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Lenovo StarTech.com 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio
54.22 CAD
Turn your laptop or desktop computer into a 7.1-channel home theater-ready sound system. This versatile External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter offers a high quality solution for upgrading desktop or laptop sound. Providing a robust USB audio experience, the USB sound card connects to a host computer through a single USB 2.0 connection, to deliver impressive external audio capability that can instantly be swapped between systems, without having to open the computer case for installation. Supporting analog and digital audio for 2 to 7.1 channel audio applications, the external USB sound card provides a cost-saving upgrade from built-in/on-board sound that turns desktop/laptop sound into a home theater-ready audio solution. The external USB sound card features easy-to-use volume control and two external microphone inputs - a convenient solution for any audio application requiring high quality sound with multi-input capability with support for 44.1 KHz and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF. A more than suitable solution for home theater, gaming or multi-media presentations, the External USB Sound Card is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. Designed to deliver a long-lasting and dependable sound solution, the External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter is backed by our 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Note: The audio adapter's SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio.
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Lenovo Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z SE PCIe Sound Card
165.99 CAD
The Sound Blaster Z SE is the Special Edition of the best-selling OG, Sound Blaster Z, and comes with updated features designed for effortless audio enjoyment! Not only does it feature the same high-quality audio specifications that have made its predecessor a long-time best-selling model, it has also been further boosted with gaming acoustic profiles and microphone EQ presets, all aimed to enhance your gaming and entertainment needs.
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Lenovo Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Sound Card
189.99 CAD
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence between aesthetics and performance that features a SABRE ultra-class hi-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC with customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and comes with an included RGB LED strip.
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Lenovo Creative Labs Sound BlasterX G6 7.1-Channel HD Gaming DAC and External USB Sound Card
196.99 CAD
Upgrade your game! The Sound BlasterX G6 immediately improves your audio, giving you a much more enjoyable experience.
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Lenovo Creative Labs Sound Blaster GC7 USB DAC Sound Card
227.99 CAD
Great gameplay involves intuitive controls that support split-second decisions made while in the game. Sound Blaster GC7 hands you the winning formula to conquer any game - the access to a plethora of programmable controls built directly on the device for quick switches when gaming. Designed with convenience in mind, you can make on-the-fly adjustments to your game and chat volume mix with GameVoice Mix, tweak your audio and microphone settings, and switch quickly between different sound modes - all with just a button press. And that's definitely not all! Armed with both Sound Blaster's audio processing expertise and the Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, the Sound Blaster GC7 is powered by a dual-DSP system to provide you with an edge over your opponents using superior battle tools.
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Lenovo Creative Labs Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card
41.99 CAD
Sporting a small form factor, the Plug-and-Play Sound BlasterX G1 delivers crystal-clear high-resolution audio with 7.1 HD positional surround sound, offering instant audio performance boost for an immersive gaming experience.
Lenovo Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 External Sound Card & USB DAC Amp
35.99 CAD
The Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a USB DAC and Amp that provides an instant audio upgrade from motherboard audio. It works with PC and Mac, and houses a powerful amplifier that will drive a whole range of headphones, from basic mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones.
Lenovo Creative Labs Sound Blaster X4 External Sound Card
217.99 CAD
#TeamSpeakers or #TeamHeadphones? Why not both? The Sound Blaster X4 supports up to 7.1 discrete and virtual audio channels, so you won't have to compromise on the way you enjoy your audio. It is also capable of incredible sound performance - acoustics depth and detail - giving a fresh kick to your headphones and speakers. Also, it offers not just one, but three different surround sound delivery options. Feel free to discover the unique characteristics of each surround option, try them out on different types of media content, and maybe - relive that favorite piece of yours in a whole different light.