X movies, TV & radio. X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround up-mixes MP3 audio to 5.1 or 7.1 surround. X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone delivers incredible surround sound for movies & music over stereo headphones. Free download of Cyberlink's Power DVD software with DTS & Dolby Digital-EX decoding for the ultimate in DVD movies. Enjoy immersive gaming over headphones with Open AL & EAX 4.0 support. Entertainment Console gives easy setup & control. Comprehensive connectivity

Includes:: an integrated digital optical input & output. SPECIFICATIONS Output 7.1 Channels Audio Processor X-Fi Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 104d B Connectivity Options (Main) Speaker Out: 4 x 3.5mm jacks Line / Mic In: 1 x shared 3.5mm jack Optical Out: 1 x TOSLINK Optical In: 1 x TOSLINK Max Channel Output 7.1 Channels Audio Technologies X-Fi 2-year limited hardware warranty PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express sound card
- Quick Start leaflet
- Installation & applications CD




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The Complete Desktop Audio System: Sound Blaster Z Part of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster PCI-Express sound cards, the Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-around gaming & entertainment solution that incorporates all the hardware & software features of the Sound Blaster Zx card & comes with an external high-quality beam-forming dual-microphone array. - TRUE Audio Expertise - With over 400 million Sound Blasters sold we are the digital audio standard - Sound Core 3D Audio Processor - Sound Core 3D„¢ is a high performance Sound & Voice processor for accelerating advanced audio & voice technologies. We designed the quad-core Sound Core 3D„¢ audio processor to offload SBX Pro Studio Pro„¢ & Crystal Voice„¢ effects from your primary CPU, improving your gaming experience with faster frame rates & drastically superior audio & voice quality. - SBX Pro Studio„¢ Technologies - SBX Pro Studio„¢ sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers & headsets. - Crystal Clear Communication - Sound Blaster beam-forming microphone is designed & tuned for hands free chats. With Crystal Voice„¢ Focus, this stereo microphone creates an acoustic zone & suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity. ...