Logitech Z5500 + Soundcard - Page 2

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Originally Posted by Refleax 
I have had some very bad experiences with the creative XFI.

Still tempted to wait a few more days and check out some reviews to see how it rates against the ST/STX.

Any announced features which improved over the st/stx?

What about the release date?

I believe the Recon 3D PCI-Express is coming out any day now.

Currently all the sellers have it listed for back order.
 

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Originally Posted by Refleax 
I cant find the soundcard listed on any popular websites.

Could you help by giving me a link?

Scheduled release date for Recon3D PCI-E (SB1350)  Dec, 1st

Amazon

Newegg

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Originally Posted by CardasHD650 

I have the same set up and I've used all the main sound cards - the best one for 5.1 is the Creative Titanium HD without a doubt.

You're talking S/PDIF with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, right? The Titanium HD only outputs two channels in analog...

(Fortunately, as someone who only uses headphones, that's all I need.)
 

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Originally Posted by Refleax 

I have had some very bad experiences with the creative XFI.

 

Still tempted to wait a few more days and check out some reviews to see how it rates against the ST/STX.

 

Any announced features which improved over the st/stx?

 

What about the release date?

Which X-Fi, exactly? Titanium HD owners in general seem to be pleased with theirs, with no complaints of driver problems or anything that doesn't have to do with analog output above stereo. (At least under Windows. If for whatever reason you want to dabble in Linux with a Titanium HD...don't. You're in for a headache just trying to get it to work.)

Based on the specs, particularly the SNR of the DACs and ADCs within the Sound Core3D upon which the Recon3D cards are based, they're still below the X-Fi Titanium HD in pure sound fidelity, let alone the Xonar Essence ST(X). I think they're meant to replace the X-Fi Titanium (non-HD) line.

As for drivers...those might turn out for the better, or for the worse. Too early to tell right now.

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Originally Posted by NamelessPFG 
You're talking S/PDIF with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, right? The Titanium HD only outputs two channels in analog...

(Fortunately, as someone who only uses headphones, that's all I need.)
Which X-Fi, exactly? Titanium HD owners in general seem to be pleased with theirs, with no complaints of driver problems or anything that doesn't have to do with analog output above stereo. (At least under Windows. If for whatever reason you want to dabble in Linux with a Titanium HD...don't. You're in for a headache just trying to get it to work.)

Based on the specs, particularly the SNR of the DACs and ADCs within the Sound Core3D upon which the Recon3D cards are based, they're still below the X-Fi Titanium HD in pure sound fidelity, let alone the Xonar Essence ST(X). I think they're meant to replace the X-Fi Titanium (non-HD) line.

As for drivers...those might turn out for the better, or for the worse. Too early to tell right now.

There are at least 2 models (maybe 3) for the Recon3D PCI-E, I think the current specs might be for the base model ($100).

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Originally Posted by Refleax 
I had the xfi extreme gamer.

It gave me problems with OSboot,Jitter( probably due to not having the emi shield) and drivers.

I will probably go for the ST/STX but still tempted to check out the reviews for the new creative soundcard.

Hopefully reviews will start hitting the web sometime after midnight tonight.

I would guess those that have been given a sample of the Recon3D to review

have some sort of non disclouse agreement to not publish reviews until Dec. 1st

Which is in 15 hours (PST).

Get something Creative X-Fi, it's not the audiophile's prime choice... but as far as the qualities of Logitech Z5500 goes, a Creative X-Fi will more than do.