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View Poll Results: What soundcard would you get
XtremeGamer 6 24.00%
XtremeMusic 10 40.00%
Asus DX 11 44.00%
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The best option is the Asus DX but not in your budget.
Open box $60 on Newegg
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The XtremeMusic shouldn't even be an option...
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Open box $60 on Newegg
The ??? that you quoted was in response to the post:

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The XtremeMusic shouldn't even be an option...
The XtremeMusic is a good card (I own one btw) and that's a good price.
I was questioning why it shouldn't be an option.

Creative drivers + Vista is the reason why I recommend the Xonar DX.
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The XtremeMusic is a good card (I own one btw) and that's a good price.
I was questioning why it shouldn't be an option.

Creative drivers + Vista is the reason why I recommend the Xonar DX.
Ahh my bad, so what was better music sound quality, and better game sound quality? I don't care for any XRAM or whatever that has neglible gains, it's a sound card. I want great sound quality
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Get the Xtreme Music for $60 if budget is an issue. If not:
The DX sells for $90

http://techreport.com/articles.x/14500
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Get the Xtreme Music for $60 if budget is an issue. If not:
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http://techreport.com/articles.x/14500
I can get open box for $60 atm :P didn't we already go over this?
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Just picked up a Xonar DX last night. The drivers are about 10x better than the Creative ones and the sound clarity is incredible. It feels like I'm listening to a different song.
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Ahh my bad, so what was better music sound quality, and better game sound quality? I don't care for any XRAM or whatever that has neglible gains, it's a sound card. I want great sound quality
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Get the Xtreme Music for $60 if budget is an issue. If not:
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I can get open box for $60 atm :P didn't we already go over this?
Read the review I posted. Sorry if I'm wasting your time, just trying to answer your questions.
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Just picked up a Xonar DX last night. The drivers are about 10x better than the Creative ones and the sound clarity is incredible. It feels like I'm listening to a different song.
Oh really? Are you coming from onboard or some other sound card?
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Read the review I posted. Sorry if I'm wasting your time, just trying to answer your questions.
Ahh my apologies, again misunderstanding. Well I'm liking the DX more and more now..
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Oh really? Are you coming from onboard or some other sound card?
Comparing to my friends X-Fi Platinum the sound is comparable if not a little clearer with the DX. It sounds a little more lively. And it supports EAX 5.0 now so there's no real drawback.
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