Selectable 2, 4, or 6 analog line output channels with 16 Bit resolution at up to 48 KHz sampling rate
   Converts stereo sound sources to multi-channel format - for listening to MP3 music with enhanced surround sound on 4 or 6 speakers
   Game Port for dual analog joystick connection & MIDI In/Out (interface cable is optional)
   Supports Game Surround Sound APIs such as EAX, HRTF-based 3D positional audio, DirectSound 3D & A3D
   32-bit PCI bus master


TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 3425-01 Review:   Turtle Beach Riviera 6-Channel PCI Sound Card - Whether you're an avid PC Gamer, or DVD movie aficionado, this 6-channel sound card will take care of all of your audio needs. It features an optical S/PDIF output for playback of pure digital audio at resolutions of up to 24 Bits at 44.1KHz or 48KHz sampling rates, allowing for pass-through of Dolby Digital & DTS multi-channel DVD sound to external A/V receivers! Inputs - Mic, Stereo Line, & Internal connectors for CD & Aux audio sources Outputs - Front L/R, Rear L/R, Center/Sub, & S/PDIF Includes - Voyetra AudioStation LE, Voyetra AudioSurgeon LE, Voyetra music sampler suite, & control panel

   Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic game effects, and studio quality music settings
   Exclusive Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment
   The only available PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround and 24-bit/192kHz stereo DVD-Audio playback
   Multi-Environment audio -- up to four simultaneous environments processed in real time, with Bass Boost, Multi-Band Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up and Karaoke
   Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies


Creative Labs SB0350 Review:   The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS with THX certification is the perfect choice for high-impact surround sound up to 7.1. Its 24-bit ADVANCED HD engine delivers stunning 7.1 surround audio in games and movies and supports Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES. There's also the exclusive THX Console for precise speaker calibration. Music lovers will appreciate its compatibility with DVD-Audio at 24-bit/192kHz in stereo and 24-bit/96kHz in 5.1, with 108dB SNR on all channels, Windows Media 9 compliance and CMSS 3D, which up-mixes stereo audio to 7.1. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS comes with Creative MediaSource 2 for digital audio playback, library creation and management. Musicians will also benefit from its true 24-bit/96kHz recording and low-latency ASIO 2.0 support.

   Transfer pristine digital audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT
   Digital output can deliver AC3 and DTS from your computer to an external surround processor or receiver
   Bus-powered design lets you play and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go
   1/8 Stereo Analog / Optical Digital Input
   1/8 Stereo Line / Headphone Output


M-Audio 9900-40904-00 Review:   Small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. The digital output can deliver AC3 and DTS from your computer to an external decoder such as a surround receiver. And the bus-powered design allows you play and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go. Transit is your ticket to ride.

   5.1 Surround Sound System
   18 Bit/48kHz signal processing/High Quality Headset Output
   Extended full duplex stereo for recording & playback (mono/stereo)
   Analog Line In/High Quality microphone In/Digital SPDIF Out (Optical)
   Record & Playback all audio sources/Wavetable MIDI Connector


Dynex DX-SC51 Review:   Dynex 5.1 Sound card features Ultimate 6 Channel Audio Acceleration and digital output. Listen! wonder! Inspire! For hardcore gamers the Dynex DX-SC51 offers A3D, EAX 1.0/2.0 and DirectSound, letting itself be heard over headphones or 2, 4, or 6 speakers. the Digital Output remains connected to the outside world at 48kHz and lets you connect to DAT recorders, MiniDisc recorders and other equipment. with the comprehensive, intuitive Control Panel, you can configure the Dynex DX-SC51 just the way you wish-easily. Hardware DOWNMIX function allows you to mix all of the SurroundSignal into front speakers.

   The only PC solution to enable the Advanced Resolution era of 24-bit music fidelity with 192 kHz in stereo and 96 kHz in 5.1
   The best Sound Blaster clarity ever, rivaling home-theater audio quality for music, games, and movies
   Experience superior multi-channel audio from MP3s, CDs, 3-D games, and Dolby Digital EX movies with a rear center speaker
   The most exciting features yet with library search, automatic playlist volume matching, and hiss removal for MP3s
   Pure recording path captures the quality and subtle details of your audio creations


Creative Labs SB0240P Review:   With the introduction of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2, Creative has once more raised the bar for PC audio, bringing to you the most definitive audio experience yet!Sound Blaster Audigy 2 delivers high-quality multi-channel recording and playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz and is the first PC product to offer playback of Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio at an astonishing 24-bit/192kHz with a stunning Signal-to-Noise ratio of 106dB, delivering spectacular audio quality that has now redefined PC audio standards. With EAX Advanced HD, 6.1 speaker support and Dolby Digital EX support, movies and games will be experienced with a breathtaking level of immersion and intensity, while SB1394 allows super-fast transfer of audio to external players.

   Creative Labs CT4810 PCI Sound Card


Creative CT4830 Review:   Creative Labs CT4810 PCI Sound Card

   CD-quality audio with a fast PCI connection
   Based on the award-winning SoundBlaster 16
   128-voice MIDI music synthesizer
   Plug and play
   Backed by a three year warranty


Creative Labs SB4740 Review:   Sound Blaster 16 provides CD-quality stereo sound with low CPU utilization and great wave-table music that is ideal for home, business, and Internet applications. Sound Blaster 16 allows you to hear the difference, with better sounding music and multimedia in your Windows applications.Full Plug-and-Play support is built in, so setup is "hassle free" for any PC setup. Every signal is processed and mixed with a 16-bit digital audio engine for high quality. Sound Blaster 16 provides support for positional 3D sound technology to provide spacious sound on headphones or 2 speaker configurations. The Sound Blaster 16 is the most affordable Sound Blaster product to date. Get one and hear the difference for yourself.

Creative Labs 5041711001 Review:   Expand your audio horizons with the Sound Blaster 16 WavEffects. Designed for the home, business or government user, the SB16 WavEffects lets you experience more realistic music reproduction while still providing the standard-setting compatibility and CD-quality sound that thousands of applications depend on.Get 32-voice, software based music synthesis provided by Creative WaveSynth. Hear the difference, with better sounding music and multimedia in your Windows. applications. Record and playback high quality sounds, or talk to someone over the Internet with the provided 16-bit, full-duplex hardware capability.Finally, use any sound application worry free because you have a genuine Sound Blaster. No more need to worry about compatibility with that new title or application. And with wide support for all popular operating systems and APIs you will never have to second-guess a title's requirements again.

   ? Entertainment Center and Remote - Easily Navigate through Movies, Music and Pictures with the Entertainment Center Software and IR Remote.
   ? Professional Quality DACs - Create Extremely Clean Recording with High Quality A/D Convertors and 10-Input Connectors on the External Hub
   ? Studio Quality Audigy¿4 Pro External I/O Hub - Studio quality I/O with analog stereo connectors for six channel input, optical and coaxial digital I/O, full-sized MIDI I/O, microphone with gain control
   ? EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD - Feel the Adrenaline Rush of Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects in your Games
   3rd party Games and Applications included


Creative Labs SB0380 Review:   Includes: Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro external I/O hub with infrared receiver, remote control unit with battery, AD_LINK cable, power converter cable, 3.5mm minijack to 6.5mm jack adapter, Thief 3 DVD, Hitman: Contract DVD, Cubase LE, & more. Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro - This sound card is designed with the professional in mind. It provides you with a multitude of connectors and support for high-end audio recording and reproduction. Featuring 24-bit EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD audio, THX certification, Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback, 113 dB SNR DACs, a 14-connector external I/O hub and Entertainment Center remote control! 32-bit digital processing, which maintains a theoretical 192 dB of dynamic range 8-point interpolation that reduces distortion to inaudible levels 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96 kHz sample rate On-Board Connectors - Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center / Subwoofer), Digital CD Audio In, Aux Audio in, AD_Link 1 & AD_Link 2, Power connector, Headphone Out, Line In 1 (1/4 stereo jack, shared with Mic in with Gain Control), Line In 2 (1/4 stereo jack), Line In 3 (2x RCA Jack), Optical SPDIF In/Out, Coaxial SPDIF In/Out, Digital Out for 5.1 support (6-channel SPDIF output), 2x FireWire, & MIDI In/Out

   Uses Creative's Audigy chip
   EAX Advanced HD offers 3-D audio performance
   Built-in Dolby Digital decoder for true 5.1 multi-channel playback
   External Audigy Drive offers accessible connectors
   Includes wireless remote control


Creative Labs Platinum eX Review:   Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum eX is the professional home studio solution that opens up a whole new world of unprecedented high-definition audio with the flexibility of an external drive. You'll experience incredible audio clarity with 24-bit, multi-channel, 5.1 sound and stunning 100dB SNR. The increased power of the Audigy chip enables EAX ADVANCED HD to deliver a host of innovative high definition audio effects with next-generation, interactive, 3D audio for gaming and sophisticated effects for music.The external Audigy drive has the most comprehensive connectors for analog or digital devices, including professional audio gear, home-stereo receivers, Optical DACs, MIDI devices, and DV Camcorders. You'll also have the advantage of high-capacity connectivity to SB1394 qualified devices like DV Camcorders, the future SB1394 NOMAD Jukebox, external hard drives, and high-speed CD-RWs.This Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum eX card is bundled with Audigy extension card, External Audigy Drive, CD with application, driver and utilities, InfraRed Remote Control and cables. The Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum eX ships with an external Audigy drive that you can place anywhere outside your PC.