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Creative Announces Sound Blaster AE-X — High Fidelity Audio, Flagship Internal Sound Card for every PC User

SINGAPORE - 28 May 2026 - Creative Technology today announced the Sound Blaster AE-X, its latest flagship internal sound card designed for PC Users who demand more — from their hardware, their sound, and their overall experience.

Sound Blaster AE-X is built for users who have already optimized everything else. The internal sound card Incorporates flagship-class playback, dedicated headphone amplification, and deep personalization via the Creative NEXUS app, eliminating desktop clutter and the need to manage more devices.

Whether completing a high-performance build, upgrading to premium headphones, or seeking better control over audio, Sound Blaster AE-X brings everything together.

Sound Blaster AE-X: Creative's flagship internal sound card designed for high-fidelity desktop audio and demanding headphone setups.

AN INTEGRATED, INTERNAL SOLUTION TO EXTERNAL DACS
Sound Blaster AE-X is purpose-built for desktop integration. As an internal PCIe solution, it eliminates unnecessary complexity:

• No desk clutter, additional cables or separate power bricks
• Lower latency with native PC integration
• Unified control through Creative's software ecosystem

Designed for high-performance PC builds, the Sound Blaster AE-X combines SABRE DAC precision, dedicated amplification, and desktop-ready integration in a single solution.

REFERENCE-GRADE FIDELITY
At the heart of Sound Blaster AE-X is a high-performance ESS SABRE DAC, engineered for exceptional clarity with ultra-low total harmonic distortion and high dynamic range. With support for 32-bit / 384 kHz playback and up to 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio, Sound Blaster AE-X delivers studio-grade audio fidelity directly from your PC.

Engineered for demanding headphones, the Sound Blaster AE-X combines powerful amplification with the simplicity of an internal upgrade.

BUILT FOR DEMANDING HEADPHONES
Sound Blaster AE-X features dedicated discrete headphone amplification, providing the power and headroom needed to drive high-end headphones with authority. Compared to typical motherboard audio, users benefit from:

• Greater dynamic range
• Improved control and detail
• Cleaner, tighter low-end response

PRECISION CONTROL WITH CREATIVE NEXUS
The Creative NEXUS Software unlocks deep control and personalization:

• Unified control through Creative's software ecosystem
• 10-band parametric EQ for fine-tuned audio shaping
• Auto EQ with support for community-curated headphone profiles
• Seamless, PC-native control across applications

Together, these features provide a level of customization typically reserved for advanced audio setups — now streamlined into a single interface.

Creative NEXUS puts precision control at the center of the experience, with parametric EQ and Auto EQ for tailored, headphone-specific tuning.

ENHANCED LISTENING WITH SOUND BLASTER ACOUSTIC ENGINE
Sound Blaster AE-X is further powered by Creative's Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, enhancing audio across entertainment and productivity:

• Surround — Expands soundstage for immersive listening
• Crystalizer — Restores detail lost in compressed audio
• Bass — Delivers deep, controlled low frequencies
• Smart Volume — Maintains consistent audio levels across apps
• Dialog Plus — Enhances vocal clarity for movies and content

Specifications

Audio Performance

• DAC: ESS SABRE DAC (ES9039Q2M)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Up to 130 dB
• Playback Resolution: 32-bit / 384 kHz (PCM)
• Recording Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz (PCM)
• DSD Support: Up to DSD256
• ASIO Support: ASIO 2.3 (low-latency playback)

Headphone & Amplification

• Dedicated discrete headphone amplifier
• Designed to drive demanding, high-impedance headphones

Connectivity

• 1 × 3.5 mm Headphone Output
• 1 × 3.5 mm Mic-in / Line-in
• 2 × RCA Line-out (Left / Right)
• 1 × Optical (TOSLINK) Input
• 1 × Coaxial SPDIF Output
• 1 × HD Audio Front Panel Connector

Software & Personalization

• Creative NEXUS App
• 10-band Parametric EQ
• Auto EQ (community headphone profile support)
• Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine suite

Availability
Sound Blaster AE-X is priced at SGD$269 and is available from now at https://sg.creative.com/. For in-country retail store availability, please refer to authorized dealers.

About Creative
Since its founding in 1981, Creative Technology has been driven by a singular mission: to reimagine the way the world experiences sound. A true pioneer in digital audio innovation, Creative introduced the groundbreaking Sound Blaster^®, the invention that gave personal computers the gift of sound — and forever changed the landscape of PC multimedia.

Guided by a legacy of bold ideas and breakthrough technologies, Creative continues to lead at the intersection of engineering and imagination. From award-winning sound solutions to advanced personal audio ecosystems, the company's innovations are designed not just to meet evolving needs, but to inspire entirely new possibilities for connection, creativity, and experience.

At its core, Creative remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what audio can achieve — enriching lives, elevating experiences, and defining what's next in sound.

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