Which sound option is better?

[Quixfire]

I have a choice between a Sound Blaster Ensoniq AudioPCI and the current on-board sound ECS K7S5A with an AC97 Audio Codec built in the SIS 735 Chipset, which would be better?

 

[Quixfire]

bump for the morning crowd.

 

[Piano Man]

What's the onboard sound chip model?

 

[Quixfire]

Originally posted by: Piano Man
What's the onboard sound chip model?

Sorry, it's AC97 Audio Codec builtin the SIS 735 Chipset.

 

[Confused]

Each person percieves what is "better" differently to the next, so my suggestion is to try both, and see which one you think sounds better, to you



Confused

 

[Goi]

I'm not sure what AC97 codec the ECS K7S5A uses(C-Media or Realtek) even though I own one, but the AudioPCI is a great lil card that arguably has better sound quality than an SB Live! Feature support is lacking though.

 

[nocash]

I used to have this exact combo. The audiopci sound is much better than the K7s5a.

 

[Brian48]

I haven't used an Ensoniq AudioPCI since 1997. Man, what memories

 

[paralazarguer]

The ECS K7S5A uses the same C-media chip found in the hercules Muse series. It's a GREAT chip.

 

[Goi]

Originally posted by: paralazarguer
The ECS K7S5A uses the same C-media chip found in the hercules Muse series. It's a GREAT chip.

Great for an onboard solution and low cost audio card, but doesn't compare to dedicated sound cards.