Creative today announced the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 device that connects via USB to your computer.

Because the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 connects via USB it is very easy to install and send X-Fi quality surround sound to PCs and Notebooks very easily. The Creative X-Fi technology also allows you to immerse yourself in full cinematic surround sound while watching your favorite DVDs or downloaded videos. Additionally Creative's EAX ADVANCED HD effects also provide realistic game play.

Key Features of the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

• Supports USB 2.0 for high quality 5.1 audio
• USB bus-powered
• Gold plated RCA front outputs and mini-jack surround outputs for maximum fidelity
• Optical Output for connectivity to surround sound systems
• 24-bit Playback and Recording ADC, DAC
• X-Fi audio enhancement technology
• Easily accessible Headphone out and Mic In for connecting headsets
• Convenient Volume Control with push to mute feature
• Line-in monitoring
• Host-based EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 and OpenAL support
• Creative ALchemy software that restores DS3D Games' 3D audio in Windows Vista