PCI - 24 bit - Internal - MPN: 70SB055000002 See Product Details
Description
The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The "top of the line" Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards, in one ultimate solution
Quick Glance
Supported Channels: 7.1
Slot Type: PCI
S/N Ratio: 116 dB - (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
Summary
Product Title: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro Sound Card
Manufacturer: Creative
Power Score: 4.5 | 14 Reviews
General
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1
Type of Sound Card: Internal Sound Board
Slot Type: PCI
Interface Connection: 2 x S/PDIF Audio Line In/Out - Coaxial, 2 x S/PDIF Audio Line In/Out - Optical, 2 x Audio Line In/Out, 1 x 6.5mm Stereo Jack Audio Line Out, 2 x 6.5mm Stereo Jack Audio Line In, 1 x RCA Jack Audio Line In, 3.5mm Mini Jack Audio Line Out - Front / Rear / Side / Center / Subwoofer, 1 x 3.5mm Mini Jack Audio Line In/Out - Line In / Microphone / Digital Out
Audio Technologies: Creative Labs EAX Advanced HD, Dolby Digital EX, DTS [Digital Theater Systems], DTS-ES, THX-Certified
Digital Audio Depth: 24 bit
Signal To Noise Ratio: 116 dB - (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
Music Generation: Wave Table Synthesis
System Type: PC
Warranty Information: 12 Month Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Amazing amount of connections, superb sound, professional capabilities.
Weakness: Remote lacks some functions.
To begin, let me just state that I do not think this unit is over-priced. Creative Labs continuously runs $100 rebates on this item, meaning that, after rebate, I bought this product for about $265, which isn't all that much more than the suggested retail price of the "lesser" X-Fi models. Now, as for the product itself, it offers the absolute highest quality of any consumer sound card I have...
Strengths: crisp and clean sound quality, a lot of features which allow you to add extra sound effects
Weakness: none so far
I bought this card to upgrade from creative audigy 2 ZS. All I can say is that it is a even better sound card. The sound quality is crisp and clean, well balanced. You need to a good set of speakers to test the sound quality though (I have a logitech 5.1 speaker set). It comes with a lot of features which allow you add extra sound effects. It has a remote as well. Great product!
Strengths: Great sound quality with the crystalizer and lots of inputs and outputs.
Weakness: A bit pricey at retail price and the external box is a fairly big. Remote doesn't work all functions that it should.
Installation was easy and the sound quality is great. Nice effects with the audio creation console and would make an ok inexpensive studio type recording card. Have had no problems so far and very pleased with the results. The $80 rebate that came with my purchase made this a better value.
Strengths: Incredible Sound Quality, Best Gaming Sound experience, Amazing connectivity
Weakness: Requires internal power connector, Not sure Remote is so useful, Included drivers not recommended (get from website), Break-out box really big
I thought I was crazy, paying $200 for a sound card! But in my case, the extra connectivity appealed to me for music recording etc. If you can't find a connection with this thing than you havent tried. It has multiple channels of analog and digital in's and out's. I installed the downloaded drivers first, then put in the CD and installed the applications I wanted (make sure to uncheck "Drivers"...
Strengths: Great sound quality with the crystalizer
Weakness: kind of expensive
The Installation is easy and the sound quality is great. Have had no problems so far and very pleased with the results. The sound quality is great! The price is kind of expensive, but really worth it. Highly recommend!
Strengths: Great Sound, Aesthetics, Easy to Use design, expandable, High End sound card.
Weakness: Too expensive, needs to be able to connect directly to a dts component system out of the box , not as an accessorie (CreativeLabs DTS-610 $100). Software Package a little buggy (occasional PC lock up)
Great Sound card!! 24bit crystalizer really brings any sound source to new crisp level. The remote's scroll wheels need to be revisted because they stick when rolling making it feel cheap! Even with that the idea is good. It gives you the ability to adjust volume, EAX, CMMS3D, 3DMIDI, and 24bit Crystalizer on the fly; handy if you in the middle of a game. The Cpu's load is noticeable decreased...
Strengths: Crystal Clear Sound and Functions
Weakness: Very surprise at external box.
I have switched from Platinum to Elite version and very surprise the external box. It is bigger than I expected. I used the Audigy 2 Platinum Pro and Audify 2 ZS Platinum Pro and see that the Box of Elite is so big. Anyway, it sound is much better than previous versions. Now I got what I want.
Strengths: Great sound quality, lots of inputs&outputs
Weakness: Sligtly overpriced
I bought this card especially for gaming purposes. I am completely satisfied with this card. But I realized that I do not need such a high end card just for gaming. This card is for professionals. I'm only using the drive bay I/O panel for the headphone jack, platinum version should be OK for me and the price of the platinum version is much more cheaper than this card. If you have the means and...
Strengths: don't know where to start !!! love it !!! this sound card have it all bring all my mp3 to life !!!
Weakness: Huge Decoder !! look like a DVD player
i am not too happy about the shipping side on zipzoomfly they not willing to say admit that they need to request signature on delivery they left this 400 dollar sound card in fornt of my door and left. what if this card is lost ? who is going to pay for it ? well but the sound card is best it bring all life to all my mp3 i have to listen to all the song i own to see how much background music that...
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
Strengths: Sound quality and number of features
Weakness: somewhat price
This audio card was quite easy to set up and install and it works great. The sound quality is just amazing and there are so many different features and ways you can tweak the sound, that you just can't name them all and I don't even think I have used even half of them so far. The only negative thing was the out of pocket cost was a little high, but the $100 rebate helped that out (provided I...
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