Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review

Sound Blaster E3 Overview
Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The E3 has a dark dray semi-gloss exterior casing with glossy black ends and spring action belt clip. In addition to this there are six buttons, RGB LED, Micro-USB, Three 3.5MM Jacks and CrystalVoice Microphone.

Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The input side of the E3 you have two connections, the primary one is the Micro-USB that acts not only as the computer input but is also utilized to charge the internal battery. Also shown here is the 3.5mm input that allows users to plug in non-USB/Bluetooth devices.

Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

On the opposite side are the two 3.5mm outputs for headphones, one of them denoted by the symbol also allows the user to use a mobile headset with built in Mic.

Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The sides of the E3 are the six different buttons turn on, play, pause, accept calls, forward, back and volume up and down. Also found here is the single RGB led that changes color depending on how it is being used.

Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

On the back side of the E3 is the spring clip that allows you to attach it to your belt, pants or pocket. Under this clip are a bunch of logos and other things Creative has printed on the E3, I am not sure why it is hidden under the clip since you can’t read or see it.