While the traditional discrete sound card has largely become a niche product for enthusiasts and hardware obsessives, Creative is attempting to attract new customers with a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I love pocket DACs. These Digital-to-Analog gizmos combine ...

A cluttered desktop or TV console may not be the fancy of every gamer – Sound Blaster Katana V2X frees up a valuable footprint with a subwoofer that is 40% smaller than its predecessor. The peak power ...

Steve's analysis of the X-Fi Elite Pro focusses on the end-user experience and here, for those who want it, is a brief explanation of some of the key technical aspects of Creative's new X-Fi audio ...

In the past, if you want decent bass out of your computer, you had to get a sub to go with your speakers or soundbar. Audio technology has changed a lot over the years and that’s not so true anymore.

The Sound Blaster X5 is a new USB sound card for Mac and other platforms to deliver high-quality audio with two DACs. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) can enhance audio from a Mac by converting the ...