X-Fi or onboard & 5.1

Sinny · 28 Dec 2007 at 13:14

As title really, im getting really tired of my Stereo setup and am wanting a bit more depth in my music. I want a more refined sound.

I currently have Creative Stereo speakers, which are the low end cheapo version running on onboard sound, It says Realtek HD Audio which im guessing is just the sound driver.

Should i get X-Fi or Logitech g51 5.1 speakers, im really wanting to experience better sound and have a better sound experience.

as i am really clueless what to get at the moment.

helmutcheese · 28 Dec 2007 at 13:45

Well problem is you need a good card to make good sound, but need good speakers to get the best out it.

Sinny · 28 Dec 2007 at 14:37

helmutcheese said:
Well problem is you need a good card to make good sound, but need good speakers to get the best out it.

That is exactly my problem. I have the cash to get both but their are some things i need to get in January.

azzerz · 28 Dec 2007 at 14:47

I have an xfi fatal1ty... i find it so much better (for gaming anyway) you hear every little thing

the onboard sound these days is pretty good... so you might not want to spend a LOT on a card since the difference i have noticed while it is brilliant... not always worth the £90 it cost me

helmutcheese · 28 Dec 2007 at 14:48

Im in same situ, look at my card in sig, Im waiting on the supposed to be new range from Creative.

I need 7.1's mines are cheapo Creative £100 (years ago) 7.1's and the current Gigaworks 7.1 are years old and good for Movies/Gaming but not the best for Music. (so say nearly every review site) and sometime the AMP dies.

Sinny · 28 Dec 2007 at 14:54

I am in need of a new Guitar amp but they are a bit pricey considering i want a valve amp.

But i need new pc speakers. and the trouble is i have my waterpump attatched to my case and im worried that if i get a new soundcard it may not fit because of the pump.

not re routing my tubing :<

helmutcheese · 28 Dec 2007 at 14:58

My m8's store does Valve AMP's, infact lots of Guitars/AMP's all Music buff stuff.

InkZ · 28 Dec 2007 at 15:11

Got my x-fi arriving today hopefully

helmutcheese · 28 Dec 2007 at 15:16

Uriel · 28 Dec 2007 at 15:22

A decent pair of stereo speakers / amp will be a big help for music. No point in 5.1 speakers unless you intend to use them for games or movies. Most of the soundcards on the market will be an improvement over onboard.

badbob · 28 Dec 2007 at 15:25

Using Arcam Alpha 9/Yamaha 590/ B&W 601/B&W CC6/Kef Coda 7 for the PC audio system, sounds great :-)

Sinny · 28 Dec 2007 at 18:58

badbob said:
Using Arcam Alpha 9/Yamaha 590/ B&W 601/B&W CC6/Kef Coda 7 for the PC audio system, sounds great

hehe, ever heard of in one ear out the other

i watch a lot of movies and play a lot of games, i wanted a nice amp that would double up as a speaker but the price range is way out, i happy using the one i got atm although its on its way out.