Creative Lab Sound
Card
Q : How do Auzentech Sound Cards compare to
Creative Lab Sound Cards?
A : Auzentech sound cards challenge
Creative Lab sound cards in features and sound
quality.
At Auzentech, we began with the goal of
creating sound cards that are the equal or
better of any cards on the market. So we included
surround sound technologies, direct optical connection
to home theater receivers, and direct analog connections
to multi-channel powered speakers. We wanted CDs and
MP3s to sound better than ever before, with greater
clarity and channels. With so many features, we
are sometimes asked to compare Auzentech sound cards to
Creative Lab sound cards.
Comparing features you do not
understand can be difficult, or impossible. To help, we
list below key technologies in Auzentech cards, and
whether these technologies are available in a few
leading Creative Lab sound cards. If you don't
understand the technology, don't feel bad—just follow
the link to the glossary definition.
Dolby® Digital Live
real time encoding
The Auzentech X-Mystique sound card, X-Plosion sound card, and upcoming X-Meridian sound card all offer Dolby® Digital Live (DDL) real time
encoding. In fact, the X-Mystique was the world's first
DDL certified PCI soundcard. What about Creative Labs
sound cards? The Sound Blaster ® Audigy ® 4, Audigy® 2
ZS, and X-FI do not support DDL.
Dolby
Digital EX
All of the Auzentech and
Creative Lab sound cards discussed here offer Dolby Digital EX.
Dolby
Pro Logic IIX
Of the cards discussed
here, only the Auzentech X-Meridian sound card will support Dolby Pro Logic IIX. Creative Labs
sound cards such as Sound Blaster® Audigy® 4, Audigy® 2
ZS, and X-FI do not support Dolby Pro Logic IIX as of
this writing.
EAX®
The X-Mystique sound card, X-Plosion sound card, and X-Meridian sound card all support EAX 2.0. The Creative Labs sound cards
Sound Blaster® Audigy® 4, Audigy® 2 ZS, and X-FI provide
support for EAX 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and
5.0.
DTS Interactive™
Of the cards described here, the
Auzentech X-Mystique sound card and X-Meridian sound card support DTS Interactive™. Creative Lab sound
cards Sound Blaster® Audigy® 4, Audigy® 2 ZS, and X-FI
do not support DTS Interactive™.
DTS
NEO:PC
Of the cards described here, the
Auzentech X-Mystique sound card and X-Meridian sound card support DTS NEO:PC™. Creative Labs sound cards
Sound Blaster®, Audigy® 4, Audigy® 2 ZS, and X-FI do not
support DTS NEO:PC™.
Toslink optical
output
The Auzentech X-Mystique sound card, X-Meridian sound card, and X-Plosion sound card contain an
optical interface using Toslink connectors. Creative Labs
sound cards Sound Blaster®, Audigy® 4, Audigy® 2 ZS, and
X-FI do not support Toslink connectors as of this
writing. Coaxial output is available on all the
cards.
Conclusion
At Auzentech, we began with the goal of
creating sound cards that are the equal or better of any
cards on the market. And we think the result was worth
the effort. But don’t take our word for it—the Auzentech sound card reviews and awards page
will lead you to numerous articles that say how well we
have done.
Links
Notes
Our
focus has been to help you to compare key Auzentech
selling points to a few leading Creative Lab sound
cards. We do not contrast all features of all cards. For
a more detailed treatment of Creative Lab sound cards,
we recommend a visit to the Creative Lab Web site. We have done
our best to be accurate at the time of writing, but it
is always important to perform your own research.
Auzentech cannot be held responsible for changes in
sound card specifications or unintentional omissions.
As of this writing, Creative, Ltd and Auzentech,
Inc. are not affiliated. X-Meridian, X-Plosion, and
X-Mystique are trademarks of Auzentech, Inc. All other
trademarks remain the property of their respective
owners.
Category: Soundcards. Date published: May 22,
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