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Based on 9 expert reviews, the average rating for Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro is 4.4/5. Expert Reviews for Sound Cards are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro

(02/12/08)
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Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 4378 other Sound Cards reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
93.0 / 100.0
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro

(12/10/06)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro, giving it an average score of 100 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: UK
100.0 / 100.0
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Creative Labs - Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro

(14/10/05)
Summary: We've become used to the regular release of new graphics chips but it's a far rarer occurrence when a new audio chip comes to market, and it's no surprise at all that Creative Labs is the ... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro

(22/08/05)
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Verdict: For its price, the X-Fi Elite Pro had better ship with problem-free software. Assuming it does, Creative's newest sound card puts its money where its DSP is.
Country: US
7.4 / 10.0
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


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Pros: ; ¤ Excellent performance; high-quality I/O module and remote
Cons: ; ¤ Pros:
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


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Verdict: The X-Fi Elite Pro is an extremely impressive sound card. The audio performance rivals that of many professional cards, and the break-out box offers more connections than a BT exchange. However, it's also seriously pricey, and unless you're a dedicated audiophile we don't think it's quite worth so much more than the Audigy 4.0 Pro.
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro review


Summary: : The most advanced and priciest Sound Blaster ever... Read the full review
Verdict: Creative's new X-Fi processor makes the X-Fi Elite Pro the most advanced and priciest Sound Blaster ever
Pros: ; Improves the quality of MP3 and CD audio; better software organisation; 7.1-channel, 24-bit/96KHz output; extensive external device connectivity
Cons: ; Noticeable latency between remote and receiver; no FireWire or USB 2.0 ports; software still needs streamlining; pricey
Country: UK
7.4 / 10.0
PC Magazine Title:

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


Summary: Creative has once again established a new state-of-the-art in the sound board market. The Elite Pro has it all. Its only drawback is its price, which is high enough to drive less-demanding users to more affordable choices like the X-Fi XtremeMusic and Platinum models, or Creative's last-generation Audigy 2 boards. Read the full review
Pros: ; Enormous feature set. Stunning audio quality. Flexible I/O box and 64MB onboard RAM. High-impedance electric guitar and RIAA-equalized phono inputs.
Cons: ; Very expensive.
Country: US
5.0 / 5.0
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


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Verdict: If sparkling audio is your bag, this card (and its kin) simply cannot be ignored.
Pros: ; Excellent immersive sound experience, wide connectivity, Dolby Digital/DTS/THX certified.
Cons: ; Relatively expensive.
Country: US
5.0 / 5.0

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