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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 3.50

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RRP

$149.95

Review Date

Friday, 20th of June, 2008

What's Hot

EAX and X-Fi support, versatile connections

What's Not

No Mac OS X support

The Final Word

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 is a portable, well-rounded external sound card with all the advantages of Creative’s internal sound card range. Some won't notice its benefits, but its support for EAX and X-Fi technology will be an advantage for most people.

Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Surround

Signal to Noise Ratio (Decibels)

>99dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)

General

Available Colours

Black

Miscellaneous

Remote Control

Yes

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

External

Sound Card Interface

USB

3D Sound Support

Yes

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Audio (RCA) Output, Headphone Jack, Line out, Microphone Jack , Optical Digital Output, USB 2.0

Number of Audio (RCA) Output

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Line In Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of Optical Digital Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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