I'm looking for a device to add 5.1 surround to my PC. The AMD APU doesn't support 5.1 over HDMI for whatever reason, only stereo, or I'd use my normal HDMI optical audio extractor as usual. I have a ...

I've been using the Sound Blaster Omni Surround for a while now; I mostly use it for chat audio, but I also use it for music at work. That's a full-featured sound device, with 5.1 and optical out, so ...

When gaming, decent audio is a must. Not only does it provide a fuller immersion into the gaming experience, but it can also mean the difference between life and death in online multiplayer games. A ...

I’ve been using sound cards ever since my introduction to the Sound Blaster 16 way back in ’93. I couldn’t ever imagine gaming on a system without one. Even with onboard soundcards becoming the de ...

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The Tube Delight USB sound card is a portable USB sound card that looks like a vacuum tube. It connects to your PC or notebook, allowing you to connect speakers, headphones, and a microphone to it.

If you’re in the market for a new soundcard you may be interested in the Creative Sound Blaster X4 sound card launched this week featuring Super X-Fi technology, which garnered 23 best-of awards at ...

A sound card allows computers to have sound. Pretty simple, right? But let’s dig deeper. Here’s a closer look at the tech that defines a sound card, and what to know if you want to buy one. Today’s ...