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  1. rock&rollfrenchfries

    which will sound better? creative x-fi 3 or samsung galaxy 4.2? other suggestions for portable flac and microsd?

    using futuresonic atrio X iems.   my sansa fuze (V2) died on me a couple days ago. now im looking for a slight upgrade from sandisk products. something a little bassier perhaps. a little zazzier all around. an equalizer that actually works. (yes ive rockboxed my sansas... they still dont...
  2. Illbetheone

    Should I ditch my Creative X-Fi?

    I have a 8 year old Creative X-Fi sound card paired with my PA2V2 amp. Anyway, I have the itch to try new products and say sayonara to my current desktop setup.   I was thinking about getting the Magni and Modi pair from Schiit Audio. Would this be considered a viable upgrade for $200, or...
  3. PraetorXyn

    Creative X-Fi Surround 5.1 (SB1090) - Anyone with gaming experience?

    Does anyone have experience using this device for gaming?   This is the non Pro version, and it is supposed to have virtual CMSS 3D and OpenAL support (not hardware accelerated, but this is the best I could find on an external sound card for a laptop).   I was just wondering if the CMSS 3D...
  4. JohnnyGoTime

    A (researched) question about Realtek 1150 vs. sound card

    Hi everyone, total noob here but I've been reading audio threads on this site & others for a few days so I can try to ask an intelligent question...I will give you my scenario and am hoping somebody can give an answer which helps me understand a bit deeper than "sound card beats onboard audio...
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    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  5. tunatime

    pc dac?

    What's a good dac to go whit d5000s and a Asgard amp? I'm coming out of my old xfi to the Asgard right now and since I added the amp I pick up so much pc noise that I had to stop uesing the Asgard. My mob has and coax and optical out if I uesed those to a good dac would I still get all the pc...
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    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  6. Sam21

    S/PDIF out Question

    I am wondering if a S/PDIF out in a sound card outputs pre-processed signals (before DSP effects)/(Bypassing DSP) or processed signals (after DSP effects).   I am also wondering if software effects (like the equaliser in foobar2000/Razer Surround) are applied to the signals and then sent to...
  7. willc

    HTPC - Help for recommendation on'high end' multi-channel sound card for less than 1k

    Hi all, I've built a quiet pc for my video and audio library and am quite happy with it with exception of the sound card and am wanting to upgrade it. The setup is  it runs on windows 7 64bit on a SSD (fast boot time).  it is currently is hooked up to 2 pairs of B&O BeoLab 3 and a Velodyne...
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  8. uchikoma

    Fiio E17 against an Creative X-Fi (Xtrememusic)

    Recently purchased new headphones (M50s) and ended up wondering on just how much of an improvement I could get by using an amp. So I went, tried out and purchased the Fiio E11 over the weekend and it was awesome.   However as I was aware of, the Fiio E11 cannot be used while charging meaning...
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  9. wootboy

    hd600 advice

    hi everyone, i hope you dont mind me asking this, ill explain my situation.(i hope this is the correct section to post this)   i have an x fi elite pro and an ad700, i ordered some hd600 from a member of this forum and they just arrived today.   i CAN notice the difference of quality, i...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  10. SkyDaddy

    New here, and not very knowledge able in audio. Looking for new headphones :)

    I have heard wonderful things about Head-Fi and I thought I would stop by for a recommendation. So I currently own a pair of Corsair HS1-USB headphones/headset. I was disappointed in the mic and sound quality, most notably a complete lack of bass with out massive EQ boosts (messing up the other...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  11. razvitm

    Creative X-FI HD USB revealed

    So i bought a new soundcard, the x-fi hd usb, and opened it up so everybody can see just how much hardware this baby hides under the hood. So i'll just post a picture...     After i'll install the drivers I will make some RMAA tests, but beware, this thing has awesome output but not so...
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    • Replies: 73
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  12. HeNkiSdaBro

    Please recommend a decent SPDIF to Analog converter for <$100 budget

    I have tried searching the forums but only manage to find threads regarding conversion the other way. Could you please bump me in the right direction as to find a decent SPDIF to Analog converter on ebay or whatnot. I have seen things like Creative X-Fi, FIIO and the ELE-D02 but it is only...
  13. Protosv

    Cowon X7 SQ on higher-impedence headphones

    Hi all, I'm relatively new here, but I'm finding this site to be a great resource for headphones and such. I only recently "graduated" to a decent set of headphones, a pair of Grado SR80i (I'm a poor grad student on a budget...) and my old Creative Zen X-Fi player just doesn't have the output to...
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    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  14. mab1376

    Just got new headphones, suggest an amp.

    I just got some Ultrasone HFI-780 headphones and since I'm brand new tot his stuff i was wondering if someone could suggest an amp.   I listen to mostly Rock/Metal music and some Electronic, currently all I have is an Creative X-FI XtremeMusic, I'm probably going to pick-up and HT Omeha...
  15. JesperZ

    Looking for an amp and/or new sound card to go with my HFI 780's

    Hi there.   Got some cash and am now looking for some enhancements of my current sound setup. Currently I have an Ultrasone HFI 780 along with a Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card in my pc. I really like my headphones so they're not leaving my collection. I would really like to enhance the...
  16. kendric

    Need Helps on Suggestions for Stellar Sounding Players! SOS!

    Ok I have been using Zen X-Fi 32GB (w/ a 8GB SDHC Expansion) for coming nearly to two years. But as my library of songs expands, so does the shortcomings of the so-called X-Fi Crystallizer and X-Fi 3D Expand. So i need a new player that sounds as good as Cowon / Preferably a Cowon or even...
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Portable Source Gear
  17. salsala

    creative zen style & zen xfi style

    Seems like Creative is still very much in the business of making mp3 players. Just saw these 2 new players from them the zen style and zen xfi style. Anyone interested in getting them? zen style # Bright, full colour 1.8-inch TFT display # Up to 32 hours of music playback from a single...
  18. heyheykuk

    Creative xfi 2 with ibasso t3 and senn hd 25-1 II

    I lost my ipod classic so im going too buy a new mp3 player, amp and headphones. After some searching i decided to go for Creative x-fi 2, sennheiser hd25-1 II and ibasso t3. I'm listening to dubstep, drum and bass, electronica and some rap. Whats your thoughts/opinions of my setup? How...
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Portable Source Gear
  19. Mrcontent

    HeadRoom Total Bithead Amp + HD555+ Xfi

    Is this amp a good combination for this combo?
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    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  20. hedkandiman

    Studio headphones

    Hi, new to this forum :] Hope I'm posting in the correct area. I'm looking for a pair of headphones for use when composing music on my PC using Reason connected to a Creative X-Fi sound card. My budget is around £60. Many thanks :]
  21. wadec22

    DAC needed? If so, options?

    So I'm using an X-fi plantium and beyerdynamic dt 880's.  I just bought an ASL MG Head MKII tube amp off another user since I was told the 880's would benefit from a tube amp.   So far I'm kind of disappointed.  The ASL is probably 10-15% better than my astro mixamp.  Is this because I'm...
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  22. SLaRe

    Is really necessary an external DAC with a pci audio interface?

    Hi folks!   I'm about to buy a pair of monitor headphones (don't know yet what), a tube headphone amp and also a pci audio interface like M-Audio Audiophile 2496 or E-MU 1212m, which are know for they processing capabilities, and I don't if it's still mandatory to have a DAC connected...
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    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  23. Davewuuu

    Is creative X-FI Go! Pro Hi-Fi worthy? And about K124

    so i founf a pair of K124 for $40, is it worth the money, and is it comfortable to wear? How about Bose oe? I know it has bad names but i will but plugging this straight into myy laptop/htc one x most of the time, so i am really not sure if K124 will still sound good in this given condition. I...
  24. Creative Labs X-Fi Platinum

    Creative Labs X-Fi Platinum

    Boost your desktop's audio performance with a sound card from one of the premier names in computer audio—Creative Labs. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum sound card is designed to enhance your system's music, movie, and gaming experience. The card’s 24-bit Crystalizer makes game audio more dynamic...
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