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| Thread ID: 67168 | 2006-03-19 06:44:00 | Improving my sound | kiwimate27 (9833) | Press F1 |
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| 439197 | 2006-03-19 06:44:00 | I just bought some new speakers for my laptop which is here: www.logitech.com I have a built in sound card so I was wondering if there was any other way I could Improve my sound. I use it to listen to music pretty much all the time. I do not want surround because thats pointless for music so would you guys reccomend an external sound card? |
kiwimate27 (9833) | ||
| 439198 | 2006-03-19 06:49:00 | I dont think it'll make any diff whether its onboard or external . If its 5:1 . Or get a mobo / external soundcard that supports 7:1 / 8 channel sound, (If u can get 7:1 for laptops), and you may get better sound, but you'll also need more speakers . If the onboard sound is 5:1 why get 2:1 ? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 439199 | 2006-03-19 07:17:00 | I dont think it'll make any diff whether its onboard or external . If its 5:1 . Or get a mobo / external soundcard that supports 7:1 / 8 channel sound, (If u can get 7:1 for laptops), and you may get better sound, but you'll also need more speakers . If the onboard sound is 5:1 why get 2:1 ? Thanks for the help . The onboard sound is not 5 . 1 it is 2 . 1 . When I said I did not want surround I meant I could get a 5 . 1 external card and then 5 . 1 speakers . |
kiwimate27 (9833) | ||
| 439200 | 2006-03-19 07:44:00 | depends entirely on what onboard sound you have. some are good but most are just cheapo. i think pcworld had an article on hi end sounds cards a while back. | tweak'e (69) | ||
| 439201 | 2006-03-20 18:01:00 | Being a bit of an audiophile myself I would suggest a high bit rate PCI sound card. Although having said that, if your current onboard sound chip is doing the biz then don't worry with the upgrade. My 1st reaction would be to recommend the Sound Blaster Audigy range of cards (at least 24bit) starting with the Audigy 1. I have one of these and they are really really good. I'm not saying that you should go and buy a top shelf card but if you're after a bit more clarity and high definition sound then the Audigy range (at least) is definitely something to consider. As suggested do your homework on your current sound chip... but I would venture to say that since it's only 2.1 then it's probabaly not the exact sort of "sound card" you would want. Just my :2cents: Cheers chiefnz |
chiefnz (545) | ||
| 439202 | 2006-03-20 18:38:00 | Interested to know how a PCI sound card can be fitted into a laptop? I kinda thought that only things like RAM or harddrive could be upgraded? | Greg (193) | ||
| 439203 | 2006-03-20 18:43:00 | I was wondering that, but didn't say anything for fear of not knowing about the newest release in computer hardware and being giggled at...pci is only for towers, still, RIGHT?! But as per an external Sound Card, the Audio Advantage Micro USB (shop4.outpost.com ) seems like a decent 2.1 external card with digital and analog out, plus virtual 5.1 - so you can still have that 5.1 sound from a 2.1 song...(just adds a controled echo - really pointless, IMO) but that link shows a site here in USA that usually sells stuff VERY cheap (300GB HD for 79.99 after rebate o.0 - nice) They also have a 5.1 External, but it is only a USB 1. and 10 bucks more...check out both of em here (shop4.outpost.com) |
TiJay (6055) | ||
| 439204 | 2006-03-21 00:14:00 | Being a bit of an audiophile myself I would suggest a high bit rate PCI sound card . Although having said that, if your current onboard sound chip is doing the biz then don't worry with the upgrade . My 1st reaction would be to recommend the Sound Blaster Audigy range of cards (at least 24bit) starting with the Audigy 1 . I have one of these and they are really really good . I'm not saying that you should go and buy a top shelf card but if you're after a bit more clarity and high definition sound then the Audigy range (at least) is definitely something to consider . As suggested do your homework on your current sound chip . . . but I would venture to say that since it's only 2 . 1 then it's probabaly not the exact sort of "sound card" you would want . Just my :2cents: Cheers chiefnz :waughh: Sorry folks . . . i retract all the advice given above . . . . posted this before my minimum caffeine intake and thus my brain was slightly dysfunctional . My humblest apologies . chiefnz |
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