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product_id: 504459502
title: "Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips"
brand: "creative"
price: "C$21001"
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# 16.8M RGB LED colors + 4 LED strips Xamp Bi-amp for headphones up to 600Ω 32-bit/384kHz SABRE32 Ultra-Class DAC Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** C$21001
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your audio game with pure precision and dazzling RGB vibes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips by creative
- **How much does it cost?** C$21001 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/504459502-creative-sound-blasterx-ae-5-plus-pure-edition-sabre32-ultra)

## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hi-Res Audio Mastery:** SABRE32 Ultra-Class DAC delivers pristine 32-bit/384kHz playback with ultra-low distortion and a staggering 122dB SNR.
- • **Tailored Audio Processing:** Fine-tune your soundscape with Sound Blaster Command software—customize vocals, cues, and bass to dominate every session.
- • **Custom RGB Lighting Symphony:** Transform your battlestation with fully customizable 16.8 million color RGB LEDs and four included LED strips—style meets sound.
- • **Studio-Grade Headphone Amplification:** Xamp discrete bi-amplifier powers high-impedance headphones up to 600Ω for audiophile-grade clarity and punch.
- • **Immersive Dolby Digital & DTS Support:** Experience crystal-clear 5.1 discrete & 7.1 virtual surround sound for next-level gaming and media immersion.

## Overview

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is a premium PCI-e gaming sound card featuring a SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a custom Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp capable of driving studio-grade headphones up to 600Ω. It boasts a 122dB signal-to-noise ratio and customizable RGB lighting with four included LED strips, all controlled via Sound Blaster Command software for an immersive, high-fidelity audio experience tailored for discerning gamers and audiophiles.

## Description

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips

## Features

- SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus Pure Edition also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
- RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus Pure Edition stands out with its beautiful white finish, and has customizable RGB LEDs on its body; it also comes with four RGB LED strips for you to go full on decorating your r/battlestations worthy rig. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
- POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
- PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
- INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Creative |
| Series | ae-5 |
| Item model number | SB1740 |
| Hardware Platform | Headphone, Personal Computer |
| Item Weight | 1.21 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches |
| Color | White |
| Manufacturer | CREATIVE |
| ASIN | B087M6F7MH |
| Date First Available | April 22, 2020 |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI Express x1
- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Platform:** Windows 7, Windows 8

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.**
A: To not use the MOLEX connection is ONLY Use the PCI BUS for powering your plug-ins. BUY another Card if you will not use the MOLEX Power hookup. As It will give BETTER, more dependable power to your accessories.! At no RISK to your Motherboard.!

**Q: If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?**
A: yes and no. you will still benefit from the digital side of the audio processing but the optical bypasses any amplification. whatever you connect the optical to will have to handle that.

**Q: This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones**
A: i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio?  If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones...,  but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp..,  Hard to say.

**Q: Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???**
A: I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*