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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac Plug and Play No Drivers Required Upgrade to 24 Bit 96Khz Playback
Last Updated: October 20, 2024 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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Total Reviews
686
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Review Analysis - 54 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
30sound blaster, volume, onboard, dac, volume control
+93%
-7%
" ... I immediately heard an improvement over the computer's stock sound card, better clarity, more solid bass, wider soundstage. ... You need to download the Sound Blaster Play! ... Now I can listen to my power-hungry headphones and get a good listening volume. ... "
" ... It sounds great, it gives your speakers a different sound away from the standard sound any speaker are made to produce, no wonder it is called SOUND BLASTER. ... "
" ... This was cheap, a known brand with good reviews and works perfectly for the task I needed and sounds great as well. ... "
" ... It greatly improves the sound volume from both of them compared to their on-board audio. ... "
" ... I was impressed by the sound quality, need to do some tweaking to get it where you want. ... "
" ... For short money you get a decent sound. ... Audiophile sound, a, maybe not. ... "
" ... I got this sound card initially for a problem I was having with my internal sound card on my laptop. ... I was not the least bit impressed with the sound and was ready to throw in the towel. ... I went in to change the sampling rate to 96/24 on the sound properties menu and something magical happened. ... When I put the music on Tidal on HiFi setting, it was like a totally different sound card. ... The sound stage opened up and magic happened!!! ... Their program was choking the lifeblood out of this little gem of a sound card. ... "
" ... I use it weekly as pre-amp sound into public address system. ... "
Connectivity
16audio, sound card, laptop, port, adapter
+88%
-13%
" ... I purchased one of these to improve the sound of music from my Dell Laptop that drives my home audio system. ... "
" ... is a compact and portable sound card that can be easily plugged into your computer's USB port. ... The sound card is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and can be used with a variety of devices including headphones, speakers, and microphones. ... is a great option for anyone looking to improve the audio quality of their computer or laptop. ... "
" ... Will be purchasing a second one for my other laptop ... "
" ... I've added lots on internal and external sound card devices and audio interfaces to my PCs over the years, but this has to be the least hassle way of adding excellent playback sound quality to a PC I have ever tried. ... "
" ... USB connection, simple install. ... "
" ... I think I prefer the sound of my other external DAC connected to the cd player. ... This is the one I have hooked to the cd player with an optical cable. ... "
" ... So I wanted to be able to use a non USB gaming headset across several computers I switch between during the day using a USB KVM. ... Switches between Windows, Mac and Linux with no issues, love it. ... "
" ... modes for over 20 years) and this little USB SC works as well as a ... "
Usage
10easy to use, volume control, volume, usb, sounds
+100%
" ... The hardest part of this 'installation' was walking back from the mailbox. ... "
" ... You can control your volume on your computer control panel or on the video screen itself during play. ... "
" ... There was no setup required. ... "
" ... Now my 2.1 system sounds like it did when I was running everything through a A/V receiver. ... "
" ... Yet another "I really mean it" button! ... "
" ... USB connection, simple install. ... "
" ... Going to switch over to a proper setup (something from FiiO). ... "
" ... It's super easy to use. ... "
Software
10drivers, software, driver, creative, sound card
+100%
" ... also includes a variety of software features, such as the Sound Blaster Command software, which allows you to customize the audio settings to your liking. ... "
" ... Works great without extra software (in windows 11 that is.) ... "
" ... No driver needed,plugged into my USB hub, and instantly sound was MUCH better than anything I have ever heard out of my stock 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... Download the software and you'll be very pleased. ... "
" ... Very please just perfect plug and play no drivers no software thanks Creative ... "
" ... I bought this to hook up speakers to a Samsung laptop and also to my home-build desktop PC with fairly new Asus motherboard. ... "
" ... I used this dongle as part of a portable setup with several IEMs (Final A4000, AKG N5005) and even after following all the driver-related suggestions, there was constant noise, whether plugged directly into a device or via hub. ... "
" ... Needed a sound card that would work with my Windows computers and Mac without any special drivers. ... "
Price
4twenty, cost
+100%
" ... for under twenty dollars, how can you go wrong? ... "
" ... The price is right on this one. ... "
" ... For the price I found it to be really good. ... "
" ... Overall this adapter has been a very good upgrade for a small cost. ... "
Size
3sleek, go, fit
+67%
-33%
" ... I shaped the sound to fit my likes with the program EQmac, and wow. ... "
Reliability
3started, sound card, defective, adapter
+67%
-33%
" ... Just plugged it in. ... "
" ... I put it back with the older computer as the sound card in it was not working properly and at the cheap price, it was better than doing without no sound at all. ... "
Cable
3splitter, port, plug, dac
+67%
-33%
" ... This is the one I have hooked to the cd player with an optical cable. ... "
" ... One other great thing is that my MacBook is trultplugand play with just one cable, vs before when I had to plug in the headphone port. ... "
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Connectivity
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