Creative Sound Blaster GS5

Sound Blaster GS5

Versatile RGB Gaming Soundbar with SuperWide™ Technology

Designed for both your TV and desktop, this soundbar delivers rich and immersive entertainment experience.

Design

LIGHT UP
YOUR SOUND

Set the perfect mood by selecting one of the RGB lighting presets available to create a visually stunning experience that complements its rich audio playback.

Audio

POWERFUL BASS

Enjoy consistent audio performance with deep bass, with powerful full-range racetrack drivers and a built-in port tube at the rear.

With a peak power output of up to 60W, it makes everything from whispered dialogues to booming explosions sound clear and impactful.

IMMERSIVE AUDIO

WITH SUPERWIDE TECHNOLOGY

Pushing beyond conventional acoustic designs, SuperWide™ technology broadens the audio soundstage, immersing you in a captivating experience despite its compact size.

SuperWide comes in 2 modes, Near Field for desktop use and Far Field for living room. Now you can enjoy gaming with wide sound stage in your own room or movies in the living hall area.

CONVENIENT CONTROL

Enjoy full accessibility and more with the provided IR remote control*.

*AAA batteries not included

Connectivity

FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY

Connecting to your devices has never been easier. With various options to select from, staying connected has never been easier.

Bluetooth 5.3

Mobile phone, Tablet, Computer

USB-C

Computer, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch

Optical-in

TV

AUX-in

TV, MP3 Player, Mobile Phone, Tablet

Headphone Jack Out

Headphone

Specifications

Speaker Configuration

One-piece, Soundbar

Connector Type

Optical-in (TOSLINK), Bluetooth®, 3.5 mm AUX-in, Headphones-out, USB Audio (Type C)

Operating Temperature

0—40°C

Recommended Usage

Movies / Music, Gaming

Dimensions

510 x 102.7 x 82.6mm / 20.07 x 4.04 x 3.25 inches

Weight

Soundbar: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs

Cable Length (End-to-end)

USB-A to USB-C Cable: 1.5m

Frequency Response

65–20,000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

85 dB

Power Output

Total System Power: Up to 30W RMS, Peak Power: 60W, Soundbar: 2 x 15W RMS

Bluetooth® Version

5.3

Profiles

(A2DP) Wireless Stereo Bluetooth, *Stereo Bluetooth or A2DP profile enables wireless transmission of full stereo sound to other Bluetooth devices. To determine whether your device (notebook, PC, or mobile device) is equipped with A2DP-enabled Bluetooth technology, refer to your device manufacturer’s documentation / website for more information.

Operating Frequency

2402–2480 MHz

Operating Range

Up to 10m / 33 ft*, *Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.

Wireless Codecs

SBC

Color

Black

RGB

Up to 16.8 million colors

Supported Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2

System Requirements

  • Wireless Codecs
  • Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32/64-bit ver 1903 or higher
  • > 4GB RAM, > 4GB of free hard disk space
  • Available USB-A port for audio

Windows

  • Intel® i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
  • Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
  • Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32/64-bit ver 1903 or higher
  • > 4GB RAM, > 4GB of free hard disk space
  • Available USB-A port for audio

PS4 / PS5

  • Firmware Ver 5.0 or later (PS4)
  • Firmware Version 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later (PS5)
  • Available USB-A port for audio ^

Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2

  • Switch OS 5.0 or later (Nintendo Switch)
  • Switch OS 20.2.0 or later (Nintendo Switch 2)
  • Available USB-C port (handheld) ^
  • Chat function is title dependent

Macintosh

  • Macintosh running macOS 10.15 or higher
  • > 4GB RAM, > 4GB of free hard disk space
  • Available USB-A port for audio

Other Devices

  • Available Line Out, Bluetooth for audio

Bluetooth Audio

  • Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)

PC/Mac must meet the minimum hardware requirements to operate on the Windows OS installed ^ USB C to A adapter not included for PS5

Package Contents

  • 1 x Sound Blaster GS5
  • 1 x USB-A to USB-C cable
  • 1 x Remote Control
  • 1 x Power Adapter 30W + Power Plugs (US/JP,CE,UK)
  • 1 x Quick Start Leaflet

Warranty

1-year Limited Hardware Warranty