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    Anybody have Experience with the Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB?

    Buying this solely to drive some DT990 Premium headphones, Not really seen any decent reviews so figured this would be the place to ask...
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    Asus Xonar u3 or Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi ?

    So, i buy Hyperx Cloud and i want better sound quality because sound card of my mobo is a trash. Which one is the best (have a better sound quality and higher volume)? https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA or...
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    Sound blaster zx Audio Control Codule?

    I was about to buy the Sound Blaster ZX sound card which include a separate ACM (Audio Control Module). Then i realized I didn't need a sound card, but I thought that the ACM would come in handy. So my question is; Where do i find "ACMs" like that? What should I search for? I dont find much...
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    Need help with possible audio problem.

    So first of all I am not an audio engineer and I need help from some of you awesome people audio engineer or not. I have an XLR AT2020 microphone hooked up to my xenyx802 mixer and then that goes into the back of my Sound blaster Z sound card. Thats all fine but my problem happens when i talk...
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    Sound Blaster Z's SBX Pro vs Xonar STX's higher SNR choice

    Hello everyone. Kindly, I need help. There is this troublesome decision that bothers me. I am a headphone dude. I currently have a Senn HD 598 SE headphone and Xonar U3 sound card. I can't buy Sound Blaster ZxR due to availability issue. Creative doesn't deliver in my country and other website...
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    Sennheiser amp needed?

    So I'm looking to buy the sennheiser game one headset but not sure if an amp is needed, I've different threads like this but I need to know if my motherboard sound is good enough to for the headset. I have the gigabyte gaming 7 z170. If I do need the amp anyone no any good ones? Or any other...
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    Tiamat 7.1 With Sound Blaster Z help!

    using the razer tiamat 7.1 with the sound blaster z card. cant get audio to play through all channels at once. ive got the msi 970 mobo and am running windows 10. theres enough plug on the card for all the headphone jacks and if i unplug the speaker out jack then the mid/low range sounds play...
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    Choice between two 7.1 sound cards with optical out ($50-$150 range)

    I'm looking for a Dolby 7.1 sound card with optical out (optical in would be nice as well, but that's not a requirement). This is for interfacing with an optical-based sound system to be used for both watching movies and gaming. I don't have any plans for doing professional sound...
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    Is it worth upgrading to 7.1 gaming headset?

    So I currently have the Razer Kraken Pro and they are alright. I was wondering if it was worth upgrading to a headset that supports 7.1 surround. Here are the ones I have been looking at, feel free to add any other suggestions...
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    Surround sound with only 3 jacks on the Sound Blaster Z ???

    As many of you may know the SB Z has one jack for front L/R, one jack for rear L/R and another for center/sub....!? I don't understand, am I supposed to use a Y adapter to get two speakers on left and right (L/R) single jacks...questionmark.gif Any opinion at all would really be a help and...
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    Creative Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition and E-MU XM7 Bookshelf Speakers

    Hello I just bought the X7 Sound Blaster and XM7 bookshelf speaker combo and for 500€ I expect something "nice". So far the X7 has proofed to be a great device and I quite like it with my Sennheiser PC 363D. But the XM7 speakers are not that great. There are somewhat clear but not crystal...
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    Speaker recommendation for Sound Blaster ZxR

    i got creative zxr sound card and i looking for a speakers and a headset. My budget is USD 600 in total. My main use for headset is gaming while speakers for movie and music
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    Dac amp recommendations

    I bought a pair of DT 990 250 ohm a while ago and I was wondering what a good amp and dac combo would be good, or if I should go for a dedicated sound card like the Sound Blaster Z, or the external E5. Since they are used for gaming would a software like razer surround make something like the...
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    Sound Blaster Z, SMSL SD 793II, or SMSL Q5?

    Heyo folks, As mentioned in the title, i am in a bit of a conundrum over my PC audio. A few months ago, I decided to upgrade my audio setup that i use on PC and got myself a Schiit Asguard(Gen 1) amp a while back. Plug in my PC and headphones( daily drivers are Samson 850 and AKG 553s...
  15. KimE12

    Connecting Samsung UE40JU6400KXXU to Sound Blaster SA20A via Bluetooth

    Soundblaster instructions say that it is possible to connect to this Samsung TV but only if the TV supports Bluetooth Audio Streaming (A2DP profile) Can anyone tell me, please, if the UE40JU6400KXXU has this ability ?
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    sound blaster Zx on 7.1 channel?

    can i ask. is that possible sound blaster Zx play through yamaha yas-201, 7.1 channel?
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    Sound Blaster ZxR 5.1 optical dosent work

    ive tryed to instal the software and the drivers but i still dont have SPDIF-OUT in my Playback devices so how am i supose to activate it and use my optical
  18. Hamda

    HI-FI or M-Audio for gaming and music?

    Hello, I’m very confused about what speakers should I get to my gaming pc. I use it for gaming and music and I have a good sound card (msi z87-g45 motherboard). So... Should I get a hi-fi system I know someone that is selling a used Marantz pm-6003 amp and Wharfedale diamond 10.1 with a DAC for...
  19. Hamda

    z906 or m-audio?

    hello, i have a logitech z906 system but im thinking of selling it and get m-audio/ mackie / jbl... studio monitors. i use the z906 as a 2.1 channel only 2 speakers with the subwoofer on my gaming pc desk cz i dont need the extra channels on the desk. so, should i just keep the z906 at 2.1, or...
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    Sound Blaster Z Control Panel Not Opening on W10

    Hey guys, I have upgraded from a Xonar DG sound card (as when it got louder the sound got muddy out of my HD 598s) to a Sound Blaster Z. I tried getting the drivers to work yesterday, as for some reason when I installed the drivers the control panel never wanted to open (it just remained in the...