Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express Sound Card
The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express Sound Card from Creative Labs lets you expand the audio capabilities of your computer. The card fits into PCI Express slots and offers a 3.5mm mic/line combo input and 3.5mm speaker outputs, for compatibility with a variety of sound sources, speakers, and headphones. It also has optical digital input and output connectors to support TOSLink and S/PDIF multichannel digital sound.
The X-Fi Xtreme features 24-bit Crystalizer technology, which restores the detail and clarity to compressed music files like MP3, WMA, or AAC, ideal for music downloads and Internet radio. CMSS-3D technology provides an accurate positional audio experience, allowing you to enjoy surround sound with stereo headphones. Put yourself into the middle of a symphony, or locate enemies in your games by sound alone! EAX Advanced HD sound effects provide additional detail to further enhance your games and movies. Creative ALchemy provides a terrific surround gaming experience for Windows Vista users.
The sound card includes a free download of PowerDVD software with DTS and Dolby EX decoding for watching your movies with cinematic surround sound. A suite of other software titles from Creative are also bundled, allowing you to tap into the sound card's full potential.
- Fits into PCI Express slots for compatibility with a variety of computers
- The 3.5mm mic/line combo input and 3.5mm outputs provide compatibility with MP3 players, CD players, speakers, headphones, and more
- Optical digital input and output connectors support TOSLink and S/PDIF multichannel digital sound
- 24-bit Crystalizer technology restores the detail and clarity to compressed music files like MP3, WMA, or AAC, ideal for music downloads and Internet radio
- CMSS-3D technology provides an accurate positional audio experience, allowing you to enjoy surround sound with stereo headphones. Put yourself into the middle of a symphony, or locate enemies in your games by sound alone!
- EAX Advanced HD sound effects provide additional detail to further enhance your games and movies
- Creative ALchemy provides a terrific surround gaming experience for Windows Vista users
-
The sound card includes a free download of PowerDVD software with DTS and Dolby EX decoding for watching your movies with cinematic surround sound. A suite of other software titles from Creative are also bundled, allowing you to tap into the sound card's full potential. Titles include:
Creative Audio Console
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer
Get PowerDVD
Creative Volume Panel
Creative SoundFont Bank Manager (Windows XP Only)
Creative Software Autoupdate
Creative Console Launcher
Creative Diagnostics
Creative ALchemy
| Recording and Playback | 24-bit/96kHz (Up to 7.1 Playback Channels) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.007% |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | > 100dB |
| Connectivity |
PCI Express (x1, x4, x8, or x16) 1 x 3.5mm Mic/Line Input 4 x 3.5mm Speaker Outputs 1 x Optical Digital Input 1 x Optical Digital Output 1 x Intel HD Audio Compatible Front Panel Header (2 x 5-Pin) |
| System Requirements |
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP (Professional x64 Edition, Service Pack 2 or Media Center Edition) Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz, AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Processor or Equivalent Available PCI Express (x1, x4, x8 or x16) Slot 256MB RAM (512MB RAM for Windows Vista) 600MB of Free Hard Disk Space CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Headphones or Amplified Speakers (Available Separately) Internet Connection to Download PowerDVD Software |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 1 review)
Ratings Distribution
Reviewed by 1 customer
Displaying review 1
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express Sound Card:
This is great sound, great bang for the buck.
Displaying review 1
Cables & Adapters
- Price: $6.39
Speakers & Headphones
- Price: $43.57
Anti-Static Protection
- Price: $4.95
What's in the Box
- Installation CD
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
