Sound Blaster Surround 5.1

Brand: Creative Labs

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Easy to install upgrade to 24-bit, 5.1 surround for PCs and notebooks
Up-mix any music and movie content to 5.1 surround
Analogue connectivity for PC speakers and home cinema systems
Optical and coaxial digital outputs for connectivity to decoder systems
Three minijack-to-RCA cables and one optical digital cable included
Easy to use software for recording, audio clean-up, MP3 creation and CD burning

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Brand

‎Creative Labs

Product Dimensions

‎1 x 1 x 1 cm; 330 Grams

Item model number

‎70SB049002008

Manufacturer

‎Creative Labs

Item Weight

‎330 g

Additional Information

ASIN

B000KFQTD2

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9 ratings

2.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

923,636 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
2,643 in Computer Speakers

Date First Available

1 Jan. 2006

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Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1

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Sound Blaster Surround 5.1

3 x Stereo Minijack to RCA Cables

Optical Digital Cable

USB Data Cable

Quick-Start Leaflet

Installation CD with Instruction Manual

Warranty Card

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T. Nash

Creative Sound Blaster Sound Card.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2009

Verified Purchase

I replaced my old one that finally gave up the ghost. Lasted about 5 years, cant fault that considering the punishmant it had taken. Just as happy with the new one. Would defo. buy another in about 5 years time (touch wood).

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Mr. Daniel J. Offer

Its Awesome

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2008

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Okay, so I've had it a day....here are my thoughts so far.

First and foremost, I'd like to point out that I have absolutely no intention of recording records like the other customer review above me so I can't talk about those features.

What I can tell you is that it works exactly as described
+ sound works on 2.1 and 5.1 speakers
+ its plug and play on Windows XP - you literally plug in the wires (USB) and audio output and it works
+ a drivers disc is packaged with for Windows Vista
+ if you have a dodgy soundcard on your laptop and need to replace it, this does the job
+ aesthetically, it looks real cute
+ it plays with no problem, sounds real nice and all without breaking a sweat!

I would recommend this product.

17 people found this helpful

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Phil

Great Sound

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2008

I bought this with the sole intention of using it with my laptop for DJ'ing. I had previously just used the laptop's built in sound and wasn't impressed with the overall sound, too bright. This little gem sounds superb, a nice balanced sound that made my laptop sound a lot more professional. I was worried that the USB would add latency and cause trouble with outputting 4 hours non stop music, I needn't have worried, the Sound Blaster handled it all without any trouble. Well pleased!!

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Mike

Creative Live External Soundcard

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2011

I find this works best with the Win 7 Beta driver, available from the creative site. It then interfaces with the graphics-equaliser and settings software. I bought one from Amazon, without realising, that the seller was not including the remote-control; this was a bit naughty, as its part of the kit. I eventually got one on ebay. Its not really necessary, but adds a touch of luxury.
Sound-quality is far better than using laptop soundcard. Mains hum can be removed by linking the metal contacts on the ports to the grounding-point on your amp.

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Maria Dillon

Sound Blaster Surround 5.1

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2008

I am so thrilled with this sound blaster......
it was so easy to install and set up....I use it for adding effects whilst singing online and I love it......
The sound quality is superb and the effects are top quality.....
I so wish I had bought it earlier....

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A. K. Chaudary

Sound quality superb; Easy to set-up

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2008

Let's face it; most of us aren't going to record vinyls. Most of us are in it only for the listening experience. So if you have a laptop and want to enjoy 5.1 then this is the sound card for you. They have a little bang for everyone:

1. EAX Effects for gaming enthusiasts
2. Virtual Surround (the CMSS button you can see) re-creates any audio coming into your sound card into 5.1. Uncannily effective. Music enthusiasts: get ready to be blown away.
3. Optical out for those who want to connect high-def audio systems.
4. Line in: if you're a guitarist and want to use your card as an electronic amp, there's a line in for you.
5. SPDIF and DIN ports.

Use them with a good audio system like the Logitech X-540 and you've got yourself a very good bargain.

The X-540:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-X-540-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B000LBHFMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1203950090&sr=1-1

And for those of you who may have heard that using audio splitters like these ones:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CI3480

from Belkin can enable you to cheaply connect all 3 audio jacks to one of your laptops output ports, don't even think about it. I tried it, and I thought the speakers sounded good, but when I got the sound card, I was literally transported to another realm. The speakers sound miles better using the sound card.

Needless to say, they play any 5.1 format (DTS, Dolby, DTS-EX, DTS-ES, AAC) effortlessly with discrete and loud sound coming from all channels.

Of course, with DTS-EX and DTS-ES, you don't get the rear centre channel because this is not a 6.1 sound card but a 5.1. Investing in a 6.1 card is infinitely more expensive and then you need a 6.1 audio system as well, and they're not cheap either. Plus, if all you've ever been using is a 2.1 system, you won't notice the difference. There are also very few 6.1 movies and games. The only such movie I know of is Lord of the Rings. Oh yes, try Lord of the Rings on your new 5.1 system. You'll find out why one of the Oscars it got was for sound mixing.

11 people found this helpful

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John Benjamin

EXCELLENT!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2008

Have just taken delivery - to replace Creative SB Audigy 2NX which died the other day. A worthy replacement. All the software installs and works, provided you take the Custom option on installation. This allows you to tick boxes to ensure that all the software you want/do not want is installed. Highly recommended.

3 people found this helpful

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Zorro the bus conductor

Do not touch this item!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2008

I recently bought one of these (not from here) with the express intention of using it for the purpose for which it was advertised, namely to transfer my vinyl to my computer. The first problem came when the software provided on the disc not only failed to install but proved to be none existent. I communicated with the customer services via email but despite explaining my problems in detail to them they kept directing me to software which I could download myself from their site. I simply require the software (Creative Smart Recorder) to do the job I bought the device for but it seems the company are unable to supply this. I shall be returning this item to the retailer today for a full refund and investing in Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 12 XXL instead.

7 people found this helpful

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