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 MPN MPN | XONAR DX 7.1 | Key Features 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 | Technical Features 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 | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Express Audio Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 610839034253 |
Tags:asus, asus, xonar, dx, pci, express, 1.0, ret,
| Diamond Multimedia XtremeSound 7.1$24.00 to $50.00

Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources.Minimize
Manufacturer:Diamond Multimedia Product MPN MPN | XS71DDL | Key Features Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | Dolby Digital EX • A3D • EAX | Technical Features Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 757448003154 |
Tags:diamond, multimedia, xtremesound, 7.1,
| M-Audio Delta Audiophile 2496$90.00 to $100.00

The Audiophile 2496 delivers uncompromising professional grade digital audio to the home and project studio markets. Music professionals are uncompromising when it comes to the quality and performance of their audio cards. They don't just demand realism; they demand reality. The Audiophile 2496 can achieve this standard because it doesn't rely on gimmicks that compromise sound quality. The Audiophile 2496 is an all-in-one high fidelity soundcard solution for a wide variety of applications, ranging from multitrack recording to computer-based home theatre. Analog I/O is available on RCA jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit, 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices, and the world of MIDI.Minimize
Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPN MPN | MDOAP2496 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | AC-3 (Dolby Digital) | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | PCM • AC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2 | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 104 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x RCA input analog audio pair • 1 x RCA output analog audio pair | External Hub Connectors | 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Warranty Warranty | Lifetime | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 612391417505 |
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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

Transforms your PC into a home theater system with multi-channel surround sound Compatible with Microsoft USB Multi-channel driver and all standard Windows games Auto-detects audio stream for DVD, MP3, Wave, Audio CD, MIDI formats and many others Easy Plug-n-Play installation Allows you to play DVDs on your PC and send Dolby Digital or DTS Surround Sound data (DD/DTS Pass Thru) to your decoder/receiver/amplifier for a truly amazing home theater experience InterVideo WinDVD (software DVD player), USB cable and fiber optic cable are included .Minimize

Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes to PC Audio nothing compares to Sound Blaster!Minimize

The new S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supporting VGA cards, facilitating merged output of 7.1 channels of audio and video through a VGA card’s HDMI port. This provides a clean, simple solution for Home Theatre PC builders.