Philips Acoustic Edge... I am in love!

WyreTheWolf · May 17, 2002, 04:28 PM

This is the only other sound card that has inspired me since the Aureal SQ2500... Yes, I still miss Aureal ... But, with a sound card as kickin' as the Acoustic Edge... I can't complain! I only paid $50 for it ... the same amount that I spent on the Rythmic Edge that this is replacing!

If you have any fond memories of older sound cards, or making new memories on current sound cards... Please post here.

I am looking for any tweaks that might increase performance... Any suggestions?

Also, I am looking to replace my Altec Lansing ADA890 speakers (they are 4.1) with a new set of 5.1 speakers ... any suggestions on that?

Let me know!

DallasStar · May 17, 2002, 10:53 PM

if gaming:
Klipsch promedia 5.1

if movie watching:
Videologic Digitheatre DTS
Midiland 8200 v2 DTS

if on budget:
Creative Inspire 5700

WyreTheWolf · May 18, 2002, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dallasstar
if gaming:
Klipsch promedia 5.1

if movie watching:
Videologic Digitheatre DTS
Midiland 8200 v2 DTS

if on budget:
Creative Inspire 5700

Thanks for the suggestions... MidiLand S4 8200 5.1 Speakers look great, but I am on a bit more of a budget than that... Other than the Creativ Inspire 5700 speakers ... what else would you suggest? I want quality sound, I don't need a really loud sub, I live in an apartment complex... So, I am not left with many choices.

DallasStar · May 18, 2002, 05:35 PM

A word of advice: DO NOT even LOOK or THINK about the inspire 5300. Its a very big POS!

If the 8200 is appealing to you, but too expensive, just buy its younger brother... the 7100. It comes with Dolby Digital decoder, but doesn't support DTS. It is 100 watts... still good.

for 180 bucks @:
http://www.pcwebshopper.com/mid71plustwo.html

PS: It even has a nice sub

DallasStar · May 18, 2002, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rage8500
letz see, memories of sound cards.......
none, hahaha ive been using on board sound all my life!

I pity you.

JavaFox · May 19, 2002, 04:35 AM

I am currently running a Phillips Seismic Edge card and all I can say is God bless 'em. Gotta love that Thunderbird Avenger! I will never again buy a Creative product.

I'm no audiophile, but onboard SUCKS!

That is all.

WyreTheWolf · May 19, 2002, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JavaFox
I am currently running a Phillips Seismic Edge card and all I can say is God bless 'em. Gotta love that Thunderbird Avenger! I will never again buy a Creative product.

I'm no audiophile, but onboard SUCKS!

That is all.

I agree, the thunderbird avenger chip is outstanding! I love the 5.1 in movies!

BTW, I bought a set of AVS500 speakers to tide me over until my tax returns come in.
Then I am going to go all out! There is a local shop that builds custom speaker systems .. I think I am going to just have a set of custom speakers made.

Zardon · May 19, 2002, 11:06 AM

Terratec DMX 6fire at http://www.euro-tech.co.uk apparently one of the best sound cards on the market.

DallasStar · May 21, 2002, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
Terratec DMX 6fire at http://www.euro-tech.co.uk apparently one of the best sound cards on the market.

Oh God, I wish I had that card!

Necrosis · May 22, 2002, 12:32 AM

Hey go check out the audio section, I posted some info. on "new??" beta drivers for these.

DaSnIpE · May 22, 2002, 01:48 PM

What's wrong with my speakers? lol

Don't worry, I needed ok sound for a cheap price (150 CDN, like 100 American)

I'm thinking of the Promedia's, but those will have to wait for cash, lol.

May 17, 2002, 04:28 PM	#1
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	Philips Acoustic Edge... I am in love! This is the only other sound card that has inspired me since the Aureal SQ2500... Yes, I still miss Aureal ... But, with a sound card as kickin' as the Acoustic Edge... I can't complain! I only paid $50 for it ... the same amount that I spent on the Rythmic Edge that this is replacing! If you have any fond memories of older sound cards, or making new memories on current sound cards... Please post here. I am looking for any tweaks that might increase performance... Any suggestions? Also, I am looking to replace my Altec Lansing ADA890 speakers (they are 4.1) with a new set of 5.1 speakers ... any suggestions on that? Let me know!

May 17, 2002, 10:53 PM	#2
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	if gaming: Klipsch promedia 5.1 if movie watching: Videologic Digitheatre DTS Midiland 8200 v2 DTS if on budget: Creative Inspire 5700 __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

May 18, 2002, 05:35 PM	#4
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	A word of advice: DO NOT even LOOK or THINK about the inspire 5300. Its a very big POS! If the 8200 is appealing to you, but too expensive, just buy its younger brother... the 7100. It comes with Dolby Digital decoder, but doesn't support DTS. It is 100 watts... still good. for 180 bucks @: http://www.pcwebshopper.com/mid71plustwo.html PS: It even has a nice sub __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

May 19, 2002, 04:35 AM	#6
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Phillips Rocks! I am currently running a Phillips Seismic Edge card and all I can say is God bless 'em. Gotta love that Thunderbird Avenger! I will never again buy a Creative product. I'm no audiophile, but onboard SUCKS! That is all.

May 22, 2002, 01:48 PM	#11
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	What's wrong with my speakers? lol Don't worry, I needed ok sound for a cheap price (150 CDN, like 100 American) I'm thinking of the Promedia's, but those will have to wait for cash, lol. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

May 19, 2002, 11:06 AM	#8
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Terratec DMX 6fire at http://www.euro-tech.co.uk apparently one of the best sound cards on the market.

May 22, 2002, 12:32 AM	#10
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Hey go check out the audio section, I posted some info. on "new??" beta drivers for these.