Diamond Multimedia Better known for their graphics cards, Diamond produce the Monster range of soundcards, now boasting 3D and PCI Roland Creaters of the Sound Canvas, the professional sound card for all musicians - simply the best. This lot have been around for ages and are better known for their serious soundcards, better suited to the budding musician than the fanatical gamer. Although they have changed this now with the introduction of the Malibu Surround 64 and with the new PCI Daytona they should be challanging Creative well this year. These cards are truly soundcards for the next generation of computers. OK, so you've got your flash new soundcard all installed and up and running.
Speakers are just as important as the soundcard in order to get that true crisp sound.
Many small multimedia speakers are rubbish and produce a very tinny, flat sound. Fine if all your doing is office work and just need the occasional beep here and there, but if you are into gaming, music or multimedia products you need a good, clear sound. My system currently uses an Arowana SW-20 PMPO 3D which delivers an awesome 800 watts of power. The sub-woofer and speaker are all magnetically sheilded so can cuddle up to your monitor with no problems. If you're after speakers, look here first.