Creative SupremeFX X-Fi 7.1 vs. Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCI-E

[Huron]

I am having a 7.1 channel surround sound speakers. I used to play this speaker with my computer. But my computer is not offering me good sound quality that’s why I am looking to buy a Sound card. I have heard about the two sound cards called as Creative Supreme FX X-Fi 7.1 and Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCI-E. I want to what is the difference between. Does there is also need of adding a amplifier on the same. I hope the speakers will offer great sound output on the sound card.

[Killen]

Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCI-E sound card comes with the latest PCI -Express capacity. It is obvious that you are going to get good output on the same. The card comes loaded with Acoustics Echo Cancellation technology which is able to give you improved quality of voice communications. You can checkout the features on the official site and then you can use that for the comparision. I am quiet sure you will get the exact difference between this two cards.

[Hardwareman]

Following are the features of Creative SupremeFX X-Fi:

• Realistic EAX 5.0 sound effects that pull you into the game
• Accurate 3D positional audio - even with normal headphones
• Accelerated audio for unbeatable game performance
• Clearer voice chats for better voice communication
• Works with PCI Express equipped PCs

[RoninBlade]

The Asustek Xonar D2X/XDT is a high-end sound card to place on a PCI Express 1x whose technical characteristics are more attractive . Aimed at an audience of music lovers will also be an ideal model for the players and those seeking a quality High Definition Audio .
Key Features:

• High audio quality with SNR up to 118dB
• Technology home theater DTS and Dolby
• Compatible with Windows Vista / XP ( 32/64bit ) / MCE 2005
• Audio formats supported under Vista: DirectSound3D GX 1.0 , EAX 2.0 & 1.0,

[Erubiel]

Sound Blaster X- Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express Creative transforms MP3 music and movies that you use headphones or surround speakers. X -Fi Crystalizer restores the details and vibrance lost during compression to MP3 and DivX , breathing life back into sound. X - Fi CMSS - 3D expands stereo music and movie soundtracks into amazing surround sound even with headphones, the OpenAL and EAX 4.0 support for enhanced gaming.