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Sound Blaster Audigy 4

$25.00 to $42.00

The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous

MPN	70SB061002002
Card Interface	PCI
Output Mode	7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth	24-bit
Form Factor	Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio Standards	DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)	106 dB
On Board Connectors	1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF
Max. Sample Rate	192 kHz
Sound Synthesis Method	Wavetable
Package Content	Remote Control
Package Qty	1
UPC	054651047679

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sound, blaster, audigy, 4,

ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET

$79.00 to $132.00

The whole audio architecture landscape has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment.

Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous

MPN	XONAR DX 7.1
Card Interface	PCI Express
Bit Depth	24-bit
Form Factor	Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio Standards	Dolby Digital EX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)	116 dB
On Board Connectors	1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Line In • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency Response		Max. Sample Rate	192 kHz
Installed Memory	256 MB
Audio Amplifier	Integrated
Package Content	PCI Express Audio Card
Package Qty	1
UPC	610839034253

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asus, asus, xonar, dx, pci, express, 1.0, ret,

PPA International (1431)

$10.00 to $14.00

The superb PPA Model 1431 sound card delivers great audio quality to your PC at a remarkably affordable cost. It’s offers great performance for games and musical entertainment! This versatile sound card features HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, Microsoft DirectSound 3D support, 6-channel 16-bit DAC, DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, Direct Music support, Game port and 16-bits full duplex CODEC.Minimize

Manufacturer:PPA International Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous

MPN	(1431)
Card Interface	PCI
Output Mode	3D Sound
Bit Depth	16-bit
Form Factor	Plug-In Card
On Board Connectors	1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out
Sound Synthesis Method	Wavetable
Package Qty	1
UPC	833250001431

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ppa, international, 1431,

M-Audio Delta 1010

Computer-based recording system with one or more Delta 1010s and the right software surpasses what have been considered "pro" systems. Sound quality, performance, and superior driver technology are a few of the reasons that the Delta 1010 has established worldwide recognition as a top choice in PCI-based digital audio solutions. With its superb engineering and ultra-high quality conversion, the fidelity of the Delta 1010 surpasses systems that cost many times more. The 1010 offers the professional performance required by today's most popular software programs, and provides you with features like 24-bit 96 kHz recording, zero latency hardware monitoring and digital mixing.Minimize

SIIG USB SoundWave 7.1

USB audio adapter - easily add sound to any notebook or desktop computer; Virtual 7.1 channel surround sound provides home-theater quality surround sound via headphones or stereo speakers; Built-in amplifier for rich and powerful sound; Reduces unwanted static and noise from D/A processing; Places speakers to preferred positions without physically moving actual speakers via Speaker Shifter utility; Xear software offers 27 environment effects and 3 environment sizes, plus a 10-band preset equalizer; Plug & Play compatible; No power adapter required, obtains power from the USB port.Minimize