I'm looking to upgrade my sound from onboard AC97 with 2.1 (and sometimes medusas) to 5.1. After discovering the sound enhancer in iTunes, I can't go back to mp3's without it, and I imagine that new speakers/soundcard will do far more than this does. Also, I want a 5.1 speaker setup for better immersion in games. I've been waiting for the day where bullets whizz past in games the same way they do in "Saving Private Ryan."
I am aware that a reasonable amount has to be spent to achieve both good 5.1 and good quality sound, so I am willing to spend money. However, I don't want to spend more than is necessary. I don't really need volume, if that has any bearing. And before I'm verbally assaulted for mentioning 5.1 and music in the same post, I do intend to keep the music run at 2.1, don't worry.
Basicly my question is: to fulfill my requirements, do I need to buy an X-Fi (£80) and £150 speakers (Logitech z-5400's are the ones that come to mind: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...itech_166.html ) or an Audigy 4 and Logitech x-530's, or (£30 card and £40 speakers) or just £150 speakers?
Just got paid today so any prompt response would be greatly appreciated with an eye to buying stuff to come Monday-Tuesday.
Cheers, and sorry for the wall'o'text.
Fluff_eei
I am aware that a reasonable amount has to be spent to achieve both good 5.1 and good quality sound, so I am willing to spend money. However, I don't want to spend more than is necessary. I don't really need volume, if that has any bearing. And before I'm verbally assaulted for mentioning 5.1 and music in the same post, I do intend to keep the music run at 2.1, don't worry.
Basicly my question is: to fulfill my requirements, do I need to buy an X-Fi (£80) and £150 speakers (Logitech z-5400's are the ones that come to mind: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...itech_166.html ) or an Audigy 4 and Logitech x-530's, or (£30 card and £40 speakers) or just £150 speakers?
Just got paid today so any prompt response would be greatly appreciated with an eye to buying stuff to come Monday-Tuesday.
Cheers, and sorry for the wall'o'text.
Fluff_eei