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  1. 05-23-2012, 09:46 AM #1
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    Creative SB Recon3D Fatality Champion. Curse or blessing?

    The ASUS Xonar DX are for sale, one flaw in the otherwise perfect system...

    It had to combine Line-in with SPDIF out so recording when using the surroundreceiver didnīt work.

    Soundblaster with I/O-panel give a lot of options and the latest Core3D line even Windows 7 support, whatever Creative define support as.

    Either brand fight over highest SNR ratio but Iīm concerned about Soundblaster functionality.

    I couldnīt find tests and reviews on the new models with Google, maybe anyone here have experince or do all of you blacklist Soundblaster?
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  2. 05-24-2012, 10:15 AM #2
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    It works well so far!

    Ordered the audio card 2 days ago and installed it one hour ago.
    When listening to analog input remember to check "stereomix to digital out".
    Iīm using SPDIF to the receiver because SONY STR-DH520 missing multichannel analog input.
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  3. 05-24-2012, 10:51 AM #3
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    The latest Creative cards are worse than the older cards, just incredible. Here is one review:

    http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/..._card_review/1
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  4. 05-24-2012, 05:19 PM #4
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    Thanks nossy23, missed that review.
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  5. 05-24-2012, 10:11 PM #5
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    sorry its in italian.... but...



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    If creative you might want to consider X-Fi Titanium HD
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  7. 05-31-2012, 07:18 PM #7
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    I bought the basic Recon3D on Amazon today for $66 new. All I need from it is good sounding 5.1 in games on a Win7 machine. Based on reviews and user reviews it can do that. If it does only that I will be satisfied.

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  8. 06-05-2012, 06:54 PM #8
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    Got it today. Easy win 7 install. Less junk software than previous creative installs. Decent software with a good range of audio adjustments. 5.1 in Skyrim and Battlefield 3 sounds excellent. Comparable or better than my pci x-fi gamer (that I had to ditch with a mobo upgrade), and much better than onboard realtek alc889. Music sounds good enough for me, something to listen to while I surf. For $66 I'm happy.

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  9. 06-11-2012, 07:44 PM #9
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    Pretty good simulated surround through HD 555's. I like the adjustment software that came with the x-fi better. Excellent 5.1 though Logitech z5300. For 1/2 the price of the x-fi I'll take it.

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