Sound Blaster Audigy 2

[David14259]

Wow...I just put in my new Audigy 2 on Friday. It's EXCELLENT!!! Even with my garbage speakers, I can tell a big difference over the Motherboard sound (AC 97). I highly reccomend this to anybody looking to improve their sound quality!!! $112 and Free Shipping from NewEgg.com.

Next, I'm getting the Logitech Z-680s! Man, I heard these things on display at Best Buy a while back, what can I say but, Wow......

[MonkeyBlitch]

Congrats.

[TwoRails]

"Sounds" good! LOL :)

[Nuclear Krusader]

Ahh, another satisfied Creative convert. ;)

I always recommend an independent sound card over on-board sound, especially if the person is a gamer. Enjoy!

[David14259]

Yeah, I love the.....not sure what it's called....when i'm playing a FPS and a guy from the left shoots it only comes out of the left speaker, so I can tell where he is by the sound!

[MonkeyBlitch]

Thats awesome.

[Spyda]

the audigy 2 is good,,, the EAX in games really makes a difference when you can turn it on :D

[ineedacbr]

Anyone compare the Audigy 2 to the SB Live 5.1? I couldn't afford the extra $70 for the Audigy 2, so I had to go with the SB Live 5.1, and now I'm curious as to what I'm missing out on.

[Alienware_Dude]

Well, I upgraded to an Audigy(not an Audigy2)from a SBLive! 5.1, and I noticed a difference in the sound quality. I assume it would be the same with the Audigy2.

[Kov-Ice]

Do the Audigy and Audigy2 have the three standard speaker jacks for Environmental Audio (front, rear, sub), or do they have the digital output only?

[David14259]

Don't know about the Audigy, but the Audigy 2 has the digitial output and sub, front, surround speaker outputs too.

[sleepypost]

Hey, now that I have 650 bucks to spend (graduation) I was wondering if you would recommend the Audigy 2 Platinum. I am willing to go overboard under my current budget circumstances! :)

[David14259]

Personally, I think the platinum is a waste of money. You're paying $60 more just for that front panel, which you probably don't need. I say just get the normal Audigy 2 unless for some reason you really want the front panel.

[Alienware_Dude]

Get the regular Audigy2, and the 256MB 9800 Pro. ;)

[Spyda]

and a few more dedicated fans for the Memory burner you now have for a graphics card :)

[sleepypost]

Alright, i'll think about all that stuff.

Spyda, what does that mean?

[TwoRails]

I use the Audigy Platinum as I often have the front panel full of wires, but there is one other important thing to remember:: with the front panel installed, most cases with doors will not shut!!

My case doesn't have a door, but if I want to get another case, I'm stuck and choices are limited. If I had to do it over, I'd get the external breakout box instead of the drive bay panel.

That is, of course, if you have the need for the extra inputs...

[sleepypost]

Thanks for the info TwoRails. I dont have and never plan on getting a case with a door though! Its just my opinion, but i think doors are SO DAMN OLD FASHIONED. :D heck, my mom's P2 266 mhz "rocket" sports the snazzy door.

[Spyda]

the 256MB 9800Pro's DDRII memory runs uber hot

and i love my door side case, my screw case just annoys me every time i need to go in it

[TwoRails]

Ya, sleepypost, I don't like doors either! :D

[ToyotaSupra]

I guess I'm gonna have to get me an Audigy 2! and some speakers for my new build.