Creative Sound Blaster E5 Portable Headphone (CT-E5)

The Sound Blaster E5 is a 24-bit/192kHz high resolution USB DAC and portable headphone amplifier. Built with precision audiophile components, a best-in-class 600 ohm headphone amplifier and aptX technology for Bluetooth®, the Sound Blaster E5 is the perfect audio component for music lovers, whether they are on the move or beside their PC/Mac.

Designed For The Audiophile In You
The Sound Blaster E5 is designed from the ground up, to reproduce high-fidelity audio with minimum distortion and noise. It is built on the flagship Cirrus Logic CS4398 Digital-Analogue Converter (DAC), with an impressively high 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that supports sample rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.

Compact External USB DAC for PC / MAC
The Sound Blaster E5 is the result of Sound Blaster's relentless audio innovation since the PC era, backed by decades of legendary audio engineering expertise. With a proven track record of providing high-fidelity PC audio for discerning ears, the E5 now brings a high-resolution audio experience for your use with laptops, smart phones and tablets.

High-Resolution Audio Playback
Sound Blaster E5 is able to decode audio files ranging from MP3s and CDs (16-bit/44kHz) to high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz files, be it from your PC / Mac or other smart devices.

7.1 Virtual Surround Support
Sound Blaster E5 supports virtual 7.1 channel audio input signals to deliver realistic gaming effects and audio cues with near-perfect accuracy and positioning via your headphones!

Very Low Output Impedance - 2.2 Ohm
Headphones, like consumer speakers, have defined classes allowing manufacturers of amplifiers, receivers, etc to design with those standards in mind. Generally different types of headphone fall between 16-32 ohm for consumer or home applications and 600 ohm for broadcast application

Long Battery Life
The Sound Blaster E5 is equipped with a 3200mAh battery, which offers up to 8 hours1 of playback, even when using the Bluetooth connectivity option.Sound Blaster E5 also allows Android users to charge their smart phones while on the go.Stream music wirelessly via 

Jitter-free Audio Playback
The Sound Blaster E5 supports asynchronous mode which is superior to other USB data transfer modes. Data is 'pulled' from the computer under the control of the Sound Blaster E5, not 'pushed' to the DAC.

Bluetooth®
The Sound Blaster E5 features Bluetooth 4.0 with NFC technology for one-touch, fuss-free Bluetooth pairing. A wide range of Bluetooth streaming codecs such as aptX Low Latency, AAC and SBC which enhances audio quality wirelessly, are also supported.Sound Blaster E5 adopts the Android Open Accessory Protocol, which allow users with compatible Android devices (from version 2.3.4 onward) seamless control.

Dual Headphone Outputs
Dual headphone output lets you and your loved one enjoy your favourite tracks simultaneously!

Multiple Input Connectivity Options
Sound Blaster E5 sports a Cirrus Logic CS5361 114 dB, 192kHz stereo Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) that allows audio recordings of the highest fidelity to your device, be it PC, Mac or even smart devices.

Technical details

Brand : Creative 
Model : CT-E5

Specification
Type : Portable Headphone Amplifier
Output Impedance : 600 ohm
Audio Input : 3.5 mm
Audio Output : 3.5 mm
Total Harmonic Distortion : <0.005%
Frequency Response : 192kHz
Signal-to-noise Ratio : 120
Color : Black
Audio Input Type : 3.5mm (Line-in / Mic-in / Optical-in)
Audio Output Type : 3.5mm (Line-out / Optical-out)