Good USB Soundcard

[TheBigTroll]

Hi there guys. Id like to know some good usb sound card options out there for around 50 dollar canadian. It must be usb since i will be using it for a gaming laptop. Would like to hear some opinions and options out there

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

No use of it

[Theo]

No use of it

what?

[defunkt]

De nada for 50 dolluuuu.

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

what?

IMO, I think USB sound cards are useless/performance improving device. But, up to a context, the do.

[Sors]

This one is good:

http://fiio.net/products/index.aspx?ID=100000028262517&MenuID=105026003

 

But, is not $50.

[SirReallySam]

This one is good:

http://fiio.net/products/index.aspx?ID=100000028262517&MenuID=105026003

 

But, is not $50.

Agreed

[Wauthar]

Only thing I can think of is the Xonar U3. I don't know how much it costs nor how it performs, but hey, it's USB

Edit: maybe this will help http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Xonar-Sound-Cards-XONAR_U3/product-reviews/B0054L8GVK

[TheBigTroll]

i was looking at the u3 earlier so probably i will be getting that if there arent any other options within this budget. thanks

[applebook]

At this price, you will have to build your own for meaningful performance improvements. If you're just looking for a volume boost, then almost anything that provides decent gain will do. 

[aom]

This will be pretty good for the price (but no amp, so if you do need that, you need to buy an amp)

http://www.amazon.com/HiFiMeDIY-Digital-Analog-Converter-PCM2706/dp/B00CWVDPC0/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1390510122&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=hifimediy

[Lauen]

may I ask why you think you need one? 

[TheBigTroll]

i need one as my laptops sound doesnt really work. given if i am going to get a usb sound card anyways, i might as well spend a little more

[Lauen]

i need one as my laptops sound doesnt really work. given if i am going to get a usb sound card anyways, i might as well spend a little more

well, if you need microphone and such, you could get a Xonar U3. Creative X-Fi Go Pro could also work, but I feel Creative's drivers are worse than ASUS. If you don't need a mic, spending a little more and going for a FiiO E10 is a great choice. 

[mr moose]

for super cheap and no guarantees about quality:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-6-Channel-5-1-External-Optical-Audio-Sound-Card-S-PDIF-Laptop-Notebook-PC-/380665750296?pt=US_Sound_Card_External&hash=item58a1726318

 

For a little more:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Soundblaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390577350&sr=1-1&keywords=CREATIVE+Sound+Blaster+X-Fi+Surround+5.1

 

or for the best but with no my just google fiio e10.

[ShearMe]

Syba USB Sound Card

 

Edit: Sorry, looks like it's discontinued on Amazon. Creative makes a device in your budget. I'd go with something with a cable between it and the PC for durability reasons mostly, but maybe that's just me.