Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, Quad-Core Processor, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby, DTS Encoding (Black)

Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Sound Card Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.4 by 2,764 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Good sound
  • LED lighting
  • Efficient customer support
  • Customizable EQ
  • Multiple EQ settings
  • Discrete headphone amp
  • Improved audio quality
  • Compatibility with Linux

Cons from Reviews

  • Line in issue
  • Multiple software packages
  • Limited customization with Command software
  • Need to use 2 different software apps
  • No mute option for rear line outs
  • Audio playback issues when switching outputs
  • Low input audio
  • May require additional spending on speakers/headphones

Notable Features

Hi-Res Audio
Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-Amp
Discrete and Virtual Surround
Hardware Accelerated Audio
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