So What the Best Soundcard right now? - Page 2

**crainger** · 02-26-08, 02:47 PM

Sound Blaster 16 PRO!

You can't **** with it! I ****s with you!

walterman · 02-26-08, 03:13 PM

Guess that the X-FI, but the ASUS Xonar seems like a very good option too.

There're some benchmarks here (X-FI vs Xonar D2):
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid...e=expert&pid=8

**Monolyth** · 02-26-08, 03:29 PM

I've had zero problems with my Auzentech, but based on some reviews and what I've heard I'd love to give the D2X a listen to compare, but @ $200, just not sure it's worth it in case I have issues with it.

Auzentech has more frequent driver releases then Creative and have seemingly split parts of driver development as they have updated drivers now at least 4-5 times during which Creative has done nothing. They have also met or surpassed "driver feature" release dates thus far. So in that I feel comfy w/my Auzen.

Mr Bigman · 02-26-08, 06:22 PM

Doesn't suprise me any since Creative hasen't released an official driver for so long.

Sound drivers are like Video drivers, they need updating once in a while unlike Ceative where its once every couple of years.

**crainger** · 02-26-08, 06:47 PM

Complaining about drivers again? That's cool, but I pack way more sausage than you. :

:

Creative drivers work fine for me on Vista 64. No need to update IMHO.

**nekrosoft13** · 02-26-08, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bigman

Doesn't suprise me any since Creative hasen't released an official driver for so long.

Sound drivers are like Video drivers, they need updating once in a while unlike Ceative where its once every couple of years.

where do you make up this bullcrap?

Mr Bigman · 02-26-08, 08:06 PM

Hey, don't get hard head on me.

You know damn well as well as alot of folks here that Creative is slow at getting drivers out for their Xfi cards.

Stop with the third degree on me.

I base their theorys on experiences. I buy a good product and expect good services.

**crainger** · 02-26-08, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

where do you make up this bullcrap?

Don't ask him. He just posts it.

BronzeGod · 02-26-08, 10:05 PM

Auzentech X-Prelude, X-Fi with DDL and DTS live, the absolute best soundcard out right now.

hectorsm · 02-26-08, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crainger

Complaining about drivers again? That's cool, but I pack way more sausage than you. :

:

Creative drivers work fine for me on Vista 64. No need to update IMHO.

What a lucky guy you are. My X-Fi in Vista 64 sounds more like microwave popcorn.

Rubycon · 02-27-08, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorsm

What a lucky guy you are. My X-Fi in Vista 64 sounds more like microwave popcorn.

There is a known issue with x-fi and NF4 chipsets with 64bit. That will never be fixed and will always have the crackle.

Quick420 · 02-27-08, 09:19 AM

This card here look reallllly sweet,a Razor Soundcard
http://peripherals.about.com/od/pcex...rracudaac1.htm

If anyone has the extra $$$ to try it,I'd appreciate some reviews.I'm looking into some reviews and such.I cant see how everyone issed it?

02-26-08, 02:47 PM	#13
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02-26-08, 03:29 PM	#15
Monolyth Meow Mix Kills Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: END OF DAYS Posts: 1,228	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? I've had zero problems with my Auzentech, but based on some reviews and what I've heard I'd love to give the D2X a listen to compare, but @ $200, just not sure it's worth it in case I have issues with it. Auzentech has more frequent driver releases then Creative and have seemingly split parts of driver development as they have updated drivers now at least 4-5 times during which Creative has done nothing. They have also met or surpassed "driver feature" release dates thus far. So in that I feel comfy w/my Auzen. __________________ Gaming 5.0 Asus R4 Extreme \| Core i7 3930K @ 4.8Ghz Corsair H100 \| 16GB G.Skill@1866Mhz \| 2xEVGA GTX 580 \| Sammy 40" LCD Asus Essence One \| OCZ Revo 3 120GB, Revo 3 X2 240GB \| HSPC Tech Station \| Corsair HX1200 \| Windows 7 x64 Storage 2.0 Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSD \| Core i7 2600K @ 4.5Ghz NH-D14 \| 16GB G.Skill@1600Mhz \| Areca 1880ix-16 RAID HBA Temp Storage - 1.8TB (4x450GB Hitachi 15k RPM SAS) \| 18TB (12x3TB Hitachi RAID10) \| HSPC Tech Station \| Corsair HX620 \| Windows 7 x64

02-26-08, 06:22 PM	#16
Mr Bigman Strongest Man On Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,948	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? Doesn't suprise me any since Creative hasen't released an official driver for so long. Sound drivers are like Video drivers, they need updating once in a while unlike Ceative where its once every couple of years. __________________ EVGA X58 Tri SLI Core I 7 3.7Ghz 12 gb corsair DDR3 1600 Three EVGA 285 SLI Antec 1200 Corsiar 1000 HX Power Supply 2 OCZ SSD Hard Drives 4 wd black edition raid 2 setups for 4TB _____________________________ having good looks and a good body is hard work.

02-26-08, 06:47 PM	#17
crainger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Posts: 29,535	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? Complaining about drivers again? That's cool, but I pack way more sausage than you. :: Creative drivers work fine for me on Vista 64. No need to update IMHO.

02-26-08, 08:06 PM	#19
Mr Bigman Strongest Man On Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,948	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? Hey, don't get hard head on me. You know damn well as well as alot of folks here that Creative is slow at getting drivers out for their Xfi cards. Stop with the third degree on me. I base their theorys on experiences. I buy a good product and expect good services. __________________ EVGA X58 Tri SLI Core I 7 3.7Ghz 12 gb corsair DDR3 1600 Three EVGA 285 SLI Antec 1200 Corsiar 1000 HX Power Supply 2 OCZ SSD Hard Drives 4 wd black edition raid 2 setups for 4TB _____________________________ having good looks and a good body is hard work.

02-26-08, 10:05 PM	#21
BronzeGod Kanye West is emo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 2,099	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? Auzentech X-Prelude, X-Fi with DDL and DTS live, the absolute best soundcard out right now. __________________ >>>>In MikeC We Trust<<<<

02-27-08, 09:19 AM	#24
Quick420 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London,Canada Posts: 1,445	Re: So What the Best Soundcard right now? This card here look reallllly sweet,a Razor Soundcard http://peripherals.about.com/od/pcex...rracudaac1.htm If anyone has the extra $$$ to try it,I'd appreciate some reviews.I'm looking into some reviews and such.I cant see how everyone issed it? __________________ :Gaming Rig: Asus P5N-D SLi E8400 Wolfdale@3.6ghz/TTBig TyphoonCooler 51c Orthos 3hrs Galaxy GTX560ti-GC 296.10 Forceware 950/1900/2200,1100mv,Gts250/Physx 2x2gb Ddr2 1066mhz 4-4-4-12 1T 3xWD WD5000AAKS 500gb/sata300/ 1xSeagate 320gb Ide(tuuunz) X-fi Fatality ProASUS VH242H 24"LCD:::Windoze 7-64bit::: Sony DvD/Ram-Drive Logitech G25 3dmark06 17,898 Vantage 12,851 If the light is GREEN the trap is clean

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