Sound BlasterX AE-5 (Black)

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Sound BlasterX AE-5 (Black)

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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of Sound BlasterX AE-5, praising its durability, longevity, and convenience. The extension module is a popular feature that adds value for users. Some customers have even owned their devices for decades.

Easy Installation

Customers generally find the installation of the Sound BlasterX AE-5 (Black) to be an easy process, with many praising the clear and simple instructions and quick setup. However, a small number of customers have had difficulty with the instructions and found them to be unclear. Overall, most are pleased with their purchase and find it to be a worthwhile upgrade.

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Sound Quality

Customers have a generally positive opinion on the sound quality of the Sound BlasterX AE-5 (Black) sound card, with some expressing significant improvement compared to their previous experiences with integrated sound cards or other brands. The clarity and resolution of individual instruments are noted as impressive, especially for audiophiles and those using high-quality speakers. However, a small group of customers mentioned that the sound quality is not as exceptional as higher-end models from Creative.

Surround Sound Capabilities

Customers have positive feedback on the Sound BlasterX AE-5's surround sound capabilities, noting its ability to deliver virtualized surround sound through headphones and improved clarity for gaming and movies. Some users mentioned a learning curve in adjusting settings but overall found it worthwhile for enhancing their audio experience.

Customizability

Customers have mixed opinions on the customizability of the Sound BlasterX AE-5 (Black). While some are pleased with its many built-in game profiles, solid EQ presets, and configurable software, others have encountered issues with driver compatibility and software functionality, particularly on Windows systems.

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Quality

The extension module is of good quality and quite convenient once you get used to it.

Majorly improved the sound of everything and there are many settings on the software!

1 system and i can say it can challenge even the sound quality of a mb-burmester 4-d sound system i could not be more satisfied.

This card gets you that, installed the card, connected it to the output to my classic stereo system with a & b speakers and, ye... Read More

Price

So glad i bought this at a very reasonable price.

I definitely recommend this to anyone willing to spend a bit of money for very nice sound.

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.

Price was a bit steep for my application, but it was a must buy.

Competitiveness

Sounds much better than realtek on motherboards and more options.

So much better than the realtek that came with the motherboard.

If you connect this to cheap desktop speakers, you won't hear any difference.

In this case the ae7 was my top choice, the ae9 was a little over the top for me and the ae7 was so close to specs that it all ... Read More

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This product had a total of 2,906 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 15 2024.