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Audient iD14 vs Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD

    Audient iD14 Sound Card
    Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD Card
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      This updated desktop interface is flexible and affordable with an audiophile front endRead more
      Audient’s budget‑friendly interfaces get a welcome update and a new look.Read more
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      4 editorial reviews
      Can this USB sound card really impress the audiophiles?Read more
      If you're looking to improve the sound quality of your computer, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD is an excellent choice and should be of particular interest to audiophiles and musicians.Read more
      The X-Fi HD is something of an oddity. It’s a USB-powered external soundcard designed for laptops—and when it comes to delivering awesome audio, it exceeds expectations. However, the features of tRead more
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      User rating
      88
      3.7 out of 5
      88 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      38
      4.2 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Audient iD14Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Audient iD14Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
      Jack Plug input10
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)21
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR20
      Other connectors
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital optical input
      • Analogue RCA inputs
      • Analogue RCA inputs
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      USByesyes

      Design

      Audient iD14Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Audient iD14Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Audient iD14Audient iD14
      Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD
      Power sourceUSBUSB

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