why vista sounds better than xp? (spdif out)

24th Dec 2007, 06:44 AM

Hi!

I bought a soundcard creative xfi xtreme gamer;
I use it with spdif out - toslink- receiver - speakers ...

Does anybody know what's the difference between Vista and XP MCE on the sound part?

I've tested several times with these 2 operating systems and my conclusion is that vista sound better (cleaner sound ,better bass & treble)

But why ? same setting were on win xp

ps : in Vista I have enabled 24 bit ,48000 hz ,Studio Quality (SPDIF out playback device on windows volume control);
also in winamp I have enabled 24 bit out

Thank you.

24th Dec 2007, 06:52 AM

AudiogoN Forums: Wow Windows Vista sounds sooo much better

interesting ...

Adrian Wong · 24th Dec 2007, 10:49 AM

Well, if you are using SPDIF out, then the audio signal gets transmitted directly to the receiver. This should give you maximum audio quality.

Chai · 25th Dec 2007, 11:34 PM

I think it's because of kmixer issue. Try using ASIO or kernel streaming with foobar.

ZuePhok · 26th Dec 2007, 01:06 AM

vista has a completely redesigned audio stack.

26th Dec 2007, 10:04 AM

Larry Osterman's WebLog : What's up with Audio in Windows Vista?

Audio in Windows Vista - Windows Vista - Creative Labs

24th Dec 2007, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
popm8 Posts: n/a	why vista sounds better than xp? (spdif out) Hi! I bought a soundcard creative xfi xtreme gamer; I use it with spdif out - toslink- receiver - speakers ... Does anybody know what's the difference between Vista and XP MCE on the sound part? I've tested several times with these 2 operating systems and my conclusion is that vista sound better (cleaner sound ,better bass & treble) But why ? same setting were on win xp ps : in Vista I have enabled 24 bit ,48000 hz ,Studio Quality (SPDIF out playback device on windows volume control); also in winamp I have enabled 24 bit out Thank you.

24th Dec 2007, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
popm8 Posts: n/a	--- AudiogoN Forums: Wow Windows Vista sounds sooo much better interesting ...

24th Dec 2007, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
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25th Dec 2007, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,668 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I think it's because of kmixer issue. Try using ASIO or kernel streaming with foobar. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

26th Dec 2007, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,606 Reputation: 2854 Rep Power: 42	vista has a completely redesigned audio stack. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

26th Dec 2007, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
popm8 Posts: n/a	Larry Osterman's WebLog : What's up with Audio in Windows Vista? Audio in Windows Vista - Windows Vista - Creative Labs

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