External USB Surround Sound 7.1 Sound Card vs Virtual Surround Sound Software...?
Mar 27, 2015 at 3:48 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 14
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What is the the difference... I mean in experience... 
For example, 
Razer Surround vs Sennheiser G4ME 1 Dolby USB Sound Card... Or the Creative 7.1 Surround Sound Sound Cards... 
How much difference is there between them...? 
If it's huge... What's the best value for money Surround Sound 7.1 Sound Card... (on the lesser priced side)...? 
 
Mar 27, 2015 at 10:59 PM Post #2 of 14
It might help with the advice for sound cards, If you listed a budget range?
But I would assume(?) an internal Creative Labs sound card would be the preferred choice (like the Sound Blaster Z).
 
Mar 27, 2015 at 11:25 PM Post #4 of 14
techgamer said:
I need a USB Sound Card as I am on a laptop....
I have no idea about the budget...
Around $50 maybe...
But which gives the best performance for the buck...?
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I'm going to make a guess, the Creative Labs X-Fi Go USB sound card.
I'm more likely to get something by Asus, as I personally prefer Dolby Headphone.
 
You might find something used and a little better on eBay, with in your budget.
 
Mar 28, 2015 at 12:01 AM Post #6 of 14
techgamer said:
Any suggestions....?
On the Asus ones...?
How about the Asus xonar u3...?
How do these compare to the Razer Surround software 7.1 virtual Surround sound...?
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Some people like Dolby, some like SBX, some like Razer
There is not really one that is consider the stand out of the three.
For the price range, i would have no problem using the Xonar U3.
 
Mar 28, 2015 at 12:11 AM Post #8 of 14
techgamer said:
Does the Asus Xonar U3 have Dolby Surround sound...?
What are the other options... (not necessarily in my price range... Might save up...)
Which one would you buy...?
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Asus U3 comes with Dolby Headphone surround sound software.
I prefer Dolby software over others, more a personal preference.
 
Mar 28, 2015 at 4:05 PM Post #11 of 14
techgamer said:
  One Last thing...
Sennheiser HD 558s + Asus Xonar U3....is it better than the Sennheiser PC 363Ds...leaving aside the Mic that is...
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The Sennheiser HD558 and PC363D use the same 50-Ohm driver.
So my best guess is not a big difference between them.
So I say go for the cheapest one.
 
Mar 28, 2015 at 4:44 PM Post #13 of 14
techgamer said:
Any suggestions for USB Surround Sound Sound Cards...?
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Depends on your budget?
I'm guessing could spend from $40 to $100 for an external USB sound card.
 
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