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Soundcards and Speakers 
FireStone Preamp and Big Joe IV review
Posted by: on: 10/07/2010 01:00 PM [
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Hailing from Taiwan, the Firestone audio company is starting to gain a lot of ground in the audio community in North America. Looking through their current sonic line up we see audio components that seem to truly be designed for the desktop audio enthusiast offering big sound in a small footprint. The word in the audio community is these guys dont play when it comes to audio. Their component are built tough and above all else built to sound great. Today, in the Guru3D Audio Lab we have two new products we can review. First we have the Mass Preamp and the Big Joe IV Class D Mono Blocks. We are excited to have a listen to these new components so lets get to the good stuff shall we?
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ASUS CineVibe Rumble Feedback USB Gaming Headset review
Posted by: on: 09/29/2010 01:00 PM [
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The ASUS CineVibe Rumble Feedback USB Gaming Headset are a mid-price headset that are actually pretty good and well worth the money. You can buy better headphones for more money, but that costs, well, more money. And these certainly have a lot of bass, so if you\'re into a lot of thump, the ASUS CineVibe will satisfy.
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Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 2G Preview
Posted by: on: 07/22/2010 01:00 PM [
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We have an exclusive sneak preview of the Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 2G soundcard. This card also marks a move back to the highly popular 8788 based chipset (at least for this model) that has been seen on some of the best sounding cards built to date. This card has many of the original ideas that made the XM 7.1 so popular but also has some changes that will appeal to different user types. The card is also aimed at a lower price point with a MSRP of $159.99 which appeals to a larger audience.
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST DeLuxe review
Posted by: on: 07/15/2010 01:00 PM [
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We test and review the Xonar Essence ST Deluxe 7.1 soundcard. Yes, you read it right, the full deluxe model! ASUS has been relentless with its R&D and soundcard releases, putting out one high end card after another. The Essence models are considered the current undisputed kings of the Xonar series of soundcards. We are quite excited to see what the Essence ST offers over the STX and in general. So, lets pull out the Xonar Essence ST Deluxe 7.1 and have a look and a listen.
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Beresford TC-7520 DAC amplifier review
Posted by: on: 05/24/2010 01:00 PM [
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From time to time in the Guru3D Audio Lab we will be taking a look at some examples of external equipment for people interested in these areas of PC based audio. There is an entire market of high end external components that can be used with a PC, devices such as external speaker amps, headphone amps, DACs and high end S/Pdif sources. Today a new package arrived here at the G3D Audio Lab. Inside this package is a brand new Beresford TC-7520 24/96 Digital to Analog Converter unit partnered up with an AudioQuest VDM-Xi S/Pdif cable.
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Xonar Xense Soundcard Preview
Posted by: on: 05/11/2010 01:00 PM [
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Xonar Xense Soundcard Preview - There has been a lot of fanfare surrounding this card. Although it seems there are some pictures of a static model from a recent hardware show, the Guru3D Audio Lab wanted to wait until the design was solidified and we could have a listen and look over a working card ourselves.
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Arctic Sound E352 review
Posted by: on: 04/04/2010 01:00 PM [
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We test the Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound E352 Earbuds. The E352 in-ear buds tested today are advertised to offer sound quality, noise isolation and bass advantages over other offerings from the competition. As such they promise a higher quality than what is provided by your typical pair of earbuds. Let's have a look at the product and lend it an ear or two.
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Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 review
Posted by: on: 03/03/2010 02:00 PM [
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A review and test on the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 We quite enjoyed the sound of this card; it has a very musical profile that makes you want to listen to the next song or play the next game.
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Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1e X-Fi Audio Card
Posted by: on: 02/18/2010 02:00 PM [
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Based on Creative's PCIe X-Fi chipset, the Prodigy 7.1e keeps sound quality high and prices low for a superior value. It may be a no-frills sound card, it has features that a gamer would want like OpenAL and a stable driver, but also for audiophiles in upgradable opamps and a dedicated headphone out. Solid value.
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Auzentech X-Fi Home Theater HD 7.1 Soundcard review
Posted by: on: 12/22/2009 02:00 PM [
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Auzentech has been developing an HDMI soundcard for quite a while and this new card is said to be loaded with features for any audio tasks. Today in the Guru3D audio lab, we have a brand spanking new Auzentech Home Theater HD 7.1. This ongoing one-upmanship between existing companies is what drives the soundcard market and ensures new products are higher quality and offers new and innovative features to the audio community. The HDMI standard is still considered new in the PC landscape, and while many GFX cards offer HDMI options for graphics the audio side of the standard has been ignored and is lacking. We are going to run this card through our extensive testing and measuring regimen to let our readers know exactly what you will be getting for your hard earned audio dollars.
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AV123 ELT 525M 2.0 speaker kit review
Posted by: on: 09/16/2009 01:00 PM [
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Many PC audio lovers have their system connected to high quality home theater systems or high grade Bookshelf speakers for stereo audition. It would seem that more and more PC users are moving up the audio ladder to these high end systems. AV123 sent us a complete stereo monitoring system comprised of their ELT 525 Mini-Monitors in a Cherry Finish, a Class-D speaker amplifier from Tweak City Audio and last but not least some Matrix-2 speaker cables from Ultra Link to tie the system together.
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Auzentech X-Fi Bravura 7.1 Sneak Peak
Posted by: on: 09/16/2009 01:00 PM [
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We have done it again and we have a worlds first exclusive look at upcoming Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 PCI-E Audio Interface. Please understand this card is in the very early stages of development and the board design and final design are subject to change. Without further delays, lets get to the good stuff shall we ?
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Windy 6 FireWire audio interface review
Posted by: on: 06/17/2009 01:00 PM [
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Today, we will be looking at a new product from Infrasonic, namely the Windy6 Firewire recording interface. We have this new interface in the Guru3D audio Lab and we are interested in running it through its paces and gauging what this new audio product has to offer the PC audio community. One last note this is a Guru3d Audio Lab exclusive as this interface is still unreleased in North America at press time.
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Auzentech X-fi Forte 7.1 Soundcard review | test
Posted by: on: 03/24/2009 02:00 PM [
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Today in our audio lab we have the new Auzentech X-fi Forte 7.1 soundcard ready to be put through our considerable, majestic yet always fair tests. Let's see what Auzentech sent over shall we?
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST Sneak Preview | test
Posted by: on: 03/08/2009 02:00 PM [
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The PC audio market has been churning out some great new high fidelity soundcards lately. A good example here is the recent release of the new Essence STX headphone card, which stirred up the audio community and caught the attention of people who usually look for external headphone amplifiers. Some of you may know there were rumors of ASUS expanding the Essence Line-up with possibly a PCI model. Guru3D has the prototype the engineering sample of the Essence ST in our audio lab today, and will bring you a sneak preview on it.
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ASUS Xonar Essence STX soundcard review
Posted by: on: 02/12/2009 02:00 PM [
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The recent addition of the HDAV 1.3 and Essence STX have targeted two new markets for the ever moving Xonar sound machine landing impressive contributions to the high end HTPC audio and high end stereo/headphone markets. This review will encompass the new Xonar Essence STX and we will examine what this card has to offer new users who are interested in this product. This new card has been highlighted as the pinnacle of the Xonar soundcards at least as far as 2.0 and headphone audio are concerned.
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Hercules XPS 2.1 50 Speaker Kit review
Posted by: on: 01/29/2009 02:00 PM [
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Today we will be looking at a new speaker system available from Hercules, in the lab we have the Hercules XPS 2.1 50. This system can be used with PC or Mac for MP3 players, CD Players, TV Set or a Game Console.
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Asus Xonar D2X Sound Card review
Posted by: on: 06/30/2008 01:00 PM [
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The Asus Xonar D2X is a high-end sound card without equal for your enthusiast-level PC. Behold its over-the-top looks, marvel at its no-holds-barred features, and be captivated by the sound it makes. The D2X isn't for everyone, it's expensive, it's a showboat, and it wants power. But, it is without equal. You may find better, but certainly not an equal.
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CyberSnipa Sonar 5.1 Pro Surround Sound Headset
Posted by: on: 05/18/2008 01:00 PM [
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CyberSnipa has its crosshairs on surround sound gaming headsets, but do they hit the mark? Yes and no is the definite answer. The Sonar 5.1 Pro Surround Sound Headset offers a decent all-in-one headset with 8 speakers, plush velvety comfort, and a USB connection. But it only offers mediocre sound quality.
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCIe
Posted by: on: 03/03/2008 02:00 PM [
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Bordering on false advertisement, Creative's latest X-Fi isn't an X-Fi at all, it's a new rev of the Audigy series using the X-Fi drivers and gliding on the PCI Express bus. The EAX gaming enhancements are gone, however, in favor of the more usable Crystallizer and CMSS3D functions. The X-Audio does provide a good value with decent performance, stability, and last but not least, is does sound good.
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Turtle Beach Earforce HPA2 Surround Sound Headphones
Posted by: on: 10/25/2007 01:00 PM [
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Turtle Beach unleashes the Earforce HPA2 Surround Sound Headphones to gamers with lousy neighbors and a headphone fetish. With 5.1 surround, an independent amp, a microphone, quality construction, and decent comfort all combine to make an exceptionally complete package. A decidedly high-end product, the HPA2 are not cheap, but they do deliver. The only downside is that you still might have lousy neighbors.
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Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 review
Posted by: on: 09/13/2007 01:00 PM [
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A wunderkind with family troubles, Auzentech's X-Fi Prelude combines Creative's X-Fi with high-quality components to create an uber sound card that not only sounds good, it also plays good. But, the X-Fi Prelude also shares the X-Fi's drivers, which loosely translates into trouble.
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Everglide s-500 Professional Gaming Headphones
Posted by: on: 12/17/2006 02:00 PM [
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The Everglide s-500 Professional Gaming Headphones are big and scary. The understated sealed-back design offers good sound isolation and snappy sound, good for immersing you in the game, but they might be slightly uncomfortable for those with big ears like me. You also get a clip on microphone and a carry case for traveling to LAN events. But for $99 you might think twice, and I wouldn\'t blame you.
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Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 review
Posted by: on: 12/12/2006 02:00 PM [
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Auzentech's X-Meridian sound card is a high-end encoding sound card that's big on sound quality, featuring 8-channel 24 bit/192 KHz output, DTS and Dolby Digital Live encoding, and includes both coaxial and optical digitial output as well as input. This card will impress you with its sound quality, besting the X-Fi in everything but gaming. Put it in your computer and long live the king, baby.
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Auzentech's HDA X-Plosion 7.1 DTS-Connect
Posted by: on: 08/17/2006 06:00 AM [
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Auzentech's HDA X-Plosion 7.1 DTS-Connect is a capable and smartly designed sound card aimed at HTPC enthusiasts. Does it perform? Should you buy one? Oh, yes. Go buy one first, and then read the article.
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