Sound Blaster AE-X
Hi-res PCIe DAC with Discrete Headphone Amp
The Sound Blaster AE-X delivers a clear step up from onboard audio for serious builds.
High-Fidelity Audio
Powered by the ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, it delivers exceptional clarity with a 130 dB dynamic range. Enjoy pristine 32-bit/384 kHz playback that uncovers deeper layers of detail, bringing music, movies, and games vividly to life as intended.
Powerful Performance
Its built-in high-performance headphone amplifier delivers up to 350 mW @ 32Ω; far surpassing standard onboard audio to effortlessly drive studio-grade headphones. With DSD256 and ASIO 2.3 support, it ensures a clean, low-latency, bit-perfect audio path for truly immersive listening.
Immersive Surround Sound
Experience sound that surrounds you with 7.1 virtual surround, delivering a wider, more immersive soundstage for movies, games, and music.
Precision Sound Personalization
Fine-tune your sound precisely with the new Parametric EQ and Acoustic Engine, tailored to your exact preferences.
Use AutoEq to match the frequency response of supported headphones for accurate, balanced listening. Easily save, import, and share profiles to personalize audio across scenarios.
Desktop-ready Connectivity
Designed for seamless integration, the Sound Blaster AE-X offers coaxial output and optical input for flexible connections across your desktop audio ecosystem.
Easily connect headphones, microphones, external DACs, speakers, TVs, and gaming consoles with a full range of analog and digital I/O for maximum versatility.
