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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB Audio System with SBX SB1095
Brand | Creative |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Audio Output Mode | Surround, Stereo, Dolby Digital |
Platform | Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Home Basic See more |
Hardware Platform | Headphones |
About this item
- Dolby Digital Live! connects to your decoder or home theatre system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound from any source
- High-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital out for best audio performance, plus convenient Microphone and Headphone jacks for internet chat
- Easy to install, bus-powered USB2.0 Sound Blaster in a sleek and compact design
- Compact IR Remote with mute and volume allows you to control playback of your music across the room
- Easy to install, bus-powered USB2.0 Sound Blaster in a sleek and compact design
- High-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital out for best audio performance, plus convenient Microphone and Headphone jacks for internet chat
- Compact IR Remote with mute and volume allows you to control playback of your music across the room
- SBX Pro Studio delivers the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it
- Dolby Digital Live! connects to your decoder or home theatre system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound from any source
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Volume control | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 |
Easy to install | — | 4.3 | — | — | 3.7 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | strange house | Creative Labs, Inc. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
hardware interface | usb | pci express x1 | usb2.0 | usb | usb | pci express x1, pci x 1, pci x 1, pci x 1 |
audio output mode | Stereo, Surround, Dolby Digital | Surround | Digital | Stereo | Stereo, Surround | 7.1 |
surround channels | 5.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 5 1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
hardware platform | Headphones | Speakers, Headphones | PC, Laptops, Speakers | Headphones, PC | PC | Speakers, Headphones, PC |
48 KHz | 192 KHz | 48 KHz | 96 KHz | 44.1 KHz | 192 KHz | |
signal-to-noise ratio | 100 decibels | 116 decibels | 48 KHz | 96 KHz | 120 decibels | 106 decibels |
Product Description
Product Description
Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro turns your PC or notebook into a 5.1 entertainment system featuring SBX Pro Studio technology with remote control. Easy to install, it replaces low-quality onboard audio with high quality connectivity and remote control. A convenient volume control, headphone and microphone inputs for a headset are close at hand. SBX Pro Studio is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios - to the PC. Dolby Digital Live offers a single cable solution to your decoder for 5.1 audio from any content.
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Technical Details
Brand | Creative |
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Item model number | 70SB109500000 |
Hardware Platform | Headphones |
Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.94 x 2.4 x 6.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.94 x 2.4 x 6.3 inches |
Color | Black |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Creative |
ASIN | B0044DEDCA |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 3, 2010 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Computer Internal Sound Cards |
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High-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital out for the best audio performance, plus convenient microphone and headphone jacks for internet chatting. |
Easy to install, the bus-powered USB 2.0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro does not require an extra power adapter. |
A convenient volume control knob, headphone and microphone inputs for a headset are close at hand. |
Dolby Digital Live connects to your decoder or home theatre system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound from any source. Windows Vista and above are required for Dolby Digital Live. |
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Max Channel Output | 5.1 Channels | Stereo | Stereo |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100dB | 114dB | 120dB (DAC) |
Audio Fidelity | Up to 24-bit / 96kHz | Up to 24-bit / 96kHz | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
Supported gaming consoles | - | - | PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
SBX Pro Studio | ✓ | ✓ | - |
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Characteristics | Professional Analog Gaming Headset | 2.1 Gaming Speaker System with Customisable RGB Lighting | Intelligent Splash-proof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with SuperWide Technology | Multi-channel Gaming Soundbar |
Description | The BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition is an upgrade from the BlasterX H5 with improved drivers for better sensitivity and more accurate sound reproduction. | The BlasterX Kratos S5 is the best-in-class 2.1 gaming speaker system with Aurora Reactive lighting system designed to elevate your listening pleasure for gaming and music. | iRoar Go is a testament to our engineers' relentless pursuit for innovation. | In a league of its own, the Katana fits right under your monitor with a slimness that's unmatched by other so-called gaming 'sound bars', and is powered and enhanced by our multi-core audio DSP |
Gaming Audio Remastered | Light up Your Game with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System | Redefining a Legacy | Under Monitor Audio System: So Sleek, Yet So Powerful |
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and value of the sound card. For example, they mention it works well, it's simple to install, and it'll install the drivers right away. Some appreciate the remote control. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality, quality, compatibility, and volume control.
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Customers like the performance of the sound card. For example, they say it works well, has excellent sound quality, and does well for playback. Some mention that the remote works well. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...and then rebooted, installed the new drivers and now EVERYTHING on the sound card works, remote work, the volume button on the card works, along..." Read more
"...Nevertheless, the stereo sound for music and podcasts is very, very good...." Read more
"...In terms of functionality, the remote works well, but usually requires a clear contact with the sound card, without having big items between..." Read more
"...Well the device is very nice & the folks at Creative tried to make various software enhancements available as well...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the sound card to be simple. They mention that it's a true plug-and-play device that installs the drivers right away without using the supplied disk. They also appreciate the easy-to-follow instructions and the remote control. Customers also mention that the product is light enough that it can easily be attached to a laptop.
"...The card is true plug-and-play, but you might want to download the drivers and the Creative software for it that lets you manage specific settings..." Read more
"...Otherwise the installation went smoothly and rapidly. Once installed I noticed that I had lost the kmix volume control...." Read more
"...The Sounblaster Pro was an easy set up, simply plug and play, the software which came with the card is also abundant, and updated right after..." Read more
"Install is easy and the instructions show how to hook up everything. The sound is quite good when hooked to my Logitech Z5300 5.1 speakers...." Read more
Customers find the sound card easy to install and use. They say it's a great product for the money, easy to set up, and has a volume knob worth the price. Customers also mention that it'll provide good performance for the price, with many features and RCA outs.
"...Overall, I am very pleased with this card and feel that the price is easily justified!..." Read more
"...Overall, this is a great unit, and at ~$60, it is fully worth its value. Creative always makes good products, and this one did not disappoint." Read more
"This is a great product for the money.Pros: You have full control over every feature, which can feel like a con at first...." Read more
"...They are the epitome of entry level. They are cheap, don't sound terrible, but are also completely unimpressive...." Read more
Customers like the remote control that comes with the sound card. They mention it's a nice extra feature, handy for on the fly muting, and adds convenience. Some say the application that manages the remote is very good. Overall, most are satisfied with the remote feature and functionality of the soundcard.
"...The card comes with a small remote that can be used to do various things like adjusting your volume, pausing/playing/stopping/rewinding the music/..." Read more
"...the new drivers and now EVERYTHING on the sound card works, remote work, the volume button on the card works, along with a ui now that comes up when..." Read more
"...The remote is handy, and can control the volume and pause iTunes songs, which is nice...." Read more
"...There is also a remote control for the sound card that comes with it, which I think will be pretty convenient if I ever remember to use it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the card. Some mention that the sound was most certainly an improvement to the onboard sound card, and the surround sound worked perfectly. They also say that the music playback is simply outstanding, and allows them to really fine-tune the sound getting piped out to their speakers. However, others say that it seems to buffer and just slow the machine down, has a slight echo, and can pick up noise from other electronics nearby.
"...The card's optical output works perfectly, without any audio crackling or popping as reported by some other cards...." Read more
"...also the crystalizer works too.... the best part, the sound card never dropped after i installed this update about 2 weeks ago...." Read more
"...Pros: This card is much quieter than the internal Realtek solution used on my laptop, one reason I bought it...." Read more
"...In other words - the sound seems to buffer & just slow the machine down...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the sound card. Some mention that it delivers amazing quality, looks quite sturdy, and does support EAX sound environments natively. However, others say that the upmix was horrible on almost everything, the sound requires a lot of resources from the cpu, and the media player froze on them.
"...The hardware itself is quite compact, and having it as a USB is extremely convenient...." Read more
"...my playlist running, it will play through like 2 videos and the videos will stop and found out that it was the sound card...." Read more
"...I'm not going to bad mouth Creative labs, this product is good quality, but its not the same quality they had back in the early to mid 90's, but I..." Read more
"...There is one issue that I've had with it, and that is an odd polary distortion when using DirectSound to record...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the sound card. Some mention that the provided software is great, and the driver software is decent. They like the sound and the controls the software provides. However, others say that the software sucks, the drivers for windows 10 are bad, and that the surround working was interfering.
"...the remote will work (line-of-sight to the sensor), and all software control can be accessed through the control panel or entertainment console...." Read more
"...3. A ton of software that loads by default that you will not use 90% of it.4...." Read more
"...The software is pretty decent. As others have noted, you'll spend about an hour getting it installed and updated...." Read more
"...'s a huge improvement over the old one because it doesn't require any additional hardware accessories to connect 5.1 surround speakers to it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the volume control of the sound card. Some mention that the volume knob is a nice feature, and the remote is handy. However, others say that the remote control on Linux and the physical volume control doesn't work without the driver on Windows 7. The only drawback is that the Remote increases or decreases volume in steps of three, and you can't push it to mute it.
"...now EVERYTHING on the sound card works, remote work, the volume button on the card works, along with a ui now that comes up when you change volume...." Read more
"...Once installed I noticed that I had lost the kmix volume control. I went and download Qastools and qasmixer but those controls were rudimentary...." Read more
"...loading up the software (took a couple of minutes), the volume control becomes operational, the blue LED on the unit will flash when you have muted..." Read more
"...The remote is handy, and can control the volume and pause iTunes songs, which is nice...." Read more
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I am using a laptop.
My main reason for upgrading to this card was so that I would have an Optical out port for use with my Astro A50 Wireless Headset. The card's optical output works perfectly, without any audio crackling or popping as reported by some other cards. The card is true plug-and-play, but you might want to download the drivers and the Creative software for it that lets you manage specific settings with the card.
Some users consider this software as "Bloatware", but If you'd like to really take advantage of the more advanced features of this card, I suggest you install it. It hasn't caused any performance hits for me or delayed my boot time, so I really don't see the cause for complaint. It's a small little icon that gets placed in your taskbar where, upon clicking, gives you access to the Creative Control Panel and the Creative Entertainment Console that lets you adjust things on the card, such as your speaker set up, EQ settings, THX Tru Studio Pro features, EAX effects, and the ability to turn on and off the all important Dolby Digital Live feature. ESSENTIAL if you are planning on using the surround-sound feature on your headset or entertainment system.
The card comes with a small remote that can be used to do various things like adjusting your volume, pausing/playing/stopping/rewinding the music/video in the active window, and a power button in the upper right corner. The power button DOES NOT turn off the card. Instead, it closes whatever is currently your active window, so if I had iTunes open and pushed the power button, it would close iTunes. I'd say that the remote has a maximum range of about 5 meters, and remote control requires direct line-of-sight to the card. You have to point it right at the card to get it to function. On a positive note, the remote comes with a battery!
The card comes with a fairly long USB cable (about 4 to 5 feet long) and should be able to reach wherever you need to put it. It also contains a CD with the latest drivers and Creative software (at the time of this review).
By default, this card will play audio 16bit at 48KHz instead of the 24bit at 96KHz that it is capable of. To change this, simply right click the the volume mixer (little speaker icon in the bottom right.), click playback devices, find your Creative card, right click it, click properties, go to the Advanced tab, then changed the playback under Default Rate to something of your choosing.
Also, something for iTunes users: If you set your card to 24bit at 96KHz and the iTunes settings don't match, iTunes may completely refuse to play your music. I fixed this by going into iTunes and changing the playback settings to match. Do this by opening iTunes, clicking on Edit in the top-left, moving down to preferences, click the Playback tab, and in the bottom section you will see the playback settings that iTunes is currently using. Simply match them to what you set your card to and then restart iTunes and everything should be fine!
A NOTE TO LAPTOP USERS: If you plan on using this as just a sound card replacement without any additional peripherals like speakers, you will be disappointed. With this card set as the active audio device, your on-board laptop speakers will not work because they are wired directly to your on-board card and without risky soldering, this can't be changed. Keep that in mind. You WILL need a set of external speakers or a headset of some sort to be able to utilize this card.
As far as disabling the on-board card to avoid driver conflicts? I had originally disabled my on-board RealTek card to avoid driver conflict, but I'm using a headset and as such, don't have any speakers for external audio. I re-enabled the RealTek card so that I could switch the default playback device back and forth between my headset or laptop speakers depending on my need. I have not run into a single conflict yet, so I would say that it seems safe to keep it enabled. If you run into conflicts or Blue Screens of Death, try disabling your on-board card from the Windows Device Manager.
Overall, I am very pleased with this card and feel that the price is easily justified! If you are interested in purchasing an external sound card, ESPECIALLY one that supports surround sound do yourself a favor and pick up this card for about $30 more than the competitors. You won't be disappointed!
i have been having sound dropping issues where the card itself would not work period. like for example, on youtube, if i have my playlist running, it will play through like 2 videos and the videos will stop and found out that it was the sound card. the only remedy for this is to unplug/plug in the usb of the sound card and plug it back in again. but this got tiring and i started to use my on board sound card. One day, i said hey it's been like a year since i last checked for any driver updates, and i never saw any drivers for windows 10 for this card since it being a bit old. but voila! there it is...
you can actually search for SBX SB1095 drivers on google and you will see newer drivers. i actually uninstalled all the drivers installed on my computer for this sound card and then rebooted, installed the new drivers and now EVERYTHING on the sound card works, remote work, the volume button on the card works, along with a ui now that comes up when you change volume. also the crystalizer works too.... the best part, the sound card never dropped after i installed this update about 2 weeks ago. i haven't rebooted the computer once so i know it's pretty solid. usually i would get drops like 10 times within the course of an hour trying to go through my music playlist on youtube.
so hope this helps everyone, or a few. maybe my problem was an isolated one but the sound it self being pretty decent i didn't want to throw the card away. this worked and i hope whoever else that has this issue which i did see a lot of reviews saying the same thing as me, it's working great for me.
my card is using the pdif output as i like to let me speakers do the decoding and the 5.1 portion of it.
let me know if you have any issues, questions or comments. i will try to help.... i love this card now...
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Using Dolby Digital Live
+ Works perfectly with games, sends a nice 5.1 Dolby signal to my stereo
+ Works well with Kodi. Set the output to 5.1 and don't use pass-through and everything will be converted to 5.1 Dolby
+ Just 1 wire for games and movies
- Since it's not using pass-through everything is Dolby, which means DTS will be converted to Dolby as well
Using 5.1 Analog Out
+ Still works great for games in my setup as my receiver has an analog 6ch input mode
+ With Dolby Digital Live disabled, pass-through works in Kodi again for un-converted Dolby and DTS
- So many wires. Front Left/Right, Back Left/Right/, Sub/Center, and Optical
- Extra work for changing sources and telling Kodi to pass-through etc, not really a huge deal though, just not as non-tech friendly
Overall this device works greats and sounds fantastic. Even using headphones sounds better than when I used the integrated sound. As bonus, this thing comes with a remote that works in Kodi. It's a little bit limited (no stop button but you can stop by hitting enter and then selecting stop) but it works well and I was able to program the remote into my Logitech Harmony remote. The device is actually in there but it's finicky, so what I ended up doing was adding an original Xbox DVD Remote as the device and then I used the IR learning mode to program the buttons that this remote has. I also had go into the troubleshooting and set the number of signals sent from 3 to 2 as the it would often register an input twice. Then I just put the input delays down to 100ms and it's all set and working great. Not very plug n' play as far as remotes go but in the end I got it working well. If you only need the analog out or the optical out using pass-through there are much cheaper options, but to me this device seems like a perfect solution for anyone who games and watches movies on their PC and uses an older sound system that doesn't have HDMI or a 6ch input.
Pour le réglage du volume sonore, la barre de son a le gros avantage de pouvoir récupérer les signaux de la télécommande du téléviseur (petite configuration à faire). Donc le réglage sonore se fait très simplement, pas besoin d'utiliser la télécommande fournie avec la carte son, celle de la télé suffit. Très satisfait de mon achat.
5.1 AUDIO PROCESSING IS VERY GOOD
AGAIN REMOTE IS NOT INCLUDED