[TERMiNAL]

Hey, im currently in the market to get a new Sound card, i currently run on-board Realtek and i want an upgrade. Right now im using Digital out to a BDV-E300 Theatre System, i mainly listen to music and do play some games. Most of all i want Clear and Crisp bass, but also good sound quality. Id like the sound card to be spoiled with features so that i can customise the way i listen to my music. Budget, well.. Just dont go OTT but try and keep it reasonable, below £150. Preferably from Overclockers.co.uk.

Thanks.

 

[Ocnewb]

Get this Asus Xonar Essence STX, it's the best sound card atm. I found a link for it on Overclockers.co.uk for u too. 140.99 incl VAT so it's in ur budget.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SC-005-AS

 

[TERMiNAL]

I can see it being very good, but does it fit my needs? What makes it so good? I need to know what im getting from this product. Also looking at it being my top-end there may be other sound cards that are just as good if not better and may be cheaper, so a few more options for different reasons could be useful. Thanks so far though!

 

[cgg123321]

I have a Creative Xfi Xtreme music which only cost me $35. However, creative has been known to suck for driver support etc. I came from a problematic Creative Audigy Zs2 and am glad to say the xtreme music has been doing well. In your price range I wouldn't bother looking at Creative for music though.

I have heard great thing about the Asus Xonar series and the Auzentechs however

 

[duocpu2.4]

If you are a music lover i recommend the ASUS Xonar Essence STX, or the HT Omega CLARO Plus. Perfect for a home teather pc.

 

[TERMiNAL]

Will the Xonar Essence STX go with my HT System well? Especially for music?

Thanks guys.

 

[TUDJ]

Will you be using analog or digital connection to the amp unit?

 

[Ocnewb]

It will goes well with your HT system and it's the best for music. You can read a short review about it here.

 

[Wildcard36qs]

Auzentech

 

[TERMiNAL]

My HT System has both a Digital Coaxial and Optical inputs, so either or is fine.

 

[TERMiNAL]

Anyone have any cheaper reccomendations?
Going to probably get a 5850 at the same time so need to cut it down a little.

 

[TERMiNAL]

Bump.

 

[TERMiNAL]

Anyone, i could do with knowing by tonight, i think im going to get the D2.

 

[sugiik]

if u just using digital out to receiver just use onboard soundcard....it just do pass-trough...

try ask him :
http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards...r-audio-2.html