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product_id: 220334165
title: "Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System"
brand: "creative"
price: "$538"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/220334165-sound-blasterx-ae-5-plus-sabre32-class-hi-res-32
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 16.8M RGB colors 600Ω headphone support 122dB SNR Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** $538
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate Your Audio Game with the AE-5 Plus!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System by creative
- **How much does it cost?** $538 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/220334165-sound-blasterx-ae-5-plus-sabre32-class-hi-res-32)

## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for immersive audio.
- • **Light Up Your Setup:** Customize your rig with 16.8 million RGB colors and patterns.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** Custom Xamp discrete headphone amp drives studio-grade headphones effortlessly.
- • **Hi-Res Audio Revolution:** SABRE32 DAC delivers pristine 32-bit/384 kHz playback for audiophiles.
- • **Next-Level Audio Processing:** Industry-leading enhancements for clearer vocals and booming bass.

## Overview

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a high-performance PCIe gaming sound card and DAC, featuring advanced audio technologies like Dolby Digital Live, DTS Encoding, and a powerful discrete headphone amplifier. With a stunning 122 dB signal-to-noise ratio and customizable RGB lighting, it’s designed for gamers and audiophiles seeking unparalleled sound quality and immersive experiences.

## Description

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

## Features

- SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
- POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
- PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
- RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
- INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Creative |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs, Creative Labs (PTE) Ltd., 31 International Business Park, #03-01, Singapore 609921 |
| Model | SB1740 |
| Model Name | Sound Blaster |
| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 2 x 12.8 cm; 454 g |
| Item model number | SB1740 |
| Hardware Platform | Personal Computer |
| Hardware Interface | PCI Express x4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Headphone |
| Mounting Hardware | Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus, Warranty Leaflets, x Extension Cable, Quick Start Leaflet, 1 x LED Strip (30cm / 10 LEDs) 1 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Speaker Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1, 7.1 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (dB) | 122 dB |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| Item Weight | 454 g |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Headphone
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI Express x4
- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Platform:** Windows

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.**
A: To not use the MOLEX connection is ONLY Use the PCI BUS for powering your plug-ins. BUY another Card if you will not use the MOLEX Power hookup. As It will give BETTER, more dependable power to your accessories.! At no RISK to your Motherboard.!

**Q: If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?**
A: yes and no. you will still benefit from the digital side of the audio processing but the optical bypasses any amplification. whatever you connect the optical to will have to handle that.

**Q: This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones**
A: i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio?  If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones...,  but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp..,  Hard to say.

**Q: Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???**
A: I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-17*