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CES Postmortem Q&A with Creative Labs

From the GamingShogun.com Interview:
"Q) Finally, if you had to describe the Omega to our readers in one sentence, how would you do it?

A) It’s the one that says Bad Mutha $%^#% on it.
But in addition to Mr. Jacksons comments…
The Tactic3D Omega is hands down the best cross-platform wireless gaming headset you can buy. We’ll let anyone take the Pepsi challenge and hear for themselves (I know that was two sentences, but it had to be said)."

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Sim Wong Hoo, founder of Sound Blaster maker Creative Labs, has died

Sim founded the company in 1981 and had remained at its head ever since.

Orchard898d ago

Sad news. I remember the days everyone was out buying SB cards.

RIP sir.

XxINFERNUSxX898d ago

Me to but I never stopped buying SB cards. Motherboard audio no matter how good it is now still is not equal to a good sound card. I'm using a Sound Blaster AE-7 now.😊

CantThinkOfAUsername897d ago

You sure seem to spend money on your hardware but not games?

lonewolf10897d ago

Quite right, while on-board audio has come on leaps and bounds, I cannot use it as I have hearing issues. I have the AE-5, great audio and paired with a decent headset nothing comes close for PC sound.

Petebloodyonion897d ago

Is there a real alternative to Soundblaster when you want a real audio card that can support things like Dolby Atmos or a 7 speakers configuration?

But I agree with you Orchard, sad news indeed.

XxINFERNUSxX896d ago

The AE-7 and AE-9 do 7.1 virtual surround on headphones and speakers. The other card is from EVGA called NU Audio it does the same though virtual 7.1

jonivtec896d ago

creative are not only building sound card...you are misinformed.

MWH897d ago

A great man. I've always had a SoundBlaster in my pc, then and now.

Goozex896d ago

May his soul rest with Christ

LoveSpuds896d ago (Edited 896d ago )

Surely one of the most recognised and respected PC brands in history. A great legacy to leave behind for sure.

I remember buying a SB card alongside my first 3D graphics card, the Voodoo 2.....Happy days!!!

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Review: Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 gaming keyboard | PC Game Examiner

The Creative Labs Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 gaming keyboard holds its own against better known competition, which is an impressive feat coming from a company better known for sound technology.

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Geek Review: Sound BlasterX Katana – The Soundbar You Have Been Looking For

Creative’s latest UMAS (Under Monitor Audio System) has completely for folks at Geek Culture over, with its astonishing good looks, small form factor, and most importantly, unbeatable audio performance.

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Epicor3093d ago

Soundbars? Really? Maybe this satisfies someone who has never owned a proper hifi setup. For $400 you would be much better off with decent headphones. Invest $200 more and get an entry level 2.0 hifi system. For $1000 you might be able to get a decent 5.1.

traumadisaster3093d ago

Typically you're right. However, depending on the room maybe a soundbar might work. I have a 1200 receiver and expensive speakers but I just moved them into my new man cave which is really small and the sound seems to be reflecting off of the walls poorly, so I'm thinking of other solutions. Another thing is my HK receiver puts out so much heat along with pc I'm actually considering how I could go without a receiver. Maybe a sound card. At night I use headphones but occasionally I just need sports/news basic sound.