Gamers will no doubt appreciate the unit's support for EAX 5.0 technology.

At just over five inches (12.7 cm) long, it's about the same size as a thumb drive and, like the unit above, brings THX TruStudio Pro technology to whatever notebook or laptop it finds itself plugged into. The Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible device is currently available for a suggested retail price of US$59.įor folks on the go, Creative has also revealed the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro. The package includes a free download of the Cyberlink PowerDVD software and a compact remote that controls mute, volume and playback. Plugging the device into a spare USB port brings THX TruStudio Pro 5.1 surround sound to whatever audio technology is already in residence.įeatures include gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital outs for 24-bit/96kHz playback performance, recording capability up to the same quality, a single cable connection that takes Dolby Digital Live! audio to a decoder or home theater system, and microphone and headphone jacks. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro's 8.94 x 2.4 x 6.3-inch (22.7 x 6.1 x 16-cm) dimensions are most suited for use with static PC systems and deskbound laptops. Both benefit from the company's THX TruStudio Pro entertainment system, that provides depth and space to give a more natural feel to stereo output.

The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro is said to offer true 5.1 surround sound, while the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro has been designed for mobile listeners. Having spent a number of years as the audio weapon of choice for computer sound systems, Creative has announced a couple of USB releases that will allow any sound card to benefit from its Sound Blaster know-how.

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