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CaptainCox
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Check out the
ASUS Xonar D2
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or
Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1
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Creative (though I have a X-Fi Fatality myself)...blew it when they fuked up that guy doing the drivers
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nouseforaname
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| Posted: Fri, 4th Jul 2008 19:52 Post subject: |
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can someone answer a quick question?
Is there any need for a soundcard if my mobo (ASUS A8N-SLI) already has optical out (running 5.1 from HTPC to receiver)?
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Fri, 4th Jul 2008 20:25 Post subject: |
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| nouseforaname wrote: | can someone answer a quick question?
Is there any need for a soundcard if my mobo (ASUS A8N-SLI) already has optical out (running 5.1 from HTPC to receiver)? |
No, you don't really need one. It has a decent onboard soundcard. Though, if games begin getting a bit CPU intensive you will hear some sound hiccups as it tries to render the sound along side, which is one of the benefits of a dedicated soundcard. |
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Fri, 4th Jul 2008 21:14 Post subject: |
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Not only that, but you won't have EAX in games as well. On that issue, however, if you haven't got used to EAX, you won't really miss it.
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nouseforaname
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Fri, 4th Jul 2008 21:46 Post subject: |
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Nah, it's all decoded in software anyway with ffdshow/AC3 filter, so no worries about that. Onboard sound "cards" can often cause static noise on the analog channels because of small voltage fluctuations and and CPU switching states (and many other reasons), but I don't think this will happen on the digital channel.
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| Posted: Sat, 5th Jul 2008 21:41 Post subject: |
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ASUS Xonar D2, nuff said
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I was actually going to post that Asus card lol
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| Posted: Sun, 6th Jul 2008 00:47 Post subject: |
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| Quote: | ASUS Xonar D2, nuff said
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For Z5500, You can use any sb crap for any creative product up to 300$
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Sun, 6th Jul 2008 04:33 Post subject: |
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All this Z5500 talk... I WANT NOW.
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Nui
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| Posted: Mon, 7th Jul 2008 00:23 Post subject: |
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the z-5500 is a sweet setup for games, but music al best listened with some bookshelf speakers.
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upstart_69
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| Posted: Mon, 7th Jul 2008 05:52 Post subject: |
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I just recently got the Xifi Fatality Titanium(pcie) and am planning to set it up with my set of sweet sweet Z5500's as well(still have those in the box as we are moving but got a great deal on em). Anyways I know the Xifi doesnt have all the high-end output that the audiophiles drool over in the Asus and Auzentech cards, but meh. I figure since I am a gamer first and foremost, the Xifi's edge in EAX processing and general dominance over gaming sound technologies trumpets any other factor. Plus, even with the asshole factor of creative, they will still be around while alot of companies have completely bailed out of the soundcard game soon after realizing its a losing game..
Plus getting rid of a big bulky pci card for a compact pcie express card was well worth it. The card has an actual optical out, too. Was using a convertor from digital to optical going to my onkyo receiver before this, kinda a pain, heh.
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Mon, 7th Jul 2008 14:18 Post subject: |
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If you have a receiver, you should put some decent fronts on it first, then maybe later some surrounds...
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Mon, 7th Jul 2008 14:48 Post subject: |
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| Kamikaze666 wrote: | | If you have a receiver, you should put some decent fronts on it first, then maybe later some surrounds... |
Its oooollllllllllld. As are the speakers.
I don't have the cash to put together exactly what I want. |
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Nui
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| Posted: Mon, 7th Jul 2008 21:46 Post subject: |
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omg these speakers kick ass!!! Just played the start of Terminator 2 via the 360 and set to DTS and the sound was just like the Cinema especially the explosions that make your whole body vibrate!!!!
They are definatly one of the best small home cinema speaker kits. Virtually the same quality as my big Yamaha setup in the main room (but maybe not as loud) !!
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Tue, 8th Jul 2008 02:21 Post subject: |
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Well shit Steve... you're really making me want to get them... How many inputs do they have? Like they have optical in, co-ax in and what else?
I'm wanting to put my PC, PS3 and HD Cable box into them, is that possible?
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upstart_69
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| Posted: Tue, 8th Jul 2008 03:19 Post subject: |
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You should be fine. The pc can use the 3 analogue mini-inputs, the cable can use the co-ax, and ps3 the optical. Those are the distinct channel inputs, besides aux stereo and having the mini inputs as 3 stereo devices...
It doesn't have a plethora like an actual receiver but hell, I'm kinda tired of my receiver being on all the time what with the heat and extra cabling nightmare. But yeah, for a pc/console system I think the variety of inputs is pretty much perfect. If not, you could always use a switching box for multiple opticals or something..
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Tue, 8th Jul 2008 03:20 Post subject: |
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| upstart_69 wrote: | You should be fine. The pc can use the 3 analogue mini-inputs, the cable can use the co-ax, and ps3 the optical. Those are the distinct channel inputs, besides aux stereo and having the mini inputs as 3 stereo devices...
It doesn't have a plethora like an actual receiver but hell, I'm kinda tired of my receiver being on all the time what with the heat and extra cabling nightmare. But yeah, for a pc/console system I think the variety of inputs is pretty much perfect. If not, you could always use a switching box for multiple opticals or something.. |
I was hoping for some digital outs on the PC... probably a switching box for the optical then? |
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