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Could be in my head but the scores agreed with my head! Sounds are different, can't really explain to well but for example in Gmod where I throw a grenade under the water it really does sound different, I don't think this is EAX as I don't think Gmod has it?Īlso I don't know if really is this sound card taking the load of the system but my aiming/mouse just seemed more responsive, even though the FPS was as constant as before it was just, well. Had a go on CS:S and I didn't like the surround sound mode for gaming much but after a while I got used to it and my score started going up pretty good, could hear footsteps and gunfire very well, much, much better than on-board. The sound is amazing though, there really is more sound range, specially notice it in the lows, there are low notes which my headphones have never given before, very nice. They are holding just fine now but they're not the strongest connections in the world. The connectors were of a loose fitting, which wouldn't push in any more.
Only problem was during the install, connecting the front panel up to the internal sound card. Well bought it today, very nice looking card, quality looks good too. The ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-E looks nice, although I would rather pay the little more for the X-Fi, price seems to be about the same once you count for the front panel. The speakers don't have a headphone output. If I was to plug my headphones into the front sockets (on the front panel (live drive)) it would be the same quality as the ones on the back of the sound card? If it is then I have no problem, I'll just buy the complete version with the panel (live drive). I'd look at another brandĪSUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card Review - Hardware Canucks
I think CL have a couple with standard connectors maybe the Gamer and Extreme Audio? It's not as high specced as X-Fi though, it's a stripped down X-Fi. Unless you buy a soundcard with standard header ports - for case mounted headphone jack and 5.1 analogue out for your speakers. CL have gaming market monopoly, a couple of others have come out by don't support latest EAX.
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Mine worked fine for about a year after that it occasionally disappered in device manager, and requires driver reinstall. Problem with X-Fi is - at least with current models- is disappearing problem. Yeah the problem is you already use the 5.1 cables, but you need headphone out as well so to sort out uplugging issues you need either the live drive (for the headphones only) Or if your speakers have a headphone output on the amp module. After all, the rest of my equipment is hardly audiophile grade either.Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif And at this price point, perhaps I am willing to overlook the performance figures. Yet, I cannot seem to find a simple USB connected box with 1/4" headphone jack and a volume knob. I was ready to just go buy another SB1240, but recognizing how old it is I thought that surely there must be something improved.
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Now I'm looking to replace it with a similar device. maximum immersion Creatives Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium is the essential audio upgrade for maximum PC gaming and. until my teenage son found it and took it for his own use. It just sits in the corner, and does its job. For me, I will never try to plug it into anything other than my desktop PC. I find the volume knob on the front of the box convenient, despite it being somewhat small and stiff. I use the 1/4" headphone jack almost exclusively (ATH-M50x). I appreciate the simplicity of a single USB connection for both data and power. The connections and features are simply ideal for my environment. Aimed at audiophiles and featuring top of th. Today on our test bench we have the Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, the latest high end soundcard from Creative which sets out to be the best audio card available for consumers. I own the Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB, and found it quite useful for very many years. posted a review on the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD Sound Card.