Manufacturer: Creative
Model Name: SB X-FI Elite Pro
Category: Computing › Sound Cards
Price: £214.49
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Performance: 10/10
Build Quality: 10/10
Value For Money: 10/10
The Reviews
I never really liked Creative before, due their driver problems, technical support was also bad. But yeh that was a couple years ago. Then I saw this piece of hardware and I decided to give it a shot. I bought it with the idea of building a media center system and this seemed to fit the bill, especially if the specifications on the box were actually true.
I was disappointed to find that all the documentation is in pdf files.. No books nor any manual. Also, the labels on the Xi-Fi console don't match the labels in the software. No optical to be found in the software.
After a good while of wading through the software, I discovered that Windows XP took it upon itself to turn on the "mute" in the control panel..
I finally ended up using the optical for sound out and R & L coax in for recording. By the way, the WAV setting in Control Panel actually applies to ALL background sounds. Remember that.
After a brief listen, I could tell that there was NO WAY I was going to return this thing!
After experimenting for a while, I came to a conclusion that it has incredible separation and direction, dead silence in the background, and wonderfully matched, with deep bass right where it belongs.
It's been a bit pricey, but this system will last for years and years. My computer is no longer a PC, but a serious media center with real-life sound and all the connectivity options I'll ever need. If you don't mind making an investment, this sound card system with a Home Theater In A Box produces an amazing result.
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