Sweex 7.1 External USB sound card
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13 reviews
Good price/performance ratio
I am very satisfied with the external sound card, which works great with the Surface Pro 3 and 7.1 surround system. Install software (Win10) > activate 7.1 > plug&play > works as expected.
Pro
- plug&play
- inexpensive
Contra
- Software out of date
For me it was a clear mistake, I had too many...
For me it was a clear mistake, I had hoped for too much and was perhaps a little naïve. The beloved bass sounds hollow and tinny + for lack of Thx and Dolby support, the product does not come close to comparable products for a little more money from e.g. Creative and Asus. I have a Teufel Concept E 300 Control 5.1 set and was otherwise always happy. It definitely doesn't seem to be for "better sound systems".
Otherwise a good cheap solution and certainly good for laptop users. The software seems outdated. The workmanship is good.Full-fledged sound card at an acceptable price
I connected the Sweex to an oldie gaming PC (with Windows XP) because the onboard sound was unusable (it kept dropping out while I was gaming) and I didn't have a free slot for an internal sound card. I was pleasantly surprised by the SWEEX, the sound was impeccable, at least for what I expect from a shooter.
Unfortunately, I cannot say whether the SWEEX also runs under Windows 10, as I have never tried this. Besides, the manufacturer's website only mentions WinXP, Vista, Win7 and Win8. My evaluation therefore refers explicitly to use under Windows XP, as I have put the SWEEX into operation.Pro
- Runs without power supply unit, power via USB connection
- Smooth operation, ready for use immediately after driver installation
- good price-performance ratio
A few years ago, this would have been a top device....
The drivers supplied are for Win XP and Win Vista. The Win 7 driver (software download) works perfectly. The Win 8 driver is unusable and under Win 10 I have not yet managed to get the SPDIF/OUT to work without having conflicts with other sound hardware.
Pro
- Good value
Contra
- Outdated drivers
Ext. sound card
Recommended
Pro
- Easy installation
- Good connection option for gaming headset Roccat Kave 5.1
- Power supply via USB
For laptops YES. Otherwise NO!
All buttons do not work. I am very disappointed. Can't mute, can't adjust the volume and generally the software is very outdated.
Pro
- Good solution for laptops
- Works if headset connectors are broken (Thanks OK.- Energy)
Contra
- Outdated software
- Buttons do not work
- Inferior quality
6 out of 13 reviews
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