Bjord3D takes a look at the Bluegears b-Enspirer 24-Bit/192KHz 7.1 Sound Card:

If you are even slightly inclined to appreciate good, high-quality sound, then you owe it to yourself to move up to professional grade sound; and if you are already part of the growing population who insist on only the best, then the BlueGears b-Enspirer is clearly the sound card for you. I can't say enough about the sound quality served up by the Bluegears b-Enspirer. Even my new Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system seems outclassed by the quality I receive from the b-Enspirer, so it might be time for me to step up to the full range 7.1 systems I would normally show off in the entertainment room. The b-Enspirer easily receives the prestigious Bjorn3D.com Golden Bear Award; which is not often given to most products.

At the time of this writing, the BlueGears b-Enspirer has just begun hitting the market. Available for $109.99 at some major online retailers such as ZipZoomFly (shipped free), NewEgg, and FrozenCPU, the b-Enspirer out-performs all competition at a reasonable price. Even the TOSLINK Fiber Optic Digital Cable is included, so it's a single purchase solution.

PRO:
+ Unparalleled sound quality
+ True 24-bit audio processing
+ Digital 192KHz output into 8 independently controlled channels
+ Excellent compatibility with upcoming Windows Vista
+ Feature-rich software interface
+ Reasonable package price

CON:
- Software interface would benefit from a help file or balloons