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03-03-2006, 08:26 PM
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| What makes you say that?   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 842
|  Finally got a good sound card to pair with my Klipsch Promedia 5.1s I built my current pc about three years ago, and I've been running onboard audio since. Jolene got me Klipsch's THX certified 5.1 pc system two years ago for Christmas. I knew I was missing it's full potential, but I had no idea how badly. I saved up a few bucks and almost spontaneously decided to buy a high-end card. After reading what I could find at my favorite pc forum, pcperspective, and reading a bunch of reviews, I settled on Creative's X-Fi Platinum, which was offered with a rebate for $145 from zipzoomfly.com. I was hesitant to buy from a new e-tailer since I'm a diehard Newegg fan, but they deliverd the same service at a price no one else could touch. Anyway, on to the goods. Simply put... HOLY SWEET MOSES! This combination is the best audio system I've ever owned, and rivals anything I've ever heard. I'm listening to Hell Freezes Over right now on DVD-audio (5.1 dts). Un-farging-believeable. It's a live disk, and I swear I can see every member of the band standing just where they should be. Bass is full and tight, cymbals crisp and clean and positioned just so. Guitars jump out to my ear. It's the kind of music that insists on being loud. Man! I must have front row seats, because the crowd behind me is loving this show, too. The X-Fi Platinum comes with a really cool drive bay interface panel and a remote. I haven't had much use for either yet, but eventually I'll connect a portable music player, microphone or whatever. Regardless, it's major bling. I haven't been able to do much gaming at higher volume yet, but it's a major upgrade from the poorly enhanced onboard sound. I'll get back to you on that. For those of you suffering from ear abuse, I highly recommend something like this. It's simply delicious.
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03-05-2006, 12:37 PM
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| Sit speling cheker   Joined: Jan 2006
Bike: 2006 Blue M50 *SOLD* '05 Anniversary Edition VMax
Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada
Posts: 1,713
| I can only imagine how s-w-e-e-t it sounds...Thanks for the info bud. 
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| What makes you say that? Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 842
| LOL. Thanks for the pity post. I was about to declare myself winner of the crappiest thread award.
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03-05-2006, 04:22 PM
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| Throttle Jockey   Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| I really couldn't think of anything to post in this thread because I'm a MAC user.  Glad you picked up a sweet sound card though. 
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| What makes you say that? Joined: Dec 2003
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03-05-2006, 05:49 PM
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Ok, now youve done it Rowdy, I decided to give my sound system a work out after your post, Ive got the best of the Eagles vibrating my room right now, Wife is threating to visit the neighbors and the dog is in the furthest room away from me howling, damn it sounds so good ! Now lets see were is that Dylan album...... | |
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03-05-2006, 05:56 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
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| What makes you say that? Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| Pfft. That's the best comeback I have.
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03-06-2006, 08:07 AM
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| Doesn't think you're funny   Joined: Dec 2004
Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 5,210
| computers are for surfing porn and online video games....stereos systems are for music  i occassionaly play some mp3's while browsing the net, but if i am in a music mood i go put the stereo on with my 2-12" cerwin vegas booming. i have a SoundBlaster Live i think....my friend built my computer for me, ordered all the parts himself (with my approval) about 2 yrs ago...i dont remember details. i would like some surround sound though, would be cool for gaming. .
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03-06-2006, 08:17 AM
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| Administrator   Joined: Sep 2003
Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue)
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
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I'm a Mac user, and I'm proud of that. Might replace the "S" from Suzuki on my tank for an Apple... nah just kidding. I'm overdue for an upgrade too. I'm getting a Mac Mini in May, it'll be enough for my needs.
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
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03-06-2006, 10:28 AM
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| Member Investigator Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: '03 Santa Cruz
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 1,022
| I own that Eagles DVD also, it rocks. I have a Yamaha 5.1 Receiver, Klipsch's satellites, Sony progressive scan player w/ DTS, and a HD Sony Wega. Fantastic. Set the receiver on rock concert and it is just like you described "...front row seats, because the crowd behind me is loving this show..."
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03-06-2006, 12:01 PM
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| Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004
Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 5,210
| hell freezes over is a great cd....and a great title for them in their get back together album .
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