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"If you have a set of phones that are either high impedance or just plain inefficient and can't drive them as loud as you would like from a portable player/phone then this device is the answer. My..."
"I've coupled this with my PC tower and Beyer Dynamic DT880 headphones and I am very happy with the sound quality this produces."
Stephen K. ~ 01-02-17 VERIFIED OWNER
Features
Experience HD audio on the go
The Sound Blaster E1 is a portable and powerful headphone amplifier with support for studio-quality 600 ohm headphones, audio playback and two headphone jacks for easy music sharing with your friends. If you have a nice pair of headphones and want to push the sound quality to the best it can output, you need a DAC / amplifier which is what this Sound Blaster E1 is used for. Some headphones won't be able to run at full potential from your small portable devices, you are going to need an amplifier to make sure your headphones can run at their full potential. For those who want the best audio quality, or do not have enough power from their output to drive the desired volume, the Creative E1 is an affordable solution for you audio needs.
Enjoy Studio Quality Audio
Tired of having to choose specific headphones impedances to match your setup? The Sound Blaster E1 supports headphones with impedances of up to 600 ohms. This means you can match just about any headphones with it. Enjoy a level of audio detail & resolution previously unreachable.
High Fidelity Audio, Real High
Enjoy your music on the go with jaw-dropping audio fidelity of 106dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). Hear more music, not noise.
For Those Long Nights
Sound Blaster E1 performs up to 25-hrs per charge. That's more than a whole day of high fidelity continuous playback!
Lighter, Always Better - Sound Blaster E1 is small and light, at only 25 grams.
This means it can be easily carried around in a bag or a pocket, or clipped onto clothing. No longer will you have to haul a headphone amplifier the size of a brick to enjoy better audio.
Share Your Music, The Better Way!
Sharing your music is easy with the Sound Blaster E1 which comes with two headphone output jacks! Unlike other shared outputs, the Sound Blaster E1 does not compromise on audio fidelity, so the quality remains the same even when powering two discrete outputs!
Personalise Your Audio Experience!
With SBX Pro Studio technology and connected to PCs and Macs, you can further adjust what you love to listen, to your individual taste. Connect the Sound Blaster E1 to your PC or Mac, and fire up Sound Blaster E-Series Control Panel. In the SBX Pro Studio menu, enable SBX Surround to adjust the immersion level of surround sound that you really like. You can also increase the other parameters like Bass so your house rumbles. Simply enable SBX Bass and adjust the level and Crossover Frequency as you prefer.
Clear Voice Conversations With CrystalVoice Technology
The built-in microphone provides the additional benefit of using your normal headphones for conversations over the phone. When connected to PCs and Macs via USB, you can activate the CrystalVoice Technology, a suite of enhancements that reduces noise and provides for clearer conversations.
Specifications
General
SBX Pro Studio Yes Max. Playback Quality 24-bit / 44.1kHz (Stereo) Max. Recording Quality 16-bit / 44.1kHz Output Stereo Max. Headphone Output 600O Battery Life Up to 25 hours
Key Features
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 106dB Upmixing of Stereo to Multi-channels Yes Connectivity Options (Main) microUSB Headphone Out: 1 x 3.5mm jack Headphone Out / Mic In: 1 x 3.5mm jack Line In: 1 x 3.5mm jack (4-pole) CrystalVoice Yes Scout Mode Yes Headphone Amp Up to 600 Ohms Audio Fidelity Up to 24-bit / 44.1kHz
Software & Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X v10.6.8 and above Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows Vista® Compatible Platform USB 1.1 USB 2.0 USB 3.0
Microphone
Microphone Type Built-in mono microphone
Additional Features
Dimensions 35 x 19 x 66 mm (1.37 x 0.74 x 2.59 inches) Weight 25 grams
12 months local warranty * * Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period. All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
I bought this just for the 3.5mm inline amplifying. It does work, but I found the amount of amplification was very little. Ie it only increased the volume a little bit. There is a volume control, and the increase in volume means the volume needs to be up full.
Definitely a convenient device with the pocket clip. It charges from USB, and seemed to retain charge when left sitting for a few weeks.
I like the physical buttons for On/Off and volume slider, as you know just where they are and what the setting is.I bought this just for the 3.5mm inline amplifying. It does work, but I found the amount of amplification was very little. Ie it only increased the volume a little bit. There is a volume control, and the increase in volume means the volume needs to be up full.
Definitely a convenient device with the pocket clip. It charges from USB, and seemed to retain charge when left sitting for a few weeks.
I like the physical buttons for On/Off and volume slider, as you know just where they are and what the setting is.
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Brodie
Just what the doctor orde
17 June 2018
If you have a set of phones that are either high impedance or just plain inefficient and can't drive them as loud as you would like from a portable player/phone then this device is the answer. My favorite headphones don't go loud enough plugged into my mobile phone. But with this small and light device connected between my phone and my headphones amplifying the signal they go plenty loud enough. The amp is very good quality so the sound remains true to the original. Just a lot louder. The battery life is fantastic and the the physical slide volume control is great. Fantastic value and highly recommended.If you have a set of phones that are either high impedance or just plain inefficient and can't drive them as loud as you would like from a portable player/phone then this device is the answer. My favorite headphones don't go loud enough plugged into my mobile phone. But with this small and light device connected between my phone and my headphones amplifying the signal they go plenty loud enough. The amp is very good quality so the sound remains true to the original. Just a lot louder. The battery life is fantastic and the the physical slide volume control is great. Fantastic value and highly recommended.
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Stephen K. VERIFIED OWNER
1 February 2017
I've coupled this with my PC tower and Beyer Dynamic DT880 headphones and I am very happy with the sound quality this produces.I've coupled this with my PC tower and Beyer Dynamic DT880 headphones and I am very happy with the sound quality this produces.
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Creative Sound Blaster E1 Portable Headphone Amplifier with Integrated Mic and Dual Headphone Jacks for PC and Smartphones
The Sound Blaster E1 is a portable and powerful headphone amplifier with support for studio-quality 600 ohm headphones, audio playback and two headphone jacks for easy music sharing with your friends. If you have a nice pair of headphones and want to push the sound quality to the best it can output, you need a DAC / amplifier which is what this Sound Blaster E1 is used for. Some headphones won't be able to run at full potential from your small portable devices, you are going to need an amplifier to make sure your headphones can run at their full potential. For those who want the best audio quality, or do not have enough power from their output to drive the desired volume, the Creative E1 is an affordable solution for you audio needs.
Enjoy Studio Quality Audio
Tired of having to choose specific headphones impedances to match your setup? The Sound Blaster E1 supports headphones with impedances of up to 600 ohms. This means you can match just about any headphones with it. Enjoy a level of audio detail & resolution previously unreachable.
High Fidelity Audio, Real High
Enjoy your music on the go with jaw-dropping audio fidelity of 106dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). Hear more music, not noise.
For Those Long Nights
Sound Blaster E1 performs up to 25-hrs per charge. That's more than a whole day of high fidelity continuous playback!
Lighter, Always Better - Sound Blaster E1 is small and light, at only 25 grams.
This means it can be easily carried around in a bag or a pocket, or clipped onto clothing. No longer will you have to haul a headphone amplifier the size of a brick to enjoy better audio.
Share Your Music, The Better Way!
Sharing your music is easy with the Sound Blaster E1 which comes with two headphone output jacks! Unlike other shared outputs, the Sound Blaster E1 does not compromise on audio fidelity, so the quality remains the same even when powering two discrete outputs!
Personalise Your Audio Experience!
With SBX Pro Studio technology and connected to PCs and Macs, you can further adjust what you love to listen, to your individual taste. Connect the Sound Blaster E1 to your PC or Mac, and fire up Sound Blaster E-Series Control Panel. In the SBX Pro Studio menu, enable SBX Surround to adjust the immersion level of surround sound that you really like. You can also increase the other parameters like Bass so your house rumbles. Simply enable SBX Bass and adjust the level and Crossover Frequency as you prefer.
Clear Voice Conversations With CrystalVoice Technology
The built-in microphone provides the additional benefit of using your normal headphones for conversations over the phone. When connected to PCs and Macs via USB, you can activate the CrystalVoice Technology, a suite of enhancements that reduces noise and provides for clearer conversations.
Specifications
General
SBX Pro Studio Yes Max. Playback Quality 24-bit / 44.1kHz (Stereo) Max. Recording Quality 16-bit / 44.1kHz Output Stereo Max. Headphone Output 600O Battery Life Up to 25 hours
Key Features
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 106dB Upmixing of Stereo to Multi-channels Yes Connectivity Options (Main) microUSB Headphone Out: 1 x 3.5mm jack Headphone Out / Mic In: 1 x 3.5mm jack Line In: 1 x 3.5mm jack (4-pole) CrystalVoice Yes Scout Mode Yes Headphone Amp Up to 600 Ohms Audio Fidelity Up to 24-bit / 44.1kHz
Software & Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X v10.6.8 and above Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows Vista® Compatible Platform USB 1.1 USB 2.0 USB 3.0
Microphone
Microphone Type Built-in mono microphone
Additional Features
Dimensions 35 x 19 x 66 mm (1.37 x 0.74 x 2.59 inches) Weight 25 grams
Recommended Usage
Home Entertainment Yes Portable Entertainment Yes
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