Sound Cards

Sound Blaster and Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel have once again teamed up to create the ultimate PC gaming audio card. Whether you game on a headset or through desktop speakers you'll have a distinct tactical advantage over the competition. Massively powerful THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies are powered by the revolutionary SoundCore3D quad-core audio and voice processor delivering incredibly immersive surround sound with pin-point accurate audio placement. The included Sound Blaster advanced beam forming microphone and exclusive hardware accelerated CrystalVoice Voice Clarity technology offers a powerful new way to communicate allowing for "headset-free" communications without background noise even while using desktop speakers! Get the PC audio choice of Champions. Get Sound Blaster.

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD provides the highest quality audio playback of any other sound card Creative has ever introduced. This sound card includes THX TruStudio PC audio technology, bringing together two of the most respected names in sound quality to provide an unparalleled audio experience on the PC. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD features audiophile-grade components for high-quality playback of music, games and movies, including 122db SNR Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), the highest signal-to-noise ratio sound card ever produced by Creative. Replaceable OP-amps provide the flexibility to further customize your audio experience through different sound coloration. If you are serious about how your PC sounds, this is the ultimate Sound Blaster experience.

The ultimate gaming sound system for the demanding gamer - Approved by the Championship Gaming Series. Creative s Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium - Fatal1ty Professional Series delivers maximum performance, control and connectivity for the Pro Gamer. The new PCI Express chipset, designed for the latest PCs, delivers hardware- accelerated EAX 5.0 and OpenAL with ultra-accurate 3D positional audio over headphones in a premium protective shield with backlit logo. The new X-Fi I/O Drive gives convenient access to headphone and microphone inputs with retractable volume controls, while backlit buttons give you instant access to Game Mode and X-Fi technologies for maximum gaming features.

The next generation Sound Blaster card - the Sound Blaster Recon3D - is powered by Sound Core3D and heralds a new age in 3D gaming audio and online voice communication. Hardware- accelerated THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing. Engineered for low power consumption and high performance, the Sound Core3D processor is Creative s first sound and voice processor to integrate a quad-core high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) and high-quality converters onto a single chip.

Asus Xonar Essence STX PCI-Express x1 Sound Card

Creative s Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro brings incredible enhanced 3D audio to any computer, anywhere! Designed for maximum portability, this sound card is small enough to fit into your pocket and even fits on your key ring! Enjoy incredible 3D Surround with any headphones in movies, games and enhance all of your PC and online audio. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro is the fastest and easiest upgrade to THX TruStudio Pro audio technology.

Add 5.1 channel audio to a desktop PC through a PCI slot. This 5 Channel PCI Sound Card offers a cost-effective multimedia solution, delivering high quality 5.1 channel audio that s ideal for gaming, HTPC applications or any surround sound configuration. Providing true Full-Duplex playback/capture with different sampling rates (up to 48KHz stereo), the PCI sound card supports simultaneous recording and playback, and features a GAME/MIDI port that lets you use a serial joystick or other legacy gaming device from Windows XP or older operating systems. This high quality PCI Sound Card is backed by StarTech.com s Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The most affordable PC Hi-Fi solution for your music, movie and games ASUS, the innovator and leading provider of PC Hi-Fi audio solutions, has today announced the new ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 PCI audio card. Designed by the CES-Award winning ASUS Xonar team, Xonar DS is equipped with design features once found only on superior high-end audio equipment, such as 192kHz/24bit support for lossless audio playback, DTS Connect home theater technology and GX2.5 gaming engine supporting latest EAX for immersive gaming enjoyment. The sound of Xonar DS is 12 times clearer than most on-board audio solutions, capable of eliminating 91% of background noise. Gamers can now hear every detail in the game audio, locate enemies from a distance to give them the edge in their games. This audio clarity also leads... Less

The ideal audio upgrade for Media Center PCs. Creative s Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio gives an experience beyond studio quality with MP3 music and movies! Featuring award-winning X-Fi technologies, X-Fi Crystalizer restores the details and vibrance lost during MP3 and DIVX compression, breathing life back into any audio, while X-Fi CMSS-3D expands stereo music and movies into amazing surround sound. Effective over virtually any speakers, including stereo speakers, Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio even provides unbelievable surround sound over normal headphones! The low profile design plus digital out for connecting to a home cinema system make it ideal for Media Center PCs.

Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources.

PCI 4 Channel sound card that fits in low profile and standard height chassis

Enhance your gaming experience with this Creative Labs Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional SB1356 sound card that features THX TruStudio Pro technologies for realistic audio and exceptional 3D surround effects.

Industry-leading 124dB SNR , Built-in headphone amp drives every available headphone with <0.001% distortion, Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors offer great dynamic performance, Perfectly shielded EMI-free analog output path, Customize your sound color effortlessly via swappable OPAmp socket.

Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources. Digital optical output provides a multichannel, pure digital, distortion-free signal that can be connected via a single optical digital cable thus eliminating multiple cable connections and ensuring high fidelity audio for your home theater experience. A multi-track recording/editing studio Audacity can record live audio through a variety of sources, such as a microphone, or line in on the Xtreme Sound card. Level meters help monitor volume levels before, during,... Less

ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience. In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST. This PCI card is the world's first audio card to incorporate precision clock tuning to minimize audio jitter, bringing the user a clearer, crisper listening experience. The Xonar Essence ST is capable of achieving an industry-leading 124dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) in signal clarity and offers a built-in headphone amplifier to obtain the best performance out of any available pair of headphones. Thanks to ASUS' exclusive Hyper-grounding and EMI Shield design, even the most demanding audiophile will be satisfied with the... Less

Xonar Essence STX PCI Express x1 Audio Card...Aimed as the culmination of searching for the very essence of sound, the ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card delivers the purest, cleanest audio to offer users the ultimate audio experience ever from a sound card. Equipped with carefully- selected components, and ASUS exclusive Hyper-grounding and EMI Shield design, the Xonar Essence STX is capable of achieving an industry-leading 124dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) in signal clarity. Furthermore, full-driving for any available headphone is provided through the built-in headphone amplifier-- presenting unprecedented audio quality and under 0.001% of distortion to sate even the most demanding audiophile. Industry-leading 124dB SNR Built-in headphone amp drives every available headphone with Less

Xonar Essence STX PCI Express x1 Audio Card...Aimed as the culmination of searching for the very essence of sound, the ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card delivers the purest, cleanest audio to offer users the ultimate audio experience ever from a sound car

The Xonar D1 PCI sound card offers rich gaming audio effects and extensive Dolby Home Theater features for users whose PCI express slots are already occupied with other devices.

USB Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is an audiophile grade sound system with premium connectivity for your Notebook or PC. The front panel includes a conveniently located 1/4" microphone input and ¼ inch headphone jack with studio quality headphone amp and volume control. The rear panel features optical I/O, gold plated stereo RCA I/O plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your turntable. Media Toolbox software lets you record, convert, enhance and organize your digital music easily, while THX TruStudio Pro technology brings you the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios.

Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro turns your PC or notebook into a 5.1 entertainment system featuring THX TruStudio Pro technology with remote control. Dolby Digital Live! offers a single cable solution to your decoder for 5.1 from any content while PowerDVD (free download) with Dolby and DTS support turns your PC into a home cinema. Easy to install, it replaces low quality on-board audio with high quality connectivity options and remote control. A convenient volume control knob, headphone and microphone inputs for a headset are also close at hand.Features

New DS3D GX 2.0 now plays EAX5.0 titles in XP/VISTA, Complete Dolby Home Theater Technologies, Super high quality audio SNR at 116dB, Low profile design supports slim HTPC (bracket bundled).

External USB 5.1 Channel Sound Card. Small and Compact. Easy-to-Connect Plug-n-Play USB Interface. Digital & Analog Output. This product supports both optical and coaxial types of digital outputs along with analog 5.1 channel outputs. 3

24-bit with S/PDIF optical out

ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 2.0 Audio Card -- Dolby Home Theater Technologies & Richest Gaming Audio Effects for best PC audio upgrade. Powered by complete Dolby Home Theater technologies. Supports latest DS3D GX 2.0 for gaming on Vista & XP. VocalFX voice processing technologies to make gaming and online chat more lively and attractive. Delivers ~35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than most motherboard audio (85dB SNR).Audio Performance: Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) -- 116 dB for Front-out, 112dB for other channels;Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) -- 112dB;Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) -- 0.00056% (-105dB) for Front-out;Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) -- 0.0004% (-108dB) for Line-in;Frequency Response (-3dB,... Less

Add a new dimension of audio to your computer with StarTech.com's multi-channel sound card. Offering the highest quality of sound, the PCISOUND4CH creates a rich audio experience for even the most discerning multi-media enthusiast. Main FeaturesManufactu rer: Startech Computer ProductsManufactu rer Part Number: PCISOUND4CHManufa cturer Website Address: www.startech. comProduct Type: Sound BoardHost Interface: PCISound Channels: 4.1 - (Surround Sound) Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line Out - (For Rear Channel Sound), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line In - (For Auxiliary devices such as CDPlayers, Cassette Decks, Stereo Receivers etc.), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line In - (Microphone In), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line Out - (For Front Channel Sound), 1 x 15-pin - (MIDI device/Serial joystick) Standard Warranty: 1... Less

Don't play down sound on your PC. The web is chock full of high-definition audio and video for streaming and downloads. Many of these are available in 5.1 and 7.1 channel surround sound. But if your sound card only has 2 or 4 channels, you're missing out. With the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE PCI sound card for a desktop PC, you've got the core for surround sound. Now get a set of surround computer speakers and get ready to be thrilled.Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes... Less

Add the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card to your PC and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Restore the details and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so you'll hear it all-crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions. Expand your stereo music and movies into surround sound. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient sound appears all around you, just like a live performance. Listen on a pair of desktop speakers or a full 5.1 speaker system. Put on your headphones and X-Fi technology moves the sound away from your ears into the space around you. You'll feel like you're... Less

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD provides the highest quality audio playback of any sound card Creative has ever introduced and includes THX TruStudio PC audio technology, bringing together two of the most respected names in sound quality to provide an unparalleled audio experience on the PC. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD features audiophile-grade components for high-quality playback of music, games and movies, including 122db SNR Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), the highest signal-to-noise ratio ever produced by a Creative sound card.

7.1-channel surround sound