--- product_id: 636622292 title: "Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res 32bit/384kHz External USB DAC with Fully Balanced Xamp Headphone Bi-amp, Bluetooth Receiver, RCA in/-out, TOSLINK Optical in/-out, Mic-in, Headset-in for Audiophiles" brand: "creative" price: "€ 571.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/636622292-sound-blaster-x5-hi-res-32bit-384khz-external-usb-dac store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 32-bit/384kHz pristine audio Bluetooth AAC wireless streaming Balanced Xamp bi-amp tech Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res 32bit/384kHz External USB DAC with Fully Balanced Xamp Headphone Bi-amp, Bluetooth Receiver, RCA in/-out, TOSLINK Optical in/-out, Mic-in, Headset-in for Audiophiles **Brand:** creative **Price:** € 571.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound game — because your ears deserve the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res 32bit/384kHz External USB DAC with Fully Balanced Xamp Headphone Bi-amp, Bluetooth Receiver, RCA in/-out, TOSLINK Optical in/-out, Mic-in, Headset-in for Audiophiles by creative - **How much does it cost?** € 571.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/636622292-sound-blaster-x5-hi-res-32bit-384khz-external-usb-dac) ## Best For - creative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Power:** USB-powered convenience with a sleek, portable design that upgrades your desktop audio setup without extra adapters. - • **Intuitive DSP Controls:** Instantly tailor your sound with easy-access EQ, mic gain, mute, and Direct Mode switches for professional-grade customization. - • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Experience ultra-high-res 32-bit/384kHz audio with dual Cirrus Logic DACs delivering crystal-clear sound up to 130 dB DNR. - • **Custom Xamp Bi-Amplifier:** Feel every detail with our exclusive balanced headphone bi-amp tech, ensuring rich, distortion-free audio through a gold-plated 4.4mm output. - • **Seamless Wireless & USB Connectivity:** Stream effortlessly via Bluetooth AAC or connect USB devices and enjoy versatile, lag-free audio on all your gear. ## Overview The Sound Blaster X5 is a premium external DAC and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles and professionals. It supports 32-bit/384kHz high-resolution audio with dual Cirrus Logic DACs, features a custom balanced Xamp bi-amplifier for superior headphone output, and offers versatile connectivity including USB and Bluetooth with AAC codec. Its user-friendly DSP controls allow quick sound customization, making it a powerful upgrade from onboard sound solutions. ## Description Enjoy pristine 32-bit/384kHz audio with this versatile external DAC featuring a balanced headphone amp, Bluetooth, and multiple digital inputs for premium listening. Review: Fantastic External USB Soundcard. - Arrives well packed in a smart box with plenty of foam inside to protect the sound-card. Unpacking there is the main unit, three cables (USB, Phono and Optical), and some booklets, one of which is a quick-start. The main unit is quite big so you better check the dimensions. Oddly the manual doesn’t mention a PC until the last page. However, a quick trip to the Sound Blaster site and you download the app, which makes light work of setting up the device through a very simple, friendly interface. The app also seemed to switch my onboard sound-card off and set everything up so the new unit just worked and that was that. By the way, the unit is powered through the usb port so if you want to use it without a PC you will need a USB power supply. The USB-C cable they provide can be used just to power the unit or as a data cable for the PC. It’s a type A on the PC end so if you have or want anything different you will have to buy your own cable. As you would expect, it sounds very good indeed and worked flawlessly. I wanted mine to replace the rather poor effort on my motherboard. The app is simple but actually contains a lot of features. If you have used Sound Blaster products before, there are no shocks. Gone are the days of tons of different apps, there is just one and it highly intuitive. Plenty of different effects or none at all for the purists. My guess is that you can install the app without the product to see if it’s to your liking (I didn’t try that, but I don’t see why not.). Recommended. A serious upgrade from onboard sound and a a really nice external package. Review: Great, but takes up more space than most alternatives - Audio quality is great; Scout Mode is incredibly useful for games where hearing footsteps, reloads etc is important. The EQ capabilities & Acoustic Engine make tweaking audio to enhance listening to different music genres incredibly easy, too. Only downside is that it's fairly big (but also very light) so it has a tendency of moving while trying to plug headphones in - not a deal breaker, but if you regularly swap between sets it can be a little finicky. ## Features - AUDIOPHILE-GRADE COMPONENTS - Hear pristine audio in 32-bit / 384 kHz over PCM at up to 130 dB DNR with two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs that can also decode audio formats in DoP128 and DSD256 - FULLY BALANCED XAMP HEADPHONE BI-AMP - Equipped with our custom-designed Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier technology and a 4.4 mm gold-plated headphones output connector - USB HOST PORT AND BLUETOOTH RECEIVER WITH AAC CODEC - Connect to a wireless audio transmitter and stream audio from your preferred device to play audio wirelessly to your Bluetooth headset, or connect to your USB devices - EASY-TO-ACCESS CONTROLS - Activate the customizable DSP-controlled EQ button, instantly increase or decrease mic / headphones input gain, mute or unmute your microphone, or turn off all processing with Direct Mode switch ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BJ1XH7XR | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 99 in Headphone Amplifiers | | Brand | CREATIVE | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (77) | | Date First Available | 13 Oct. 2022 | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item Weight | 1.27 kg | | Item model number | SB1820 | | Manufacturer | Creative Labs | | Product Dimensions | 21.6 x 17 x 7.2 cm; 1.27 kg | ## Images ![Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res 32bit/384kHz External USB DAC with Fully Balanced Xamp Headphone Bi-amp, Bluetooth Receiver, RCA in/-out, TOSLINK Optical in/-out, Mic-in, Headset-in for Audiophiles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5198TB9BmwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic External USB Soundcard. *by M***! on 24 November 2025* Arrives well packed in a smart box with plenty of foam inside to protect the sound-card. Unpacking there is the main unit, three cables (USB, Phono and Optical), and some booklets, one of which is a quick-start. The main unit is quite big so you better check the dimensions. Oddly the manual doesn’t mention a PC until the last page. However, a quick trip to the Sound Blaster site and you download the app, which makes light work of setting up the device through a very simple, friendly interface. The app also seemed to switch my onboard sound-card off and set everything up so the new unit just worked and that was that. By the way, the unit is powered through the usb port so if you want to use it without a PC you will need a USB power supply. The USB-C cable they provide can be used just to power the unit or as a data cable for the PC. It’s a type A on the PC end so if you have or want anything different you will have to buy your own cable. As you would expect, it sounds very good indeed and worked flawlessly. I wanted mine to replace the rather poor effort on my motherboard. The app is simple but actually contains a lot of features. If you have used Sound Blaster products before, there are no shocks. Gone are the days of tons of different apps, there is just one and it highly intuitive. Plenty of different effects or none at all for the purists. My guess is that you can install the app without the product to see if it’s to your liking (I didn’t try that, but I don’t see why not.). Recommended. A serious upgrade from onboard sound and a a really nice external package. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, but takes up more space than most alternatives *by R***R on 25 January 2026* Audio quality is great; Scout Mode is incredibly useful for games where hearing footsteps, reloads etc is important. The EQ capabilities & Acoustic Engine make tweaking audio to enhance listening to different music genres incredibly easy, too. Only downside is that it's fairly big (but also very light) so it has a tendency of moving while trying to plug headphones in - not a deal breaker, but if you regularly swap between sets it can be a little finicky. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing sound card *by R***N on 20 September 2025* this sound card audio quality is out of this world, with some minor bugs like usual sound blaster ## Frequently Bought Together - CREATIVE Sound Blaster X5 Hi-res 32bit/384kHz External USB DAC with Fully Balanced Xamp Headphone Bi-amp, Bluetooth Receiver, RCA in/-out, TOSLINK Optical in/-out, Mic-in, Headset-in for Audiophiles - AMD Ryzensets 9 9950X Processor (integrated radeon graphics, 16 Cores/32 Threads, 170 W DTP, AM5 Socket, 80MB Cache, Up to 5.7 GHz Frequency Boost, No Cooler) - CREATIVE G6 7.1 HD Gaming DAC and External USB Sound Card with Xamp Headphone Amplifier for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/636622292-sound-blaster-x5-hi-res-32bit-384khz-external-usb-dac](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/636622292-sound-blaster-x5-hi-res-32bit-384khz-external-usb-dac) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*