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Sound Blaster Audigy 4

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Sound Blaster Audigy SE

Creative Technology Sound Blaster Audigy SE

From $20.00  |  10 stores
From $24.99  |  15 stores
Product Description
The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time... More
The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations. Less
Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening,... More
Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes to PC Audio nothing compares to Sound Blaster! Less
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Key Features   
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround 7.1 Channel Surround
Card Interface   PCI -
Bit Depth   24-bit 24-bit
Compatible Audio Standards DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX EAX
Form Factor   Plug-In Card Plug-In Card
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 106 dB -
Technical Features   
Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz 96 kHz
Sound Synthesis Method Wavetable -
On Board Connectors 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF 1 x Line Level Out • 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Package Content Remote Control -
Package Qty. 1 1
UPC 054651047679 054651095168
Product ID 27694669 33237121
Product MPN   
MPN 70SB061002002 70SB057000000
 
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Sound Blaster Audigy 4
Creative Technology Sound Blaster Audigy 4
From $20.00
Sound Blaster Audigy SE
Creative Technology Sound Blaster Audigy SE
From $24.99

Product Review Summary

4.5
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Consumer Reviews

218

Kicking it up a Notch

bybwestman Nov 16, 2007
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Superb upgrade to on-board audio. Clear, crisp sound at a budget price.
Cons Could cause you to spend more on speakers and music!
Recommended it? Yes

For years, I've claimed "I don't do much with my computer, why do I need a sound card?" What I didn't stop to consider was that I might do more if it sounded better!

I recently upgraded to Windows Vista and the lowest denominator in my Vista experience was my motherboard. I don't have a... Read full review »

5

No downside here

byraving_dingbat Dec 25, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple installation takes place with no profanity or hair-pulling and the auditory...
Cons Probably unattractive to the hip, slick & cool gadget-oriented crowd.
Recommended it? Yes

This cheap ($29.00) upgrade has been a pleasant surprise on a few levels.

I'd never bought a really fancy-shmancy soundcard before now, having always thought – apparently mistakenly – that whatever came with the current motherboard was good enough. I was, at long last, ready to blow a... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

37

Good, basic sound card.

bydrdiaboloco Jul 24, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy install, no buggery.
Cons It wasn't free.
Recommended it? Yes

The onboard sound on my PC suddenly failed, and being the sensible fellow I am, I decided to get a sound card rather than pitch out the whole CPU.

Not wanting to spend huge amounts of cash on a fancy sound card that I didn't need, I looked for the best "cheap" card I could find... One... Read full review »

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