Product Description

The Sound Blaster Audigy SE is an excellent value upgrade to 7.1 surround sound on the PC. Featuring high quality audio specifications including 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback with 100dB signal to noise ratio and digital output, it's the ideal partner for surround music and movie playback. For realistic gaming, EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support delivers acoustic effects and detailed 7.1 3D surround sound in gaming. The included Creative MediaSource software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1066 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Creative Labs
• Model: 70SB057000000
• Published on: 1991
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 4.00" w x 10.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• 7.1 surround output
• 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
• 100dB signal to noise ratio
• EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support for gaming
• CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround

From the manufacturer
Upgrade from Basic Motherboard Audio to Outstanding Music, Movie and Game Sound

Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes to PC Audio nothing compares to Sound Blaster!

Music

• Dramatically improve your MP3 music listening experience with crisp, clear 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio quality.
• Bring out the best in your music with Bass Boost, Smart Volume Management, Audio Clean-Up, and more!
• Listen to your favorite MP3 music in breathtaking 7.1 surround with CMSS surround technology.

Games

• Feel like you're actually in the game with realistic EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 sound effects.
• Hear your enemies before they find you with 3D positional audio over multichannel speakers.

Movies

• Enjoy your blockbuster movies in surround sound with support for everything from headphones to multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 speakers.

Customer Reviews

bare bones
as previous reviewer stated, very easy to install. beware that if you are accustomed to a soundblaster live! card (as is my case), the audigy comes with minimal software. most notably absent is the graphic equalizer, which i quickly found necessary to replace ($20 and up). very bass-ey sound, this card.

Does a great job
This product has made music and gaming sound come alive in my house. I would say the quality is very, very good overall; and downright brilliant if you factor in the price.

not supported by creative
if you do not have a full size computer case, save your money. I purchased this card to upgrade the integrated sound card that came with my computer. unfortunately, they do not specify that this product only fits full size comuter towers.

When I discovered this fact I contacted Creative Labs, the maker of the SoundBlaster Audigy SE card and was told that they no longer offer the compact bracket nessessary to make it compatable with my computer.

when buying a sound card make sure it states that it has a low profile bracket or chances are it will not fit your computer case. (most desktop computers sold now are compact towers).

I'm sure it would be good product, if only I was able to use it.

Kudos to Amazon for their easy to use and clear return policy.