Creative adds the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus to its catalog, with an encoder supporting Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect. By connecting to an AV connector or other digital cable, you can enjoy PC entertainment using the home theater system.
Audio surround function supports 5.1-channel headphones and 7.1 Sound Blaster headphones. It is also compatible with the Sound Blaster Command PC software and provides a very advanced user interface. It features an acoustic engine and a professional sound-making suite, as well as a "Scout Mode" that highlights important ambient sounds in games such as footwork, weapon swap, and reloading characters.
The bus display is PCI-Express (x1), equipped with a single 3.5mm headphone jack, 3 3.5mm 3 jacks, one digital optical jack outlet, and 3 line input, 5mm / microphone. Card size is 145mm long, 20mm wide, 128mm wide and weighs 215 grams.
Price? It's probably under $ 200, but it depends on the region.