Gainward have long been known as a manufacturer of quality graphics cards as with any industry it is wise to branch out into other related areas and today we have one of Gainwards first attempts at a non graphics component. Announced at the end of October 2003 the Hollywood @ Home 7.1 soundcard is Gainwards option for mainstream surround sound. The card itself is made from a striking red PCB, the usual outputs/inputs are present as well as a digital optical out and the audio processor is the VIA Envy 24 HT-s.