Multimedia and Speakers

Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Ch Soundcard PCI
Ref: 455

The Auzen X-FI Prelude 7.1 soundcard marks the first time Creative has permitted a third-party soundcard vendor to use the Creative X-FI chipset in its own soundcard design.

It fully supports EAX 5.0 and has the same expandability as the Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 making this item an audiophiles dream.

• 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 192kHz to stereo output
• 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
• ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring.
• Enhanced SoundFont support of up to 24-bit resolution
• 64MB of X-RAM Memory onboard
• Rear panel connectors for MIC, line input, channel line output, S/PDIF input and output
• Front panel connectors for MIC input and headphone
• On-board connectors for AUX and digital extension header
• Swappable OPAMP Socket (Front L/R only)
• Software and drivers

Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Music
Ref: 488

Experience your MP3 music beyond studio quality

• Restore the details and vibrance that your music lost during MP3 compression
• Enjoy all your music and movies in surround sound on virtually any speaker system or headphones
• Transform your desktop or Media Center PC into an Xtreme Fidelity sound system

• Imagine being in the studio as your favorite artist records a new album. The sound is real and live the way it was meant to be heard.
• When that album gets mass-produced on CD, it is compressed to fit the format. And the sound quality of that original performance suffers.
• When you further compress the songs into MP3 format, you'll notice an even greater loss of sound quality. Your favorite album now sounds flat and lifeless.
• X-Fi technology breathes life back into the songs. It restores the details, expands the music to surround sound and creates an experience that goes beyond studio quality.

Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
Ref: 502

Accept no compromise, upgrade to X-Fi today!
Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer delivers award-winning X-Fi technology for faster, more immersive gaming. X-Fi, the world's most powerful audio processor, provides ultra-realistic X-Fi CMSS-3D surround sound over normal headphones and accelerates Direct X, OpenAL and EAX 5.0 for faster frame rates and cinematic sound. X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer restores sparkle to low quality audio, upgrading Games, MP3, DIVX and TV audio to 24-bit. The low-profile design makes it ideal for Media Center PCs. It has an optical digital out for connecting to home cinema systems, while THX certification and Dolby and DTS decoding guarantee excellent results in movies.

• X-Fi, the world's most powerful audio processor, delivers faster frame rates in games with hardware accelerated Direct X, OpenAL and EAX 5.0.
• X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone delivers incredible surround sound over stereo headphones for gaming, movies and music.
• X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround up-mixes audio and video to 5.1 or 7.1 surround.
• X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer makes all audio sound better, enhancing games, MP3/WMA, streaming audio and video, TV and radio, DivX and DVD movies.
• X-Fi Active Modal Architecture with 'Entertainment', 'Gaming' and 'Audio Creation' modes dedicates the processor to the task at hand, with an easy-to-use interface for each mode.
• Low-profile PCI format with Intel HD compatible front panel connector and digital out is ideal for both standard and small form factor PCs.
• 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 192kHz to stereo output
• 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
• ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring
• Enhanced SoundFont support at up to 24-bit resolution
• Speaker and Headphone connections for stereo to 7.1
• (Line Out via three 3.5mm mini jacks)
• Line In / Microphone In / Optical Out* (shared 3.5mm FlexiJack)
• Auxiliary Line level Input (via 4-pin Molex connector)
• Intel HD Audio Compatible Front Panel Header (2x5pin)

Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Elite Pro
Ref: 518

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The "top of the line" Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards (described below), in one ultimate solution.

Price: £191.00 exc VAT
(£224.43 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Terratec Aureon 7.1 PCI
Ref: 661

Experience amazingly realistic sound at your computer with the Aureon 7.1 PCI! With up to eight audio channels and built-in Dolby Digital Live technology, you get a breathtaking sound experience that's like being at the movies: soundscapes nothing short of natural, charged with explosive effects!

With the Aureon 7.1 PCI, you can appreciate DVDs at an entirely new level of audio quality. Front and back, left and right, with you right in the middle. In computer games, surround sound provides extreme, realistic suspense. Hear exactly what angle your enemy is sneaking up on you from. Feel the explosions and effects - constant adrenaline rushes guaranteed!

Price: £28.00 exc VAT
(£32.90 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Creative GigaWorks S750 7.1 THX Speaker System
Ref: 139

Creative GigaWorks S750 7.1 speakers with THX approval are a revolution in advanced audio for the PC. Representing the latest and most advanced research, the 7 satellites incorporate Titanium Super Tweeters for high-frequency response and superb results with DVD-Audio, while the large ported subwoofer delivers low-end impact and detail. When used with a Creative Sound Blaster 7.1 card the speakers offer an astonishing surround experience in movies and games. Thanks to the CMSS up-mix feature, they can also be used with 5.1 and 6.1 sound cards to create a powerful acoustic environment. Extensive connectivity includes line-in, a headphone jack and Creative M-PORT for use with compatible MP3 players. The handy wireless remote gives comprehensive control over volume, tone and surround settings.


Main Features

• Use with Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS sound cards for breathtaking 7.1 results with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES movies and EAX ADVANCED HD games
• Titanium Super Tweeters in satellites offer high-frequency response for outstanding results with DVD-Audio
• THX approval assures acoustic excellence and state-of-the-art technology
• Creative CMSS function up-mixes 5.1 or 6.1 content to 7.1 surround
• Wireless remote gives comprehensive control over volume, tone and surround settings
• Speaker Specifications: 70 Watts RMS per channel (7 channels), 210 Watts RMS subwoofer

Creative Gigaworks ProGamer G500 5.1 Speaker System
Ref: 126

Creative's GigaWorks ProGamer G500 speaker system gives dedicated gamers awesome surround sound. With THX certification and a massive 310 Watts RMS of power, it blends raw muscle and technical sophistication to deliver high-impact sound with superb detail. The performance-tuned ProGaming subwoofer has Twin Flared DynaPorts for cleaner, 'bigger' and evenly dispersed bass, while the performance-tuned ProGaming satellites feature full-range drivers and Flared DynaPort technology for extended low-to-mid delivery. The auxiliary input can be used with an MP3 player, enabling users to enjoy their own music, and the PowerTouch wired controller incorporates premium features including mute, independent level adjustment for the five satellites, and Creative's CMSS for up-mixing stereo inputs to 5.1.


Main Features

• Technical Specifications: 36 Watts RMS per channel (5 channels), 130 Watts RMS Subwoofer, Frequency Response: 35Hz ~ 20kHz
• Performance-tuned ProGaming subwoofer with Twin Flared DynaPorts maximises airflow for improved bass
• Performance-tuned ProGaming satellites with Flared DynaPorts for extended low-to-mid sound
• PowerTouch Wired Controller includes premium features such as mute, independent volume adjustment for satellites and CMSS up-mix
• Auxiliary input supports use with an MP3 player while gaming
• THX certification ensures compliance with the highest audio quality standards

Logitech Z-5500 Digital 500w RMS 5.1 DTS Speakers & Decoder
Ref: 640

*48hr leadtime*

We've taken the award-winning Logitech Z-680 speaker system and made it even better. How? By improving everything from the subwoofer to the satellites and adding new innovations like real-time digital sound equalization.

The result is the Logitech Z-5500 Digital, a THX-certified, 500-watt 5.1 surround sound speaker system that offers everything you could possibly want… and some things you didn't even know you needed. And once you plug in your PC, DVD or music player, or video game console, you'll never want to listen to anything else.

• Powerful, distortion-free bass: The new, larger 10-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous bass.
• Innovative driver technology: Polished aluminum phase-plug satellites combine two drivers into one--the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range.
• Digital equalization: The Z-5500 Digital actively adjusts frequency response in real time for the cleanest, most accurate sound reproduction.
• DTS® 96/24 support: Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Z-5500's support for 96 kHz / 24-bit digital audio streams
• Amazingly powerful controls: The Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center lets you control volume to all speakers, set inputs, and much more. And the separate wireless remote is great for home theaters and video game consoles.
• Innovative satellite design: Cloth grilles are removable for a pro-audio look. Pedestals rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement. Center channel can be mounted on wall, above or below monitor.
• Connect to multiple sources: Simultaneously connect 6 audio sources including PCs, video game consoles, and DVD, CD & portable music players… and control it all from the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center.