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Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Surround HD Audio External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier for Windows PC / Mac / PS4 / and Other Consoles

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Compatible Devices PC Mac PS4 Xbox
Brand Creative
Hardware Interface PCIE x 1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0
Audio Output Mode 7.1
Platform PlayStation 4, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Xbox One, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.4
4.6
4.3
4.2
4.2
Volume control
4.4
3.8
4.1
5.0
4.2
For gaming
4.3
3.8
4.0
4.1
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hardware interface
usb2.0, usb2.0, pci x 1, usb3.0
usb3.1 a, usb2.0 b
usb
pci express x1
pci express x1
usb
audio output mode
7.1
Surround
Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround
Surround
Surround
surround channels
7.1
7.1
7.1
5.1
7.1
5 1
hardware platform
playstation 4
PC, Laptops
Headphones
PC
Speakers, Headphones
PC
192 KHz
48 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
192 KHz
96 KHz
signal-to-noise ratio
120 decibels
48 KHz
116 decibels
120 decibels
platform
windows 8 1, xbox one, windows 10, windows vista, windows 8, windows 7, playstation 4, mac os x
windows
windows 10
windows 7, windows 8, windows 10, windows 11
not machine specific
ios, android
model name
SB1700
x4
Sound Blaster Audigy FX
z se

What's in the box

  • Sound Blasterx G5^Quick Start Leaflet^Warranty Leaflet^Micro USB Cable^Mini TOSLINK cable
  • Product guides and documents

    Product Description

    The pocket-sized Sound Blaster G5 delivers massively superior gaming audio performance in a compellingly tiny form-factor. This virtual 7.1 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier delivers for the ultimate headphone gaming audio experience - whether it is for your PC or for your gaming console. Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X v10.8 and above.

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    833 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of installation and value of the sound card. For example, they mention it's easy to hook up and use, with no drivers to install or download. That said, they're happy with gaming. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, performance, software, and volume control.

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    26 customers mention22 positive4 negative

    Customers find the installation of the sound card to be easy. For example, they mention the software is very easy to use, and there are no drivers to install or software to download. Some say the driver was properly installed and the connection was simple.

    "...On the Mac, there are no drivers to install or software to download; however, since the profiles I created on my PC are stored on the device itself,..." Read more

    "...This was easy to install and use." Read more

    "...Its plug and play and I downloaded the Software to change sound profiles of the type of game I’m playing...." Read more

    "...Onto the cables you will need (super easy to hook everything up)..." Read more

    26 customers mention22 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the sound card. They say it's an excellent product for the price, an affordable DAC that works, and provides more power for the money.

    "...of the cons, this device is perfect for anyone who needs a fast, cheap, and easy way to get entry level studio quality on any device that can be..." Read more

    "...To conclude, the G5 is an excellent product for the price and is one of the few devices that are catered towards both the audiophile and gaming..." Read more

    "...Definitely worth the money if you have headphones that will benefit from something like this." Read more

    "This unit is pretty good for the price...." Read more

    12 customers mention10 positive2 negative

    Customers like the gaming functionality of the sound card. They say it works well, is a huge improvement for games to play, and has great integration, controls, and functionality. Customers also mention that the playback is great, perfect for music, games, and movies, and is great for FPS games like Call of Duty. They also appreciate the SPDIF input.

    "...and it's also easier to hear where sounds are coming from - great for FPS games like Call of Duty...." Read more

    "...The software does have effects for surround which is great for gaming. Turn effects off and a powerful sound will come through without the effect...." Read more

    "...Would definitely recommend as this has won many awards and can enhance your gaming, your music and your reality![..." Read more

    "I normally hate Creative gear, but this thing is actually really nice for its SPDIF input...." Read more

    155 customers mention104 positive51 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the sound card. Some mention that the sound is HUGE, especially with the downloaded software running. They also say that Battlefield 1 never sounded so good, with less bass bloat and tighter bass. However, others say that the volume would go so low, they could barely hear anything, and the amp method can produce a loud buzzing noise in the headset. They say that when the DAC/AMP goes to sleep, it doesn't play audio, and there was a noticeable crackling.

    "...This device brought my headphones to life and allowed the bass to come through and hit hard, it allowed for the highs to shine brightly and for them..." Read more

    "...The strong design and overall audio quality definitely upholds the legacy of the Sound Blaster brand and Creatives legendary name." Read more

    "...For music, the bass response is insane, even on a conservative setting (25/100)...." Read more

    "...Not only does it work, but it exceeded my expectations. Sound is clear, perfect, and in sync...." Read more

    71 customers mention33 positive38 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the sound card. Some mention that it's a pretty good product with excellent quality, while others say that it causes catastrophic issues with the device and the software crashes a lot.

    "...The volume knob also adjusts in windows.Cons: the software crashes a lot and often you have to restart the computer because the software..." Read more

    "...to the scout mode and even the standard modes on the device are so well-tuned...." Read more

    "...I have about these is that every once in a blue moon they will cut out for a fraction of a second, which is annoying...." Read more

    "...is perfect for anyone who needs a fast, cheap, and easy way to get entry level studio quality on any device that can be enabled to use it...." Read more

    67 customers mention45 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the sound card. Some mention that the setup was super easy and it works incredibly, while others say that it doesn't work on startup, would not work either with Cubase nor with Guitar Rig 5. Some say that the soundcard recognizes the sound device but provides no output. Some customers also mention that it does not work without power and that the software stops responding all together.

    "...This device brought my headphones to life and allowed the bass to come through and hit hard, it allowed for the highs to shine brightly and for them..." Read more

    "...Sound is clear, perfect, and in sync...." Read more

    "...After a while the software stops responding all together and my computer would not recognize the device...." Read more

    "...That said, the unit seems to function well. I haven't been able to find the version of the software for it yet since other models have superseded it...." Read more

    14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that it works great, is awesome, and allows for great control. However, others say that the software is pretty buggy on Windows 10 and causes catastrophic issues with the device. Some say that it's annoying to find and that there isn't software for Linux.

    "great program installed with item, allows full control of audio spectrums" Read more

    "...Honestly, for me the main let down is that there isn't software for Linux...." Read more

    "...The software does have effects for surround which is great for gaming. Turn effects off and a powerful sound will come through without the effect...." Read more

    "...watching YT on chrome or via video player, so I think its software problem on windows 10...." Read more

    14 customers mention7 positive7 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the volume control of the sound card. Some mention that it allows them to control the volume and switch between headphones or speakers, while others say that the knob is unreliable and does not adjust to the actual volume.

    "...The volume knob also adjusts in windows...." Read more

    "...2. Volume Knob Controls Windows Audio Volume In USB mode(not great for finer volume tuning)3...." Read more

    "great program installed with item, allows full control of audio spectrums" Read more

    "...Also, since the volume control is purely digital (Windows volume) you may need to turn down the Windows volume way too low for easy to drive..." Read more

    Excellent external soundcard and audio processor.
    5 Stars
    Excellent external soundcard and audio processor.
    I have been running my own internet-based "radio station" style streaming service for years for friends and family. Over the intervening years the hardware and software have been changed and upgraded from location to location as my personal life and circumstances changed as well. I have always run it as one of many other services on a single PC or server. However, I recently moved the latest iteration to a separate, dedicated all-in-one PC by itself for performance reasons.While it certainly runs better and more reliably on its own dedicated machine, the on-board sound card left quite a bit to be desired. I have been shopping for a way to add better audio processing to the machine for a while, but couldn't find anything that sounded like it would work for my more unique usage needs seeing as the all-in-one nature of the hardware would not allow for add-ons like a better sound card. I started looking at external sound cards but was frustrated by most write-ups on the subject being focused more on gaming audio and how well they work with headphones. I found no assurance that such products would work for me. However, I took a chance and splurged for this one.Well, I am writing this to let folks know that if you need to, for whatever reason, upgrade your sound processing then look no further. The sound is HUGE, especially with the downloaded software running under the Music profile. The difference was immediate and like night versus day. The sound is rich, warm, thick, and articulate. There is now a noticeable separation of instruments from each other and from the vocals as well. The bass is warm and lush, the highs are crisp and succinct, and the stereo separation is glorious even on cheap/small speakers. If you need better audio processing hardware but can't install an internal sound card for some reason, this external option WILL do the job.
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    Robert Silbermann
    1.0 out of 5 stars sehr enttäuscht
    Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2021
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    Saurabh Kumar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound Card from Creative. Couple this with Amazon & ibhejo.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound Card from Creative. Couple this with Amazon & ibhejo.
    Reviewed in India on August 12, 2017
    Very Fast Delivery from the seller. All Thanks to Amazon & ibhejo. Thank you for getting my all new External Sound card delivered well before time. Sound card is working super fine. No need for any internal sound card now in my already compact Gaming PC from Asus.
    Please keep adding the new & latest products from your your official ibhejo website, and, make them available on Amazon.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente dispositivo y muy llamativo
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