QUOTE(Shinichi @ Jul 28 2010, 01:19 AM)
I tried both audio jacks and same sound quality... when I output music to external speaker, it sounds tinny and don't have enough bass (sounds like cheap speaker)... even playback via XPS 16 built in speaker sounds better...
Desktop + Creative SB Audigy 4
Speaker = Altec Lansing MX5021
But I doubt the difference is so huge?
I'm using IDT driver on my XPS 16.
IMHO, onboard SC sucks be it IDT or Creative.Using Xonar U1 on my lappie now and the difference is like day and night.More clarity,much better bass,mid range and high notes and there are so much sound you have never heard before, subtle yet distinctive sounds.In simple terms, onboard is like 32kbps vs 320kbps on my Xonar U1
Sound quality depends on many various factors iinm. Music File>Audio processor(DAC)>Speaker cable>Speaker built in amp>Speaker mid range/Subwoofer.32kbps will sound better on a RM100 speaker than a RM1000 speaker,but 320kbps will sound better on the RM1K speaker than the RM100 speaker.Which explains why u feel that your SXPS16 speakers produce better SQ compared to your MX5021.Your creative/IDT SC doesn't provide enough oomph to drive your speakers properly.You need a much better SC to really bring out the potential in your MX5021
Try investing in one,i loved mine.Even more with the fact that it's a rare item already but somehow managed to grab it.Try searching around Audiophiles section
This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jul 28 2010, 05:51 PM