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Sound Blaster Audigy 4

Creative Technology Sound Blaster Audigy 4

Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Creative Technology Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

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Product Description
The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time... More
The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations. Less
Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full... More
Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in your games. Less
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Key Features   
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround 5.1 Channel Surround
Card Interface   PCI USB 2.0
Bit Depth   24-bit 24-bit
Compatible Audio Standards DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX DTS • Dolby Digital EX • EAX
Form Factor   Plug-In Card External
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 106 dB 100 dB
Technical Features   
Audio Amplifier - Integrated
External Hub Connectors - 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Optical Digital Output
Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz 96 kHz
Sound Synthesis Method Wavetable -
On Board Connectors 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Optical Digital Output • 1 x Headphone Out
Miscellaneous   
Package Content Remote Control -
Package Qty. 1 1
UPC 054651047679 54651146488
Product ID 27694669 56123831
Product MPN   
MPN 70SB061002002 70SB109000000
 
Consumer Reviews
Sound Blaster Audigy 4
Creative Technology Sound Blaster Audigy 4
From $20.00
Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1
Creative Technology Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1
From $59.99

Product Review Summary

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Based on 2 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

218

Kicking it up a Notch

bybwestman Nov 16, 2007
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Superb upgrade to on-board audio. Clear, crisp sound at a budget price.
Cons Could cause you to spend more on speakers and music!
Recommended it? Yes

For years, I've claimed "I don't do much with my computer, why do I need a sound card?" What I didn't stop to consider was that I might do more if it sounded better!

I recently upgraded to Windows Vista and the lowest denominator in my Vista experience was my motherboard. I don't have a... Read full review »

5

No downside here

byraving_dingbat Dec 25, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple installation takes place with no profanity or hair-pulling and the auditory...
Cons Probably unattractive to the hip, slick & cool gadget-oriented crowd.
Recommended it? Yes

This cheap ($29.00) upgrade has been a pleasant surprise on a few levels.

I'd never bought a really fancy-shmancy soundcard before now, having always thought – apparently mistakenly – that whatever came with the current motherboard was good enough. I was, at long last, ready to blow a... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

156

An Amazing Product !

byjrod10fsu1 Oct 13, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great sound and easy to use !
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in your games. Read full review »

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