What new sound card

[malarky13]

Hi there

Im planning on upgrading from my onboard sound Realtek ALC 889 to a dedicated sound card.

Im currently using a really old 5.1 home cinema system through a optical cable and its slowly dying (lots of speaker popping and hissing).

I will also need some new speakers budget wise I only have about £100ish.

I have seen this card on E Buyer Asus Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-Express Soundcard for £59 there are Creative alternatives but I hear there are horror storys galore with win 7 64bit drivers.

Speaker wise ive been looking at either Creative X530 5.1 speakers, Corsairs SP 2200 or Logitech Z323 which are all around the £50 mark.

Im not to fussed about the surround sound just want to get the best I can with what money I have.

If anyone owns any of the above or has other suggestions please leave a comment,

As always thanks in advance

Have a good day peeps

Marc

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

Xonar DX

 

[Excalabur50]

KING_OF_SAND has it right

 

[malarky13]

Then thats what I will get anty thoughts on speakers ?

Cheers

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

Klipsch Pro Media 2.1.

 

[VengeanceUK]

Corsair SP2500 Gaming Speakers if you can stretch to say £150

if not SP2200

 

[sleepylilazn]

Klipsch Pro Media 2.1.

I agree with this. The sp2500 are way out of your price range. The sp2200 are subpar from what I understand. Also, I believe you can get the Kilpsch for pretty cheap.

 

[fcb]

I would definitely consider the Asus Xonar DX.

The Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 is one of the best 2.1 PC speakers around, that I would consider for the long run. On the other hand, I think a recommendable speaker system that floats around your budget, is the Edifier M3300SF.

For your reference, Bryan did an informative review on the Edifier M3300SF.

Edifier M3300SF 2.1 Speaker Set Review

 

[malarky13]

Yeah these look like a good option for me and should sound good with the Xonar DX which I have just ordered.

Thanks to everyone who answered for the suggestions

Marc

I would definitely consider the Asus Xonar DX.

The Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 is one of the best 2.1 PC speakers around, that I would consider for the long run. On the other hand, I think a recommendable speaker system that floats around your budget, is the Edifier M3300SF.

For your reference, Bryan did an informative review on the Edifier M3300SF.

Edifier M3300SF 2.1 Speaker Set Review

 

[fcb]

Very cool. Hope you will have found what you've been looking for by the time your Asus Xonar DX arrives.

 

[PEXON]

Corsair SP2500 Gaming Speakers if you can stretch to say £150

if not SP2200

Nope. Better stuff out there for your dosh.

 

[malarky13]

Nope. Better stuff out there for your dosh.

Very very nice project mate Kudos

 

[PEXON]

What, in my sigature?! Thanks dude! XD