Is this product too good to be true? Or has the 7.1 audio been confirmed?
1801544
Yes the product is to good to be true. the remote never worked, I reached out to customer support and never heard back from them. The product does NOT work as advertised and I strongly recommend to NOT but it!
1801545
This device is simply a 4 input to 2 output optical switch - nothing magical here. The issue that many people have is the inability of most TVs to "pass through" Dolby Digital signals from other audio devices. This optical switch simply allows you to bypass the TV by routing the digital audio outputs from your devices to your receiver or soundbar through the switch; that is, the switch is the central hub handling all audio signals. Video will continue to pass directly from your devices to your TV through HDMI. You can get adaptors to accommodate older devices without an optical audio output, although you need to make sure that the adaptors can pass Dolby Digital signals (be careful, many do not, giving you the same result as your TV - stereo output).
1822099
I have this issue too. I've just spent over a hundred and thirty dollars on a 5.1 speaker system and sound card. Verified the sound card and speakers work properly, and when watching Star Trek Next Generation, it's as if I were in the edit bay at Paramount running the production prior to adding sound effects. The effects tracks are not being heard. Look Amazon, we're paying for this service to the tune of nearly a hundred dollars a year, and we bloody well deserve the full 5.1 / 7.1 audio experience we're paying for.
1116141
Yes! 5.1 still works fine, I haven't tested 7.1 but I expect the original audio stream is passed straight through so anything that works over HDMI should work through the box.
2070157
Sound channels are wrong? Is it because you are unable to match up the proper channels to those on the card? I ran into this issue for a bit but eventually found the right channels. Part of the issue is that I don't think the coloring is universal and 2 of the channels required using conversion cables. Otherwise I have 7.1 playing pretty well through these headphones.
1968068
Works with Win7x64. If you make up (can't buy them anymore, anywhere) the special 1/8" jack with 1 tip, 2 rings, and the shield you can get 7.1. Use an Audigy app and driver not for this board and you can have the full CMSS and special settings. I have full 7.1 and it works great but it was a lot of work and research getting there. 8 analog audio outputs work with my 7.1 A/V receiver's inputs. Very few 7.1 sound cards available. This one WORKS. Bone crusher audio sessions.
2001256
I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups and such. I'm a happy camper with it. I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups... » Read More I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups and such. I'm a happy camper with it. « Show Less
202240
The headphones will come to life! You'll hear sounds you didn't know where there. Might not see much improvement in the 2.1's, but if you ever intend on going to 5.1 the upgrade is well worth it over anything on board can offer.
1051067
It works very well as a headset. As for dragon naturally speaking v10, its not the greatest with win 7. Best of luck.
759707
Yes. I did myself to get 7.1. You can test it out with the movie "War Horse"' since it has 7.1. I can guarantee you will love these speakers.
2167445
The soundcard is built in. You just install the software to utilize the 7.1 sound.
1084630
Andrew:For the record, I wasn't advising you to rush out and buy a new receiver for the abundance of 7.1 soundtracks. Clearly, the majority of releases are still 5.1. I'm just saying that there are good deals out there if you are interested and have the $$; the economy is bad, I know, but if consumers continue to spend, it's good for the economy in the long run.
2135239
Hello, before you buy this card i just want you to know that i have this sound card last 2011, but i did not actually use it, it got an issue on drivers, i install the driver that comes with it and it didn't recognize on window xp 32bits and win 7 64bits. I email the company and they sent me a link for the driver, i downloaded the driver and it works but it is a little bit freaky, i mean that some times i got sound and then when i exit from a certain game i don't have sound on my main computer. I open my media player , no sound . I have to reboot the computer in order to have the sound back to the main computer. It seems that it change the settings for no reason...or the driver is not recognize. I didn't bother to return the card because it was cheap $39 bucks and i just want to experiment the card for other use for now. If your not planning to have a 5.1 or 7.1 sounds i recomend just buy the regular Creative sound blaster stereo.( the one with speaker out, mic in and line-in green,red and blue.) I hope this helps.
1960803
I'm going to guess that it comes from creative marketing. Most likely they are referring to the fact that the audio outputs can be connected to a surround sound to achieve 5.1.
2086037
Doesnt have 7.1, but it has good sound quality. I'm not an audiophile, but it sounds good to me.
995674
I thought the same thing, so I emailed 66 audio to see if they were indeed the same. They responded very quickly stating that the Soundbots were knock offs made to look like their product, but using inferior bluetooth and sound components. This appears to be true as these are BT 2.1 and the 66 audio ones are 4.0. One of the main complaints in the comments in these is signal dropping, while the 66 audio has very little complaint regarding that. I suppose you take a chance with whatever you buy when you can't try things out first, however, 66 audio claims that they are not the same, and that they are in fact currently in litigation with Soundbot over the issue. I thought the same thing, so I emailed 66 audio to see if they were indeed the same. They responded very quickly stating that the Soundbots were knock offs made to look like their product, but using inferior bluetooth and sound components. This appears to be true as these are BT 2.1 and the 66 audio ones are 4.0. One of the main complaints in the comments in these is signal dropping, while the 66 audio has very little complaint regarding that. I suppose you take a chance with whatever you buy when you can't try things out first, however, 66 audio claims that they are not the same, and that... » Read More I thought the same thing, so I emailed 66 audio to see if they were indeed the same. They responded very quickly stating that the Soundbots were knock offs made to look like their product, but using inferior bluetooth and sound components. This appears to be true as these are BT 2.1 and the 66 audio ones are 4.0. One of the main complaints in the comments in these is signal dropping, while the 66 audio has very little complaint regarding that. I suppose you take a chance with whatever you buy when you can't try things out first, however, 66 audio claims that they are not the same, and that they are in fact currently in litigation with Soundbot over the issue. « Show Less
219648
yeah, mine looks good but has no audio in realplayer. maybe someone will answer. i get audio with the software included but may not always have access to it when trying to play back.
1297037
Hmm,,, good question, i use it on my PS4 and works perfect after while, sound best for money yes its 7.1 surround i can hear every movement, for mac do'nt even tryed and don't have any mac devices, on ps4 works great for cheap mic like this one, i have them for long time now drop them and stuff still works, sorry cant help about mac question, keep asking am sure someone have mac up in there, just in love with windows