Before the release of the Intel AC '97 standard, computer sound was frequently an add-on feature. To use anything other than a small, monophonic internal speaker, you'd need to buy a card that plugged ...

Games are more than just an interactive visual experience. The time and effort that developers spend in creating and incorporating immersive audio and soundtracks are not experienced to their fullest ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

If these were the early 2000s. We would have said that having a sound card is a flex. With good reason, too. You'd slap one into your PC, crank up a media player, and pretend you were mastering audio.

Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users — it’s still a useful tool. Professional musicians are already familiar with the difference between an ...

Page 2: Sound BlasterX AE-5 Review: Hardware and Software Page 3: Sound BlasterX AE-5 Review: Subjective Audio Performance Page 4: Sound BlasterX AE-5 Review: Final Thoughts and Rating Creative Labs ...