Xi-Fi vs Audigy

stalled · 07-07-2006, 12:42 AM

I'm keen on gettin g anew sound card but can't really decide between the xi-fi extremem music or tyhe audigy 4. I'm keen on gaming but also do a bit of music for the video editing I do. Do you think theres much of a difference between the two? Which would be the best?

PC eye · 07-07-2006, 01:11 AM

I've been running the Audigy 4 Pro model here for some time after the previous Audigy 2 ZS Gamer suddenly went. The system here is used for both gaming and video capturing/editing along with some beta testing. I found the Audigy 4 Pro a definite improvement at the time. I can assume from the good reports the same is true on the Xi-Fi model currently out. Some report a big difference between the two models. But I've been quite satisfied with the Audigy model for a variety of reasons.

Clutch · 07-07-2006, 01:33 AM

First off, it's the X-Fi, not the Xi-Fi.

The X-Fi is better than the Audigy 4.

PC eye · 07-07-2006, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch

First off, it's the X-Fi, not the Xi-Fi.

The X-Fi is better than the Audigy 4.

Besides not having run both models to comment on that you must be referring to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188 or the more prominent http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102190 X-FI models currently available.

stalled · 07-07-2006, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch

First off, it's the X-Fi, not the Xi-Fi.

The X-Fi is better than the Audigy 4.

Sorry Clutch, I didn't make it to church on sunday

Thanks to both of you. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the X-Fi, I like the look of the Platinum except over here there is a $180 difference so I'd say I'll be getting the music.

Cheers guys.

PC eye · 07-07-2006, 03:28 AM

Well those are the two newest models out. You can also add a control panel face late adapter in a 5 1/4" bay for input and output levels there. That's another thought to pass along here.

stalled · 07-10-2006, 06:11 AM

Yeah I saw that and think that'd be good to sort of future proof it incase I take things a little further with the video stuff I'm doing. Do you know if they are able to be used with the older control adapters? My friend has an older one maybe from the audigy series and I don't know if he wants to keep it or what.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-10-2006, 02:01 PM

I dont think there compatible, but I can't be sure.

I know that the X-Fi front panel has different connectors and doesnt have any firewire, so im not sure if that will hinder correct operation.

mat2317 · 07-10-2006, 02:04 PM

i have X-FI xtreme music, and it sounds soo much better and clearer. Makes the music have a better impact imo

Matt

PC eye · 07-10-2006, 03:57 PM

Prior to the X-Fi series the 5 1/4" control panel was available for the Audigy series cards as an option only. The real difference now is that it is included with the new model card. The newer better usually is the case with Creative. Yet one thing most don't know is they are resource grabbers when gaming or pushing multimedia a stretch. I hear the PINE alot but never see that name at any vendors to look over their line of cards.

07-07-2006, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
stalled Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 49	Xi-Fi vs Audigy I'm keen on gettin g anew sound card but can't really decide between the xi-fi extremem music or tyhe audigy 4. I'm keen on gaming but also do a bit of music for the video editing I do. Do you think theres much of a difference between the two? Which would be the best? __________________ Signature philosophy is bullshit. This is not philosophy. Therefore, this is not bullshit. It's just stupid.

07-10-2006, 06:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
stalled Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 49	Yeah I saw that and think that'd be good to sort of future proof it incase I take things a little further with the video stuff I'm doing. Do you know if they are able to be used with the older control adapters? My friend has an older one maybe from the audigy series and I don't know if he wants to keep it or what. __________________ Signature philosophy is bullshit. This is not philosophy. Therefore, this is not bullshit. It's just stupid.

07-10-2006, 02:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,464	I dont think there compatible, but I can't be sure. I know that the X-Fi front panel has different connectors and doesnt have any firewire, so im not sure if that will hinder correct operation. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

07-10-2006, 02:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
mat2317 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK,Essex Age: 19 Posts: 539	i have X-FI xtreme music, and it sounds soo much better and clearer. Makes the music have a better impact imo Matt __________________ CPU: P4 LGA775 3.4ghz @ 3.5ghz HSF: Zalman CNPS9500 RAM: 2GB corsoir xms DDR2 666mhz -PC5400- HDD: 250GB WD HDD Sata II 16MB cache GPU: BFG 8800GT OC Mobo: MSI P4N Diamond Case: Antec 900 Sound Card: X-FI Xtreme Music

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-07-2006, 01:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,481	I've been running the Audigy 4 Pro model here for some time after the previous Audigy 2 ZS Gamer suddenly went. The system here is used for both gaming and video capturing/editing along with some beta testing. I found the Audigy 4 Pro a definite improvement at the time. I can assume from the good reports the same is true on the Xi-Fi model currently out. Some report a big difference between the two models. But I've been quite satisfied with the Audigy model for a variety of reasons.

07-07-2006, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Clutch banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 572	First off, it's the X-Fi, not the Xi-Fi. The X-Fi is better than the Audigy 4.

07-07-2006, 03:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,481	Well those are the two newest models out. You can also add a control panel face late adapter in a 5 1/4" bay for input and output levels there. That's another thought to pass along here.

07-10-2006, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,481	Prior to the X-Fi series the 5 1/4" control panel was available for the Audigy series cards as an option only. The real difference now is that it is included with the new model card. The newer better usually is the case with Creative. Yet one thing most don't know is they are resource grabbers when gaming or pushing multimedia a stretch. I hear the PINE alot but never see that name at any vendors to look over their line of cards.