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By MaximumPC, published 04-04-2011
This stunning soundcard makes a solid case for discrete audio Audiophiles, hear this: The amazing Asus Xonar Essence STX finally faces a true competitor. Creative’s Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium is startling in several ways. A gaming and music enthusiast’s audio card, this X-Fi is ready for Windows 7 (and Vista) out of the box and comes armed with Creative Alchemy, which restores multichannel positional audio for legacy Windows XP and Vista games. Watch out, though: The sheer fidelity of the card’s output will really make you notice any shortcomings in the quality of your speakers’ or headset’s sound. Another thing you’ll notice: Its analog outputs don’t include an option for more than two speakers. Users of 5.1 or 7.1 systems without optical or digital audio inputs or a decod...

By MaximumPC, published 03-11-2011
Earlier this month Audiovox wrapped up its acquistion of Klipsch for around $166 million, swallowing an audio stalwart that, on the PC side, is remembered most for its ProMedia speaker line, including the awesome 5.1 ProMedia Ultras. If you thought that would be the end of Klipsch, think again. In a revival of sorts, Klipsch is once again focusing on PC audio, this time turning its attention to notebooks. Klipsch announced it is working with Alienware to provide a premium audio experience in the new Alienware M17x gaming laptop. The M17x is Alienware's first 3D gaming laptop, as well as the first to boast integrated speakers from Klipsch. "We are honored to have the opportunity to team up with Alienware and can't wait to experience the excitement in the marketplace surrounding the release ...
By HotHardware, published 03-09-2011
Like us, you might have thought Logitech forgot all about 5.1 surround sound speakers and that the popular (and awesome) Z-5500 was the end of the road. Looks like we were all wrong on that one. Logitech today announced a long overdue successor to the Z-500, the multi-talented Z906. We say "mulit-talented" because the Z906 isn't designed primarily...