Best sound: SB live 5.1 or realtek ALC650?

Hi all,
That's my question:
what do you thing has better sound:
Sound Blaster live 5.1
Realtek ALC650
I currently using my sound blaster which I think should be better than the realtek, but I wonder what sound I would have with the realtek that is a newer model than my 3 years old SB
Thanks for the answers,
Luis

Luis,
Why don't you just try it? If you hear the difference, then you will know ... If you do not hear the difference, then what is the point in this discussion?
The best sound is the sound YOU like the most! )
Hans

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