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Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Integrated Beam Forming Microphone

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Brand Creative
Hardware Interface USB 2.0
Audio Output Mode Surround
Platform Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac, Windows 10
Hardware Platform Headphones, PC, Speakers

About this item

  • Hear the power of sound blaster technology on your PC and Mac with our SBX Pro Studio and Crystal Voice Technologies
  • Advanced audio technology that delivers 5.1 discrete channels of vibrant sound for your digital entertainment.If no audio output when playing digital files check whether the powered speakers or external amplifier are connected to the line out jacks.
  • Easily converts the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a compelling 5.1 Surround sound
  • Built-in dual microphones with Crystal Voice Technology to enable optimal performance of headset-free use. Compatability - Microsoft Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista.Mac OS 10.6 & above
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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.3
4.2
4.4
For gaming
4.1
3.8
4.0
4.4
4.1
4.2
Volume control
4.4
4.1
5.0
4.2
4.4
Easy to install
4.0
4.4
4.3
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Amazon.com
Creative Labs, Inc.
Creative Labs, Inc.
Creative Labs, Inc.
hardware interface
usb2.0, usb2.0, usb2.0, usb2.0
usb
pci express x1
usb
pci express x1
usb
audio output mode
Surround
Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround
Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround
Stereo
surround channels
5.1
7.1
5.1
7.1
7.1
5 1
hardware platform
Speakers, Headphones, PC
Headphones
PC
PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4
Speakers, Headphones
Headphones, PC
96 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
96 KHz
signal-to-noise ratio
116 decibels
120 decibels
116 decibels
96 KHz
platform
windows 10, windows vista, windows 7, macintosh, windows 8
windows 10
windows 7, windows 8, windows 10, windows 11
playstation 5
not machine specific
windows

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    Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 - USB Sound Card with 600 Ohm Headphone Amp

    Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 - USB Sound Card with 600 Ohm Headphone Amp

    Instantly Upgrade Your Audio Experience!

    Featuring a built-in dual microphone array for crystal-clear voice communication, customizable SBX Pro Studio audio technologies, as well as a studio-grade 600 ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone looking to seriously upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

    Awesome surround experience

    Awesome surround experience

    Enjoy the Sound Blaster cinematic experience, even when using a notebook. Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 supports both PC and Mac, which means you can enjoy the same experience on both platforms.

    Features

    Dolby Digital Live

    600-ohm Amplifier

    Scout mode

    Dolby Digital Live

    Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features Dolby Digital Live*, an advanced audio technology that delivers 5.1 discrete channels of vibrant surround sound for your digital entertainment, via a single cable.

    * For Windows only

    600-ohm Amplifier

    Featuring a 600-ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone seriously looking to upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

    Scout mode

    If you're into gaming as well, Scout mode allows you to hear your enemies from further away, so you gain a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Win each battle, every battle!

    Comprehensive connectivity for all your PC and Mac audio needs

    Comprehensive Connectivity

    Featuring high-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital outputs for the best audio performance, plus convenient microphone and headphone jacks, all in one Sound Blaster package.

    Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel

    Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel

    It's time to level up your audio. Hear the power of Sound Blaster technology on your PC and Mac with SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice technologies.

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    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    891 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, and value of the sound card. For example, they mention it's a good sound card great for headphones, and it upmixes stereo audio to surround. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, microphone, and software.

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    283 customers mention212 positive71 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the sound card. They say it has good sound, surround sound features, and bass boost. The headphone amplifier does a good job of increasing volume, control, and the bass. It gives crystal clear voice and options to alter your voice when chatting. The noise reduction for voice chat is pretty good. However, some customers have reported issues with the speakers and music becoming cleaner.

    "...-Small footprint and easy to set up. High grade audio without having to install a card is a big plus and makes everything nice and easy...." Read more

    "...Creative delivered almost exactly what I wanted. A superior sound experience to onboard audio (check), external and usb operated, so I don't have to..." Read more

    "...Its built in headphone amplifier does a good job of increasing volume, control, and bass. However, it has a constant background hiss...." Read more

    "...Surround: it does almost what you would expect, it upmixes stereo audio to surround - OR - allows headphones to have a surround sound effect...." Read more

    59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the sound card to be easy. They mention that the product is simple and streamlined, with no problems installing drivers and software. Customers also appreciate the control panel's ease of operation and find it convenient to set their amp to a comfortable level.

    "...-Small footprint and easy to set up. High grade audio without having to install a card is a big plus and makes everything nice and easy...." Read more

    "...This thing is very convenient. It is a one stop hub for all of your sound devices...." Read more

    "...my case (check) looks good and is relatively small (check) and is easy to use (super check)...." Read more

    "...Simple, clear quality 2.1 - 5.1 speaker music playback, using powered speakers..." Read more

    46 customers mention36 positive10 negative

    Customers like the value of the sound card. For example, they say it's well worth the price, has good sound quality, and is a great investment. Some mention that it has decent performance for the price.

    "...And that is it. This thing was well worth the money...." Read more

    "...stars because it's not for everyone but it does do the job for a decent price.Pros:Decent Sound Quality increase..." Read more

    "...of research and web surfing this unit appears to be the best and most economical means of producing 5.1 surround sound using a 2015 MacBook Air...." Read more

    "...The Omni has a lot of features to it, and I feel it is worth the money due to the optimization/customization that it can do...." Read more

    35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the sound card. They say the knob on the top is very nice, and the design is nifty. The sound quality is awesome, and it has true 5.1 sound. The product is easy to setup and the driver installation was simple. The black and red color scheme looks great, and is creative.

    "...-The control module is convenient and looks nice on the desktop-A great way to convert your PC into a 5.1 speaker setup.Cons:..." Read more

    "...so I don't have to take up an expansion slot in my case (check) looks good and is relatively small (check) and is easy to use (super check)...." Read more

    "...Cool lookingRecording is very goodA lot of inputsWell designedCons:Niche group of people that would use this..." Read more

    "...Driver install was simple.The black and red color scheme looks great...." Read more

    191 customers mention125 positive66 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the sound card. Some mention that it works fairly well and people can hear them clearly, while others say that it still wouldn't work. The beam-forming really does work, and the external option works fantastic. However, some customers report issues with the control panel and the center speaker with 5.1 has a tinny sound.

    "...It does that amazingly well. What it doesn't do well is anything that is not dialog is heavily modulated and becomes very unpleasant to listen to...." Read more

    "...noise cancel and ability to change the size of the "beam" work very well. As for surround gaming, it uses SBX surround...." Read more

    "...It starts out as stereo, without switching it to 5.1 the virtual surround won't work properly.It was a learning experience...." Read more

    "...Other than that I think it works well enough, though I think if I could do it all over I would probably opt for the G6 model as it's newer and far..." Read more

    118 customers mention72 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the sound card. Some mention that it produces clear, low-noise, and good-quality 3.1 music playback from stereo. The build is pretty decent, and there are no conflicts or bad surprises at all. However, others say that the idea is great, but the execution is poor, and the sound is erratic. The drivers are sometimes a massive headache, and it needs better control panel support.

    "...It has tons of extra features for gamers, like virtual surround sound (It's great, but not that great), voice modulation, and even a special mode..." Read more

    "...Their drivers are sometimes a massive headache and its a shame because so much care usually goes into the hardware and design of their products...." Read more

    "...The Omni Surround 5.1 instantly produced clear, low-noise, good-quality 3.1 music playback from stereo and 5.1 sources and superb, flawless game..." Read more

    "...A decent amp pumps quite a bit of power to the headphones...." Read more

    89 customers mention42 positive47 negative

    Customers are mixed about the microphone. Some mention that the built-in microphones are surprisingly good, while others say that they have issues. The built- in microphones have room for improvement, and some customers report that the mic just cuts out.

    "...It is not an audiophile headphone stereo amp. It is not a speaker amplifier at all...." Read more

    "...They have always had incredible hardware and sound processing...." Read more

    "...You have to reboot.2.Mic Input just stops working completely. Resolves itself again only with a reboot.3...." Read more

    "...Not so with this device.The beamforming mic is nice...." Read more

    32 customers mention16 positive16 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the software included with the sound card. Some find it simple but effective, while others say it's lacking and unusable. Some customers also mention that the included software is ugly.

    "...Most of you have mics that are much better already. Mic software is so so...." Read more

    "...Software is a bit buggy but could be worse...." Read more

    "...The software that comes with it is pretty good but might be a tad bit lacking for someone who has a little more experience with computer sound...." Read more

    "...These things are just not explained well in any documentation. After using this, if I had a choice I would pick something else I think." Read more

    Great product, almost perfect - not wall mountable.
    4 Stars
    Great product, almost perfect - not wall mountable.
    I was looking for a sound card that would give me the options I need and work across multiple computers through use of a KVM switch. This fit the bill nicely. I now have a great sound device to use one great set of speakers, which changes between computers the same time my keyboard and mouse do.Originally there were issues with Windows 10 and the optical port. However, this has since been resolved with a Windows 10 update. All in all I'm very happy with this item and would suggest anyone get it, even if you don't use a KVM. It's great to buy knowing you can move it to a new computer down the road easily since it's external.The only thing I'd suggest they do differently is add a mounting option to the bottom. I'd like to mount it to the wall or to the back of the desk to help eliminate clutter and wires.
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    Julián M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Creative en Sonido nunca me ha decepcionado.
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    Garrett Shaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful sound
    Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing product! does a brilliant job as an amplifier ...
    Reviewed in India on December 10, 2016
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    Doug W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and versatile with Windows 7 Home Premium
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2015
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    a reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars great little headphone amp
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2015
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