The BoxGods are pitting two of the top sound cards against each other to see which deserves a spot in your HTPC. Creative's X-Fi Xtreme Music Blue Gears' X-Mystique are both worth competitors, but only one can come out on top...

"It is quite possible that nothing else demonstrates the versatility of your PC as the ultimate home entertainment devise more than the teeth rattling explosions, beastly roars, and soul freeing guitar rifts of your favorite movies, games, and music--provided you have a quality sound card that can deliver these aural delights with aplomb."