LTB HSMT-UD True 5.1 USB Headphone Review

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(More customer reviews)On first glance uppon opening this package, I was alarmed by how small they really were. Unlike lots of headphones, these seat on the ear rather than around. They do have three speakers per side. However, due to how close the drivers are to one another being that they're so small, the 3D sound feild leaves more to be desired as far as gaming is concerned. Good sound quality at low volume, and great frequency response. Bass, as you can expect, suffers at elevated volume but is good otherwise. Having volume control on your keyboard is a blessing with these. They are durable, have a hideously long chord, and are too easy to instal. The part that rests on the top of your head however, is just semi-stiff plastic. I'll probably figure out some way to pad them better, but they can be worn for long durations out of the box.
Bottom line, yes they're 3D. Yes they're cheap. They're definitly worth the money, but if your're willing to spend an extra few bucks, I'd recomend the Z-mans Theater6's, being that their front and rear speakers are way further appart. From what I hear about those, they "require" an amp to work to their full potential.

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LTB HSMT-UD True 5.1 USB Headphone. LTB Mentor Series True 5.1 Surround Sound USB Deluxe headphones provide a durable, true spatial clarity from any digital media including DVD movies, Games and Music. The patented 6 /I.S.C/ Independent Sound Chamber design is unmatched for it is attention to ergonomic and acoustic functionality. Safebass, LTBs patented convergence technology adds protection by limiting excessive Decibel ranges that might irritate sensitive ears.

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Sound Card Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start right off by saying that I am not an audiophile and maybe I can not discern between a good/bad quality audio stream, so the fact that I purchased this audio card would seem like a big waste of money.
I actually purchased this card after I started having a few resource problems between a fire wire card and my onboard audio that were getting to be very irritating.
When I read that this card had integrated fire wire connectivity in addition to the sound capabilities, plus two bundled high quality games (Soldier of Fortune II and Hit man 2) I told myself I couldn't go wrong by spending a few more bucks than the average sound card.
This card does make an extremely noticeable difference in the way we listen to any kind of audio. MP3s just sound better, period. A few of my MP3's that previously were almost unplayable now simply sound better, I don't know how it works, it just does.
My Unreal Tournament 2003 game is a totally different experience with this card. Boy, I was simply mesmerized with the positional EAX sound performance of the Audigy 2 card with this game. With my onboard sound, I had a lot of difficulty locating enemies by using positional sounds, but now it is so much clearer and crisp, it's unbelievable. Here's where I got totally convinced about the true difference between my onboard sound, which I thought was more than enough, and a truly remarkable work of technology.
I also tested the fire wire with my video camera and it works like a charm, plus now I do not suffer from system resource problems anymore.
Card installation is simple: With the PC off, insert the card, make sure to disable onboard sound (via the BIOS) if any, boot up, install the drivers from the CD, restart and done. Make sure to download the latest drivers afterwards.
Don't get intimidated by the price tag. This is one of the best investments you could make for your PC if you want to enjoy true quality audio.
5 stars

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For the highest-quality audio experience, 16-bit is just not good enough. Step up to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 to hear the amazing difference that 24-bit Advanced HD makes. It delivers astonishing clarity and audio details that are inaudible on current 16-bit audio solutions, bringing your music, movies, and games to life.
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 offers Advanced Resolution DVD-audio playback up to an astonishing 24-bit/192 kHz in stereo, and delivers an ultraquiet 106 dB SNR that's far superior to ordinary CD and MP3 playback. With 6.1 speaker support, your games and Dolby Digital EX movies will sound more encompassing than ever before. The new Creative MediaSource music player will revolutionize your MP3 experience with its intuitive interface and rich feature set, while the Audigy 2 chip with EAX Advanced HD support delivers awesome power for gaming. Get Sound Blaster Audigy 2 for 24-bit/192 kHz audio fidelity--it delivers simply the best audio quality for music, movies, and games. Nothing else comes close.

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Cisco-Linksys Media Center Extender Review

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(More customer reviews)It plays our recorded TV, pictures, DVDs ripped to XviD (not DVDs in the player), and music from the other room with an interface that looks just like Vista Media Center. Wife acceptance factor = high. We are using wired ethernet (100) and a 1080p tv via HDMI. The supplied remote is good. Speed of menus is acceptable (even faster, if you turn off transitions in the setup). FF, rewind, pause, etc. are all fine for Live/Recorded HD TV -- looks perfect on our 1080p tv.
XviD files are a little slow to start up on the DMA2100.
I had realistic expectations and we are happy!
NOTE: This note is ONLY for people with a Linksys Etherfast DSL/Cable router. If you have that router, your computer will not detect the DMA2100 unless you also go into the router setup and set Filter Multicast to Disable (which is NOT the default). Thanks for wasting my time, Linksys. After the change, it works great.


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Sharing your photos, music and movies on your computer with friends and family has been made easy by the DMA 2100 Media Center Extender from Linksys. The device allows you to view digital photos, movies and high definition programs on your TV, and listen to downloaded music on your home theater sound system. It even enables accessing digital content and Internet services from your Microsoft Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Media Center PC and wirelessly stream it to your home entertainment system. Its single learning remote helps you to easily navigate menus. The media extender uses existing high-speed Wireless-N home network.

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