Badie05 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I am look for E.A.X 5.0 compatible sound cards...just a list. So far I have the the Prelude which is expensive...what else is there? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted April 16, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted April 16, 2008 X-Fi XtremeMusic and XtremeGamer are both cheap and have 5.0 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589337157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted April 16, 2008 Veteran Share Posted April 16, 2008 Anyhting on the X-Fi line basically. Don't get XtremeAudio, it has no hardware acceleration :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 honestly, the prelude is the same price as as comparable creative made card, but is MUCH better. I own 2 of the preludes because they are just such fantastic cards, but would I ever buy a creative made one again? NO, far too many problems and crappy sound in comparison Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe User Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Badie05 said: I am look for E.A.X 5.0 compatible sound cards...just a list. So far I have the the Prelude which is expensive...what else is there? You need to either spend money on a good card or just use the built in audio. Avoid Creative, they are always a long-term disapointment. (And I've used almost all of them) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badie05 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I don't like X-Fi cards..and looking for 7.1. I guess the X-FIs and Preludes are the only EAX 5.0 compatible cards..anymore would be nice though :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NienorGT Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 X-Fi (other than Xtreme Audio) have true EAX 5.0 The only cards not X-Fi that do EAX 5.0 emulation is the Asus Xonars. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badie05 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks. Will check out the Xonars. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NienorGT Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) But I warn you, it's NOT true EAX 5.0, it's an emulation mostly done on the CPU. But with today's CPUs and the death of EAX in Vista, you will not see new super games with EAX so it's just old games. The Xonar DX is $10 cheaper than the Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer. Though the X-Fi do real Hardware EAX 5.0 (IN XP ONLY, in Vista, EAX > OpenAL isn't perfect and use CPU) the card look WAY less good quality. (PCI-E x1 don't bring you nothing in fact than just a use for that slot where PCI are phasing out) NCIX Asus Xonar DX $90 Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-FI Xtreme Gamer $99 Review where Creative's Xtreme Music card get mostly owned face to the Xonar :p Edited April 17, 2008 by NienorGT Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badie05 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 So is OpenAL the way to go..or DirectSound or EAX. I just originally wanted to have the best sound for gaming. I know the Prelude is the best but it's so damn expensive for *just* a sound care ($199 CAD). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctebah Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 what would be the best sound card for an HTPC? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589338653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badie05 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I suggest the Prelude if you don't mind that price. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589339145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted April 17, 2008 Veteran Share Posted April 17, 2008 Auzentech X-Fi Prelude is awesome, but it's expensive. :s Being that, I must say that I do love mine. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589340117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted April 17, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted April 17, 2008 you guys are pretty picky :p i have the Xtrememusic w/ Vista and it's great. ive never had a single issue and EAX5 works fine.... although not that many games use it afaik. in fact, ive only owned two sound cards, both are Creative. the SBLive! was the other... i used that thing for like 7yrs and it was awesome. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589340146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badie05 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 i might just get this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...ture=HT%20Omega Cheap and gold plated...with Optical :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589340150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PricklyPoo Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Badie05 said: i might just get this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...ture=HT%20OmegaCheap and gold plated...with Optical :D :rolleyes: :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/631636-sound-cards-w-eax-50/#findComment-589340155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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