What the hell use is that? The bottom line is, as a current Apple TV user, I can't listen to my movies and TV programs with surround sound. OK, I've googled until my fingers bled and there is so much contradictory information about Surround Sound on the Apple TV, There are many posts saying 'it's possible but currently it can't be done. Possible test for Apple TV / Surround Sound A low res, 4:3, stereo audio movie/TV show though is only worth about $5/$1 and I think would sell (I'd probably buy some of them as opposed to the nothing - video related - I buy from iTMS atm). The higher priced one would, of course, scale onto your iPod fine, and be an 'OK' deal, as far as that goes. I'd like to see a 320x240 stereo (iPod) version of movies for ~$5 and TV shows for $1 and then offer an HD or at least widscreen DVD quality 5.1 surround version (Apple TV) for $10 and $2, respectively. I'm hoping that the Apple TV get Apple to change up the selection in iTMS a bit. By that I mean they could offer 5.1 audio on movies/TV shows from the iTunes store without much difficulty, but it would be a bit pointless if nothing could play them back. And it makes sense for them to not limit what they can offer, content wise, in the future by selling devices that won't support it. Plus, since it supports impedances up to 600 ohms, it's perfect for powering audiophile-grade headsets.Well, I suppose that there's ease of integration into existing home theatre setups for one. This audio solution is compatible with PCs, Macs, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This comes in handy when you need to control the volume mix between your video game audio and your teammates' audio so you can hear them better. The Sound Blaster helps you find that sweet spot between two audio sources. Besides that, it features 3.5-millimeter headphone and mic ports on its front, five 3.5-millimeter ports on its rear for connecting a 7.1 speaker system (and a line-in device), along with an optical output. Thanks to its USB-C port, this external sound card is compatible with most modern-day setups. Not only does it support 32-bit 196kHz hi-res audio, but it's also the only external USB DAC that features Super X-Fi tech, which recreates the experience of a high-end multispeaker sound system in your headphones.

This high-resolution USB DAC is the perfect solution for elevating your audio experience at your desk. Here are the best external sound cards to consider at various price points to take your computer’s audio to new heights. If you've invested in a good set of headphones, an external sound card will drive them to their best possible quality while increasing your port section in the process, making them definitely worthy of adding to your setup.

TIDAL streams are typically 96 kHz / 24 bit, and Apple Music resolutions range from 16 bit / 44.1 kHz up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. HiFi audio typically is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, which is CD quality. If you stream high-resolution audio from apps like TIDAL or Apple Music, be sure whatever external sound card you choose supports the highest bit depth you stream. Mac setup is often even easier - all users have to do on most occasions is connect the device and select it as an audio source from the sound settings on the Mac. Getting started on a PC might require you to download and install software drivers that typically come with the device. USB sound cards are easy to set up, and just as the name suggests, they connect to your computer via USB. The option mentioned above is the most futureproof, and it will guarantee you years of reliable service. For our top picks, we looked for products that utilize a USB-C connection to link with a computer or a gaming console. Every external sound card on this list packs one (or more) audio jacks for connecting headphones, speakers, and additional gear like external microphones.

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