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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card (70SB006003007)

Name: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card (70SB006003007)
Brand: Creative
SKU: B00005UK8V
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom line: The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $149.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 22:17 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$149.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Create CD quality MP3 or WMA files with a 320Kbps encoder & up to 9x encoding acceleration

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Experience real-time digital audio & effects with head-turning 3-D positional audio from the EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor Create CD quality MP3 or WMA files with a 320Kbps encoder & up to 9x encoding acceleration Surround yourself with theater-like Dolby Digital 5.1 audio in movies

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. Creative's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Experience real-time digital audio & effects with head-turning 3-D positional audio from the EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor
Create CD quality MP3 or WMA files with a 320Kbps encoder & up to 9x encoding acceleration
Surround yourself with theater-like Dolby Digital 5.1 audio in movies
Easily connect to Cambridge SoundWorks DTT3500, DTT2200 and other Dolby Digital-ready 5.1 home theater systems
Compatible with Windows 95/98/98SE/NT/2000/ME

Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Model	70SB006003007
UnitCount	1
Manufacturer	Creative
ItemPartNumber	70SB006003007

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card (70SB006003007) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.