Need sound card within 2.5k

[scudmissile007]

Hello all,want an audio card to replace onboard audio.plz suggest a good audio card within 2.5k.TIA

 

[strategy]

you should atleast spend on a Xonar DX in for a noticeable difference in SQ . YOu are better offf with your onboard soundcard rather than opting for a 1-2K card.

 

[Rockfella]

True, i would also invest in ASUS Xonar, despite the fact that OP only needs cheap sound card as his onboard chip died.

you should atleast spend on a Xonar DX in for a noticeable difference in SQ . YOu are better offf with your onboard soundcard rather than opting for a 1-2K card.

 

[strategy]

LOL,

he said replace the onboard audio . that does not mean that his onboard audio is dead.

(@OT) does it ?

 

[Gannu]

eBay India: CREATIVE SoundBlaster AUDIGY Value 7.1 Sound Card (1yr) (item 330527021005 end time 11-Feb-2011 16:06:05 IST)

A decent entry-level sound card.

 

[buddingwhizkid]

+1 for audigy !

10 char

 

[scudmissile007]

LOL,
he said replace the onboard audio . that does not mean that his onboard audio is dead.

(@OT) does it ?

My onboard audio is acting wierd dont know what problem is.in middle of game or movie the popup comes and says jack plugged and unplugged.Tried using previous drivers and latest drivers.So just to replace it i need a card and my mobo is out of warranty.Anybody has any solution.

 

[rajkri_11]

For Rs.2.3k get Amazon.com: ASUS Sound Card Xonar DG: Electronics which is really a very good sound card and VFM. No card can match this at sub 5k price range.

 

[sato1986]

you should atleast spend on a Xonar DX in for a noticeable difference in SQ . YOu are better offf with your onboard soundcard rather than opting for a 1-2K card.

Even a Quantum Rs.150 sound card sounds better than many onboard sound cards.

@OP: A creative audigy 7.1 is excellent VFM sound card and costs around 1.5k. It will give you a considerable difference when compared with onboard audio. I hope you have a decent set of speakers (2.5k+) or headphones

Next option is a used Xtrememusic X-fi or a used Xonar DX, but those are hard to find.

 

[Amien]

For Rs.2.3k get Amazon.com: ASUS Sound Card Xonar DG: Electronics which is really a very good sound card and VFM. No card can match this at sub 5k price range.

+1 to this if the DG is available here. Awesome card for the price, if not, Audigy.