People, I have Sound Blaster ZxR sound card but I would like to try ASUS Xonar Essence STX II or Strix RAID DLX.
Who used both of this sound cards and what could tell me.
If I need to choose I would rather Strix RAID DLX, but I can't say because I didn't tried them.
I mean I have ASUS motherboard and Sound Card would be nice.
I recognize difference between mid range and high range sound card don't even to talk about onboard even on low quality 5.1 systems even on Youtube where you hear 2 speakers. Simply I recognize difference and I'm aware that difference would be even better on some 500$ worth 2+1 speaker system.
Max I plan to use is 5.1 not over that. But sound from 2+1 for same money is better quality than 5.1 for same price because you can buy better front and center speakers than whole 5.1 for same price.
I mean Front Left-Right+Central. In some cases with good speakers Subwoofer is not so necessary.
It's better but not necessary.
Both Strix and Xonar are awailable for arround 150-160 euro to me.