I just switched from onboard sound (generally realtek) for about 5 years, to an X-Fi.
Holy crap.
WAVs sound 10x better (I am working on ringtones for ~20 people)
And mp3s sound horrid comparatively. I am sure they sound the same as they used to, but that just isn't good enough anymore.
It *almost* makes me wonder if there's something wrong with the card or the drivers, they sound that poorly.. but holy crap do the wavs sound awesome.
Holy crap.
WAVs sound 10x better (I am working on ringtones for ~20 people)
And mp3s sound horrid comparatively. I am sure they sound the same as they used to, but that just isn't good enough anymore.
It *almost* makes me wonder if there's something wrong with the card or the drivers, they sound that poorly.. but holy crap do the wavs sound awesome.