Sorry if there are other threads on this. I haven't seen one..
I'm considering either a Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic or an Auzentech X-Meridian. I'm not sure which one to get; gaming is low on my priority list and the X-Meridian seems to sound better otherwise, but the X-Fi is about $50 cheaper. Is the difference worth the price? I may do the opamp mod on the X-Fi if I get that. I'm also trying to factor in driver support as buying something better-sounding but non-mainstream has failed me once in Vista..
EDIT: Actually.. seems like the Auzentech card is at least double the price.. is it worth it?
EDIT2: ok.. the x-meridian, the clear winner, is a bit out of the price range. How would a similar Bluegears b-Enspirer compare to the X-Fi?
I'm considering either a Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic or an Auzentech X-Meridian. I'm not sure which one to get; gaming is low on my priority list and the X-Meridian seems to sound better otherwise, but the X-Fi is about $50 cheaper. Is the difference worth the price? I may do the opamp mod on the X-Fi if I get that. I'm also trying to factor in driver support as buying something better-sounding but non-mainstream has failed me once in Vista..
EDIT: Actually.. seems like the Auzentech card is at least double the price.. is it worth it?
EDIT2: ok.. the x-meridian, the clear winner, is a bit out of the price range. How would a similar Bluegears b-Enspirer compare to the X-Fi?