considering a sound card what not to get

Ajcrossy · 04-20-2003, 10:22 AM

well hi i recently bougt a sound card it sounded so nice the card

Genius audio 5.1 chanel £14.50

well this card sounded almost as good as an creative live and nice price but it was the most horible thing i bought in a long time
the one thing i can say my onbord sound was beter than this 14.50 card omg that a joke my on bord sopund was beter but this is a bord close to the spec of a sond blaster live wow i could not belive it i have tested this using RippeRoos sb live so what ever you do be wise and by an sb and not a chepp imatation lol

Cirga · 04-20-2003, 11:10 AM

I hear that. The only card I have ever purchased is a SB PCI 512.. and it has worked in every PC I have popped it into. Very nice card... and it only cost me 30 bucks. Was well worth the investment.

And ouch.. sorry to hear about your misfortune

But keep in mind cards that dont work make great art for hanging on the wall

john80y · 04-20-2003, 10:21 PM

Personally I would look at your speakers too... Whats to point having an audigy (excellent card and can be had for $60 - $70) when you have a pair of $25 speakers...

Good sound card and bad speakers = Bad sound
Good speakers and bad sound card = Bad sound

Good speaker and good sound card = Good sound !

esdxc37 · 05-05-2003, 06:14 PM

after briefly having a sb soundalike audio galaxy back in the early 90's I have stayed with creative since then and found their cards to be competitivley priced and the best on the market.

webe3 · 05-05-2003, 09:38 PM

I have a Soundblaster Audigy 2 with Altec Lansing speakers and the sound is great! I have used cheaper cards in the past, but always went back to creative!

kRiStiNa · 05-06-2003, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by webe3
I have a Soundblaster Audigy 2 with Altec Lansing speakers and the sound is great! I have used cheaper cards in the past, but always went back to creative!

I have the same type of speakers. They work great.

zombie · 05-24-2003, 01:19 PM

If it costs alot dont mean its good

Ive tried and tested 15 diff scards from sb128 - turtle beach card

The best of the pack would be Turtle Beach malibu although a be old now but still packs a punch with the right amp- speakers etc

Cleric · 05-27-2003, 03:55 PM

I live headphones. I have dual surround sound, but even that doesnt sound as good as my trusty thick foamed Sony Headphones.

I hardly ever use my speakers,. This is just for me, cause Im all for "whatever floats you boat" kinda guy.

There is nothng like having the sound right there, 3d sound, hearing footsteps or whatever sound like its right there next to you?...

GOtta stop, Im getting scared

yushy · 06-30-2003, 03:24 PM

Some of the best PC music I've heard came from boxes with either a SB or TB card and Altec Lansing or Harman Kardon speakers.

-- y

Kungfucious · 06-30-2003, 05:25 PM

definitely soundblaster.. you wont get compatibility issues! and no matter what anyone says, PC speakers no matter how expensive are CRAP CRAP CRAP, even speakers made by names like yamaha use cheap materials so the best thing to do is get an amp and a pair of bookshelf speakers.. thatll sort our yer sounds good!

04-20-2003, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ajcrossy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: uk Posts: 13	considering a sound card what not to get well hi i recently bougt a sound card it sounded so nice the card Genius audio 5.1 chanel £14.50 well this card sounded almost as good as an creative live and nice price but it was the most horible thing i bought in a long time the one thing i can say my onbord sound was beter than this 14.50 card omg that a joke my on bord sopund was beter but this is a bord close to the spec of a sond blaster live wow i could not belive it i have tested this using RippeRoos sb live so what ever you do be wise and by an sb and not a chepp imatation lol

04-20-2003, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	I hear that. The only card I have ever purchased is a SB PCI 512.. and it has worked in every PC I have popped it into. Very nice card... and it only cost me 30 bucks. Was well worth the investment. And ouch.. sorry to hear about your misfortune But keep in mind cards that dont work make great art for hanging on the wall __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

04-20-2003, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
john80y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 261	Personally I would look at your speakers too... Whats to point having an audigy (excellent card and can be had for $60 - $70) when you have a pair of $25 speakers... Good sound card and bad speakers = Bad sound Good speakers and bad sound card = Bad sound Good speaker and good sound card = Good sound ! __________________

05-27-2003, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cleric Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6	I live headphones. I have dual surround sound, but even that doesnt sound as good as my trusty thick foamed Sony Headphones. I hardly ever use my speakers,. This is just for me, cause Im all for "whatever floats you boat" kinda guy. There is nothng like having the sound right there, 3d sound, hearing footsteps or whatever sound like its right there next to you?... GOtta stop, Im getting scared __________________ Just because your entitled to your opinion, Doesnt mean your actually right!

06-30-2003, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kungfucious mediatechie.com Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 809	definitely soundblaster.. you wont get compatibility issues! and no matter what anyone says, PC speakers no matter how expensive are CRAP CRAP CRAP, even speakers made by names like yamaha use cheap materials so the best thing to do is get an amp and a pair of bookshelf speakers.. thatll sort our yer sounds good! __________________ http://mediatechie.com Leave me a message in my shoutbox! ... would appreciate the feedback! thanks people!

05-05-2003, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
esdxc37 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	after briefly having a sb soundalike audio galaxy back in the early 90's I have stayed with creative since then and found their cards to be competitivley priced and the best on the market.

05-05-2003, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
webe3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 108	I have a Soundblaster Audigy 2 with Altec Lansing speakers and the sound is great! I have used cheaper cards in the past, but always went back to creative!

05-24-2003, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
zombie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AmoKK Posts: 252	If it costs alot dont mean its good Ive tried and tested 15 diff scards from sb128 - turtle beach card The best of the pack would be Turtle Beach malibu although a be old now but still packs a punch with the right amp- speakers etc

06-30-2003, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
yushy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CA Posts: 39	Some of the best PC music I've heard came from boxes with either a SB or TB card and Altec Lansing or Harman Kardon speakers. -- y

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