Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro
Bottom line: The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Key Features
- COMPLETE YOUR PC RIG - Specially designed for Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 users, the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx DBPro is an optional daughterboard expansion card that comes equipped with additional features to boost your audio experience when used together with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 (sold separately)
- UPGRADE TO HIGHER-RESOLUTION DSD256 PLAYBACK - When used together with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro boosts the audio quality further with DSD256 playback support, on top of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2's audio resolution at 24-bit / 192 kHz and 120 dB DNR
- IMMERSE IN 7.1 SURROUND - More channels mean higher level of immersion. The addition of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro provides two additional side channels, upgrading your listening experience from 5.1 to 7.1 surround to bring out the best multi-directional audio in your media content
- MORE AUDIO DELIVERY OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL OPTICAL-OUT PORT - Connect to more listening options like your external digital amplifiers via the additional optical-out port and a side-out stereo output for your 7.1 analog speaker system
Full Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| Model Number | SB1870A |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Built-In Media | Audigy FX V2 DB, Quick Start Leaflet |
| Mfr Part Number | 70SB1870A0000 |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo Surround |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Speakers |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI Express x1 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 db |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1, 7.1 |
| Full listing title | Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro - Internal Expansion Card for Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, with DSD256 Playback Support, 7.1 Surround Sound, and Optical-Out Port |
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro - Internal Expansion Card for Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, with DSD256 Playback Support, 7.1 Surround Sound, and Optical-Out Port 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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