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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, Quad-Core Processor, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby, DTS Encoding (Black)

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Hardware Interface PCI Express x4
Audio Output Mode Surround, Dolby Digital
Platform Windows
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  • Pristine Audio Output | Supreme Audio Fidelity With 127 Db Dnr Hi-Res 32-Bit / 384 Khz Playback Via Ess Sabre-Class 9018 Dac And Dsd64 Playback Support That Satisfies Even The Most Demanding Needs Of Audiophiles For Incredibly Clean Audio
  • Massively Powerful Headphone Audio | Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-Amp Powers Each Earcup Separately With 1Ω Output Impedance And Drives Studio-Grade Headphones Of Up To 600Ω, Including High-End Planar-Magnetic Headphones. And With The Audio Control Module, Gain Quick Access To The Volume Control Knob, As Well As The ¼” And ⅛” Mic And Headphones I/O Connectors – All Within Your Fingertips
  • Theatrical-Grade Discreet And Virtual Surround | Supports Discrete 5. 1 On Speakers With Dolby Digital Live / Dts Connect Encoding, And Up To 7. 1 Virtual Surround On Headphones And Speakers. To Top It Off, We Have Also Integrated Sound Blaster’S Surround Virtualization Technology Onto Ae-7 So That You Can Conveniently Enjoy Surround Sound On Most Form Of Media
  • True Hardware Accelerated Audio | Dedicated Quad-Core Processor Designed To Deliver Incredibly Pristine And Enhanced Sound On Your Pc Without Overstressing Your Cpu. Sound Blaster Manages Audio Processing On The Card Itself, Freeing Your Cpu To Handle Other Tasks

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.3
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.3
4.2
For gaming
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.8
4.4
4.0
Volume control
4.3
4.2
5.0
4.1
5.0
Easy to install
4.3
4.3
4.4
4.4
Easy to use
4.0
4.4
4.4
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hardware interface
pci express x4
pci express x1
pci express x1
usb
usb
headphone
audio output mode
Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround
Surround
Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround, Dolby Digital
Stereo Surround
surround channels
7.1
7.1
5.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
hardware platform
Headphones
Speakers, Headphones
PC
Headphones
PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4
Speakers, Headphones, PC
384 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
signal-to-noise ratio
127 decibels
116 decibels
120 decibels
120 decibels

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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, Quad-Core Processor, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby, DTS Encoding (Black)


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  • Product Description

    Sound Blaster AE-7: Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card with Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp and Audio Control Module

    Sound Blaster AE-7

    HARDWARE ACCELERATED AUDIO

    The addition of AE-7 to your PC rig basically means one thing – you’re adding in a dedicated quad-core processor designed with one goal in mind – to deliver incredibly pristine and enhanced sound on your PC without overstressing your CPU. Sound Blaster handles audio processing on the card itself, freeing up your CPU to handle other tasks.

    Enhanced audio is only going to sound as good as the components delivering it, and with the AE-7, we’re not pulling any punches. The AE-7 features an ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers an incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback. If pristine is at the core of your demand, the AE-7 is going to blow past your expectations.

    CONVENIENCE

    Take easy control with the ACM that is incorporated with a built-in microphone array, ¼” and ⅛” connectors for mic and headphones input and output connections. You can conveniently adjust the volume with the knob on the ACM – all within your fingertips.

    CLEAN AND CRISP AUDIO CLARITY

    CLEAN AND CRISP AUDIO CLARITY

    Features an ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers an incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback.

    XAMP HEADPHONE BI-AMP

    XAMP HEADPHONE BI-AMP

    Supports ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance with capabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones.

    SURROUND SOUND

    SURROUND SOUND

    5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surround for speakers and headphones, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding, and Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization.

    CUSTOMIZATION – TAKE FULL COMMAND OF YOUR AUDIO SETUP

    CUSTOMIZATION – TAKE FULL COMMAND OF YOUR AUDIO SETUP

    All thanks to our users and community, the newly designed Sound Blaster Command software suite has been improved based on their feedback! It’s now easier than ever to customize your audio quickly for your specific needs. The Sound Blaster Command software is available at our support site.

    Do you prefer pure audio with no effects or processing while listening to music? Or do you prefer to push your audio immersion to the limits by putting the Sound Core3D enhanced audio effects to work while gaming? The ability to save and switch to multiple profiles with a simple click expands your options when it comes to changing between music, gaming, or movies.

    Sound Blaster AE-7 Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition
    Sound Blaster AE-7 Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition
    Customer Reviews
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    2,774
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    2,774
    AUDIO PROCESSOR / DAC Sound Core3D, ESS SABRE-class 9038 Sound Core3D, ESS SABRE32 Ultra Sound Core3D, ESS SABRE32 Ultra
    DNR DAC: 127 dB DAC: 122 dB DAC: 122 dB
    MAX PLAYBACK RESOLUTION PCM: 32-bit / 384 kHz DSD: DSD64 PCM: 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM: 32-bit / 384 kHz
    ASIO SUPPORT / Dolby Digital Live / ENCODING 2.3, Playback and Recording / Dolby Digital Live, DTS 2.3, Playback and Recording / Dolby Digital Live, DTS 2.3, Playback and Recording / Dolby Digital Live, DTS
    THD + N 0.0001% (DAC) 0.00032% (DAC) 0.00032% (DAC)
    XAMP DISCRETE HEADPHONE BI-AMPLIFER
    RGB AURORA LIGHTING N/A Yes, 1 RGB LED Strip Yes, 4 RGB LED strip
    AUDIO CONTROL MODULE X X
    ACOUSTIC ENGINE SOFTWARE SUITE
    CONNECTOR TYPE 1 x TOSLINK Optical-out 3 x 3.5 mm 5.1 Line-out 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Out 1 x 3.5 mm Mic / Line-in 1 x TOSLINK Optical-out 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Out 1 x 3.5 mm Mic / Line-in 1 x Intel HD Audio Front Panel 1 x TOSLINK Optical-out 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Out 1 x 3.5 mm Mic / Line-in 1 x Intel HD Audio Front Panel

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    2,774 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the sound card. They mention that it's a great product, with the usual Creative high build quality. They appreciate the crisp and crystal clear experience. Customers are also happy with the RGB lighting, and adjustment. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, performance, software, and value.

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    140 customers mention102 positive38 negative

    Customers like the quality of the sound card. They say it has the usual Creative high build quality, and delivers a crisp and crystal clear experience. Customers also say it's a solid card, and is easy to install. They also appreciate the sleek design and the beautiful 5.1 Dolby sound.

    "...The back connections are as expected and seem of high quality (won't break easily)...." Read more

    "...Sound wise, the quality is great, but the software options kill what should be a pleasant experience with this card." Read more

    "...foot steps and sound imaging in game play was cool and made my sensory perception heightened which improved my experience and abilities in the..." Read more

    "...AE-5 audio cards on my Windows 10 64 bit pc and had continuous problems with both cards as noted by many, many others who have bought this card...." Read more

    71 customers mention57 positive14 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the sound card to be easy. They mention that the software is easy to use, navigate, and navigate. They also say that the initial setup is nice, and the sound is easy on their system. Customers also mention that it's easy to connect through PCIe, and download drivers. They like the easy-to-use EQ, and say that it has tons of options. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of installation.

    "...One of my favorite features is the easy to use EQ. My current headphones are the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro, and they are slightly harsh on the high end...." Read more

    "...Most of the software is well designed and very easy to use. The virtual surround is everything I could ask for...." Read more

    "...I switch audio profiles frequently and find the setup mostly convenient...." Read more

    "...not a big deal it opens quickly and is easy to get to I just wish there was a toggle switch I could add to the taskbar or a right-click option on..." Read more

    32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

    Customers like the RGB lighting on the sound card. They say it has a very nice lighting effect, and the LED lights are cool. Some customers also mention that the light show is interesting. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lighting options on the card.

    "...Pretty good variety of lighting configurations if you are in to that sort of thing (comes with a strip as well).A++++" Read more

    "...The LEDs are cool but not a deciding factor for me buying it...." Read more

    "...This card also has RGB lighting which really doesn’t matter to me, but it’s a nice touch.. I’ve always been a fan of Creative Labs SoundBlaster..." Read more

    "...LED lights are cool, if you're into that. I mean, it's fun to see my feet lighting up. :)" Read more

    27 customers mention20 positive7 negative

    Customers like the adjustment of the sound card. They say it is customizable on many levels, has multiple settings for headphones, and can save multiple EQ settings for various setups or preferences. The software that comes with it lets you adjust the EQ and other sound processing. The card has a much wider range of adjustment of equalizer type settings and volume, and it can be individually tuned and saved for multiple devices. The control panel has many customization options, and is easy to navigate through.

    "...Now they sound much smoother to me. On top of this, you can save multiple EQ settings for various setups or preferences...." Read more

    "...There are multiple settings for headphones so If you're using 80ohm or 250ohm beyerdynamic studio sets they have you covered...." Read more

    "...the included external volume controller is a bit odd... it doesn't actually control the volume on the computer just the volume of the actual output..." Read more

    "...software (I rarely say that anything has great software).. configurable on so many levels... Solid EQ presets or configure your own...." Read more

    367 customers mention246 positive121 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the sound card. Some mention that the sound is amazing, detailed, and high-performance. They also say that the foot steps and sound imaging in game play was cool. However, others say that they have no sound, the line in does not appear in windows sound settings, and the optical option only provided 2 channel sound.

    "...My desktop speakers are the Klipsch 2.1 setup. They sound pretty good regardless of your PC's audio processing, but on this card, they sound A LOT..." Read more

    "...The foot steps and sound imaging in game play was cool and made my sensory perception heightened which improved my experience and abilities in the..." Read more

    "...It really does sound that good. Sound positioning is spot on, the sound clarity is great in all channels, and the volume is balanced all around...." Read more

    "...Line in does not appear in windows sound settings either...." Read more

    157 customers mention66 positive91 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the sound card. Some mention that it works perfect for 5.1 on their games and sounds excellent on their 2.1 system. However, others say that it doesn't play well with HP Omen desktop computers, their products routinely fail, and are completely useless.

    "...playback can cause audio to stop playing, and might require a restart of the audio source...." Read more

    "...For what I bought it for, it does the job nearly perfectly. It has fantastic sound quality and drives my higher impedance headphones great...." Read more

    "...9/24Able to work through driver issue, but card randomly dissapears from system until reboot. At least rarely" Read more

    "...The software is the worst part but it is very usable.-Switching from Headphones to 5.1...." Read more

    76 customers mention26 positive50 negative

    Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that it's pretty good, functions and is manageable, and very powerful at controlling your sound system. However, others say that it is clunky, difficult for beginners, and loses some capabilities of previous versions.

    "...So to achieve full functionality from this card, you need to use 2 different software packages, which will both run in the background, wasting..." Read more

    "...No problems downloading the software. I use a Logitech Z5500 5.1 system for my gaming by the way...." Read more

    "...The software is the worst part but it is very usable.-Switching from Headphones to 5.1...." Read more

    "...One con is there's no easy way to switch between headphones and speakers...." Read more

    50 customers mention19 positive31 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the sound card. Some mention that it's worth every penny, a great start for the price, and well worth the upgrade. Others say that it was not worth purchasing, wasting system resources, and not enough for high end.

    "...software packages, which will both run in the background, wasting system resources...." Read more

    "...haven't dived into better audio processing, then this is a great start for the price...." Read more

    "...No. This card is very expensive, relative to the cost of the other components...." Read more

    "...Everything worked great i just felt it was too much extra work on the video card...." Read more

    Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Way better than onboard sound for sure
    4 Stars
    Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Way better than onboard sound for sure
    Recently I have to move over to windows 10 as I finally rebuilt my 7 year old Windows 7 PC. No bigger, except my THX X-FI Sound Blaster was just a PCI card, no go on the new boards. So I thought I would see how good onboard sound was in 2023. It's Horrible, compared to what I was use to. So This AE-5 plus is the closed card I could find under $140 that even cam close their THX card I had since 2007. Now the 32-384 sound is more clear and precise over my 24bit 96hrz card, but the THX Sound Blaster just trumps this AE-5 when it comes to gut thumping Bass. So I can't give this card a 5 star, but 4 star as I am taking a star away cause it just can't thump the bass on my Klipsch 2.1 THX PC 250 watt speakers. Now its WAY BETTER than the onboard tiny, no bass horrible sounding realtek 24 bit 192hz onbard ASUS motherboard sound card. Also the RGB is cool, but Creative is stupid no allowing you to quickly turn off the RGB, it's either turn off the internal RGB or the External RGB, plain just turn the Command console to kill it all. Still pretty with the sound now, man MP3's sure sound like junk compared to WAV's, FLAC of PCM audio.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars El DSP integrado es fantastico
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 23, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works well with Windows 11 if you adjust a few things.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars tutto ok
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    5.0 out of 5 stars OMFG! Wow!
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    Oliver Hoffmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gute Soundkarte, aber kein verstärkter Mikrofoneingang
    Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2023
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