SOUND BLASTERX AE-5 EXPERIENCE GUIDE
ARCHITECTURE & CONNECTORS
• Discrete components in a dual-amp
design amplify each audio channel
individually for pristine audio
• Ultra low 1Ω output impedance drives
16-600 Ω headphones
• Built-in RGB controller
• Fully programmable to create unique
lighting effects up to 16.8 million colors
• True audio fidelity with up to
32-bit/384kHz* hi-res lossless
playback.
* Windows® 10 and above
LINE IN / MIC IN
To a microphone, headset mic connector or line level
audio source
HEADPHONE
To a headphone/headset with 3-pole/4-pole plug
FRONT (L/R)
To Front Left/Right inputs on powered analog
speaker or AV receiver
REAR (L/R)
To Rear Left/Right inputs on powered analog
speakers or AV receiver
CENTER / SUBWOOFER
To Center and Subwoofer inputs on powered analog
speakers or AV receiver
OVERVIEW
XAMP DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP
AURORA REACTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM
122DB DNR SABRE-CLASS DAC
A
A
I
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
G
H
I
G
H
OPTICAL OUT
To recording device or amplifier with optical connectors
POWER CONNECTOR
To peripheral power connector for RGB lighting
FRONT PANEL HD AUDIO HEADER
To front panel Intel HD audio connector
RGB HEADER
To LED strip via extension cable
Supports up to 4 LED strips
