
Sound is so much clearer from this sound card than the motherboard. It truly is a night and day difference. I have an old set of Logitech Z906 5.1 speakers, and it makes them sound like new again. I listen to a lot of music and the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus makes it sound so good now, with more definition and clarity. Granted i have subwoofer but the lows are punchy and tight sounding now. Gaming sound has been vastly improved also. Nothing sounds muddy or washed out.


I brought this because my mother board sound card was dying and was unable to install an internal card due to my graphics card being mounted vertically in my case preventing access to the card slots. This little device was easy to connect and use having noticeably better sound quality than the original mother board audio before it developed issues.

- Less than 5 minutes to install and configure - compact ergonomic design

- High quality audio - Can record at 96000 Hz with 32-bit float!


I wasn't it expecting it be this good, the sound quality is really amazing

The on-board sound on my new Cooler Master TD5 Pro system didn't have 5.1 capability. This card took care of that issue. Paired with my new 1000 watt Logitech Z906 speakers, the sound is incredible.

Sound Quality Build Quality Portable

Comes with low profile bracket. Sound is great compared to onboard sound component.


haven't used it it yet but they shipped it very fast i hope to soon when i build a rig for just music

- Easy install, obviously. - Good price - Creative Soundblaster


Best sound card in have ever had Easy to setup