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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:32:11 -0400

The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium is the economy product in its line, which also includes the X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series and the X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series. However, like its companion products, the X-Fi Titanium puts you in the heart of the gaming experience with 5.0 EAX sound effects and 3-D positional audio, and it offers 5.1 Dolby surround sound through both speakers and headphones. Not only does this enhance the experience, but it also provides great audio for music and movie playback. Plus, with 0.001% total harmonic distortion (THD) and a dedicated headphone amplifier, the X-Fi Titanium offers clearer voice chat for the ultimate MMO gaming experience.

The X-Fi Titanium also allows features low-latency ASIO drivers so users can record their own music.

Features

5.0 EAX sound effects and 3-D positional audio
5.1 Dolby surround sound (speakers and headphones)
hardware acceleration to boost gaming performance
PCI express bus connection
low-latency ASIO drivers for music recording
Xtreme Fidelity for high-quality audio during music playback
PowerDVD for high-quality audio during DVD movie playback
1/8" headphone and microphone jacks
0.001% THD
up to 7.1 speaker support
dedicated headphone amplifier in back of card
24-bit, 96kHz, 118dB digital-to-analog converters (DACs)

Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:13 -0400

The Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion is a PC sound card from Creative that offers a step-down from the company's Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional model and a step-up from the standard Sound Blaster Recon3D model. Featuring a dedicated I/O drive for advanced volume control and multiple audio input capabilities, this model incorporates red LED highlighting for striking aesthetic presence. Incorporating a number of THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies for optimal audio quality, the card includes a high-quality beam-forming microphone that can be processed through any of three original Sound Blaster CrystalVoice components. These include Echo Cancellation, Focus, and Active Noise Reduction working in conjunction to provide users with optimal-clarity voice reproduction throughout online gaming, voice chat and videoconferencing applications alike. The Fatal1ty Champion also features a fully-configurable software component, enabling quick routing of hardware peripherals and single-prompt switching between speakers, headphones, headsets and other audio output devices.

Features

Red LED highlighting
THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies
Dedicated I/O drive
High-quality beam-forming microphone
CrystalVoice Echo Cancellation technology
CrystalVoice Focus technology
CrystalVoice Active Noise Reduction technology
Optimized for Skype and other VoIP applications
Quick, easy output switching

Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:13 -0400

The Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional is a PC sound card from Creative that offers a step-up from the company's Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion model. Featuring a striking aesthetic highlighted by red LED components, this model is powered by the Sound Core3D quad-core processor to provide powerful audio playback in conjunction with several state-of-the-art processing technologies. Automatic digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital signal conversion is available for support of a wide variety of external output systems, with a software interface included for quick routing and switching between hardware peripherals. THX TruStudio technology helps to provide optimal audio rendering, accelerated by the card's hardware components for clear, balanced sound reproduction. The Fatal1ty Professional also includes a high-quality beam-forming microphone that can be passed through a number of Sound Blaster's own CrystalVoice technologies, a set of features that help to maximize ambient noise cancellation for functional distraction-free playback.

Features

Red LED highlighting
THX TruStudio audio technologies
Sound Core3D quad-core design
CrystalVoice audio processing
Crystal Voice Echo Cancellation technology
HD digital-to-analog conversion
Analog-to-digital conversion
Fast, easy output switching
Low power consumption

Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:13 -0400

The Sound Blaster Recon3D is a video game surround sound processor from Creative that offers a step-down from the company's Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion model. Compatible with the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles in addition to PC and Mac gaming platforms, this model utilizes a sleek hardware interface for quick control of many audio properties. Powered by the Sound Core3D quad-core processor, the product provides access to its external sound card through USB connectivity, working in combination with THX TruStudio Pro technologies to provide realistic virtual surround sound. 5.1-channel outputting is made possible via Dolby Digital decoding, with all settings customizable through the Recon3D's software interface. Sound Blaster's own CrystalVoice technology is also included, comprising four different hardware-driven components that include noise reduction, volume normalization, acoustic echo cancellation and voice effects. Commonly-used features are selectable through a dedicated slider mechanism on the side of the unit, offering master volume control, microphone boost, instant mute, platform selection settings and more.

Features

Matte black aesthetic with neon blue highlighting
Compatible with Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC and Mac platforms
USB connectivity
Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor
THX TruStudio Pro technologies
Dolby Digital decoding
CrystalVoice technology
Exclusive software component
Programmable audio settings

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:50:40 -0400

The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB is an external sound card aimed at notebook computer users who are looking for a step up in audio quality. It is based on X-Fi Titanium HD desktop sound card. This THX certified device features TruStudio Pro technology which enhances the sound quality of all your audio content. With the RCA line in and the microphone input, the X-Fi HD USB can be used as a recording devices. With the 24-bit DAC (digital/analogue converter) the user can listen to music with headphones via the 1/4'' jack output, with speakers via the RCA output, or use the SPDIF optical output. The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB is a good option for buyers looking for a high quality alternative to their notebook's built-in sound card.

Features / Specifications

THX TruStudio Pro
Microphone input (1/4” jack)
Headphone output (1/4" jack)
Line in / Phono in* (2 x RCA jacks)
Line out (2x RCA jacks)
Optical SPDIF input and output (2 x optical connectors)
USB 2.0
Front Channel Out/Headphone: 114 dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)

Asus Xonar Essence ST

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:14:15 -0500

The Asus Xonar Essence ST Hi-Fi PCI Audio Card aims to bring audiophile audio to the PC via Precision Clock Tuning, specialized capacitors and a shielded, EMI-free analog output path. The card features RCA and headphone output, a 6.3mm analog input, a digital SPDIF output and an SPDIF header that can connect to a compatible graphics card for HDMI output. It supports Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Pro-Logic II decoding.

Audiotrak ProDigy 7.1 HiFi

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:38:42 -0500

The ProDigy 7.1HiFi is an entry level professional sound card that just happens to do everything that all those others do, only a little better (maybe a LOT better). Starting with a VIA Envy24HT (ICE 1724) audio controller, Wolfson WM8776/8766 Codecs, Sanyo/Nichicon SP/ES series high quality capacitors, and socketed op-amps that they encourage you to change to suit your needs. A shield for the analog circuits to reduce RF & Magnetic interference, Optical Digital I/O at 24-bit/196kHz, Q-sound as well as advanced native sound, and an internal software controlled mixer that allows you to record from any source (ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0 compliant).

Audiotrak is the subsidiary company of ESI Audio who is an industry leader in producing professional digital sound equipment & digital sound recording / editing equipment.

Specs

192 kHz 7.1 HiFi surround audio interface
24-bit / 96 kHz ADC with 102dB(a) dynamic range
24-bit / 192 kHz DAC with 108dB(a) dynamic range
S/PDIF digital I/O with optical connectors
high quality RCA connectors for the main analog output signal
up to 4 simultaneous inputs and 10 simultaneous outputs
special design to eliminate CPU and HDD noise
2 through 7.1 surround formats
EWDM driver based on ESI technology
DirectWIRE support to record any signal from any source internally
Advanced NSP support, use effect plugins to expand your sound
integrated headphone and microphone amplifiers
ASIO 2.0 and GSIF 2.0 support for professional multichannel applications through 7.1 surround formats
QSound support under Windows XP
works under Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and XP x64
compatible with all major game and surround standards
compatible with all major professional audio applications

Amplifiers

Unit comes with a NJM4580D or JRC4580D Op Amp

Suggested: LM4562NA Dual High Fidelity Op Amp

Or: OPA2132 FET Op Amp

The 4580D is a general purpose mid wattage amplifier with a good overall sound;

The OPA2132 is a mid wattage amplifier with cleaner highs, muddier lows;

The LM4562NA is a high wattage amplifier with the broadest range of fidelity (frequency) and lowest SN Ratio (Noise, THD), also the most expensive at $5.00 each (avg).

NOTE: Although the SoundBlaster is listed as a competitor, please note that their 192KHz sample rate is stereo only, it is much lower (96KHz) for 7.1 (even their best card) but, they are the closest for specs to this card. This is a very big difference between them.

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:19:11 -0400

The Sound Blaster X-Fi series of sound cards is Creative's most recent generation audio cards that provide hardware accelerated audio processing. The XtremeGamer edition is targeted towards gamers that don't need all extensible input and output ports of the higher end models. Using the extra processing power afforded by the new chip Creative includes a variety of modes and features that they claim enhances all audio sources and restores lost information in compressed digital files. In general, having a dedicated sound processor offloads work performed by the CPU and thus improves performance in intensive applications such as gaming.

The 24-bit Crystalizer technology is one of the main features that Creative touts as being better than other audio cards on the market. They claim that lower quality 16-bit audio can be upconverted into higher quality, similar to how HDTVs upconvert standard definition signals to their native resolution. These processes involve interpolation and a reproduction of the master signal is impossible. Furthermore, some people find the alteration of the signal as sounding worse than the original, and while the amount of Crystaler effects is adjustable, even when set at 0% there are still some modifiers applied.

3D positional audio is the other big feature with the X-Fi system. The sound card will take material that is encoded for two speakers and turn it into a 5.1 or even 7.1 signal for simulated surround sound. On the other end, the X-Fi system converts surround sound information into "virtual" surround for 2-speaker systems or headphones to simulate having more than two speakers.

Note on drivers: Creative does not provide any drivers that work under Windows 2000 or Linux. If the card is installed on a Windows 2000 machine, sound will be emitted, however none of the advanced features are accessible. On Linux the card is completely unsupported.

Specifications

Model
Brand	Creative
Model	Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
Audio core
Audio Chipset	X-Fi
Channels	7.1
Sample Rate	96KHz
Digital Audio	24-bit
SNR	Stereo Output 109dB Front and Rear Channels 109dB Center, Subwoofer and Side Channels 109dB
Ports
Line In	Yes
Line Out	Front/Rear/Center/Subwoofer/Rear Center
SPDIF In	Yes
SPDIF Out	Yes
MIC In	Yes
Spec
Interface	PCI
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, AMD 1 GHz processor or faster Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset Available PCI 2.1 slot 256MB RAM 600MB of free hard disk space CD-ROM/CD-RW or CD/DVD-ROM for software installation
Packaging
Package Contents	Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Card Quick Start Leaflet Installation and Applications CD
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts	1 year limited

Asus Xonar Xense

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:12 -0400

The Asus Xonar Xense is a high-end PCI-E PC audio card aimed at those seeking optimal gaming audio performance. It features support for 7.1 channel audio, EMI shields, Asus AV100 sound processing, a 118dB signal-to-noise ratio and a 192KHz sample rate. Additionally, the Xonar Xense comes bundled with a Sennheiser PC 350 headset for out-of-the-box high quality gaming audio.

The Xonar Xense's EMI shielding provides it with cleaner audio quality as your PC's internal interference (especially from discrete graphics cards) is kept from affecting audio signals. Its Asus AV100 sound processor provides the Xonar Xense with its high-quality audio performance while DS3D GX 2.0 restores environmental effects lost in Windows Vista due to lack of DirectSound support. Meanwhile, the Xonar Xense's bundled Sennheiser PC 350 headset sports dynamic 38mm Neodymium magnets for high quality audio while its integrated microphone allows for online voice communication out-of-the-box.

Features

7.1 channel audio support
EMI shielding
Asus AV100 sound processing
118dB signal-to-noise ratio
DS3D GX 2.0
192KHz sample rate
Includes Sennheiser PC 350 headset

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:24:07 -0400

Designed to meet the performance demands of the world's best-known professional gamer, Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS sound card provides stunning 109dB SNR audio quality, accelerates gaming performance and includes 64MB of on-board X-RAM for high performance gaming. With support for EAX® ADVANCED HD 5.0, the latest version of the EAX Environmental Audio standard, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS card utilizes X-Fi CMSS 3D technology for stunning audio realism over headphones in LAN gaming. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS features a convenient front-facing internal drive bay for easy connectivity, plus the X-Fi IR remote to easily access and control all digital entertainment, and to control the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS 3D, 3DMIDI and EAX. In addition to providing outstanding gaming performance, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum and Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic.

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Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:10:24 -0500

The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II is one of two compact USB sound cards designed to work with Macintosh and Windows computers. They’re both extremely inexpensive, easy to operate, and jam-packed with quality audio technology. Unlike the Amigo II, the Micro II does not feature a microphone input. Instead, it sports a single analog stereo output jack, along with a TOSLINK adapter that upconverts the jack into a S/PDIF digital output that supports PCM and Dolby Digital pass-through. This allows users to listen to high-quality digital audio quality from a DVD or streaming video with 5.1-channel Digital Dolby or DTS surround sound on a home theater system.

Features

Compact USB Sound Card
Macintosh/Windows Compatibility
Single Analog Stereo Headphone Output
TOSLINK S/PDIF Digital Output Adapter
5.1-Channel Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Sound
USB Interface (for PC)

Specifications

Dimensions: 8.25 x 3.75 x .8”
System Requirements (Win): Windows 7/Vista/XP
System Requirements (Mac): Mac OS X+

Asus Xonar DS

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:12 -0400

The Asus Xonar DS is a low-end to mid-range PC audio card similar to the Asus Xonar D1. The Xonar DS sports a couple of improvements over the D1, namely support for 7.1 channel audio (the D1 supports up to 5.1 channels) and the GX2.5 audio engine (the D1 sports GX2.0). Otherwise, the DS sports a number of DTS sound technologies (comparable to the D1's Dolby Home Theatre technologies) and the same VocalFX technologies as the D1 while lacking the D1's S/PDIF header for video card/HDMI integration.

The Xonar DS' GX2.5 audio engine allows it to process high-quality audio up to 7.1 channels on Windows XP, Vista or 7 at 192k/24bit. Its DTS sound technologies provide the Xonar DS with true 5.1 gaming surround sound (DTS Interactive) as well as simulated 7.1-channel music playback (DTS Neo). Meanwhile, the Xonar DS's VocalFX technologies provide clearer online voice communication as well as voice manipulation options (Magic Voice).

Features

7.1 channel audio
DTS sound technologies enhance audio performance
GX2.5 audio engine
192k/24bit high fidelity audio
VocalFX technologies
Xear 3D Virtual Speaker Shifter
Smart Volume Normalizer

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo II

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:10:40 -0500

The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo II is one of two compact USB sound cards designed to work with Macintosh and Windows computers. They’re both extremely inexpensive, easy to operate, and jam-packed with quality audio technology. Unlike its digital counterpart (Micro II), the Amigo II utilizes a single analog stereo headphone output with a high-fidelity microphone input. After plugging the device into a computer, users then connect their PC/Mac headset into the unit, automatically turning it into a USB headset. Users also have the additional option of instead hooking up powered speakers or an external recording device.

Features

Compact USB Sound Card
Macintosh/Windows Compatibility
Single Analog Stereo Headphone Output
Single High-Fidelity Microphone Input
USB Interface (for PC)

Specifications

Dimensions: 7 x 3.5 x .8”
System Requirements (Win): Windows 7/Vista/XP
System Requirements (Mac): Mac OS X+

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:45:09 -0500

The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro is a small form-factor external USB soundcard. The Micro has a stereo analog output that can be connected to headphones or stereo speakers, and it also features a digital optical S/PDIF output (with included adapter) for connecting to your home theater via a digital connection. The idea behind this product is that it offers a simple, cost-effective sound quality upgrade to your existing soundcard in your laptop or desktop computer. Internal sound cards are typically susceptible to electronic interference inside your computer, whereas this product is more likely to have a static-free signal. This Micro is the base model in the Audio Advantage line with the Amigo, which adds an external volume control, and the SRM, which adds 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound. The Micro retails for $29.95.

Asus Xonar Essence STX

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:13 -0400

The Asus Xonar Essence STX is a high-end PC sound card designed to provide top-quality sound to and from any source, analogue or digital. It features a 124dB signal-to-noise ratio for quality far greater than that of integrated sound cards as well as an inbuilt headphone amp. Additionally, the Essence STX sports Hyper-Grounding circuitry and EMI shielding for analogue audio.

The Essence STX's 124dB signal-to-noise ratio allows it to reproduce audio at 64 times the clarity of standard onboard sound cards. Its integrated headphone amp allows the Essence STX to support headphones with up to 600ohms of impedance and with lower than 0.001% distortion for exceedingly clear headphone audio. Meanwhile, the Essence STX's Hyper-Grounding circuitry utilizes multi-layer PCB design to separate signal and noise, ensuring only the cleanest signals are transmitted while its EMI shielding ensures noise-free analogue audio.

Features

124dB signal-to-noise ratio
Integrated headphone amp
Hyper-Grounding circuitry ensures cleaner audio
EMI shielding ensures noise-free analogue audio
Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors deliver rich bass and crystal-clear high frequencies
OPAMP sockets allow simple, solder-less alteration
PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible

Creative Xmod X-Fi

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:43:52 -0400

The Xmod from Creative is designed to enhance the quality of your digital mp3 collection. A fully functioning audio interface that plugs into your PC or Mac via an available USB port, the Xmod X-Fi claims to deliver an enhanced audio experience to your speakers or headphones.

There are two technologies at work: 1) the X-Fi Crystalizer attempts to recover some of the audio richness lost in the mp3 compression, and 2) CMSS-3D creates a virtual surround experience. Packaged in a sleek "iPod-esque" design and features a large control wheel to manage the settings. No drivers required; simply plug the Xmod into your computer and you are ready to go.

Available late October 2006.

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:29:58 -0500

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage SRM

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:48:45 -0500

The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage SRM is a small-form factor external sound card capable of 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. It is the flagship model of the Audio Advantage line, and, as such, is the only model to support surround sound. It is also more expensive than the step-down models at $79.95, whereas the Amigo retails for $39.95 and the Micro retails for $29.95.

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy LS

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:45:18 -0500

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:48:33 -0500

The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo is a small form-factor external USB soundcard. It is very similar to the step-down Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro, but adds a microphone input, and an external volume control slider. Like the Micro, it features a stereo headphone output, and a S/PDIF optical output (enabled with the included optical adapter). The Audio Advantage series of USB sound cards can be useful to 1) improve your desktop our laptop's sound quality, 2) add an optical S/PDIF connection, 3) increase the output power of your computer sound, or 4) simply to have a more convenient placement of our headphone jack. By using an external USB sound card, the digital-to-analog conversion is done outside of the computer, which significantly reduces electromagnetic interface. First released in March 2008, the Amigo has an MSRP of $39.95.

Features

small USB soundcard
stereo headphone out
S/PDIF optical output (includes adapter)
mic input
volume control slider
includes USB extension cable
includes a CD with drivers (not necessary for Windows)
MSRP: $39.95
Release date: March 2008

Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:13 -0400

The Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe is a high-end PC sound card with integrated video processing capability similar to the Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe. The main improvement that the HDAV1.3 Deluxe boasts over the HDAV1.3 is its 7.1 channel analogue output capability. Otherwise, the two sound cards sport the same basic features, including HDMI 1.3 support, a Splendid HD integrated video processor and an included copy of ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre.

The HDAV1.3 Deluxe's HDMI 1.3 support makes integrating an HTPC into your home theatre setup much easier as it allows for HD audio/video connectivity without needing a separate video card while offering HDCP support. Its Splendid HD video processor allows the HDAV1.3 Deluxe to handle high definition video without impacting CPU performance. Additionally, the HDAV1.3 Deluxe's included copy of ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre provides support for most types of high definition media, including: MPEG-2, AVC, VC1, WMV, Quicktime, DivX and H.264.

Features

HDMI 1.3 compatible
7.1 channel analogue output
Integrated Splendid HD video processor
Hyper Grounding technology for cleaner audio
Swappable OPAMP socket design
Comes included with ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre software
Supports HDCP
Optimised for use with Blu-ray audio

Asus Xonar HDAV1.3

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:13 -0400

The Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 is a high-end PC sound card with video processing capabilities designed specifically to provide optimal sound/video quality with Blu-ray media. It features HDMI 1.3 compatibility as well as an integrated Splendid HD video processor. Meanwhile, the Xonar HDAV1.3's Hyper Grounding technology ensures a cleaner audio signal.

The Xonar HDAV1.3's HDMI 1.3 compatibility makes it ideal for HTPCs as it makes an extra HD video card unnecessary while also providing sound quality to match high-end home theatre setups as well as support for HDCP. Its Splendid HD video processor allows the Xonar HDAV1.3 to handle high definition video with zero CPU loading impact while its Splendid video processor ensures increased colour performance with HD content. Additionally, the Xonar HDAV1.3's Hyper Grounding technology separates digital and analogue video signals for a cleaner audio signal.

Features

HDMI 1.3 compatible
Integrated Splendid HD video processor
Hyper Grounding technology for cleaner audio
Swappable OPAMP socket design
Comes included with ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre software
Supports HDCP
Optimised for use with Blu-ray audio

Asus Xonar DX

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:12 -0400

The Asus Xonar DX is a mid-range discrete PC audio card similar to the Asus Xonar D1. The Xonar DX sports one major improvement over the D1: support for 7.1 channel audio (the D1 supports up to 5.1 channels). However, the DX lacks the D1's S/PDIF header for video card HDMI audio consolidation. Otherwise, the two cards sport the same basic features, including: VocalFX voice processing technologies, DS3D GX 2.0 sound processing and Dolby Home Theatre technologies.

The Xonar DX's VocalFX voice processing technologies provide superior online voice communication compared to integrated sound cards with cleaner audio (by way of ChatEX and VoiceEX) and voice manipulation options (Magic Voice). Its DS3D GX 2.0 sound processing provides the Xonar DX with sound quality approximately 35 times cleaner than integrated sound cards (116dB SNR as opposed to 85dB SNR). Meanwhile, the Xonar DX's Dolby Home Theatre technologies provide boosted audio performance; for example, Dolby Prologic IIX allows 2 speaker setups to sound closer to 5.1 channel setups by way of virtual speakers.

Features

7.1 channel audio
Dolby Home Theatre technologies for enhanced performance
VocalFX technologies for clearer online voice communication
1/35 (2.8%) the noise levels of standard motherboard cards
1/32 (-105dB) of the total harmonics distortion of motherboard cards
Approximately 35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than most motherboard audio (85dB SNR)
DS3D GX 2.0 sound processing

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:13:15 -0500

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:12:50 -0500

Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Slim

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:13 -0400

The Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Slim is a mid-range PC sound card similar to the Asus Xonar HDAV1.3. The main difference between the HDAV1.3 Slim and the HDAV1.3 is the Slim's smaller form factor which allows it to fit more easily in smaller HTPC cases. Otherwise, the two sound cards sport the same basic features including Dolby Digital and DTS sound-enhancing technologies, an integrated Splendid HD video processing chip and HDMI 1.3 support.

The HDAV1.3 Slim's Dolby and DTS sound-enhancing technologies include Dolby Virtual Speaker which simulates a 5.1 channel surround sound setup from two channels and DTS Interactive which offers automatic 5.1 channel optimization for any speaker setup, ensuring optimal sound quality. Its Splendid HD video processing chip allows the HDAV1.3 Slim to handle high definition video as well as audio, with HDMI 1.3 inputs and output, making a separate video card unnecessary.

Features

HDMI 1.3 compatible
Integrated Splendid HD video processor
Small form factor ideal for HTPCs
Dolby Virtual Speaker which simulates a 5.1 channel surround sound setup from two channels
DTS Interactive encodes any sound on PC to “DTS 5.1 Surround” high bitrate
Supports HDCP
Optimised for use with Blu-ray audio

Asus Xonar D1

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:12 -0400

The Asus Xonar D1 is a mid-range PC audio card designed specifically for gamers. It features support for 5.1 channel audio as well as a variety of Dolby Home Theatre technologies for enhanced audio quality. Additionally, the Xonar D1 sports Asus' proprietary VocalFX technologies which enhance online voice chat quality and clarity.

The Xonar D1 sports 5.1 channel audio support with greater audio quality than integrated cards as it sports noise levels 1/35 that of integrated cards and 1/32 (-105dB) of the total harmonics distortion of integrated motherboard cards. Its Dolby Home Theatre technologies provide the Xonar D1 with boosted audio with features such as Dolby Prologic IIX which simulates a 7.1 channel setup with 5.1 channel setups and a 5.1 channel setup from any standard 2 speakers. Meanwhile, the Xonar D1's VocalFX technologies ensure crisp, clear online voice chat as well as the option to disguise one's voice by way of integrated Magic Voice technology.

Features

Supports up to 5.1 channel setups
Dolby Home Theatre technologies for enhanced performance
VocalFX technologies for clearer online voice communication
1/35 (2.8%) the noise levels of standard motherboard cards
1/32 (-105dB) of the total harmonics distortion of motherboard cards
S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supporting VGA cards
DS3D GX 2.0

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:45:45 -0500

Creative Labs USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:14:28 -0500

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:20:29 -0400

The ideal versatile sound card to suit all digital entertainment experiences, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum sound card includes an internal drive bay with additional, convenient front-facing input/output connectivity for headphone listening, PC gaming and audio creation. Delivering 109dB SNR audio quality, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum includes the X-Fi IR remote, for easy access to the Entertainment Center software console, which enables access to music, movies and picture slide shows through a slick, streamlined interface. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum also includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic.

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum eX

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:38:18 -0500

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy MP3+

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Asus Xonar D2X

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:50:13 -0400

The Asus Xonar D2X is a mid-range to high-end PCI Express sound card with a signal-to-noise ratio of up to 118dB. It features Acoustics Echo Cancellation technology for improved online voice communication quality as compared to similar cards while its Dolby and DTS technologies ensure crisp sound quality in every situation. Additionally, the Xonar D2X's DS3D GX technology intuitively fixes gaming audio errors present on Windows Vista.

The Xonar D2X's Acoustics Echo Cancellation technology is capable of eliminating up to 40dB speaker echo return while suppressing background noises from being picked up by the user's microphone for optimal online voice chat quality. Its Dolby and DTS technologies include Dolby Pro Logic IIx which simulates 7.1 channels from 5.1 and 2 channel setups and DTS Interactive for real-time AC-3 encoding. Meanwhile, the Xonar D2X's 118dB signal-to-noise ratio for both audio in and audio out allows for the highest quality capable of being produced by a PC.

Features

Signal-to-noise ratio of up to 118dB
Supports 7.1 channel setups
Acoustics Echo Cancellation technology for improved online voice communication
DS3D GX technology fixes Windows Vista-related sound issues
Dolby Pro Logic IIx creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources
DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding
Dolby Digital Live converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time

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