Plug-In Card, 7.1 Channel Surround, PCI interface, 24-bit, 96 kHz
The Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card harnesses the full power of the Creative X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio processor to upgrade any existing library of MP3 or any music files to the Xtreme Fidelity audio standard. With the X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 24-bit Crystalizer, MP3 music and movies are converted to Xtreme Fidelity, which delivers an experience beyond the original CD or DVD recordings.
Price Range: $70 - $154
Epinions Rating: 
(4 Reviews)
MPN: FG464
Card Interface: PCI
Output Mode: 7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Form Factor: Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio Standards: PCM, AC-3, DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX, ASIO 2, EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 109 dB
Superb output, as one would expect from a Sound Blaster.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Amazing sound! Surround works brilliantly in games and DVD. Easy setup. Decent software suite.
Cons: No more standard inputs. No automatic mode switching.
The Bottom Line: Hate the lack of standard inputs. Love everything else about the card. Certainly recommend if you're looking for Xtremely good sound quality.
Review: re: boxed, retail version. Since you can get complete specs from Creative at http://creative.com/products/p roduct.asp?category=1&subcateg ory=208&product=14066, I'll just summarize: As I've come to expect from the leader in soundcards, the result... Read Full Review by epined, Feb 10, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great sound, great price, and just an overall quality product.
Cons: Cannot rip to .mp3 format out of the box.
The Bottom Line: One of the best affordable computer upgrades anyone could buy if they use their computer for any of the following: Gaming, Music, Movies.
Review: When I finally decided to get a sound card for my computer I had a lot of researching to do, being a gamer and music lover, I'd never taken more than a casual interest in the quality of audio in my PC. My first and foremost worry was squeezing out as... Read Full Review by sikk_guitarz, Jan 30, 2007
