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VideoLogic Sonic Xplosion DVD review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

10.0

Members' Rating

Perfect

Typical price:£ 68

Verdict

Less expensive than Creative Labs’ Audigy 2 and with support for more 3D audio and surround standards, the Sonic Xplosion DVD is a good choice for the budget-conscious, but not the audiophile... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Supports virtually all home theatre and 3D audio standards
  • Optical digital I/O.

Cons

  • Prone to crosstalk and interference
  • Unusual port configuration requires jumpers
  • Most of the bundle software is restricted
  • No Dolby Digital EX or DVD-A support.

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Member Opinion

10

Average Member Rating

Perfect

2 Members have reviewed this product

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Mike K

Mike K

Great soundcard -- love the DTS feature!

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10

Perfect


Pete C.

Pete C.

Awesome sound card!! Beats my previous Audigy 2 big time.

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10

Perfect


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