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title: "Sound Blaster Z SE"
brand: "creative"
price: "B/.399"
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category: "Creative"
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# 600 Ohm headphone amp, studio-grade SBX Gaming EQ, pro-tuned profiles 116 dB SNR, ultra-clear sound Sound Blaster Z SE

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** B/.399
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game — hear every detail, win every battle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound Blaster Z SE by creative
- **How much does it cost?** B/.399 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/270833676-sound-blaster-z-se)

## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Game-Ready EQ Profiles:** Jump into Apex Legends, Fortnite, and more with in-house tuned SBX Gaming EQs—no setup hassle, just instant immersion.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio with 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio for crystal-clear sound in every detail.
- • **Clear Voice Communication:** CrystalVoice mic EQ presets and noise reduction ensure you’re heard loud and clear in gaming and professional calls alike.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Switch seamlessly between 7.1 virtual surround on headphones and discrete 5.1 speaker setups for total audio dominance.
- • **Powerful Headphone Amplifier:** Drive high-impedance headphones up to 600 Ohm, unlocking the full potential of your premium audio gear.

## Overview

The CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z SE is a high-performance PCIe sound card delivering audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz sound with 116 dB SNR, a powerful headphone amplifier supporting up to 600 Ohm, and specialized SBX Gaming EQ profiles for top-tier gaming audio. It supports immersive 7.1 virtual surround sound, Dolby Digital Live, and DTS encoding, plus advanced microphone EQ and noise reduction for crystal-clear communication—perfect for gamers, creators, and professionals seeking premium sound quality and versatility.

## Description

From the brand We've always believed in the power of sound. In 1989, we changed how people experienced audio with sound blaster. For the first time, computers had a voice. Today, we carry that legacy forward. Our headphones, speakers, and sound cards are designed for how people live, work, and create. Whether it's a quiet moment alone or a shared experience that matters, we build audio that inspires. Audio that becomes part of your story. We've always believed in the power of sound. In 1989, we changed how people experienced audio with sound blaster. For the first time, computers had a voice. Today, we carry that legacy forward. Our headphones, speakers, and sound cards are designed for how people live, work, and create. Whether it's a quiet moment alone or a shared experience that matters, we build audio that inspires. Audio that becomes part of your story. Pebble Series Visit the store Pebble Series Visit the store Soundbars & Speakers Visit the store Soundbars & Speakers Headphones Visit the store Headphones True Wireless Visit the store True Wireless SoundBlasters Visit the store SoundBlasters

Review: Excellent! - Picked this up in the sale for silly money. My motherboard didn't have an optical out, so I thought I would try a sound card at the same time as adding the optical port to my PC. The SB was on sale, so... The card arrives in a nice box with some basic instructions. You need to go to the SB website to download the software. Unlike older versions of SB cards you just get two applications now, the main one you want is the Command Center. Note that in all installations (with or without the Command Center) the card defaults to 5.1 output so is completely messed if you just plug the card in an some headphones. You need to switch the output to Stereo in the Command Center. The options are Stereo (2.0), 2.1, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1. There are options for the type of speakers and of course headphones too. The application is simple and easy to understand. Offers the processing you would expect as well as direct mode (no processing at all). Of course you can also select the optical out from Windows (I couldn't see any way of selecting that from the application although there is probably some way). Sound is excellent. Surprisingly, it was much better than the sound from my motherboard. This was largely a tonal thing, as many audiophiles may understand that while quality is often down to money, tone can vary no matter how much you spend... or don't. I was driving a pair of Edifier 2000DB's, and while basic quality, they are capable of good sound, and certainly worked far better with the SB than with my motherboard. There was very little noise from the SB, and the optical connection showed no signs of the clicks that can happen when you change source applications. There were some feint clicks when the PC rebooted, but these were far better than I have heard with some combinations. All in all, it works very well. Money well spent. Highly recommended.
Review: Such an upgrade - I've always had good quality sound systems and I've always gone for Sound Blaster soundcards to compliment the sound systems. I own 2 of these cards now, the latest purchase was to upgrade my Sound blaster Audigy card which was becoming more and more buggy in Windows 11. As soon as all the drivers were installed and the firmware was updated this worked perfectly alongside my Logitech Z906 sound system. Like all Sound Blaster cards the ability to tune the audio to your own personal preference is possible with little to no effort. The sound quality bump was also noticeable even from the Audigy FX so anyone upgrading from onboard sound will notice a massive difference. Installation is easy if you are comfortable working with PC components, if you are less comfortable I would recommend watching a video before installing, but this can be installed by most without the need of a professional. I think this is excellent value for money given the audio quality upgrade you get from this.

## Features

- PRISTINE AUDIO CLARITY – With up to 116 dB SNR at an amazing bit rate of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, enjoy impressive audio quality for your every need. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, speaker optimization technology, and digital content encoding capability for the best digital audio performance. Coupled with Audio Stream Input / Output (ASIO) support, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low-latency and high-fidelity audio, even for your recordings
- SBX GAMING EQ PROFILES – Emerge as the last man standing with our updated SBX Gaming Profiles for hot titles such as Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, PUBG, and more. In-house tuned and optimized to sound the best for the respective games, you can get started right away or further tweak the EQs, instead of having to create the profiles from scratch. Simply select the respective game from our latest Sound Blaster Command software’s menu, and be battle-ready instantly
- BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN YOUR HEADPHONES – Featuring a headphone amplifier that easily drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600 Ohm, you can bring out the best in your headphones. It is compatible with the latest models like the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Corsair HS50, and Philips Fidelio X2HR, guaranteeing you the best optimized listening experience with the Sound Blaster Z SE
- IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND – Get fully immersed and stay focused on your games with our surround sound. The Sound Blaster Z SE also supports 7.1 virtual on headphones and speakers alongside discrete 5.1 for speakers. You can even switch between headphones and your speakers via the software for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your headphones. For extra delivery options to your external devices, the Z SE also supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding
- CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION – Comes with a list of Microphone EQ Presets that compensates for your headset’s built-in mic so you can be heard clearly–whether it is to reduce the harshness of your tonality, sound more natural, or to increase the mids for vocal clarity. Together with our Sound Blaster Command Software’s CrystalVoice technology that helps remove echoes and ambient noises, the Z SE is perfect for games and even video conferences while working from home for better communications

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08HVLN46J |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,565 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 4 in Internal Sound Cards |
| Brand | CREATIVE |
| Colour | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,480) |
| Date First Available | 11 Sept. 2020 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hardware Platform | PCIe |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Item model number | 70SB150000004 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| Product Dimensions | 13.6 x 12.7 x 2.2 cm; 300 g |
| Series | sound blaster z se |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** CREATIVE
- **Compatible devices:** Computer, Notebook
- **Hardware interface:** PCI Express x1, PCI Express x16, PCI Express x4, PCI Express x8
- **Platform:** Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

## Images

![Sound Blaster Z SE - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-AeJjmX2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this work on Windows 11, without driver issues? Thanks.**
A: IYes. I have being using this card with Windows 11 for the past 11 months. Works great. No issues encountered.  You can easily download the latest Win 11 drivers and App from the creative  support website . I hope this helps.

**Q: Will this work on a Ryzen 5 X470 gaming plus max motherboard ?**
A: Well it works on our Ryzen X390

**Q: Does this support midi files?**
A: Yes, in that Windows actually does the conversion of midi to audio.

**Q: Does it support 5.1/7.1 over the optical cable?**
A: Yes but you will also need a cable that supports 5.1/7.1 as it won't take any optical cable for some odd reason

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent!
*by M***! on 26 March 2023*

Picked this up in the sale for silly money. My motherboard didn't have an optical out, so I thought I would try a sound card at the same time as adding the optical port to my PC. The SB was on sale, so... The card arrives in a nice box with some basic instructions. You need to go to the SB website to download the software. Unlike older versions of SB cards you just get two applications now, the main one you want is the Command Center. Note that in all installations (with or without the Command Center) the card defaults to 5.1 output so is completely messed if you just plug the card in an some headphones. You need to switch the output to Stereo in the Command Center. The options are Stereo (2.0), 2.1, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1. There are options for the type of speakers and of course headphones too. The application is simple and easy to understand. Offers the processing you would expect as well as direct mode (no processing at all). Of course you can also select the optical out from Windows (I couldn't see any way of selecting that from the application although there is probably some way). Sound is excellent. Surprisingly, it was much better than the sound from my motherboard. This was largely a tonal thing, as many audiophiles may understand that while quality is often down to money, tone can vary no matter how much you spend... or don't. I was driving a pair of Edifier 2000DB's, and while basic quality, they are capable of good sound, and certainly worked far better with the SB than with my motherboard. There was very little noise from the SB, and the optical connection showed no signs of the clicks that can happen when you change source applications. There were some feint clicks when the PC rebooted, but these were far better than I have heard with some combinations. All in all, it works very well. Money well spent. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an upgrade
*by A***S on 17 March 2024*

I've always had good quality sound systems and I've always gone for Sound Blaster soundcards to compliment the sound systems. I own 2 of these cards now, the latest purchase was to upgrade my Sound blaster Audigy card which was becoming more and more buggy in Windows 11. As soon as all the drivers were installed and the firmware was updated this worked perfectly alongside my Logitech Z906 sound system. Like all Sound Blaster cards the ability to tune the audio to your own personal preference is possible with little to no effort. The sound quality bump was also noticeable even from the Audigy FX so anyone upgrading from onboard sound will notice a massive difference. Installation is easy if you are comfortable working with PC components, if you are less comfortable I would recommend watching a video before installing, but this can be installed by most without the need of a professional. I think this is excellent value for money given the audio quality upgrade you get from this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good sound
*by S***B on 9 December 2025*

This is the best sound card by far but as tech moves forward your seeing much better sound from the actual inbuilt motherboard so these are becoming rarer.

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