Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card
Bottom line: The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal: 24-bit/192kHz playback with 120 dB DNR for hi-res clarity; main trade-off: 7.1 and DSD256 require the DBPro daughterboard, sold separately.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 24-bit/192kHz playback with 120 dB DNR for hi-res clarity
- ✓ 600Ohm headphone amp drives studio-grade headphones
- ✓ 5.1 discrete plus virtual surround on speakers and headphones
- ✓ Scout Mode sharpens in-game footstep and cue audio
- ✓ SmartComms Kit adds VoiceDetect auto-unmute and NoiseClean
Cons
- ✗ 7.1 and DSD256 require the DBPro daughterboard, sold separately
- ✗ SmartComms Kit limited to Windows 10 via the Creative app
- ✗ Needs an open PCIe slot, no USB option for laptops
- ✗ Optical-out only via the optional add-on board
Manufacturer description
HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO 5.1 SURROUND - Upgrade from your PC's default sound and offload your CPU's processing with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2. With up to 24-bit / 192 kHz playback and 120 dB DNR clarity, enjoy high-resolution audio without overstressing your CPU, so it can handle other tasks efficiently, like your graphics. It also comes with 5.1 discrete and virtual surround capabilities, so you can stay immersed in your media, on both your speakers and headphones BUILT-IN HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS AND CUSTOMIZABLE EQ - Giving you audio enhancement not only via hardware but…
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Key Features
- HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO 5.1 SURROUND - Upgrade from your PC's default sound and offload your CPU's processing with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2. With up to 24-bit / 192 kHz playback and 120 dB DNR clarity, enjoy high-resolution audio without overstressing your CPU, so it can handle other tasks efficiently, like your graphics. It also comes with 5.1 discrete and virtual surround capabilities, so you can stay immersed in your media, on both your speakers and headphones
- BUILT-IN HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS AND CUSTOMIZABLE EQ - Giving you audio enhancement not only via hardware but also through software, the sound card is capable of driving 600Ω studio-grade headphones and achieve enhanced audio realism through Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine’s suite of technologies via the Creative app. It also comes with customizable EQ profiles and is coupled with Scout Mode that enhances important in-game audio cues
- SIMPLIFY THE WAY YOU COMMUNICATE ONLINE - The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 comes with our latest SmartComms Kit, a suite of smart communication features, including VoiceDetect that automatically unmutes you as you speak, freeing up your hands for other tasks, and the NoiseClean features which cancel static background noise from both sides of the conversations during a call. The SmartComms Kit is available on the Creative app for Windows 10 users
- COMPACT BUILD WITH HEADSET AND SPEAKERS CONNECTORS - The Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 is designed in half-height form factor and comes with interchangeable mounting brackets to suit your PC configuration. It has individual playback end points for Front and Rear Panel stereo output, capable of recognizing 4-pole headset and connectors, so you can simply plug in your device
- BOOSTED PERFORMANCE WITH DAUGHTERBOARD EXPANSION CARD - Enjoy the maximum performance of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 with an optional daughterboard expansion card (sold separately). The addition of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro enhanced your audio to deliver DSD256 playback, with two more channels to achieve 7.1 discrete surround sound, as well as an included optical-out port to complement your PC audio upgrade journey
Full Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Color | 120 dB with SmartComms Kit |
| Model | SB1870 |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| ReleaseDate | 2021-08-16T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| ItemPartNumber | 70SB187000000 |
| Full listing title | Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC |
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