dont know whats descent..help

isaacual69 · 12-06-2006, 05:28 AM

hello all...i know my share about computers just not the audio aspect...heres what i would like....i have movies galore on my computers hard drive and also hooked through my tv so i can watch them from my computer...i would like to put surround sound on my computer...just 5.1 would be fine, and would like to know what is descent out there as well as what kind of sound card would be a good combo package with the speakers...im not looking to spend alot...maybe $100, $125 tops all together...sound card and speakers...i currently have a dell with on board 6 ch audio, as well as a 6 ch audio excel av512...are these ok to get good sound from a 6 ch (5.1) computer speaker package or should i consider upgrading my audio card...all help thanked...seasons greetings

isaacual69 · 12-06-2006, 05:26 PM

alright any one please...and also i think i may get the logiteck x530 for around 50 bucks any thoughts...and also...i would really like a soundcard that will be good for home theatre...maybe have dolby digital in it and have a good speaker/sound mangement in the software...please any thought or leads would be great...my budget is around $100 or less for the card thanks

Jet · 12-06-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by isaacual69

alright any one please...and also i think i may get the logiteck x530 for around 50 bucks any thoughts...and also...i would really like a soundcard that will be good for home theatre...maybe have dolby digital in it and have a good speaker/sound mangement in the software...please any thought or leads would be great...my budget is around $100 or less for the card thanks

The Logitech X-530s are great, I am listening to them now

As far as soundcards, anything from the Creative Audigy or X-Fi line would be great..

isaacual69 · 12-06-2006, 07:54 PM

any other suggestions then on the sound card..thank you

leetkyle · 12-06-2006, 08:07 PM

x-fi is the most logical choice right now.

Jet · 12-06-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by isaacual69

any other suggestions then on the sound card..thank you

If you get a Creative sound card, (especially if it is in the low X-Fi range or better than an Audigy 2 ZS (not value)) it will come with great software.

cdanik · 12-06-2006, 10:25 PM

My opinion would be a Creative. I've been using creative sound cards for a while, and I have had barely any problems. They also sound great!

isaacual69 · 12-07-2006, 12:27 AM

so if i get this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188

and put it with this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121126

do you think that i will be happy with the way my music and especialy dvd or movies, and be able to utilize a good sound management with the software that comes with this card ..like maybe being able to adjust an individual speakers volume or such tools like this...any suggestions are welcome thanks...again my budget woould be $150 tops for both speakers and sound card

isaacual69 · 12-07-2006, 04:20 AM

any other opinions on thread above please?...thank you

12-06-2006, 05:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
isaacual69 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97	dont know whats descent..help hello all...i know my share about computers just not the audio aspect...heres what i would like....i have movies galore on my computers hard drive and also hooked through my tv so i can watch them from my computer...i would like to put surround sound on my computer...just 5.1 would be fine, and would like to know what is descent out there as well as what kind of sound card would be a good combo package with the speakers...im not looking to spend alot...maybe $100, $125 tops all together...sound card and speakers...i currently have a dell with on board 6 ch audio, as well as a 6 ch audio excel av512...are these ok to get good sound from a 6 ch (5.1) computer speaker package or should i consider upgrading my audio card...all help thanked...seasons greetings

12-06-2006, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
leetkyle Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 17 Posts: 587	x-fi is the most logical choice right now. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 @ 2.13Ghz \| Asus P5W "Digital Home" Deluxe \| 2GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 800MHz 5-5-5-12-T1 \| Hiper Type-R 580W Blue \| 74.3GB Western Digital Raptor 10000RPM 8MB Cache \| 300GB Samsung 7200RPM 16MB Cache \| DVD+/-RW Dual Layer 18x18 \| LG CD-R/DVD-ROM Drive \| Antec P180 \| X1900XT 512MB Slave Edition w/ Arctic Accellero \| Creative Audigy 2 ZS 17" Dell TFT 1280x1024 \| 17" Sony TFT 1280x1024 \| Saitek Rumble Cyborg 3D Joystick \| Creative T5100 5.1 Speakers

12-06-2006, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
cdanik Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Age: 16 Posts: 130	My opinion would be a Creative. I've been using creative sound cards for a while, and I have had barely any problems. They also sound great! __________________ Free Hosting http://www.yfchost.com

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