Find The Right External Audio Adapters

Creative Xmod

The reasonably priced Creative Xmod does a remarkable job of making audio sound brighter, deeper, and more vibrant.

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS X 10.3.4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, None

Hercules DJ Console (PC)

Budding laptop DJs will appreciate the way this compact portable device turns any laptop into a DJ rig, but for pros, it doesn't come close to the sound quality and tactile nature of vinyl.

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 5.1 channel surround, None

Hercules DJ Console (Mac)

Budding laptop DJs will appreciate the way this compact portable device turns any laptop into a DJ rig, but for pros, it doesn't come close to the sound quality and tactile nature of vinyl.

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS X 10.2.6 or later, 5.1 channel surround, None

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro

Plugged into a USB port, the ultracompact Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro affordably adds a shared headphone jack/optical digital-audio output to your PC or laptop.

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS X or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Stereo

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX External USB Audio System

Laptop owners looking to boost their audio and increase their home entertainment capabilities should check out the new Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX.

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, 7.1 channel surround, None

Hercules Gamesurround Muse Pocket USB

An eminently portable USB audio solution, the Hercules Gamesurround Muse Pocket USB delivers basic 5.1-audio functionality with minimal fuss.

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, 5.1 channel surround

Xitel Pro HiFi-Link

If you don't mind stringing a wire from your PC to your stereo, the Pro HiFi-Link's sound quality shines.

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Stereo, None

Xitel HiFi-Link (Analog)

The Hi-Fi-Link is an inexpensive way to pipe stereo audio through your computer's USB port.

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS 9.0.4 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Stereo, None

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Extigy

This external sound card works great for watching DVDs, listening to tunes, or recording audio on your computer.

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, 5.1 channel surround, None

Plantronics DA 45 - sound card

Specs: USB, None

Asus Xonar U1 Audio Station Sound Card (white)

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions), Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Stereo, None

Plantronics DA 55 - sound card

Specs: USB, None

Asus Xonar U1 Audio Station Sound Card (black)

Specs: Hi-Speed USB, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions), Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Stereo, None

Targus Total Recall Digital Voice Recorder

Specs: Targus Total Recall Audio input adapter - Springboard Module, Springboard Module, None

QVS sound card

Specs: USB, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS 9.x or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, None

Plantronics DA 55 - sound card

Specs: USB, None

Xitel INport audio input adapter - USB

Specs: Xitel INport Audio input adapter - USB, USB

Creative Xdock Wireless - sound card

Specs: USB, None

Plantronics DA 45 - sound card

Specs: USB, None

Black Box USB 5.1 Channel Sound Adapter - sound card

Specs: USB, Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, None