Creative Sound Blaster Z SE Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC, 24-bit / 192 kHz, 116 dB SNR, ASIO, 600Ω Headphones Amp, Mic EQ, Discrete 5.1 / Virtual 7.1, Supports Dolby Digital Live, DTS
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- PRISTINE AUDIO CLARITY With up to 116 dB SNR at an amazing bit rate of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, enjoy impressive audio quality for your every need. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, speaker optimization technology, and digital content encoding capability for the best digital audio performance. Coupled with Audio Stream Input / Output (ASIO) support, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low-latency and high-fidelity audio, even for your recordings
- SBX GAMING EQ PROFILES Emerge as the last man standing with our updated SBX Gaming Profiles for hot titles such as Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, PUBG, and more. In-house tuned and optimized to sound the best for the respective games, you can get started right away or further tweak the EQs, instead of having to create the profiles from scratch. Simply select the respective game from our latest Sound Blaster Command softwares menu, and be battle-ready instantly
- IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND Get fully immersed and stay focused on your games with our surround sound. The Sound Blaster Z SE now supports 7.1 virtual on headphones and speakers alongside discrete 5.1 for speakers. You can even switch between headphones and your speakers via the software for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your headphones. For extra delivery options to your external devices, the Z SE also supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding
- CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION Comes with a list of Microphone EQ Presets that compensates for your headsets built-in mic so you can be heard clearlywhether it is to reduce the harshness of your tonality, sound more natural, or to increase the mids for vocal clarity. Together with our Sound Blaster Command Softwares CrystalVoice technology that helps remove echoes and ambient noises, the Z SE is perfect for games and even video conferences while working from home for better communications
Brand: Creative
Hardware Interface: PCI Express x1
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Hardware Platform: Headphones, Speakers
Product Dimensions: 5.35 x 5 x 0.87 inches
Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Country of Origin: China
Item model number: SB1500
Date First Available: September 14, 2020
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Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
Creative SoundBlaster Z SE is a PCI Express soundcard, the re - lease of the legendary Z card which was really popular in gaming circles. My first experience with audio cards was with the legendary ASUS Xonar DGX card (one the best cards for headsets, as well as headphones) which bought in 2017 seeing it on sale in a local popular PC shop in my country. After some time using it and hearing the native audio on my ASUS TUF Z370 PLUS Gaming (Realtek AC887 codec with TUF Custom) I eventually sold it, one of the reason for it was that driver support has by that time ended and the card was not really supported anymore since we all know that PCI Express soundcard market has shrunken considerably as of writing in early 2023. One the first things that I noticed after was that my headset at that time (Logitech G233 Prodigy) was not considerably loud with the motherboard soundcard on front ports of my PC, so the logical conclusion was to just simply plug it in back of the motherboard, well there's one thing that most people do not own or forget is that some of us like speakers also (proud owner of Z623 2.1 THX certified) which was hooked up on my back port. So I bought a wireless headset (Xbox Wireless Headset by Microsoft) to solve that problem, both I came to the conclusion that for those of us who game on our PC and sit close to the desk, that wireless headset are not ideal since they make compromises on sound quality and are prone to interferences of other devices such as our smartphones and wireless mice (if you do not own one I recommended 100%). So I bought the legendary Drop + EPOS PC38x and I was blown away with the sound quality and microphone communication that these puppies had, and the immersion in gaming as well as movies, both the same problem appeared again, my speakers were at the back of the motherboard (since they support only a headphone jack you cannot use a microphone through them, I could have I probably wouldn't' have bought a sound card), so since I have no love for adapters of any kind the decision was made to find a solution, and that solution was Z SE which I am glad that I came up with that idea. This sound card is the perfect solution for us who use a multi audio setup, since this card has a special port for headphones, microphone, speakers and also many more. The sound quality with this sound card is at least 50 to 65% better than my on board sound. The speakers are better and the headset is now just as like the manufacture wanted it to be. Sure I could have bought a DAC (I was an owner of G3 both it's more console oriented) both that would mean an additional cable and something to be at my desk, let alone updating the software and drivers of sound cards which was a hassle. The software that comes with this card is really great and you can simulate a discrete 5.1 on two speakers If you want to, while 7.1 that is available with headset option is automatic, which recognizes when you set it up and when you have not (a nice feature). The overall look of the card is really cool with the red color being the dominant and looking nice in my PC case. If you are somebody who uses speakers and headset together and does not have a motherboard which has multiple female ports of either 3.5mm or SPDIF for hooking up your speakers (Z623 are RCA or 3.5mm only) like mine, then this is an ideal investment since you get a better sound quality and forgot to mention is that you can also use the included equalizer and SBX profiles on speakers and headset together without any hassle, since you have button that you can change which device you want to hear, so no plugging and unplugging the headset and more. Creative you sure have outdone yourself, even if this sound card is just a refresh of you original one, and I am planning on using it as long as you support this product, recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by MachinaBuyer
Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
UPDATE 9/21/24: After using this card for a few days, I have found that it is a gem. In today's world it is difficult to find an audio card with optical out, yet alone 5.1 passed thru, and this does it, and does it well. I had to replace an old favorite, a Zonar Essence STX which was an audiophile grade card, and I almost panicked when it finally died after many years of service. While it wasn't perfect, it played music almost to perfection through my Marantz receiver, and Martin Logan 60XT's. That said, finding a replacement was very frustrating in a sea of dwindling choices. Then, I found this Z SE. At first, I wasn't overly excited because Sound Blaster cards in the past have always been musically challenged. But, being desperate I bought one, and I am glad I did. It's musicality despite having lesser specs than the Zonar Essence, is delightfully pure, and as a bonus it plays 5.1 through the same optical port for convenience. I wholeheartedly recommend this card for both music lovers, and enthusiasts. Before I got this card, I tried everything to get 5.1 on my Win 11 PC. That includes Dolby Atmos, Asus Zonar SE etc. Yes, they all played videos off of my computer in surround okay, but nothing streaming like Prime, Netflix etc. I will tell you that this card plays anything in surround that has a 5.1 badge. Very happy! One last thing, this card gives you a choice of two encoders to work with - Dolby Digital, and DTS Connect. Each has its own sound signature, and it gives you options to play with.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024 by S. T
Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
This sound card is great for listening to stereo music. The 96/24 resolution works well on my PC music player. Installation was easy. However, the settinngs on Win 11 could have been easier to navigate. The music files I had recorded as 96/24 sounded very good at the 96/24 optica input. I did not use it for multi channnel listening for games or movies. But it sounded wonderful on my stereo speakers when listening to Netflix. Well worth the price for the sharp looking card.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024 by Gary R
Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
yeah. realtek ain't got nothing on this okay? buy this please fiddle with the software you can DL from the site and realize WOW this sounds so good i'm never going back ever it's that good and it's cheap ($88) pair it up with some audio technicas ($107ish) and you just made your ears happy in under 2 bennies so happy <3 how much are we spending on video cards these days? and sound that sounds good is over half the price? yeah.... just buy it already you'll thank me later and please DL the software you can fiddle some nobs gg gamers
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025 by AJ
Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
Have used one before and bought this one in case another brand of sound card goes out like I think it’s doing. P
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024 by Musicbird
Style: With 11 Mic EQ Presets via Software
I had to get a soundcard to connect my soundbar + 5.1 setup via optical since my motherboard doesnt have the port and this sound card works perfectly. The software used alongside the card isnt too bad either. Didnt take too much work to set up everything. Sound quality is good, so i dont have any complaints.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024 by Jayden