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    m17x r2 sound card

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jonat1992, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    I just recently bought a new sound card for my desktop computer. And i was wondering. Would the m17x r2 benefit from and expresscard slot sound card?

    or would a usb one be better?

    edit: also how well is the onboard sound it comes with?
     
    jonat1992, Feb 29, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    The R2 on board audio is fine for me, nice speakers too.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 29, 2012
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    the standard IDT audio on the R2/R3 is very very mediocre. If you're not too much of an audiophile, its probably decent enough, but I'd go USB if you want to upgrade
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 29, 2012
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  4. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the reply.
    is usb better than an expresscard solution?
     
    jonat1992, Feb 29, 2012
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    You have less choice with expresscard, but there is more choice with USB. Sound quality wise, there should be no difference
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 29, 2012
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    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    jonat1992, Feb 29, 2012
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    I use the NuForce uDAC-2 and love it
     
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    i have the x-fi hd and its a beast better than normal amps because its a soundcard with good sound improving software
     
    lastshady, Feb 29, 2012
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    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    OK so i did some research and i guess that the 5.1 is obviously better for a 5.1

    and the x-fi HD is better for headphones. But what about a 2.1 soundbar? anyone know if there will be any significant difference between the two. i don't plan on using surround sound with my r2. thats what my logitech headphones are for.
     
    jonat1992, Feb 29, 2012
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    I run a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 and then run the turtle beach Earforce DSS and have been extremely happy with it.
     
    Greywolf22, Feb 29, 2012
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