Testseek.com have collected 17 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Music PCI and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Music PCI.
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Excellent sound reproduction from quality sources
Interesting and successful sound processing solutions
Audible improvement over previous generations
Enormous feature set. Stunning audio quality. Outstanding interface. Can restore badly recorded or compressed content. Good value.
Amazing sound quality
Loaded with handy programs and features
Increases system performance
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High price of entry a barrier to XFi lineup of cards
Abstract: It is quite possible that nothing else demonstrates the versatility of your PC as the ultimate home entertainment devise more than the teeth rattling explosions, beastly roars, and soul freeing guitar rifts of your favorite movies, games, and music--pr...
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Published: 2006-02-27, Author: Jason , review by: planetx64.com
Abstract: After several days running the X-Fi I have found myself getting used to the very full sound coming from my surround speakers that I was not used to previously. With the 24-bit Crystalizer enabled, the sound is fuller and gives you a much better feeling...
Abstract: There hasnt been much interest in PC sound cards lately. People are either quite happy with what they got or dont think anything out there is worth a look. One reason for this is because many new motherboards now offer some decent onboard audio and ...
Excellent sound reproduction from quality sources, Interesting and successful sound processing solutions, Audible improvement over previous generations
High price of entry a barrier to XFi lineup of cards
While some have stated that the PC sound business has been hampered by the lack of competition, and to some extent this is likely true, Creative has raised its own bar with the launch of the X-Fi line of cards. In every area, the X-Fi Xtreme Music has ...
Abstract: When someone talks about ways to enhance your gaming experience, we typically focus on faster graphics cards and high resolution monitors. Over the years, this has typically been the only way to dramatically enhance the way games were played. However, wit...
Enormous feature set. Stunning audio quality. Outstanding interface. Can restore badly recorded or compressed content. Good value.
No remote. Limited connectivity.
The XtremeMusic boasts a huge feature set and terrific 24/96 output. It doesnt offer the advanced I/O options provided by the other X-Fi models, but it still delivers great performance and outstanding sound quality for the money....
Abstract: Creatives Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series was not exactly lacking in quality, but that hasnt stopped the venerable audio card manufacturer from unleashing a whole new line of Sound Blasters. Creatives new Sound Blaster X-Fi series features four differ...
Abstract: August 23, 2005 The Audigy 2 and 4 range already had a serious advantage over the competition, especially in terms of games and multimedia. Sound quality was a step above other sound cards, the effect engine for sound creation and games being the best...
Abstract: While the graphics cards market enjoys a flurry of new cards every few months, the sound card market is relatively staid. Creative has been at the centre of PC audio ever since it established the market with its original Sound Blaster card back in 1989 an...
