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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
MPNXONAR DX 7.1
Card Interface   PCI Express
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDolby Digital EX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)116 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Line In • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Installed Memory   256 MB
Audio AmplifierIntegrated
Package ContentPCI Express Audio Card
Package Qty1
UPC610839034253


Tags:

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

SIIG USB SoundWave 7.1

$16.00 to $36.00



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

Manufacturer:SIIG Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNCE-S00012-S2
Card Interface   USB
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Form Factor   External Device and Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsA3D • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)93.1 dB
Frequency Response Audio AmplifierIntegrated
Package Qty1
UPC662774000480


Tags:

siig, usb, soundwave, 7.1,

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
MPN70SB061002002
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)106 dB
On Board Connectors1 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 MethodWavetable
Package ContentRemote Control
Package Qty1
UPC054651047679


Tags:

sound, blaster, audigy, 4,


Zalman Tech ZM-RSSC


Zalman ZM-RSSC External USB 5.1 Sound Card is a small and compact, easy-to-connect plug-n-play USB interface. This product supports both optical and coaxial types of digital outputs along with analog 5.1 channel outputs. Three volume controls provide independent level adjustments for the Front, Rear, and Center/Subwoofer output channels.Minimize


SIIG SoundWave 5.1


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


Voyetra Turtle Beach Montego DDL


Turtle Beach Montego DDL Sound Card - This PC Sound card features Dolby Digital Live technology. Dolby Digital Live converts any Audio signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport & playback through a Home Theater system. So PC games, movies, Music and television will sound their best! It also means there is only one cable connection! That's right, you can attach your PC to your home theater via a single digital cable - avoiding the confusion of a complicated setup.Minimize


ASUS Xonar D1 7.1 Audio Card Pci Low Profile - ASUSTEK COMPUTER - 90-YAA0B0-0UAN00Z


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.