Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro$315.00 to $330.00

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The “top of the line” Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards, in one ultimate solution.Minimize
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 70SB055A00000 | Key Features Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External Device and Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Line Level Out • 1 x AD_Link • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card | External Hub Connectors | 1 x Headphone Out • 2 x RCA • 1 x AD_Link • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 2 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x DIN jack | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Installed Memory | 64 MB | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card • I/O Console • Remote Control • 2 x Batteries (AA) • Vertical Stands • 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) to 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) plug adapter • Power Splitter Cable • Volume Control Cable (9-pin DIN) • AD_Link Cable | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 5390660095368 |
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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 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,
| 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 MPN MPN | CE-S00012-S2 | Key Features Card Interface | USB | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Form Factor | External Device and Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | A3D • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 93.1 dB | Technical Features Frequency Response | | Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 662774000480 |
Tags:siig, usb, soundwave, 7.1,
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The ProFire Lightbridge from M-Audio is a FireWire interface, capable of connecting up to four Lightpipe equipped devices, such as an eight-channel preamp, to a PC or Mac computer. The unit provides a total of thirty-four digital inputs and outputs, plus two analog outputs over a single FireWire connection, and is perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with DAW software.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

The Xonar DS boasts 107dB SNR, which is 12 times clearer than most onboard audio solutions. By eliminating 91% of background noise, the Xonar DS lets gamers hear every detail in the game audio, allowing them to locate enemies from a distance and thus giving them the edge in their games.

ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience.In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST.