Now that we can stream live TV to our PC, we really need to upgrade the sound for a truly high quality audio experience. Realtek has come to the rescue.

Realtek has always been a leader in sound technology innovation and has created high definition audio drivers. The Realtek High Definition Audio Driver 6.0 provides DTS, Dolby and surround sound multichannel playback capability. These drivers support the following:

• Six channel DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)
• 16/20/24-bit PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) format for 5.1 channel audio
• Meets performance requirements for Microsoft WLP 3.08
• Supports 44.1k/48k/96kHz S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
• Supports legacy analog input to analog output mixer
• Supports Windows Vista / Windows 7 32-bit (complies with Microsoft WLP 3.08 specifications)
• Direct Sound A3D, I3DL2 and 3D compatible
• Provides 26 sound environments emulations to enhance gaming environment

Of course, the actual sound quality depends on the kind of speaker system you have attached to your PC. A dual channel only system cannot take advantage of this high definition audio driver. If you have a DTS, Dolby or Surround system attached to your PC, you can experience true theater quality sound in the comfort of your home from your PC.

Let me know what experiences you have with these drivers.