XiFi vs. Audigy 2 Value

[-0MEGA-];434949 said:
He already has the Audigy 2 Value, he wants to know if he should upgrade.

What ports are you using to connect your computer to your stero? Is it just the green port?
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Thats why i said the XFI i know he wants to upgrade thats why i said go with the XFI:confused:
 
I have the Audigy 2 Value with an Acoustic Labs surround sound system and wouldn't bother upgrading, sound quality is very good. If the money is burning a whole in your pocket then go for it, else I wouldn't bother. You probably wouldn't notice a difference unless you have an extremely audio intensive game.
 
ckfordy said:
Thats why i said the XFI i know he wants to upgrade thats why i said go with the XFI:confused:
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From what you said before it made it seem like he was debating which one of those to get.

If he has it hooked up with only the green cable, then getting an X-Fi won't be used to its full potential.
 
[-0MEGA-];434972 said:
From what you said before it made it seem like he was debating which one of those to get.

If he has it hooked up with only the green cable, then getting an X-Fi won't be used to its full potential.
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What i meant to say before was then you should upgrade to the XFI.
 
[-0MEGA-];434972 said:
From what you said before it made it seem like he was debating which one of those to get.

If he has it hooked up with only the green cable, then getting an X-Fi won't be used to its full potential.
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What other ays are there to hook up the sound card?
 
ezefosure said:
What other ays are there to hook up the sound card?
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If you just use the green port to connect to a stereo system, your not getting surround sound, its simply splitting that signal to the different speakers.

If you really wanted a good way to hook up your home theater system to your computer, you would get a sound card that either has Digital out, or RCA outputs.
 
Ya, I"m using a, what is it..... a stereo adapter so I guess I wouldn't be using it to it's full potential.... But I am considering using headphones for games like CS:S.... It always helps to hear footsteps....

lol, sorry for causing an argument between Omega and Fordy.....
 
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[-0MEGA-];435087 said:
If you just use the green port to connect to a stereo system, your not getting surround sound, its simply splitting that signal to the different speakers.

If you really wanted a good way to hook up your home theater system to your computer, you would get a sound card that either has Digital out, or RCA outputs.
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Actually I am getting surround sound.... For example, I was playing Half Life 2 and for some reason, when I was turned in a certain direction, I couldn't hear anyone talking and I realized that one of my speaker was disconnected.... No, I've checked, I do get surround sound, it just may not be as good....

I think mine has a digital out, but I don't think it works.... any remedies.....
 
I got my X-Fi Extreme and I love it!
I totally recommend it, specially if you want to setup 7.1 at a later time.
 
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