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Sound Cards

Creative Labs SoundBlaster X-Fi Elite Pro

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Creative Labs SoundBlaster X-Fi Elite Pro 3.50

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RRP

$929.00

Review Date

Saturday, 14th of January, 2006

What's Hot

Excellent signal-to-noise ratio, Plenty of inputs, Excellent results for music and movies

What's Not

No FireWire port, Games need to be specially programmed to make full use of the card

The Final Word

The X-Fi Elite Pro is an extremely impressive sound card. The audio performance rivals that of many professional cards, and the break-out box offers more connections than a BT exchange. However, it's also seriously pricey, and unless you're a dedicated audiophile we don't think it's quite worth so much.

Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Surround

Surround Sound Type

Dolby Digital, DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES) , THX Surround EX

Signal to Noise Ratio (Decibels)

116

Number of speakers supported

5.1

General

Warranty (Months)

Miscellaneous

Remote Control

Yes

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

3D Sound Support

Yes

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Aux Audio In, Audio (RCA) Input, Line In, Microphone Jack

Number of Audio (RCA) Input Ports

Number of Line In Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of Aux Audio In

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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