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Inexpensive. Generally makes many movies and music sound fuller and more pleasing.
Excellent clarity
Superb virtual surround sound
Brings vibrancy to audio
Creatives Xmod enhances compressed audio by effectively converting it to 24-bit audio
Attractive and easy-to-use hardware
No drivers required
PC and Mac compatible
Works with any audio source
Priced right.
The 24bit crystalizer helps audio sound more...real.
The editors didn't like
Adds artifacts and distortion to certain program material.
Requires AC adapter when used with portable audio devices
Faint hissing
The Creative Xmod requires an AC adapter for use with line-in audio devices such as an MP3 player
Gaming Performance It goes without saying that the Xmod isn't aimed at gamers. RightMark 3DSound does little to alter this perception: Device: Creative Xmod (usbaudio.sys) Features: Device has not enough hardware 2D buffers Device has not enough hard...
Inexpensive. Generally makes many movies and music sound fuller and more pleasing.
Adds artifacts and distortion to certain program material.
The Xmod promises to improve digital sound in many cases. In others, it does more harm than good, which could be said of any device in this category. ...
Abstract: Xmod $79.99 Creative www.creative.com CPU Rating: 4 Specs: X-Fi Crystalizer; X-Fi CMSS-3D; Plug and play You don’t have to be an audiophile to listen to digital music and know that something is missing. Some of a CD’s richness doesn’t quite make it...
Published: 2006-10-18, Author: James , review by: cnet.com
Creatives Xmod enhances compressed audio by effectively converting it to 24-bit audio; attractive and easy-to-use hardware; no drivers required; PC and Mac compatible; works with any audio source; priced right.
The Creative Xmod requires an AC adapter for use with line-in audio devices such as an MP3 player; does not ship with an AC adapter; not a true portable solution.
The reasonably priced Creative Xmod does a remarkable job of making audio sound brighter, deeper, and more vibrant.
Great sound quality, Crystaliser has a big impact, Portable design, Low cost
USB connection somewhat limits the device, Sound is slightly manufactured The Final Word The Xmod is a brilliant product. While the audio does have a slightly manufactured sound to it, its nonetheless impressive. The portable form factor, combined wit...
The Xmod is a brilliant product. While the audio does have a slightly manufactured sound to it, its nonetheless impressive. The portable form factor, combined with the cheap price make this an ideal solution for quality audio on a budget.
Abstract: Music lovers have always been rich pickings for aftermarket suppliers of miracle devices guaranteed to improve sound quality. These have ranged from outboard digital-to-analog converters that cost more than most cars to green gunk ...
Abstract: We were a little skeptical of the X-Mod’s promises. Just the little things in the marketing blurb, like the bold headings stating it could restore MP3s to better than studio quality sound. We were also halfway between doubtful and hopeful that somet...
