Best Sound Card?

[TheBigTroll]

which one is a better sound card

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=56330&vpn=XONAR%20DG&manufacture=ASUS

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=29395&vpn=XONAR%20DX&manufacture=ASUS

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=46389&vpn=Xonar%20DS&manufacture=ASUS

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=70747&vpn=70SB135000000&manufacture=Creative%20Labs&promoid=1404


can you guys give me a good recomedation also at around the 50-100 dollar price range

 

[gamerk316]

The DX is the best, followed by the DS, Recon3D, and DG. The DG is a special case though, as its the best all around option if you need a powered amp for a headset (<150 Ohms).

As far as the Striker goes, its a good card, but the DX is a slightly newer design. If PCI is a must, you can go either with the ASUS Xonar D1 or HT Omega Striker, as they are basically equivalent. [ASUS offers emulated EAX 5, HT Omega offers DTS Encoding].

 

[TheBigTroll]

i just needed the maximum clarity possible

 

[TheBigTroll]

Best answer selected by TheBigTroll.

 

[staytuned]

maximum clarity -> you should just try Xonar Essence ST/STX with a SNR of 124dB