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Razer Barracuda Sound Card

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#1 ·
Hello,

I currently have the Razer Barracuda HP-1 gaming headphones, but I'm using on-board sound


Razer recommends using the Barracuda Sound card with the headphones to get the best quality.

I was just wondering if it would be worth it to get the Razer soundcard, or something a little less expensive.
 
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This card uses the same chip (I think?) as the barracuda and is cheaper:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Meridian%2b7.1

Also, it is not worth it really if you are just going to use headphones through it. A cheap X-Fi will do the job just as well, e.g.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102006

It really depends on your sound set up. If you have cheap speakers, then an expensive sound card is wasted really. Even one of the old creative cards such as the Audigy 4's or Audigy 2's sound good also.
 
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Originally Posted by Snooze View Post
Hello,

I currently have the Razer Barracuda HP-1 gaming headphones, but I'm using on-board sound


Razer recommends using the Barracuda Sound card with the headphones to get the best quality.

I was just wondering if it would be worth it to get the Razer soundcard, or something a little less expensive.
If you're a gamer, get an X-Fi. If it's for music, then get an Auzentech, Blugears, or the Razer.
 
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How did you know what I was going to type?

GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!


What he said.......

:swearing:
Give in to your hatred!
 
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If you're a gamer, get an X-Fi. If it's for music, then get an Auzentech, Blugears, or the Razer.

Well that's what I am, a gamer. So what's a good, yet affordable (as in around $100) X-Fi soundcard that's on the market right now?
 
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Just because it's name is ExtremeMusic, I assume it works just as well with games?

Don't pay attention to that, it can do everything that the ExtremeGamer can do and more. Most importantly, if you're decent with a soldering iron, you can mod it

http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards...will-void.html
 
#13 ·
either one would be an excellent choice, you could get an extreme music from amazon for about 85.99 brand new. i on the other hand have the xtremegamer and love it! No problems and paired with my icemat siberia's games/music/movies sound great especially those with EAX and XFI support!(games that is)
 
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Don't pay attention to that, it can do everything that the ExtremeGamer can do and more. Most importantly, if you're decent with a soldering iron, you can mod it

http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards...will-void.html

I'm pretty sure the XtremeGamer isn't a true X-Fi either.
 
#15 ·
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Xtreme audio didn't use the same amps and the same configuration as the rest X-fi.
Xtreme gamer performs ok... but it lacks entertainment features as it's not good for music and movies, and it doesn't came with optical and coax input.

buy Xtreme music and beyond.
it will give u a great boost on audio quality.. but (pardon me) your headphone is not very good at music and movie.
 
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