Compare Digital Research I/OMagic MagicSound 16 to SIIG SoundWave 5.1

MagicSound 16 is a 16-bit Plug n' Play stereo audio card that delivers CD-quality stereo sound and comes with 3-D Software that makes it the perfect audio solution for any multimedia system. From the bone-rattling bass of a steam locomotive to the clearest highs of a flute, you will hear every note with the latest enhanced FM synthesis technology.??Plug and Play makes installation a snap. With nothing more than a screwdriver you can pop the MagicSound 16 sound card into your motherboard and be geared-up for sound in minutes. Full Duplex Performance allows easy transmission of voice over the Internet. Adlib and Sound Blaster PRO compatibility along with Roland MPU-401 and General MIDI support lets you run the majority of today's most popular games. For the Windows environment, the MagicSound 16 provides Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 utilities full support for the Windows Sound System provides compatibility for business applications. Less

Transforms your PC into a home theater system with multi-channel surround sound Compatible with Microsoft USB Multi-channel driver and all standard Windows games Auto-detects audio stream for DVD, MP3, Wave, Audio CD, MIDI formats and many others Easy Plug-n-Play installation Allows you to play DVDs on your PC and send Dolby Digital or DTS Surround Sound data (DD/DTS Pass Thru) to your decoder/receiver/amplifier for a truly amazing home theater experience InterVideo WinDVD (software DVD player), USB cable and fiber optic cable are included . Less