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  1. Jul 29th, 2002, 12:08 PM #1
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    sound card manufacturers camparible to Creative Labs

    Hey All,,

    I am contemplating buying a new sound card (i currently have a sb live value) and was wondering what other options i have that are comparable to the new audigy cards. How do Hercules and Turtle Beach cards compare? (and price wise also.)


    Thanks
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  2. Jul 29th, 2002, 05:01 PM #2
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    First I'd like to say that I LOVE my Audigy! The EAX 3.0 makes life worth living...

    That said, if you want something comparable to Creative, the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is comparable. Supports EAX 1 and 2 I think but not EAX 3, but if all ya do is listen to MP3s and CDs for all intents and purposes they will sound the same.

    I however very highly recommend teh Audigy.
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    yeh teh audigy r0x0rs your b0x0rs

    santa cruz is good too, i used both, cant really tell the diff between the two besides eax3
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  4. Jul 29th, 2002, 06:00 PM #4
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    Have a look at the Terratec DMX 6Fire 24/96. Quite good.
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  6. Jul 29th, 2002, 08:20 PM #5
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    thanks guys,,

    another Q: do all the versions for the audigy card support eax 3? and what is eax advanced hd?

    i was looking at the mp3 version, since it is half the price of the platinum one
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  7. Jul 29th, 2002, 09:52 PM #6
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    EAX 3 is Advanced HD

    BTW, get the Audigy OEM at Newegg for $60. Just the card, no extra software you don't need.
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    damn, they dont ship to canada

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    hey justin, is this the same thing?
    http://www.ncix.com/canada/showthrea...roduct_id=6590
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  9. Jul 29th, 2002, 10:47 PM #8
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    How does everybody know my name!

    Yeah, that'd be the one-- didn't know you were in Canada..NCIX is good for Canadian parts.

    Just the card, and drivers too-- but not any excess software. If you want some of the stuff in the MP3+ bundle (and the fancy box ) get the MP3+, but the MP3+ and the OEM and even the X-Gamer all have the exact same card. The Platinum is the same card plus breakout box.

    Extigy is just an external Audigy for those who can't be bothered with opening PC case or that have a laptop, don't worry about it.
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    Originally posted by Jungle-Man
    How does everybody know my name!
    Well since the salami incident word has been getting around...
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    Good, i just want the sound quality for my music and games, i already have quality software that rips and plays for me. so thanks for the help.
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    So what card did you decide on kagey, trying to get some one to tell me the diff between SB Live and Audiology
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    Originally posted by SoCalled
    So what card did you decide on kagey, trying to get some one to tell me the diff between SB Live and Audiology
    Audigy is basically a Live with EAX3 support, higher sound quality (100DB SnR ), far less driver problems, and an integrated FireWire port.

    Well worth the extra $30US you usually spend for it.
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  15. Jul 29th, 2002, 11:11 PM #13
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    Cool will go for that one then, you may note l'm picking the standard parts for the new rig ...
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    same here, am going to purchase the oem from that site.
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  17. Jul 30th, 2002, 05:50 PM #15
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    My Live! is great, I have no complaints, when i rebuild my machine (sometime in the spring next year i think, or in the fall i am probably not going to replace the sound card because it works fine
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    Gandalf in the process of specing a new machine, so am trying to load it with the best of the standard parts. The LIve card in my current rig works a treat as well.
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