CREATIVE SoundBlaster X5 Soundcard
Product Technical Specification
| Dimensions | |
| Length / Depth | 216 mm |
| Width | 170 mm |
| Height | 72 mm |
| Weight | 879 g |
| Colour | |
| Primary Colour | Black |
| Lighting | |
| Lighting / RGB | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection Type | USB Type A, USB Type C |
| Standards / Specifications | |
| Standard / specification | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
| Audio | |
| Max. Playback Sampling/bit Rate | 384 kHz / 32 bit |
| Max. Recording Sampling/bit Rate | 192 kHz / 24 bit |
| External Ports | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm jack (total) 1x, Cinch / RCA analog (total) 1x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm jack (total) 1x, Cinch / RCA analog (total) 1x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
Armed with a dual DAC system and Xamp headphone bi-amplifier, the CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card is engineered to elevate your audio. The extensive connectivity options mean you can enjoy peak audio on a range of platforms, including PC and console. Sink into high-resolution lossless playback and dynamic audio, on all your favourite soundscapes.
CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card at a Glance:
- External dual DAC USB sound card
- Fully balanced Xamp headphone bi-amplifier
- 32-bit / 384kHz PCM playback with 130dB DNR dynamic range
- ~0.00018% Total Harmonic Distortion rating for near-zero audio distortion
- Extensive connectivity for optimised compatibility
- Easy access and intuitive controls
High Fidelity Audio
The CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card is engineered to provide an incredible audio experience. Featuring two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, this sound card delivers lossless 32-bit / 384kHz PCM playback with an ultra-high dynamic range of 130dB DNR. All with near-zero audio distortion. Your favourite games and films have never sounded so good!
What’s more, the CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card features a dual microcontroller unit (MCU) system, which reduces the risk of single-point failure and improves overall efficiency.
Xamp Headphone Bi-Amplifier
The CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card features a fully balanced Xamp headphone bi-amplifier, to bring out the best in your audio hardware. This custom-designed technology drives each earcup individually, over three stages of amplification for truly rich sound. Thanks to this, noise caused by crosstalk and in-circuit interference is minimised, keeping your audio fresh and clear. Better yet, this sound card works with studio-grade headphones, of up to 600Ω impedance.
For an immersive experience, the CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card supports virtual surround sound on headphone. Intelligent algorithms are used to create spatial, cinematic audio across all the content you enjoy.
Connectivity
The CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card sports a range of connectivity options, to ensure optimised compatibility. The mix of USB, TOSLINK optical, and RCA ports mean you can connect this sound card to PCs, consoles, Blu-ray players, and more. The front ports provide support for peripherals such as headphones and microphones for easy access.
In addition this, there is a USB-A host port which can be used with wireless audio transmitters (sold separately) to facilitate connectivity over Bluetooth. Enjoy premium audio with the convenience of wireless!
Smooth Control
The CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card puts full control at your fingertips. The front face features dials and buttons so you can make on-the-fly adjustments with ease. Plus, the LED panel will display changes as you make them.
For enhanced control, you can customise the CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Sound Card in the Creative app. This offers access to EQs, advanced features, and pre-tuned audio profiles.
| Dimensions | |
| Length / Depth | 216 mm |
| Width | 170 mm |
| Height | 72 mm |
| Weight | 879 g |
| Colour | |
| Primary Colour | Black |
| Lighting | |
| Lighting / RGB | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection Type | USB Type A, USB Type C |
| Standards / Specifications | |
| Standard / specification | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
| Audio | |
| Max. Playback Sampling/bit Rate | 384 kHz / 32 bit |
| Max. Recording Sampling/bit Rate | 192 kHz / 24 bit |
| External Ports | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm jack (total) 1x, Cinch / RCA analog (total) 1x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm jack (total) 1x, Cinch / RCA analog (total) 1x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.