Creative XmoD? - Team-BHP

ScarySkulls · 17th July 2007, 11:10

Xmod - Makes your MP3s sound better than CDs

All hype or does it really work?

What about their claim of making a regular Mp3 sound better than an Audio CD...??

(oohh boyy...I really DID choose the right time to post this....

)

Bass&Trouble · 17th July 2007, 11:25

'Better than a cd'?

santosh.s · 17th July 2007, 11:30

One day the will say it is better than what artists intended to make!

Bass&Trouble · 17th July 2007, 11:37

It also means that if I recorded my voice on an audio cd, the Xmod will make it sound better? But thats not my voice then, it's someone elses.

hydrashok · 17th July 2007, 12:00

This was a very controversial product when it came out. Most tech-blogs made a lot of fun of it even before it came out officially.

I remember CNET reviewed it and said it actually made mp3s sound better. For all other purposes, it is just like an external sound-card, but a very good one at that. And it does take aux-in input from a standalone MP3 player/other audio source too.

Anybody using one here?

EDIT: CNET's review: Creative Xmod Reviews. External Audio Adapters Reviews by CNET.

kruzader · 17th July 2007, 12:09

I have not used Xmod but, I have a X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS sound card on my PC. If I am not mistaken, it is the same crystalizer technology used in Xmod. My views on the Crystalizer is that it works, especially on old low bit rate mp3. I won't say that it is better than CD. But, it adds a lot to the clarity of mp3, most of the times. At the very least, it does sound better. Coupled with a high quality speakers/Headphones, this quality increase is very apparent. One of my friends also say that it the CMSS-3D works like dream with his Sennheiser!

Sks_Biker · 17th July 2007, 12:39

You want good audio for stereo output then better buy something that is audiophile worthy, like

Meier Audio

There are many such devices (not huge brands, but very capable and worthy) in the market. Go through head-fi.org if you feel the need (WARNING: You could end up spending a lot. like me

)

low_bass_makker · 17th July 2007, 17:15

I think I must stay away for this thread also.

ScarySkulls · 18th July 2007, 09:53

Koi na veere...Why bother?

Atleast I'm eager to have your opinion.

17th July 2007, 11:10	#1 (permalink)
ScarySkulls BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 565	Creative XmoD? Xmod - Makes your MP3s sound better than CDs All hype or does it really work? What about their claim of making a regular Mp3 sound better than an Audio CD...?? (oohh boyy...I really DID choose the right time to post this....) __________________ Punjabi for Life.

17th July 2007, 11:25	#2 (permalink)
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,031	'Better than a cd'? __________________ Operator! Give me the number for 911!

17th July 2007, 11:37	#4 (permalink)
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,031	It also means that if I recorded my voice on an audio cd, the Xmod will make it sound better? But thats not my voice then, it's someone elses. __________________ Operator! Give me the number for 911!

17th July 2007, 12:00	#5 (permalink)
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,040 View My Garage	This was a very controversial product when it came out. Most tech-blogs made a lot of fun of it even before it came out officially. I remember CNET reviewed it and said it actually made mp3s sound better. For all other purposes, it is just like an external sound-card, but a very good one at that. And it does take aux-in input from a standalone MP3 player/other audio source too. Anybody using one here? EDIT: CNET's review: Creative Xmod Reviews. External Audio Adapters Reviews by CNET. __________________ Seven are my colours Many are my lovers What was three will soon be two The music will again sound pure and true Last edited by hydrashok : 17th July 2007 at 12:04.

18th July 2007, 09:53	#9 (permalink)
ScarySkulls BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 565	Koi na veere...Why bother? Atleast I'm eager to have your opinion. __________________ Punjabi for Life.

17th July 2007, 11:30	#3 (permalink)
santosh.s BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 602 View My Garage	One day the will say it is better than what artists intended to make!

17th July 2007, 12:09	#6 (permalink)
kruzader Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23	I have not used Xmod but, I have a X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS sound card on my PC. If I am not mistaken, it is the same crystalizer technology used in Xmod. My views on the Crystalizer is that it works, especially on old low bit rate mp3. I won't say that it is better than CD. But, it adds a lot to the clarity of mp3, most of the times. At the very least, it does sound better. Coupled with a high quality speakers/Headphones, this quality increase is very apparent. One of my friends also say that it the CMSS-3D works like dream with his Sennheiser!

17th July 2007, 12:39	#7 (permalink)
Sks_Biker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 60	You want good audio for stereo output then better buy something that is audiophile worthy, like Meier Audio There are many such devices (not huge brands, but very capable and worthy) in the market. Go through head-fi.org if you feel the need (WARNING: You could end up spending a lot. like me )

17th July 2007, 17:15	#8 (permalink)
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,749 View My Garage	I think I must stay away for this thread also.

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