stick with x-fi or new card?

3DWizard · Jun 7, 2007, 11:44 AM

Hi guys,
I'd like to get some advice from you about if I should buy another soundcard or not. As mentioned in the title above I'm currently using a creative x-fi (more precisely xtrememusic). This is from times when I believed in surround-sound

. Some time ago I got myself two good stereo speakers (threw out my old 5.1 system) and hooked them up to my midclass sony receiver. The receiver analoguely connected to the x-fi is my current setup. So guess my priority is listening to music (and watching some movies). I don't need any surround effects in general (like dolby surround, dts) or 3d audio effects in games. So what I want to know: Is there a soundcard out there, which gives me much better sound than I get with my x-fi? I heard about some auzentech cards, especially the x-meridian. But this card has so many features I had to pay for but don't really need (DTS, ...). Money matters, but feel free to post any of your ideas. Thanks in advance.
BTW: I'm using windows xp.

ROBSCIX · Jun 7, 2007, 04:48 PM

The best feature of the X-Meridian is the analog sound quality. For music and movies it has yet to be matched in it's price range.

3DWizard · Jun 7, 2007, 07:41 PM

Yeah, but is the x-meridian really worth the money, considering that I already have a x-fi? What about the x-plosion or x-mystique or other cards (especially compared to the x-meridian)?

skinnie · Jun 8, 2007, 09:55 PM

you have 2.0 speakers right?I think there is a card called ESi Juli@that is one the "best" on quality wise..

Rogacz · Jun 9, 2007, 09:18 PM

Someone from Germany would like to sent X-Meridian to me, to Poland?

No one wants to distribute this fine card here ;(

3DWizard · Jun 10, 2007, 09:17 AM

@Rogacz: That's the way you get it in poland: http://search-desc.ebay.pl/search/se...&fsop=1&fsoo=1
It's not perfect, because the reseller is in Germany, but still better than needing anyone in Germany to buy the card for you.

Necrosis · Jun 10, 2007, 07:49 PM

If get this you might need a better amp.

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...e192-main.html

Rogacz · Jun 12, 2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3DWizard

@Rogacz: That's the way you get it in poland: http://search-desc.ebay.pl/search/se...&fsop=1&fsoo=1
It's not perfect, because the reseller is in Germany, but still better than needing anyone in Germany to buy the card for you.

Thanks for info. It's still expensive due to additional shipping price. I gues I'll have to wait some more.

ROBSCIX · Jun 13, 2007, 09:00 PM

What about a Auzen X-fi Prelude? -The again if your having issue getting a X-Meridian 7.1 where you are you may have trouble with this one aswell.
Here's new info about this card.
http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-fi_prelude.php

3DWizard · Jun 13, 2007, 10:19 PM

Well Rob, if that was targeted to me, too, I'd say I have to spend even more money on the prelude than on the x-meridian, getting the same quality. So, no good choice for me.

Jun 7, 2007, 11:44 AM	#1
3DWizard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bayreuth, Germany Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	stick with x-fi or new card? Hi guys, I'd like to get some advice from you about if I should buy another soundcard or not. As mentioned in the title above I'm currently using a creative x-fi (more precisely xtrememusic). This is from times when I believed in surround-sound . Some time ago I got myself two good stereo speakers (threw out my old 5.1 system) and hooked them up to my midclass sony receiver. The receiver analoguely connected to the x-fi is my current setup. So guess my priority is listening to music (and watching some movies). I don't need any surround effects in general (like dolby surround, dts) or 3d audio effects in games. So what I want to know: Is there a soundcard out there, which gives me much better sound than I get with my x-fi? I heard about some auzentech cards, especially the x-meridian. But this card has so many features I had to pay for but don't really need (DTS, ...). Money matters, but feel free to post any of your ideas. Thanks in advance. BTW: I'm using windows xp.

Jun 8, 2007, 09:55 PM	#4
skinnie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 77 Rep Power: 0	you have 2.0 speakers right?I think there is a card called ESi Juli@that is one the "best" on quality wise.. __________________ DFI NF2 Ultra+Athlon XP-Mobile 2600+ [SP97] 2x512 Mushkin Redline Xp4000 [OCZ XTC Cooler] Albatron 6800GT@Ultra 256mb DDR3 [VF900CU] Terratec Aureon Space 7.1@Prodigy 7.1 Audigy 2 ZS Logitech X-530 5.1 Sennheiser HD201

Jun 9, 2007, 09:18 PM	#5
Rogacz Porcupine Floyd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 422 Rep Power: 0	Someone from Germany would like to sent X-Meridian to me, to Poland? No one wants to distribute this fine card here ;( __________________

Jun 7, 2007, 04:48 PM	#2
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	The best feature of the X-Meridian is the analog sound quality. For music and movies it has yet to be matched in it's price range.

Jun 7, 2007, 07:41 PM	Thread Starter #3
3DWizard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bayreuth, Germany Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, but is the x-meridian really worth the money, considering that I already have a x-fi? What about the x-plosion or x-mystique or other cards (especially compared to the x-meridian)?

Jun 10, 2007, 09:17 AM	Thread Starter #6
3DWizard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bayreuth, Germany Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	@Rogacz: That's the way you get it in poland: http://search-desc.ebay.pl/search/se...&fsop=1&fsoo=1 It's not perfect, because the reseller is in Germany, but still better than needing anyone in Germany to buy the card for you.

Jun 10, 2007, 07:49 PM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	If get this you might need a better amp. http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...e192-main.html

Jun 13, 2007, 09:00 PM	#9
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	What about a Auzen X-fi Prelude? -The again if your having issue getting a X-Meridian 7.1 where you are you may have trouble with this one aswell. Here's new info about this card. http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-fi_prelude.php

Jun 13, 2007, 10:19 PM	Thread Starter #10
3DWizard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bayreuth, Germany Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Well Rob, if that was targeted to me, too, I'd say I have to spend even more money on the prelude than on the x-meridian, getting the same quality. So, no good choice for me.