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The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact external USB sound adapter that instantly upgrades your PC or Mac audio to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution playback. Compatible with all analog headsets and requiring no drivers, it delivers crystal-clear sound with powerful software enhancements, making it the perfect plug-and-play solution for professionals and audiophiles seeking premium audio clarity on the go.























| ASIN | B06XBZ38ZJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11 in External Sound Cards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,603) |
| Date First Available | March 2, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 70SB173000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Product Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.87 x 0.37 inches |
A**L
Killed the hiss on my laptop – sound is way clearer now
Here are a few review drafts for the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter (the tiny black USB DAC/amp that upgrades to 24-bit/96kHz playback, plug-and-play with no drivers needed for basics, 3.5mm headphone out + mic in, drives everything from earbuds to studio headphones, ~93dB SNR). Wrote 'em in your casual Aaron-from-Clearfield-Utah style: straightforward, practical guy fixing crappy onboard sound for music/gaming/calls, hyped on the clearer audio, no hiss/static in the dry winter air, easy USB plug-in for laptop or desktop, and great value since it's cheap but punches up big time.
J**.
Excellent!
Works great! Easy plug-n-play with no additional drivers needed on Windows10. I use powered speakers with it and sounds great with zero "hiss".
S**R
These work fine on MacOS26.2 and sound great!
Works with Mac. At first, I had an issue where audio was doing very strange things, changing bitrates would change the weirdness, no bass, all bass, no mids... cutting in and out, digital noise.... Lots of searching led to multiple things saying MacOS 26.2 is simply not compatible with these WHICH IS FALSE. The problem was a faulty audio connection AFTER the usb adapter, that worked fine with some other adapters, somehow, but somehow caused this to freak out. I fixed the wire, tried again, and man... it works great. Sounds very good. Compared it the OE adapter and generic cheap adapter, Sound Blaster Play 3 is much much better to my ears, blows them out of the water.
S**E
Great value for money
The Sound Blaster Play! is a compact and portable sound card that can be easily plugged into your computer's USB port. It has a sleek and stylish design, and its small form factor makes it easy to carry around with you wherever you go. 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. One of the main features of the Sound Blaster Play! is its high-quality digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which helps to improve the overall sound quality of your audio. It also has a built-in amplifier, which can provide additional power to your headphones or speakers, resulting in a clearer and more detailed sound. Users have reported that the sound quality is noticeably better when using the Sound Blaster Play! compared to their computer's built-in audio. The Sound Blaster Play! 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. The software also includes a range of audio effects and enhancements, such as virtual surround sound, EQ adjustments, and noise reduction. In summary, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! is a great option for anyone looking to improve the audio quality of their computer or laptop. Its compact and portable design, high-quality DAC and built-in amplifier, and customizable software features make it a great value for its price.
K**S
SoundBlaster
This works well for the Ease of use, functionality and the plug-and-play for the broadcast.
M**E
Sound Blaster Play!3 highly recommended !!
The Sound Blaster (SB) Play!3 external USB sound adapter works very well for the price point. When used with my existing powered external speakers, the sound is much better vs using the mediocre sound chip of my motherboard. Although not needed, the free manufacturer's downloadable sound drivers and applications provide additional enhanced sound control such as an equalizer function and sound profiles. Generic brand external USB audio adapters offer no additional audio software apps other than what comes with Windows.
G**S
Great sound card for Kulp Christmas light controller
Worked great for Beagle Bone Black in a Kulp Christmas lighting controller. Plug and play.
S**H
Glad I listened.
Was going to get another product, someone on Amazon recommended this one and I'm glad I followed his suggestion. Literally P&P. My new Dell Winbloz box has audio jack up-front, worthless to me since I don't game. This was a far better solution that cracking case and putting in card. Plugged Play 3! USB in back of PC, instant sound. DL the Creative software. For the record, the software isn't mandatory, but allows you to customize the speaker output.
A**.
Avevo bisogno di uno splitter per separare gli ingressi di cuffia e microfono del mio notebook, recensioni e prezzi dei cavetti di separazione non mi hanno convinto e ho preferito acquistare una scheda audio esterna. Dopo averla provata con il driver installato da Windows 11, ho scaricato il driver proprietario e funziona benissimo. Ha un livello di uscita adeguato a pilotare la mia cuffia che ha un'impedenza di 250 Ohm, mentre con la scheda audio interna il volume a volte era troppo basso. Avrei preferito le prese di cuffia e microfono un po' più distanti fra loro, ma non è un problema. Molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto, funziona molto bene e ha un prezzo poco più alto di un semplice cavetto. Pagata poco più di 16 euro.
M**G
Good product
A**R
I have a PC with a normal embedded 48KHz Sound Card, with no empty slot for a new one... I was desperate. But now, with this USB Sound Blaster Play! 3, I have the chance to get the quality I always wanted. It is crystal clear and powerful. One last Advice: although it can work immediately after plugging in with no need for a driver, I strongly encourage you to install its driver from the Creative website. It will give you an easy-to-use yet powerful control panel with useful controls to meet your customized needs.
L**R
Excelente calidad de sonido a un maravilloso precio lo recomiendo definitivamente vamos a ver cuánto dura!
P**N
Super uzupełnienie sprzętu bez karty dźwiękowej, działanie od razu, nie wymagał sterowników, dźwięk jest super
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