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Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1 vs ESI Maya44 eX

    Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1 Card
    Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1
      ESI Maya44 eX Sound Card
      ESI Maya44 eX
      Editiorial reviews
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      REVIEW - Are you looking for powerful sound combined with snazzy looks, from a company with decades of multimedia experience? I've been running someRead more
      The Creative Sound Blaster X4 is a direct successor to the excellent Sound Blaster X3. This external USB sound card keeps everything good about its predecessor and adds a couple of interesting additions to the mix, most notably SmartComm Kit—a combination of features aimed at improving our online call quality.Read more
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      If you need four analogue inputs and outputs, Audiotrak's 24-bit/96kHz-capable soundcard is about the most affordable option on the market.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1
      ESI Maya44 eXESI Maya44 eX
      Interface TypeUSBPCI Express

      Connectivity

      Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1
      ESI Maya44 eXESI Maya44 eX
      Microphone inputyesyes

      Design

      Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1
      ESI Maya44 eXESI Maya44 eX
      Placement TypeExternalInternal

      Audio properties

      Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1
      ESI Maya44 eXESI Maya44 eX
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

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