Sound Advice, Gettin A New Card.

Post by **kAoS-Wakko** » 18 Dec 2004 14:41

My on board sound has shit it self I think.
So I need a new sound systum.

Give me the low down if your in the know on these products:

$53.90 AOpen AW850 Deluxe - 6 Channel Sound Card - SPDIF Input
$27.50 Audio Excel AV 512 3D PCI Sound Card, 6 Channel, Plug and Play
$39.00 Creative Ectiva Sound Card; EAX Support 5.1 Channel Audio
$66.00 Creative SoundBlaster Live Digital Entertainment 5.1
$84.00 Creative SoundBlaster Audigy LS - OEM
$78.45 Hercules Fortissimo IV Sound Card PCI
$47.30 Hercules Gamesurround Muse 5.1 DVD
$24.85 Hercules Gamesurround MUSE Lt, PCI Sound Card
$80.20 Hercules Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 5.1 - USB Sound Card
$25.00 MERCURY 6 channel sound Retail Box
$21.00 ST Lab Sound Card; Model (8738-3) 4 Channel Audio
$25.00 ST-Lab 5.1 Channel Audio (8738-LX)

I dont wanna pay too much, I need 5.1 but EAX is optional (is EAX that good?).
Is the difference in price gonna see the same jump in quality?

Post by **kAoS-Druzilla** » 18 Dec 2004 14:54

Why not get these <a href='http://www.au.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=204&product=4915' target='_blank'>SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS</a> You can get from $200 or some places sell it cheaper :meanië:

Post by **kAoS-sirro** » 18 Dec 2004 15:43

eax is very nice wakko its like.....holy shit for your sound, you know, dont make you play better but looks\sounds nicer..

i reckon save up an go what dru said cause youve already outlayed the money for suround so why get "cheap" sound to put through it.......

my onboard has the exact same problem as you but i dont have a seperate sub and the zalman headphones the front channel in fooking mono anyway but i want it not to remove the bass from the rest of the speakers but i dunno how :(

Post by **kAoS-Wakko** » 18 Dec 2004 15:47

Comone, that Audigy card your paying for the cream, I dont need cream, I dont need 7.1 I dont need 8 channels, its WAY to fang dangle and the sound difference would be marginal!

Whats diff between EAX ADVANCED HD and EAX 1.0 and 2.0 SUpport?

Post by **kAoS-sirro** » 18 Dec 2004 16:19

nfi all i know is eax gives you echo in tunnels n shit underwater sounds that jazz

grendelkeep eax rocks

Post by **kAoS-Wakko** » 18 Dec 2004 17:40

OK so I did some more research and here is the best value for money:

SoundBlaster AUDIGY LS EAX 3.0 ADVANCED HD 24-bit/96kHz $84.00

Features:
* Hi-fidelity 5.1 surround for music, games and movies.
* EAX 3.0 ADVANCED HD for realistic and immersive 3D positional audio.
* Dolby Digital decoding.
* 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback at 100dB SNR.
* CMSS 3D up-mixes stereo audio to 5.1 surround.
* Creative MediaSource software for playback, library creation, management and CD burning.

Post by **Kazahel** » 18 Dec 2004 18:13

Shit hey I might go buy one too....Ive only got an audigy but Ive got one of those Cambridge soundworks thingys and its pretty good. I think sound plays a big part in gaming...I dont play as well when the volume is down.

I might see whats around too cause its been ages since I've looked for better stuff.

Post by **kAoS-sirro** » 18 Dec 2004 20:31

fuck i might just get one too that sounds like fooking good value and it smells good B)

Post by **kAoS-Wakko** » 22 Dec 2004 10:17

<a href='http://www.gamedude.com.au/' target='_blank'>http://www.gamedude.com.au/</a>

SoundBlaster AUDIGY2 VALUE EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD 24-bit
Item Code soSBa2_value
SoundBlaster AUDIGY2 VALUE

When it comes to PC game audio, there is really only one name to know - Sound Blaster! With full EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ performance, Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 Value will take your gaming experience to a new level. Give yourself the competitive edge with compelling 7.1 surround sound. Plus advanced music tools, Advanced Resolution™ DVD-Audio playback, and Dolby Digital® EX support, makes Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value an awesome audio upgrade!

Price $ 109

OR

SoundBlaster AUDIGY LS EAX 3.0 ADVANCED HD 24-bit/96kHz
Item Code soSBals
SoundBlaster AUDIGY LS Sound Card
Excellence and value with Audigy™ technology. The Sound Blaster® Audigy™ LS delivers high fidelity 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround for amazing results with PC-based entertainment. Compatible with both digital and analogue speaker systems, it offers Dolby® Digital and EAX® 3.0 Advanced HD support for high-quality surround in movies and games. It supports recording and playback up to 24-bit/96kHz, with EAX Audio effects and CMSS® 3D up-mix of stereo audio to 5.1. The fully featured Creative Media Source™ Software allows for easy music playback, library creation, management and CD burning. This is the ideal card for desktop PC users seeking an excellent value upgrade to 24 bit Advanced HD audio.

Features:
* Hi-fidelity 5.1 surround for music, games and movies.
* EAX 3.0 ADVANCED HD for realistic and immersive 3D positional audio.
* Dolby Digital decoding.
* 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback at 100dB SNR.
* CMSS 3D up-mixes stereo audio to 5.1 surround.
* Creative MediaSource software for playback, library creation, management and CD burning.

Price $ 84

Post by **kAoS-Wakko** » 22 Dec 2004 10:19

Are their any games that actually USE EAX ADVANCED yet?

Im not sure whether the uadigy two is worth it yet.

I dont think there is a CLEAR difference between the audigy2 and the audigy.

Im gonna wait till after christmas.