A sound card designed for music and movies

Reuben Lee | Nov 05, 2007

Most manufacturers typically claim to have sound cards that will produce better audio quality from desktop PCs, but Creative seems to be taking a slightly different approach with its latest PCI Express (PCIe) offering. According to the Singapore-based company, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is "designed to make music and movies sound way better".

Personally, I am not so sure about the "way better" part, considering that the quality of the source and type of speakers also play a big part in the overall experience. However, Creative has backed its claim with two key audio technologies which it believes will make the difference in sound reproduction.

The X-Fi Crystalizer, according to the company, helps to enhance the quality of downloaded music and movie files by restoring the details lost during compression, while the X-Fi technology highlights the highs and lows to create a more dynamic sound experience. Other key functions on the new Sound Blaster card include the X-Fi CMSS 3D which helps to expand stereo material into surround sound, and EAX Advanced HD 4.0 sound effects for more realistic audio reproduction during gaming.

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card will retail for S$119 and is expected to be available in Singapore from the end of November. No news yet from Creative Singapore on its availability in other parts of Asia.

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