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Creative Technology Sound Blaster X-Fi Xmod
Creative Technology Sound Blaster X-Fi Xmod

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Price Range
$65 - $80

Product Description

The Xmod USB Sound Module for PC and Mac from Creative-Labs is a USB device that enhances the output quality of audio from your computer. It features an internal processor that is designed to add depth to music and virtual surround sound to movies. It is completely plug and play with no software installation required, making it an excellent addition to your computer.



Easier living with your low quality MP3s.
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Written By
dmezzer

Date Written
Jan 02 2007

Summary

MP3s are here to stay. Although bandwidth availability to the average home has increased to a point which is making lossless formats more widely available and has increased the bit rate found on most downloadable mp3 files, the fact is that there is...

Strength

Low priced, simple to use, real-time enhancement of your mp3s to 24-bit audio.

Weakness

Not altogether portable. AC power adapter not included.

Bottom Line

Delivers as promised to enhance your investment in inferior mp3s to 24-bit audio output in real-time, saving you storage space, effort and money.

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Written By
fmluder_x

Date Written
Dec 29 2007

Summary

The Creative Xmod is designed to upsample your music, much like today's hi-definition players can upscale your standard definition DVDs to 720 or 1080p. In each case (upscaling music and movies) a processor and algorithm is employed to analyze the...

Strength

It really works, warms up your music, and looks good.

Weakness

Only really works with certain music, not conveniently portable, somewhat expensive.

Bottom Line

Consider the Xmod's inconveniences before buying it to enhance the sound of music on a portable device you bought for its conveniences. Sound enhancement does not equal always positive improvement.

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