{"product_id":"creative-sound-blaster-x5-x4-g8","title":"Creative Sound Blaster X5\/ X4\/ G8","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 1000px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSound Blaster X5\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSound Blaster X4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSound Blaster G8\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMovies and Music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMovies and Music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: :10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB 2.0, USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB 2.0, USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB Bus Powered, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB 2.0 \/ 3.0, USB Bus Powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Operating Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMac OS X v10.5 and above, Windows 10 Ver 1703, Windows 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eWindows 10 Ver 1703, macOS 10.15 and above, Windows 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eWindows 10, macOS 10.15 and above, Windows 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e216 × 170 × 72 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e130.5 × 130.5 × 40.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e125.7 × 90.7 × 52.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e879g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e384g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSound Blaster Acoustic Engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eX-Fi, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, Super X-Fi, GameVoice Mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCrystalVoice, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, GameVoice Mix, Discrete Xamp Bi-amplifier, Dolby Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e130dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e114dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDAC: 130dB, ADC: 114dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 × Cirrus Logic CS43198 high-resolution DAC, PCM 32-bit \/ 384kHz playback, DoP 64 \/ 128, DSD 64 \/ 128 \/ 256, THD: -115dB, DNR: 130dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDynamic Range: 114dB, THD+N: 0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDynamic Range: 130dB, THD+N: 0.00018%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDNR: 114dB, THD+N: -105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDynamic Range: 104dB, THD+N: 0.0017%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDynamic Range: 114dB, THD+N: 0.00056%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Channel Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e7.1 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 1000px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback \u0026amp; Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Playback Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLine Out \/ Headphone Out: Stereo, up to PCM 32-bit \/ 384kHz, DoP 128, DSD 256\u003cbr\u003eOptical Out: Stereo, up to PCM 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDirect Mode: up to PCM 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003cbr\u003eStereo: up to PCM 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003cbr\u003eSurround 7.1: up to PCM 24-bit \/ 96kHz\u003cbr\u003eDolby Digital Live: 16-bit \/ 48kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDirect Mode Stereo: up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz\u003cbr\u003eDirect Mode 5.1 \/ 7.1: up to 32-bit \/ 96kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSP Mode Stereo: up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSP Mode 5.1 \/ 7.1: up to 32-bit \/ 96kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMic-in: PCM 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003cbr\u003eOptical In: PCM 24-bit \/ 96kHz\u003cbr\u003eLine-in: PCM 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMic-in, Optical In, Line-in: 16 \/ 24-bit, 48kHz \/ 96kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMic-in, What-U-Hear, Line-in: up to 32-bit \/ 192kHz\u003cbr\u003eOptical In: up to 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e16–600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e32–600Ω\u003cbr\u003eLow Gain: 32–149Ω\u003cbr\u003eHigh Gain: 150–600Ω\u003cbr\u003eOutput Impedance: 10Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOutput Impedance: 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUnbalanced: up to 4.15Vrms\u003cbr\u003eBalanced: up to 8.28Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLow Gain: 1.2Vrms @ 32Ω\u003cbr\u003eHigh Gain: 2.3Vrms @ 150Ω, 2.9Vrms @ 600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTOSLINK Optical In \/ Out, RCA Line-in \/ Line-out, 3.5mm Headphones-out, 4.4mm Balanced Headphones-out, 3.5mm Mic-in, USB-C for PC \/ Mac \/ PS4 \/ PS5, USB-A Host Audio-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTOSLINK Optical Out, Rear Out, Center \/ Sub Out, Headphone \/ Headset Jack, Ext. Mic-in, Front-out, Side Out, USB-C for PC \/ Mac, Optical \/ Line-in Combo Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTOSLINK Optical In \/ Out, 3.5mm Line-in \/ Line-out, 3.5mm Mic-in, USB-C USB-1 for PC \/ Mac \/ Consoles, USB-C USB-2 for consoles and mobile, 4-pole Headset Jack, HDMI ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRemote Control via BLE on Android and iOS devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMaster volume dial, GameVoice Mix dial, headphone gain switch, SBX button, Mode button, HP \/ SPK button, Opt-In \/ HDMI ARC mode switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameVoice Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSupported on PS4 and PS5. PS5 requires optional HDMI to SPDIF converter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 1000px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor; Windows 11 \/ 10 32-bit or 64-bit Ver 1703 or later; more than 4GB RAM; more than 4GB free hard disk space; USB 2.0 \/ 3.0 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor; Windows 11 \/ 10 32-bit or 64-bit Ver 1703 or higher; more than 4GB RAM; more than 4GB free hard disk space; USB 2.0 \/ 3.0 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel i3 or AMD equivalent processor; Windows 11 \/ 10 32-bit or 64-bit Ver 21H1 or later; more than 4GB RAM; more than 4GB free hard disk space; USB-C port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacintosh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApple Silicon M-series processor; macOS 10.15 or later; more than 4GB RAM; more than 4GB free hard disk space; USB 2.0 \/ 3.0 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApple Silicon M-series processor; macOS 10.15 or higher; supports Intel-based and Apple CPU chipsets; more than 4GB RAM; USB 2.0 \/ 3.0 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApple Silicon M-series processor; macOS 10.15 or higher; more than 4GB RAM; more than 4GB free hard disk space; USB-C port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePS4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 5.0 or later, available USB port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 5.0 or later, available USB port, optical-out port required for Audio Balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 5.0 or later, available USB-A port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePS5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later, available USB port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later, available USB port. Audio Balance requires HDMI to Optical converter, not included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFirmware Ver 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later, USB-C port, HDMI ARC port via TV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXbox Series X\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSystem OS 10.0.19041.5496 or later, HDMI ARC port via TV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSwitch OS 5.0 or later, 3.5mm headphone port, USB port in docking mode, external USB power required, voice communication is title-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSwitch OS 5.0 or later, available USB-C port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile \/ Remote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAndroid 8.0 or later, iOS 12.0 or later, built-in Bluetooth Low Energy support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAndroid 8.0 or later, iOS 12.0 or later, built-in Bluetooth Low Energy support. Used as remote controller only, does not support Bluetooth audio streaming.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAndroid 13.0 or later, iOS 15 or later, USB-C port, device must support audio output through USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSound Blaster X5 × 1, USB-C to USB-A Cable 1.5m × 1, Optical Cable 1.5m × 1, 3.5mm to RCA Stereo Cable 2m × 1, Quick Start Guide × 1, Warranty and Compliance Leaflet × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSound Blaster X4 × 1, USB-A to USB-C Cable 2m × 1, Optical Cable 1m × 1, SmartComms Kit Leaflet × 1, Quick Start Guide and Leaflets × 1, Warranty Leaflets × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSound Blaster G8 × 1, QSG \/ Warranty \/ Compliance Leaflet × 1, USB-C to USB-C Cable 1.5m × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f0f0f0;\" colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreative Sound Blaster External DACs and Sound Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creative Sound Blaster external audio series is designed for users who want to upgrade their audio experience for music, movies, gaming, voice chat, and desktop entertainment. Depending on the selected model, the series offers high-resolution audio playback, built-in DAC, headphone amplification, surround audio processing, voice enhancement, GameVoice Mix, and flexible connectivity for PC, Mac, gaming consoles, headphones, and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal audio upgrade solution for PC, Mac, gaming consoles, headphones, and speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in DAC and headphone amplifier for improved sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected models support high-resolution playback up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Blaster audio processing for enhanced listening and customization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected models support Super X-Fi, GameVoice Mix, Dolby Audio, and CrystalVoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible connectivity options such as USB-C, optical, RCA, 3.5mm, and HDMI ARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for movies, music, gaming, voice chat, and desktop entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Blaster X5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound Blaster X5 is suitable for users who want a premium external USB DAC and headphone amplifier for high-quality music, movies, and desktop listening. It features dual high-resolution DACs, balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs, wide headphone impedance support, and multiple input and output options for headphones, speakers, PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, and home audio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal USB sound card, DAC, and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Cirrus Logic CS43198 high-resolution DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 32-bit \/ 384kHz playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and unbalanced headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports headphones from 16Ω to 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical, RCA, USB-C, USB-A host audio, mic-in, and headphone-out connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for audiophile listening, movies, and music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Blaster X4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound Blaster X4 is suitable for users who want a versatile external USB DAC and sound card for PC, Mac, gaming, movies, music, and communication. It supports up to 7.1 channel output, Super X-Fi, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, GameVoice Mix, and SmartComms Kit, making it a practical choice for both entertainment and online communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal USB DAC and amp sound card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 7.1 channel output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e114dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 192kHz playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper X-Fi and Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGameVoice Mix for balancing game audio and voice chat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartComms Kit for clearer online communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Blaster G8\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound Blaster G8 is suitable for gamers who want a powerful external gaming DAC and amplifier with flexible console and PC connectivity. It features dual USB-C inputs, GameVoice Mix, HDMI ARC, Dolby Audio, CrystalVoice, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, and discrete Xamp headphone bi-amplification for a stronger gaming audio experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-res dual USB gaming DAC and amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual USB-C input for flexible audio mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGameVoice Mix for balancing game and voice chat audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI ARC support for console and TV setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby Audio support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystalVoice and Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete Xamp headphone bi-amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 32-bit \/ 384kHz playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130dB DAC dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gaming, PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Model Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Blaster X5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for users who want a premium external DAC and headphone amplifier for high-quality music and desktop listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Blaster X4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for users who want an external 7.1 USB sound card with Super X-Fi, GameVoice Mix, and SmartComms features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Blaster G8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for gamers who want dual USB audio, HDMI ARC, GameVoice Mix, Dolby Audio, and console-friendly connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with 1-year limited hardware warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative","offers":[{"title":"Sound Blaster X5","offer_id":46437100945604,"sku":"70SB182000000","price":369.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sound Blaster X4","offer_id":46437100978372,"sku":"70SB181500000","price":199.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sound Blaster G8","offer_id":46437101011140,"sku":"70SB190000000","price":239.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/1468\/5124\/files\/ProductListing-2026-07-23T144435.917.png?v=1784789134","url":"https:\/\/av.sg\/products\/creative-sound-blaster-x5-x4-g8","provider":"ACE x AV.SG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}