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Modified drivers for X-Fi sound cards.

Antes533 said:
I even replaced the operational amplifiers on my card with higher quality ones...the sound is simply gorgeous
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I don't need to do that because it's connected with SPDIF so all the DAC/AMP is from the Burson Conductor 3GT
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I just need soundcard that doesn't overheat and stable and the drivers are stable

Antes533 said:
I even replaced the operational amplifiers on my card with higher quality ones...the sound is simply gorgeous

there are no problems with fatality series...nothing ever freezes or cracks
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Why would the Titanium HD fail? What will happen?
 
Antes533 said:
I also have audigy2, audigyRX, AE7
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I think the XFI Titanium are just fakes, they sell it with the sticker from Aliexpress and many shops, but the original doesn't come with the white sticker I bought from a seller in amazon

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So you say I will have issues with the Titanium HD? what's bad about it? will I get the same CMSS3D like the 7.1 cards when using SPDIF?

to remind I must have SPDIF. you don't use it and I use it only on PCIE so I am pretty much limited to what I can use, I can only use the EMU20K2 chip which is PCIe. so if you can recommend one that has SPDIF + PCIe. I only know the

Titanium Fatal1ty Champion
Titanium Fatal1ty Professional
Titanium Professional Audio
X-Fi Forte7.1
ONKYO Wavio SE-300

EDIT : I do see the RX has Optical. so does it work fine?
 

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Ti HD is not quite CMMSS3D, it has THX True Studio... but essentially it's the same, only completely software and not hardware
 
Antes533 said:
Ti HD is not quite CMMSS3D, it has THX True Studio... but essentially it's the same, only completely software and not hardware
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what do you mean though. it has option in Game Mode to choose CMSS3D. only entertainment is Tru studio
The question is the CMSS3D sound exactly the same in Headphones in the HD compared to another 7.1 card in Headphones, does it actually limit the headphones to 7.1 or is it just output of analog? because again it will show 7.1 in the console launcher test.

I need to know for sure if I need to order the Rx if the CMSS3D would sound like 5.1, because I can't without 7.1


www.guru3d.com

Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD review (Page 5)

The SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium HD. This card has many aspects in common with existing X-FI designs and a few new features and modifications to appeal to the newer crop of demanding soundcards enthusiasts.
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We should make a note that routines and features seen on earlier cards such as CMSS-3D are replaced by these new routines in the Entertainment panel only. All other features and standards are identical to previous X-FI products in their respective modes.
 
I don't use SPDIF, my card is connected to a Sansui A607 amplifier

x7007 said:
We should make a note that routines and features seen on earlier cards such as CMSS-3D are replaced by these new routines in the Entertainment panel only. All other features and standards are identical to previous X-FI products in their respective modes.
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perhaps...didn't have this card in hand.

x7007 said:
I need to know for sure if I need to order the Rx if the CMSS3D would sound like 5.1, because I can't without 7.1
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Audigy RX does not have CMSS3D

And there are no game modes\audio creation\entertainment
 
Antes533 said:
I don't use SPDIF, my card is connected to a Sansui A607 amplifier


perhaps...didn't have this card in hand.


Audigy RX does not have CMSS3D

And there are no game modes\audio creation\entertainment
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so what does RX has?

CMSS2, in the context of Creative Labs' sound cards, refers to a technology that enhances the 3D soundscape and stereo focus. It's used in conjunction with CMSS (Creative Multi-Sound Surround), and both are often controlled within Creative's EAX (Environmental Audio eXtensions) console. In an Apple Support Community thread, it's described as a setting in the EAX Console that can be adjusted, along with CMSS, to optimize surround sound performance with iTunes.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
  • CMSS (Creative Multi-Sound Surround):
    This technology simulates 3D sound by using multiple speaker channels to create an immersive listening experience.

  • CMSS2:
    This is a related setting within the CMSS technology that can be used to fine-tune the stereo focus. It's used to control the balance between the front and rear channels, affecting the sense of spatial sound.
It says CMSS3D right there, it's not the same?

This is from 2013

This is what Creative's support team had to say about the Audigy Rx:

"With regards to your inquiry, please be informed that CMSS 3D modes that you mentioned are no longer available in our new product.

In the Sound Blaster Audigy RX Control Panel, the CMSS 3D provides virtual surround effects to stereo audio/music.

You can either enable or disable it. This CMSS 3D effect applies to the headphones too."

-presumably that means that CMSS 3D *Headphone* is part of their interface, but that there is no longer a "headphone" option, rather any stereo output get's the effect.

Creative support also confirmed that this is NOT available on the Fx version.
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Audigy 2 doesn't have optical, ZS,ZXR no CMSS3D, RX no CMSS3D,m AE-5 no CMSS3D. I can only use the fatality ones and THD , the question is if the THD will sound the same like Titanium 7.1 CMSS3D with only 5.1
 
I have this card I know exactly what I'm talking about...cmss and cmss3d are different things

There is no macro fx or anything like that in x-fi
 
So which card I can get you say?

Titanium Fatal1ty Champion
Titanium Fatal1ty Professional
Titanium Professional Audio
X-Fi Forte7.1
ONKYO Wavio SE-300
 
Antes533 said:
Do you really need 7.1?
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for using CMSS3D yes, I hear things from the side and I need the immersive of having hearing everything. the question is if I need to select 5.1/7.1 in the windows speaker with the Titanium HD or not for the surround to work, or just keep it stereo that's my big question now, is if Stereo will sound the same as 7.1 with CMSS3D Headphones
 
Welcome.
What is a last driver for Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro PCI (SB0460)

this or this ?

I would like to know if anyone has a front panel or a 3D model of it?
Unfortunately mine is broken
 

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Antes533 said:
For me sb0886
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It's Fatality Pro? I saw this one is sb0886 https://www.amazon.com/Creative-SB0886-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Professional/dp/B0018EFGTM

Xtreme Fidelity Titanium | Creative Labs SB0880 X-Fi Sound Card

Lowest price on Creative Labs SB0880 X-Fi Sound Card Model: Xtreme Fidelity Titanium.
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I also saw someone had stuttering/crackling/freezes issue with the fatality, so I'm afraid. it's like the SB0880 is bad compared to others

Btw I have eCLARO HT OMEGA , how is the XEAR3D vs CMSS3D? maybe I'll just use XEAR3D if it's the same, the eCLARO Works wonders, no issues, no stuttering, no bugs, the drivers works even windows 11 without mods
 
Antes533 said:
Fatality champion
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but they say it's SB1110, I am Freaking confused

Creative SB1110 X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series Sound Card – PCIe –​

https://www.ebay.com/str/theretrorevival?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161210


would you say XEAR3D is good or better vs CMSS3D? The drivers are MUCH more stable it's insane, even the normal windows 10 ones from eCLARO HT OMEGA site, I don't use the maxtech one

When I play a game the sound disappear when I quit the game the sound is back, I am not sure what is going on, I think I might try the maxtech driver
maxedtech.com

UNi Xonar Drivers official page

UNi Xonar drivers main page (information, release notes, driver downloads).
maxedtech.com maxedtech.com
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Antes533 said:
Nope, sb0886
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I am not sure where to find one then. it's impossible

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