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    Turtle Beach - Audio Advantage Roadie

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by escapedturkey, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    Is this audio usb device worth getting? Does it run well with games?

    http://www.turtlebeach.com/site/products/audioadv/roadie/producthome.asp

    I can get it with headphones in a combo package at NewEgg:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16826502003

    They claim it has 3D surround support for headphones, something the Sound Blaster USB devices don't offer, unlike the SB XFI.

    P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, just posting here in the gaming section since it seems mainly for gaming.
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 7, 2006
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  2. jeffmd

    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    seems nice, it was released in 2005. Looks great if you want great sound quality (I dont know what chip it uses, but I was a big fan of the santa cruz because of its sound quality), but dont get it for gaming.
     
    jeffmd, Aug 7, 2006
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  3. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    What should I get for gaming?
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 7, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Why not use your internal sound? Most newer laptops that are gaming capable have pretty decent audio chips built into them. Just plug your headphones in and rock on.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 7, 2006
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  5. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    I assumed it may not sound that great. What audio chipset does the Dell Inspiron E1705 use?

    Thank you. :)
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 7, 2006
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The E1705 uses the integrated Intel High-Definition sound, it is generally a good audio solution for notebooks - I would simply use that. You probably won't notice a difference between it and the Turtle Beach.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 7, 2006
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  7. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    I got the roadie. You're right, the E1705's built in sound with the Audigy software sounds much better and isn't buggy. Lesson learned: Listen to the advice here more closely. :)
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 13, 2006
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