http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/515972.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:02:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Hercules_DJ_Console_Rmx/4505-9334_7-33232612.html?part=ecoustics-cnet As an entry-level digital DJ package, the Hercules DJ Console Rmx offers high-quality hardware at an outstanding value, but you'll want to spend a little more for better software. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:36:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17232 Amex Digital—builder of media centers and the occasional sound card and Skype handset—has announced its new PD-K06e Portable Super Multi Drive, a slim, portable bus-powered DVD burner aimed at folks carrying so-called "netbooks" and other ultra-portable notebook systems that lack a DVD burner of their own.The PD-K06e operates off power from any available USB port (or from a 5V DC power supply), and supports 20× DVD±R write speeds and 10× write speeds on dual-layer media. The units sports a 2 MB buffer, average access times between 130 and 150 ms, and work Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17222 Accessory and peripheral maker Turtle Beach has rolled out another entry in its line of gaming headphones in the form of the Ear Force X4 headset for the Xbox 360. Billing the cans as the most advanced wireless headphones ever build for console gaming, the X4s promise to bathe users in 5.1 Dolby surround sound while offering unique features like the ability to duck game sounds during chats."The addition of Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound in our new X4 expands the game action all around you," said Turtle Beach marketing manager Mike Carducci, in a statement. "Unlike stereo headphones, you can hear every 3D sound cue Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/147367 A great desktop is only as good as the sum of its parts, so picking the right RAM, hard drive, sound card, and speakers is key. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:40:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/486325.html Tue, 20 May 2008 04:26:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16356 Computing:HP 2133 Mini-Note PC @ CnetHP 2133 Mini-Note PC @ PCMagASUS Xonar DX Sound Card @ ExtremetechAsus' Xonar DX sound card @ Tech ReportNvidia CEO talks down CPU-GPU hybrids, Larrabee @ Tech ReportHP Pavilion a6400z Desktop PC @ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:46:10 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/video/n/1966344 The Logitech Z Cinema 2.1 speaker system doesn't need a sound card, and comes with a good remote. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:05:05 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/14393 Computer maker Asus has apparently decided to get into the business of add-on audio peripherals for PCs, announced its Xonar DX2 and Xonar U1 add-on audio interfaces.The Xonar DX2 is a PCI-E expansion card aimed at PC gamers and home theater nuts: it translates DirectX surround-sound and hardware-accelerated audio processing to the DS3D GX extension of the Xonar D2X driver, enabling Windows Vista gamers to frag in style, confident they won't lose their Direct3D or EAX audio mid-game. Unlike other hardware add-on solutions, the Xonar Dx2 does not require special installation or specific support from game developers: once installed, Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Hercules_Mobile_DJ_MP3/4505-9334_7-32466616.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 gives you an affordable, fun, and effortless way to wirelessly DJ music playing from your computer. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:37:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2100-1041_3-6189671.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&tag=feed_2574&subj=6189671 It's an SD memory card with built-in networking. Sounds cool, but will you spring $100 for it when it's released later this year? Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/126 MP3 player manufacturers will try just about anything once in order for you to pay attention to their product and not one of the Apple iPods. It comes as no surprise then that SanDisk recently launched a new MP3 player which you shake to change sounds.The SanDisk Sansa Shaker, which loosely resembles a fat hourglass in design, ships with a 512MB SD memory card which is inserted into a slot on the player. That is enough space to store around 125 standard size MP3 songs (128kbps) and the card can be swapped with other SD memory cards so you can vary up your music selections; o... Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/12682 Computing:Dell XPS M1710 @ ExtremetechHP w2207 LCD monitor @ CnetMediaGate MG350HD @ ExtremetechBluegears b-Enspirer Sound Card @ Benchmark ReviewsAMD/Microsoft Tech Tour 2007 Coverage @ TechwareLabsRazer DeathAdder Gaming ... Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:19:33 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/128124 A few Geek-tested gadgets for the techies in your life. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/127776 You can turn your PC into a high-end audio component. Here's how. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Cardo_Scala_600_Bluetooth_headset/4505-12523_7-32132906.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Cardo Scala 600 is a lightweight headset with great sound quality. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 05:55:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Cardo_Scala_700_Bluetooth_Headset/4505-12523_7-32057256.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Cardo Scala 700 is a compact, lightweight headset with excellent sound quality. Extra features, such as a headset locator and swap technology, make it one of the better headsets we've tested. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/125443 This speedy and expensive PC has a great sound card and graphics options. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_PS_LX250H_fully_automatic_turntable/4505-7860_7-20649015.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Sony's nifty PS-LX250H turntable is a great way to get into vinyl and can be used with any receiver, HTIB, or computer sound card. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 06:13:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/122659 The Creative X-Fi Elite Pro and the Apple Mighty Mouse arrive. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/122486 Choose the right mike, headset, sound card, and other gear to give your PC voice capability. Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-3179_7-6257546.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video The latest DVDs and PC games back up their amazing visuals with all-encompassing 7.1 surround sound. Want to get an earful? We'll show you how to replace your PC's antique sound card with a 7.1-enabled version, and we also have tips on how to set up your new 7.1 speaker set. Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-3179_7-6257626.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video The latest DVDs and PC games back up their amazing visuals with all-encompassing 7.1 surround sound. Want to get an earful? We'll show you how to replace your PC's antique sound card with a 7.1-enabled version, and we also have tips on how to set up your new 7.1 speaker set. Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/volume_12_2/spherex-xbox-51-speakers-5-2005.html Don?t let the Xbox tag fool you into thinking that the Spherex system can only be used with the Xbox attached, because you would be limiting its versatility. While the system I have is not leaving my game room, I am seriously considering buying another one to bring surround sound to my bedroom purely for home theater use. The encompassing sound, flexibility of inputs, and small size of the speakers lends the system to a wide range of uses that extend well beyond gaming. With the expansion card, USB port, and plenty of optical, analog, and coaxial inputs, the Xbox 5.1 will be around for a long time to come. Spherex must also believe that the system will be around, because it comes with a 10 year warranty. The price point of the system belies its performance. You get sound, quality, and expandability that are unprecedented. With its features, Spherex has set a new standard of performance not just in gaming sound, but also in surround sound systems that will be difficult to match at this price point. Coming soon frrm Spherex is their RX2 5.1 Media Chair, a stylish piece of furniture loaded with technology and an immersive 5.1 surround system sure to envelope you in your gaming or movie experience. I fully expect that the RX2 will give a new meaning to the term "rumble seat", and it is with that in mind that I have already cleared a space in my living room! Mon, 09 May 2005 15:17:18 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/tl/10424/ Question: I have a bunch of MP3's that, not so long ago, started playing with (bad) sound. The sound is similar to shaking a radio real hard while it is playing. Real shaky, breaking up sounds. I thought it might be my sound card, so I bought a new one and still have the same problem. Now.....I have a Radeon All In Wonder graphics card and I have the cable box connected to the computer. I can watch cable on my computer. With the same new sound card the sound is perfect. When I go back to play the MP3's the (bad) sound is back. It seems to only do this with MP3's and music videos. Can someone please tell me what the problem could be? Thanks. -submitted by jah711 Answer: Assuming that your MP3s were created from a CD that you own and that CD plays fine, your problem sounds like something that I have encountered myself several times. I suspect that these MP3s have always had this problem, but maybe you never noticed it before. It is not uncommon when you rip a CD that one or more of the resulting MP3 files end up corrupted. When played, ... Wed, 05 Jan 2005 23:51:16 -0500