Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card
The XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card from Diamond is a PCI expansion card for your computer with 7.1 channel analog and digital output support. The sound card is fully compatible with applications that support EAX 2.0 and A3D. It ships with the Audacity software suite for Windows. These features make this an excellent computer upgrade for users who demand superlative sound from their computer.
- Surround Sound
- The sound card an output 7.1 channel sound via three analog outputs. This ensures compatibility with surround sound multimedia speaker systems that feature analog input.
- Coaxial S/PDIF Input and Output
- In addition to the analog outputs, the sound card features digital input and output via two coaxial S/PDIF ports. You'll be able to output 7.1 channel surround sound via coaxial cable to a surround sound receiver.
- Audacity Software
- The Audacity software suite for Windows can record live audio directly onto your hard drive. it can input audio from a microphone or line input, and fully supports multi-track recordings. It's an excellent tool for audio editing, as it gives you basic editing functionality as well as filters and equalizers.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Crosstalk | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| THD + Noise | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Channel Playback | 7.1 |
| Conversion | 24-bit, 96 kHz |
| Recording | Microphone, Line, Digital |
| S/PDIF Output | Yes |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Audio |
4x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line Output 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line Input 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic Input 1x Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
| MIDI | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | EAX 2.0, A3D |
| System Requirements |
Computer: 850 MHz Operating System: Windows 2000, XP Memory: 128 MB Hard Drive: 20 MB Hardware: PCI slot, CD-ROM drive |
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Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Easy to install (7)
- Quality output (5)
- Reliable (5)
- Good audio quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday (7)
- Gaming (5)
- Multimedia (5)
- Music (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (3), Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Audio Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Gaming
- Multimedia
- Music
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
Inexpensive but the sound is great. Easy install.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Audio Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Music
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
Needed an inexpensive sound card to run on an old Dell PC. Installed easily and worked as described. Sound quality is more than fine for business purposes.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Audio Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Gaming
- Multimedia
- Music
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
Ordered this to add coaxial SPDIF output to a general-purpose/light-gaming PC. It was inexpensive, drivers installed fine on XP and with only one or two extra steps on Windows 7, and it performs admirably. Don't worry about the reviews citing Windows 7 compatibility problems: as of July 2011, those are resolved.
One tiny little note - the S/PDIF output is switched off by default. You need to turn it on with a circular button in the system-tray utility. This wasn't immediately evident due to a custom interface on this utility instead of standard Windows checkboxes, but as soon as you click the little round "-" button the digital output fires right up.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
I used this to output digital audio from a computer to a digital mixer (Yamaha LS9-32) using the S/PDIF port. For the price, this card has excellent output via S/PDIF. (I haven't tried the other ports)
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Gaming
- Multimedia
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
My old on board sound died out, and I really didn't relish the thought of buying a new mB right now so I really needed something to use. It works great. Just what I needed.excellent sound...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
Cons
- Difficult To Install
- No Vista driver included
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
Great value in a sound card. The only issue I had was that it did not come with drivers for Vista, but I was able to download them off the internet. Works well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Gaming
- Multimedia
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
This is a nice sound card and it was half the price of [...]!!! It was easy to install and sounds good! I am happy!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Low Cost
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Gaming
- Multimedia
- Music
Comments about Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24-bit PCI Sound Card:
I purchased this to use in a home theater PC with a dual core processor and Blu-Ray drive. As with many reviews online, download the latest drivers and install. The sound quality is fantastic! Hooked to a Altec Lansing 5.1 powered speaker setup this card fills the living room beautifully! playing iTunes srteaming radio and the reproduction is crystal clear without any lag or stutter!
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- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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