Best Test Soundkarte 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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01

CREATIVE

Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 - High Resolution PCI-e DAC/Amplifier Sound Card with Discrete Xamp Headphone Bi-Amplifier and Grey/Black Audio Control Module

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9.8

Exceptional

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These practical controls are always at hand: the audio control module with a large volume control, 6.3 and 3.5 mm ports for the microphone input, a headphone output and a built-in microphone
Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Perfect audio quality via headphones
Improve your audio — The Sound Blaster AE-7 supports discrete 5.1 channels for speakers and up to 7.1 virtual surround sound for headphones
Immersive Surround Sound — The Sound Blaster AE-7 supports separate 5.1 speaker channels and up to 7.1 virtual headphone audio
Enjoy high-resolution sound — ESS Sabre Class 9018 reference DAC with a dynamic range of 127 dB (DNR), 32-bit DSD reading at 384 kHz, - 120 dB (0.0001%)
ASIO 2.3 support, playback and recording

170,41 €
Value for Money

02

CREATIVE

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32 High Resolution PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with 32-bit/384KHz, Dolby Digital and DTS with up to 122dB Noise Ratio, RGB Aurora Lighting System

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9.7

Exceptional

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Strong discreet headphone amplifier – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is equipped with Xamp, our specially designed discreet headphone amplifier that individually supplies each earpiece with an output impedance of 1Ω and drives studio-quality headphones at up to 600Ω, including planar magnetic high-end headphones
SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS - Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS encoding for even more choice for powering external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus also supports discrete 5.1 and virtual 7.1 surround as well as sound blaster's own surround virtualization technology
RGB for your gaming setup – The AE-5 Plus has adjustable RGB LEDs on the housing of the board and also has an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of light and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, controlled by Sound Blaster Command software for PC. Impedance: 16-600 ohms
Purest sound quality – With the top-class SABRE32 PCI-e DAC and playback up to 32 bit/384 kHz as well as 122 dB noise ratio, extremely low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus delivers high-resolution sound for games, music and movies with ease. In a word, the AE-5 Plus will far exceed the expectations of the most demanding audio lovers for pristine sound and powerful performance
Incredible processing performance – The Sound Blaster Command software offers hardware-based sound enhancements and complete control of audio output via the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine for a fully customized sound experience that delivers clear voices, precise cues and bass amplification

116,15 €
03

ASUS

ASUS 90YA00T0-M0UA00 - Xonar SE 5.1 Gaming Soundcard PCIe Hi-Res Audio 300ohm 116dB SNR Headphone Amp

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9.5

Excellent

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Xonar audio centre software provides user-friendly operation via an appealing and intuitive interface
Immersive Hi-Fi sound with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 116 dB
Exclusive Hyper-Grounding technology ensures effective noise reduction and reduces sound distortion and crossover interference
Box contents: ASUS Xonar SE (low-profile bracket x 1, driver CD x 1, quick start guide x 1)
192kHz/24-bit, 5.1-channel playback and 300-ohm headphone amplifier for improved bass and clear, detailed sound

39,79 €
04

CREATIVE

CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z SE Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC, 24-Bit/192KHz, 116dB SNR, ASIO, 600Ω Headphone Amplifier, Microphone EQ, Discreet 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby Digital Live, DTS

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9.4

Excellent

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Crystal clear sound - Look forward to impressive audio quality with up to 116 dB SNR at a bit rate of up to 24 bit/192 kHz. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, speaker optimisation technology, and digital content coding capabilities for best digital audio performance. In combination with ASIO support (Audio Stream input/output), the Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low latency audio signals and high fidelity, even when recording audio

79,99 €
05

CREATIVE

CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable High Resolution Internal PCI-e Sound Card with Discrete 5.1 Sound and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC

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9.1

Excellent

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Simplify your online communication - The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 comes with our latest SmartComms Kit, a range of intelligent communication features, including VoiceDetect, which automatically unmutes when you talk so you have your hands free for other tasks, and the NoiseClean function, which allows static background noise from both sides of the conversation during a call underpresses
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE WITH DAUGHTERBOARD EXPANSION CARD - Enjoy the maximum performance of the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 with an optional expansion card (sold separately). The additional Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro improves your audio quality by enabling DSD256 playback, two additional channels for discrete 7.1 surround sound, plus an optical output to complete your PC audio upgrade
High-resolution audio 5.1 surround - Improve the standard sound of your PC and relieve your CPU with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2. With a playback of up to 24 bit / 192 kHz and a DNR clarity of 120 dB, you can enjoy high-resolution sound without overloading your CPU so that these other tasks, such as B. your graphics can be done efficiently. It also has 5.1 discrete and virtual surround functions
Compact design with connectors for headset and speaker connections - The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is designed in half-height format. It comes with interchangeable brackets that can be customized to your PC configuration. It has individual playback endpoints for the headphone output on the front and back and detects 4-pin headphone and speaker ports, so you can easily connect your device
Built-in headphone amplifier with audio extensions and adjustable EQ. The sound card offers audio improvement not only via the hardware, but also via the software. It is capable of delivering studio quality over 600Ω headphones and achieving enhanced audio realism through the technologies of the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine via the Creative app. It also has adjustable EQ profiles and is paired with Scout mode

50,46 €
06

UGREEN

UGREEN External USB Sound Card Jack Adapter for Computer, PS5, PS4, USB Audio Stereo Adapter External Sound Card (Black)

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9.0

Excellent

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Wide compatibility: compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, PS5, PS4, Linux, Windows Surface 3 Pro, Raspberry Pi etc. With built-in C-Media HS 100B chip, the adapter offers better sound quality and less interference.
USB connection: external USB sound card can replace your faulty sound card or audio port and inserts a microphone input and audio output to your computer through a USB port.
Plug and play: lightweight, very compact and no driver installation required, plug & play USB system such as PC or notebook.
Fantastic sound quality: USB sound card protects against electromagnetic interference and provides stable and best sound quality. Ideal for Skype / ICQ / Google Hangouts / TeamSpeak, additionally suitable as a second sound source for simultaneous operation of speakers and headphones.
External USB sound card: USB stereo to audio adapter is for USB interface for 3.5 mm headphones, speakers and microphone. (For mono microphone you need a 3.5 TRS jack plug)

8,49 €
07

CREATIVE

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

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8.9

Very Good

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System requirements: Intel Pentium III, Celeron with 1GHz or AMD equivalent processor 128MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP 2 or Windows XP Pro x64.
Box contents: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy RX PCIe sound card, quick start guide, installation CD, warranty conditions
At least 600 MB free hard drive space
Absolutely perfect for games, movies and music
7.1 audio - immerse yourself in 7.1 multi-channel audio just like in the cinema
106 dB to noise ratio ensures the highest sound quality

63,40 €
08

CREATIVE

Creative Sound Blaster Play!3 High Resolution USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card

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8.8

Very Good

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Software sound blaster control panel (available for Windows and Mac OS X)
Instantly improve audio quality from headset or speakers
High resolution 24-bit 96kHz USB DAC playback
Headphone amplifier improves listening experience
Best connectivity of the two worlds

20,41 €
09

Focusrite

Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen Audio Interface

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8.5

Good

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Studio-quality recordings for your music and podcasts - With Scarlett's world-class converters, you can create professional-sounding recordings and mixes at up to 24 bit/192 kHz. Your recordings retain their full sound quality so you can sound like the artists you admire.
Professional performance with the best preamps - Get more transparent and open-sounding recordings with the most powerful mic preamps ever available in the Scarlett series. A switchable Air mode gives your voice extra clarity when you record with your Scarlett Solo.
Minimal noise for crystal clear listening - Two balanced outputs with lowest noise noise ensure clean sound reproduction Listen to all the details and nuances of your own tracks or music on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Connect your headphones to the powerful output for high precision monitoring.
Easy Start - With our online tool Easy Start, it's easier than ever to get your Scarlett up and running. Whether you want to record or play audio, we'll help you get started.
Capture perfect guitar recordings - With the override resistant instrument input, you don't need to compromise when recording guitars and basses. Capture your instruments in all their glory, without unwanted distortion thanks to our level indicators built into the gain controls.
All the tools you need to record – right at your fingertips – We've partnered with our preferred industry partners to provide you with plenty of sounds and software so you can make and record music right away. Record studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, rich keyboard sounds and powerful drums that you then mix with Focusrite legendary studio hardware and finalise as a master - all right in your computer.

89,00 €
10

CREATIVE

CREATIVE Sound BlasterX G5 Audio Portable Sound Card and Headphone Amplifier with 7.1 Surround HD for Windows PC, Mac and PS4 - Black

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8.4

Good

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VIRTUAL 7.1 SURROUND SOUND AND DOLBY DIGITAL | Enjoy the latest immersion technology with Dolby digital decoding or with the Sound Blaster own surround sound, perfect for games and movies.
Take your games to a new level. Experience more fun immediately compared to the sound of base motherboards or controller audio! In addition to incredible audio quality, the Sound BlasterX G6 offers relevant features for gaming such as sidetone volume control and easy-to-reach profile buttons. The G6 is compatible with PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Industry-leading sound processing technology | Enjoy full audio customization and improved audio realism with comprehensive 7.1 surround virtualization, precise cues, bass amplification and in-game voice communication improvements. Also included is Scout Mode for enhanced in-game audio cues, so you can hear your enemies before they hear you!
DISCREET HEAD AMPLIFIER | Custom designed Xamp headphone amplifier with discrete components in all amplifier stages in bi-amp design: each audio channel is individually amplified to deliver a whole new level of faithful audio quality in an authentic, unadulterated, lossless model. The extremely low output impedance of 1Ω perfectly drives performance-sensitive 16Ω in-ear monitor headphones to studio headphones of 600Ω.
130dB to noise ratio, 32-bit 384kHz DAC | An advanced 32-bit multi-bit modulator with oversampling and mismatch shaping technology eliminates distortion and ensures that the sound is streamed with the highest degree of detail.

109,94 €