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    USB surround sound?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by matt_h1, May 15, 2006.

  1. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Is it possible to output 5.1ch sound through a usb device?
     
    matt_h1, May 15, 2006
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    There are USB Audigy external sound cards. There is no X-Fi though. X-Fi is a significant upgrade from Audigy. I have a X-FI XtremeMusic and Audigy 2 ZS and the X-Fi sounds better especially with the crystalizer on. Creative said that the X-Fi be in USB but didnt say when. So the best bet now I think would be an external Audigy box which should definitely support 5.1. Actually I think the PCMCIA Audigy card should be able to output 5.1 as well since the chip they use should be the same.
     
    lixuelai, May 15, 2006
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