sound card compitition

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What is the real difference between the creative x-fi xtreme musicsound card and the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS sound card. Will you really notice a difference in sound quality between the two. What is the real difference between the 2. The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS is a lot cheaper so why would I spend the extra money on the x-fi if it really isn't that much better. also are both of the sound cards compatible with the logitech z-5500 speaker system. that is also what speakers the sound card will be going with. Thanks
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If you're really an audiophile you'll notice a small difference in the cards, although I doubt most people do notice anything. I'd definetly settle with an Audigy 2 ZS, its still a fine card. The main difference is a better SPU on the X-Fi series, but nothing humongous.
 
TheChef said:
If you're really an audiophile you'll notice a small difference in the cards, although I doubt most people do notice anything. I'd definetly settle with an Audigy 2 ZS, its still a fine card. The main difference is a better SPU on the X-Fi series, but nothing humongous.
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What is a SPU?
 
You should hear a rather large difference actually. I upgraded from a Soundblaster Audigy 2 (Value though) to the Soundblaster X-Fi Platinum and the difference is huge. Also your regular stereo headphones really do seem to be surround sound with these cards. They just sound amazing. Also you get what you pay for and this is partly reason for the Audigy being cheaper then the X-fi.
 
X-Fi Fatal1ty fps has the best quilty sound then all that you just names in this thread so far.
 
well this is how I look at it, I picked up an Audigy 2 ZS on sale for $42, now why would I spend $185 on an x-fi even if it is better?
 
X-Fi Fatal1ty fps has the best quilty sound then all that you just names in this thread so far.
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If you think there is enough difference between the Fatal1ty and the Platinum you are mistaking. The only real difference is the amount of X-RAM. As a matter of fact there is nothing there to make it sound even a wee bit better then the Platinum and that is just a fact.

well this is how I look at it, I picked up an Audigy 2 ZS on sale for $42, now why would I spend $185 on an x-fi even if it is better?
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You just answered that for yourself ;). Because it is better. It is the same as saying... I just picked up a Radeon 9600Pro for $80... Why would I spend more for the X1900XT? Or how is this? I just spent $400. on a new computer... Why would I want to spend $2000.? Boils down to because it is better.
 
suprasteve said:
well this is how I look at it, I picked up an Audigy 2 ZS on sale for $42, now why would I spend $185 on an x-fi even if it is better?
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Blue said:
You just answered that for yourself ;). Because it is better. It is the same as saying... I just picked up a Radeon 9600Pro for $80... Why would I spend more for the X1900XT? Or how is this? I just spent $400. on a new computer... Why would I want to spend $2000.? Boils down to because it is better.
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but is the x-fi good enough to justify the price difference? is the x-fi really 4-5 times as good as the Audigy 2 ZS? No. Sound cards are like pulling a rubber band. It only stretches so far and it gets harder to stretch the rubber band. Sound cards only get so good... a expencive sound card isn't 4-5 times better than the less excpencive one... does anyone get what i am saying?
 
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but is the x-fi good enough to justify the price difference? is the x-fi really 4-5 times as good as the Audigy 2 ZS? No. Sound cards are like pulling a rubber band. It only stretches so far and it gets harder to stretch the rubber band. Sound cards only get so good... a expencive sound card isn't 4-5 times better than the less excpencive one... does anyone get what i am saying?
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Yes I get what you are saying (I'm not that dumb). You must realize that It is mostly opinion and yours is not any better then mine. As for how great they are well... They have been justifiably compared to when Soundcards finally reached Hi-Fi levels. It is a considerable leap in sound technology on the PC. If you had one and used it for a bit you would agree I'm sure. Also if you use headphones much for gaming then I would have to say the X-Fi cards are much better then the Audigy. When I say much better I mean there just is not comparing. I could go on with all the features but that info can be found online in many places.

but is the x-fi good enough to justify the price difference? is the x-fi really 4-5 times as good as the Audigy 2 ZS? No.
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In ways yes they are 4-5 times better. You hear the difference right away yet the largest improvements is when you listen through a pair of headphones and by playing with the many enhancements.
 
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Blue said:
If you think there is enough difference between the Fatal1ty and the Platinum you are mistaking. The only real difference is the amount of X-RAM. As a matter of fact there is nothing there to make it sound even a wee bit better then the Platinum and that is just a fact.
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Sure it does, Just like the E-Fi Elite Pro has higher sound quilty then X-FI fatal1ty
 
Sure it does, Just like the E-Fi Elite Pro has higher sound quilty then X-FI fatal1ty
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Pro face it. You paid all that extra for the Fatal1ty name.

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Heck I have to... Pro every time you seem to post it is in this argumentative way. I think Computer Forum suffers with the negative posting and it is people like you behind it. I'm sure that the good people of Computer Forum would appreciate it a bit if you tone it down. The attitude is not here in this thread but many other places.

Just like the E-Fi Elite Pro has higher sound quilty then X-FI fatal1ty
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Yes the sound is pretty much the same.
 
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I was making a point.. Not showing attitude..:confused:

I think you got the situation mixed up. and thanks for disabling your private message!!! :rolleyes:
 
Blue said:
Pro face it. You paid all that extra for the Fatal1ty name.

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Heck I have to... Pro every time you seem to post it is in this argumentative way. I think Computer Forum suffers with the negative posting and it is people like you behind it. I'm sure that the good people of Computer Forum would appreciate it a bit if you tone it down. The attitude is not here in this thread but many other places.



Yes the sound is pretty much the same.
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This thread is a soudcard compition! which means X-Fi Fatal1ty Fps Owns Plantium with the ram.

And you guyz want to know own fatal1ty fps go for Elite pro
 
the real question:

will you be watching movies or playing games, or will it be only for music?

if only music, are you using headphones?

if you answered yes to both, EMU 0404 > any Soundblaster.
 
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the real question:

will you be watching movies or playing games, or will it be only for music?

if only music, are you using headphones?

if you answered yes to both, EMU 0404 > any Soundblaster.
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I will mostly be using the sound card to listen to music not on headphones? I sometimes play some games on my computer to. Thanks
 
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