EAX 4.0/5.0 game list

[Mussels]

Don't you need Creative's Alchemy software to make EAX work in Vista btw?

As far as the EAX game list... That's what i found.

http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/AllItems.aspx

not anymore, realtek and Cmedia both ahve something in their drivers to emulate EAX, to some extent or another (my auzentech card and my onboard realtek can do EAX 2.0 through its drivers, or 4.0 with alchemy universal/Modded X-fi MB drivers (realtek HD only, ofc))

 

[FreedomEclipse]

z-5500s are about $300... I wouldn't spend that kind of money, heh

that funny. Id because i dare say about 20-30% of the forums members are using them, me included. plus over here they cost more then just $300 - their more like $334-367. ive been told that money could be better spent e.g. cheap amp + bookshelf speakers etc etc but thats purely upto your. for the money though they are fucking awesome.

the sub is huge

 

[Mussels]

a very large percentage of TPU'ers have Z5500's - theres a long clubhouse for them.


For their cost (i got mine for $250 au ) they absolutely crap all over anything in their price range.


Sure, you could spend $500 and get something better - but for 90% of people out there, the z55's are better than anything they've ever heard outside of a nightclub - and they're DESIGNED to work with a PC and game consoles - they're the ultimate gamers speakers, not the ultimate in speakers.

 

[Darren]

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Attractive-100W-...tems?hash=item2302501e9f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


Could I get 4 of them " 100 Euros "

They are a absolutely unknown company in the AV realm, I couldn't tell you about the company as they lack a reputation, only guessing I'd say that they are one step above white van speakers.

Impressive buy Darren!
Perhaps I should look into buying a used set also to get them cheaper?
You got them so cheap!!

Used is definitely an option but it depends on what is availble at the time, hunt around the online AV retailers and eBay and keep your eyes out because every once in a while you'll find speakers priced rediculously cheap.

As for the 3D Vision, are they a waste of money? Do they not give you a more realistic 3D feel to gaming?

I do not know much about it, sounds like a waste of money lol

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

I am considering buying the speakers before I head out and by a new 120Hz monitor and 3D Vision. perhaps 3D vision can wait until next year maybe.

I will have to make up my mind before wednesday.
Perhaps I might start looking for deals on ebay for bookshelf speakers and start putting bids on some of them!

I will post what I find on here and Hope that yourself " Darren " Can advise if it is good or bad!

Thanks in advance!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I am considering buying the speakers before I head out and by a new 120Hz monitor and 3D Vision. perhaps 3D vision can wait until next year maybe.

I will have to make up my mind before wednesday.
Perhaps I might start looking for deals on ebay for bookshelf speakers and start putting bids on some of them!

I will post what I find on here and Hope that yourself " Darren " Can advise if it is good or bad!

Thanks in advance!

IMHO...that whole 3D Vision 'package' can be put on hold indefinitely, you dont need it to play games, its expensive, its gimmicky & not many games are supported. but if you got money to spare, then its entirely up to you.

If I was in your shoes however - id just spend the money on a bigger monitor, a more powerful graphics card or a second graphics card even.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

I got this GTX 280 about 6 months ago and I run everything on high settings so I don't need to upgrade this at all.
I will see once DX11 cards come out and see if they have a big performance leap or not!

Are you sure a bigger monitor is required?
This monitor seems to be great and no real reason to upgrade!

I am much more interested in a good Hi-Fi system

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I got this GTX 280 about 6 months ago and I run everything on high settings so I don't need to upgrade this at all.
I will see once DX11 cards come out and see if they have a big performance leap or not!

Are you sure a bigger monitor is required?
This monitor seems to be great and no real reason to upgrade!

I am much more interested in a good Hi-Fi system

I was just making a suggestion/point that the money could be better spent ELSEWHERE & not necessarly on I.T hardware. if you dont spend that money then hold onto it, stick it into a high interest bank account or invest it into the stockmarket. - my dad has already made a good 5-8grand on shares this year. but you dont have to do the same of course.

just spend your money on something more worthwhile is all im saying

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

I know ya were! I did'nt mean to come across as an angry man or someone who did'nt like your comments!!
I have also considered getting an i7-920 system or something but then that would be money wasted IMO.

Either:
3D Vision + 120Hz Monitor
or
Bookshelf Hi-Fi system

I will make up my mind by tuesday anyway! but for the mean time. I have plenty of researching to do to help me make up my mind!

 

[Deleted member 24505]

You cant beat a nice av amp and descent speakers for some kicking music/games/films.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Well I have decided to go ahead and buy a nice Dolby system

Do you think I should start a new thread for this? or should I continue from here?

Anyway! I have got 300 Euros to start off and hope I can get great deals on ebay if possible!

I know I need 4 bookshelf speakers, 1 Bass, 1 AV receiver?? " Not so sure what they do "
Then I need a bookshelf?? I have no idea what kind of shelf is required!! Any help please!!!!!!!!!

 

[Darren]

I know I need 4 bookshelf speakers, 1 Bass, 1 AV receiver?? " Not so sure what they do "
Then I need a bookshelf?? I have no idea what kind of shelf is required!! Any help please!!!!!!!!!

You do not necessarily need 4 bookshelf speakers. You could have 2 floor standing speakers for the fronts and 2 bookshelf speakers for the rears, its optional. You need one subwoofer and a center speaker too.

If money is tight, I'd start with the receiver and two speakers for 2.0 with no subwoofer, then add the other speakers later.

I found these KEF Cresta 1 speakers on eBay, its only £10 at the moment, I'm positive you could get it for less than £30. Only 18 hrs left. They are old speakers, but if you can get them for £25-30 it might be worth considering

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Them crestas are not bad little speakers.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Only problem with my desk is there is no room for speakers on the ground.
The sound would not be too bad if all 4 were on a bookshelf???

My desktop is right up again'st the wall anyway with 10 inches of space before the monitor touches the wall.
I can easily fit 4 speakers on a shelf and a sub and front speaker.
Where abouts should I put the AV Receiver tho?

 

[Deleted member 24505]

That could be a conundrum,mines pretty big,and quite heavy.I have mine on a unit beside my desk.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Now that I really think about it, It might not be in my best interest to get a Dolby system either
I really don't think I have enough space for all this.

Let me think...umm...would 4 speakers on a bookshelf be fine??

The sub woofer, front speakers are fine. Not sure about the Receiver..where in gods name would I put that??

 

[Darren]

Let me think...umm...would 4 speakers on a bookshelf be fine??

Certainly, you can buy bookshelf speakers and place them on shelves, or you can buy some cheap universal mounts and hook them to the wall.

The sub woofer, front speakers are fine. Not sure about the Receiver..where in gods name would I put that??

I have got a TV in my room, so I've got my receiver under the TV's stand. If you've got a wide desk put the monitor on top of the receiver, you'll find somewhere to palce it.

If you go the bookshelf speaker route and buy 4 of them you'd be better off buying new. Most people selling second hand e.g. on eBay tend to sell only two speakers at a time, so it will be hard to find another matching pair. (personally matching brand/colour doesn't matter to me)

I think your best choice is the Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 for £49.95 and buy two pairs of them, these speakers were typically around £95-150 a year ago.

As for the receiver, center speaker and subwoofer just find something cheap on eBay.

Edit:

For example I found a Yamaha RXV630RDS receiver on eBay, only 1hr left and its at £56.00 at the moment, I think the bid will end at around £100. That is a bargain considering that is supports Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS ES. I'm not saying to buy this particular receiver (although its good for the price) but I'm showing you that there are bargains to be had on eBay.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Thanks for the information!

The wall mounts are very cheap! I though I would need to spend at least 50 Euros for them!

All I need to do is buy 2 of them which would be 4 mounts in total and only for 16 euros!!

That receiver looks nice and big! The only issue is I really don't have a place for one.
is it possible to put the receiver on a table right beside my desktop???

Also I will look out for 4 speakers now and hope I can find something good and not to pricey!

 

[Darren]

The only issue is I really don't have a place for one.
is it possible to put the receiver on a table right beside my desktop???

Yeah why not!

There is no restriction to where you can place it. (within reason, cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation)

Also I will look out for 4 speakers now and hope I can find something good and not to pricey!

To be honest, I doubt you'll find anything better than the Warfedale Diamond 9.0 for same price new, most of the better speakers are around £100 or more per pair new. You might find better second hand speakers on eBay though but if you want new the WD 9.0 is the best bang for your buck, although Amazon do sell the Yamaha NXE700 for £77. I'd take the Warfedales personally.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

I found the Warfedale Diamond 9.0 for 110 Euros on ebay, that's the cheapest I can find But that is expensive!
Would Sony or Panasonic be any good???

 

[Darren]

I found the Warfedale Diamond 9.0 for 110 Euros on ebay, that's the cheapest I can find

Like I said the Richersounds deal is at an exceptional price.

Would Sony or Panasonic be any good???

Panasonic definitely not, Sony are "Ok" but for bookshelf speakers the build quality isn't knowhere as good as other brands, generally speaking but it varies model to model.

I'm upgrading my Sony bookshelf speakers once my KEF Cresta's 2 arrives, I'm planning on upgrading my Sony floorstanding speakers in a few weeks too, I'm happy to sell it to you, but personally you'd get a better deal if you keep hunting around online. I'd avoid low end Sony receivers however they do make fantastic mid-highend HD receivers such as the Sony STR-DG820 and Sony STR-DG920 but they are out of your price range (around £200-300).

 

[AsRock]

There is not many games that support EAX 5.0, EAX is officially dead.


If you've got an Auzentech Prelude you should be more concerned with Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, puts those EAX echos to shame.

Annoying crap that EAX ehco's are lol.. i always turn it off, sure i'll try it with it on but it be off soon after.

Not a fan of DD either really although i use DTS though my amp.

EDIT:

I found the Warfedale Diamond 9.0 for 110 Euros on ebay, that's the cheapest I can find But that is expensive!
Would Sony or Panasonic be any good???

No, unless there the real old panasonic one's although i not many of those still alive to to most used foam and it roted though out time.

Personally i find the old cloth tweeters the the best for open sound unlike the metal type ones.

Maybe TANNOY ?..

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Tannoy is an old english manufacturer,began in 194x i believe.They make some nice speakers,lots of nice wood and stuff.

 

[Meecrob]

eax4 and below can work on ANY soundcard, 5 can work on most of todays chipsets despite what some will tell you, its all software emulateable without any real perf infact.

For realtek owners check out danielK's realtek drivers http://danielkawakami.blogspot.com/ for me they enabled more eax features without need of alchemy universal (tho its still handy to have around) also the drivers let you use creatives x-fi mb software to get a FULL software EQ and other features that till recently where only available on creatives own cards.

 

[AsRock]

Tannoy is an old english manufacturer,began in 194x i believe.They make some nice speakers,lots of nice wood and stuff.

think it was closer to 1928, i had some from 1982-3 and they sounded totally sweet. Love to be able get some more lol. But getting them to the US would be the pain.

The newer ones like F1 F2 and so forth sound no were near as good as them due to their tweeters and size. Speakers just got cheaper over the years as less money and disign went into them and then 2.1 and so on was born and most loved it as there is a bigger center point.

BUT dayum if ya have a chance to get ome in good condition get them they are totally sweet.

I'd pay good for some thats for sure. The model started in 1982 and the ones i had looked like these and were dated 1983.