Which is the Best Soundcard so far?

[HarryAngel]

Im looking into buying a new Soundcard. I've heard about: SoundBlaster Audigy2 Player, Hercules Game Theater XP 7.1, TerraTec SoundSystem DMX 6Fire 24/96, M-Audio Revolution 7.1 and Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

But which one is the best?????

Mainly I will do digital video/audio editing (DVD), create mp3's playback through a THX dolby Altec Lansing surround soundsystem, listening to music and play the occasional game.

 

[clicknext]

I don't know how it would be in editing, but I love my Game Theater XP for sound quality in music and gaming. If you don't need the extra connections, Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is good.

 

[DTSS]

I prefer any SoundBlaster w/ 5.1 - More sound card than most people need!

 

[HarryAngel]

Originally posted by: clicknext
I don't know how it would be in editing, but I love my Game Theater XP for sound quality in music and gaming. If you don't need the extra connections, Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is good.

I might just go with Game Theater XP..

 

[HarryAngel]

Originally posted by: DTSS
I prefer any SoundBlaster w/ 5.1 - More sound card than most people need!

True, but i will be multimedia (mostly DVD) content creating stuff so i want the best crisp clear sound!

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I hear the Audigy 2 is very good. You may want to make sure to get optical connections for the audio if you want it very clear.

 

[Deuce24]

optical on Audigy II = awesomeeeeeeee

 

[HarryAngel]

Originally posted by: Deuce24
optical on Audigy II = awesomeeeeeeee

Sounds good! ok what about the TerraTec SoundSystem DMX 6Fire 24/96?

 

[Macaw]

Soundcards haven't been innovated like video cards of the past decade. You won't go wrong with just about any sound card these days.

 

[PliotronX]

I vote for the Revo 7.1. Its playback is superb and assuming you have a fast CPU gaming performance with it is decent (though it's no Audigy, but your main use is editing and music so Revo is where it's at).

 

[clicknext]

I have heard of people complaining about "lag" on the game theater XP supposedly because of the distance between the external box and the PCI card in the computer. I havn't noticed anything like that, though. All those connections are pretty useful too.

The Audigy2 should be nice for sound editing or some recording stuff, but it's overpriced...

 

[HarryAngel]

Ok it looks like it 's coming down to Revo 7.1 and Audigy2 anyone tryed out the TerraTec card? And if there isn't any noticeable diffrence between the cards i will go with the Game Theater XP!

 

[HarryAngel]

TerraTec card, someone?

 

[Sid59]

TBSC

 

[Piano Man]

I have the Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96 and absolutely love it paired with my Megaworks 510D's. I have built many computers with the Audigy 1 cards, and it is defanitely more superior. I have never had a problem with games as of yet, and DVD's sound great. Plus, the breakout box looks bad ass.

 

[Xponential]

Another vote for the SB Live! Audigy 2

 

[HarryAngel]

Originally posted by: Piano Man
I have the Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96 and absolutely love it paired with my Megaworks 510D's. I have built many computers with the Audigy 1 cards, and it is defanitely more superior. I have never had a problem with games as of yet, and DVD's sound great. Plus, the breakout box looks bad ass.

Cool, I've decided now, I will go with the TeraTec Card!!


Thanks to all!!

 

[Slammy1]

A couple of useful links:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=265250
http://www.tech-report.com/reviews/2003q1/soundcards/index.x?pg=1

I'm thinking the 24/96 LT version for an upgrade in the near future.

 

[HarryAngel]

Yepp, 24/96 seems like a great card for sure! BTW lots of good info in those links, thanks

 

[bluemax]

Originally posted by: PliotronX
I vote for the Revo 7.1. Its playback is superb and assuming you have a fast CPU gaming performance with it is decent (though it's no Audigy, but your main use is editing and music so Revo is where it's at).

I agree FULLY with this fella'. If DVD and content creation are your #1 priorities, you'll see a HUGE difference in the M-Audio Revolution. AND it's got proper ASIO drivers being from a pro-audio soundcard company.
Creative Labs is good for games. THESE guys are tops at AUDIO! And the games'll be pretty darned good too.

Search for "M-Audio Revolution review" on the net and see for yourself.

 

[DeathByDuke]

for best of the best, no doubt its the Audigy 2.... great features, great quality but not so great price.....

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: DeathByDuke
for best of the best, no doubt its the Audigy 2.... great features, great quality but not so great price.....

I`d get the audigy2 as well. It has better game support as well. Im you get OEM, then it`s pretty cheap. You cant go wrong with a SoundBlaster.

 

[bluemax]

Originally posted by: BoomAM

Originally posted by: DeathByDuke
for best of the best, no doubt its the Audigy 2.... great features, great quality but not so great price.....

I`d get the audigy2 as well. It has better game support as well. Im you get OEM, then it`s pretty cheap. You cant go wrong with a SoundBlaster.

Um... I'm guessing you guys have never run a pro-audio app in your lives.....
There's a world of difference.

I'll admit, if you're gaming, an Audigy2 is a grand ol' card, but the M-Audio Revolution and others are in a much higher class because they'll also do the pro-audio apps decently, something the SandBlasters could never do.
If it doesn't have working ASIO2 drivers, don't buy it.

I say "working" because Audigy2 and nForce both claim to have ASIO drivers but they don't work.

 

[BoomAM]

The chance are that he wont notice the difference between an Audigy and a M-Audio, only a very very few people can tell the difference between the various higher sampling rates.
Becides the Audigy2 is 24/96 thoughout, its the original Audigy that downsamples.

 

[WHipLAsh13]

Another vote for an Audigy 2