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06-08-2003, 09:29 AM
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Sound Blaster Audigy 2
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...... |
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06-08-2003, 12:32 PM
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Congrats.
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06-08-2003, 12:34 PM
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"Sounds" good! LOL
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06-08-2003, 05:36 PM
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Mondsreitersmann
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Ahh, another satisfied Creative convert.
 I always recommend an independent sound card over on-board sound, especially if the person is a gamer. Enjoy!
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06-08-2003, 06:30 PM
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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!
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06-08-2003, 08:12 PM
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Thats awesome.
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06-09-2003, 03:53 AM
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snowboarder
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the audigy 2 is good,,, the EAX in games really makes a difference when you can turn it on
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06-11-2003, 05:06 PM
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Member (6 bit)
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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.
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06-11-2003, 05:29 PM
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Red Sox Nation
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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.
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06-11-2003, 10:09 PM
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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?
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06-11-2003, 10:17 PM
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Member (10 bit)
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Don't know about the Audigy, but the Audigy 2 has the digitial output and sub, front, surround speaker outputs too.
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06-11-2003, 10:59 PM
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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!
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06-11-2003, 11:08 PM
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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.
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06-12-2003, 11:41 AM
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Red Sox Nation
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Get the regular Audigy2, and the 256MB 9800 Pro.
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06-12-2003, 12:08 PM
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snowboarder
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and a few more dedicated fans for the Memory burner you now have for a graphics card
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06-12-2003, 06:17 PM
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Member (11 bit)
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Alright, i'll think about all that stuff.
Spyda, what does that mean? |
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06-12-2003, 07:25 PM
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Member (14 bit)
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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... |
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06-13-2003, 10:23 AM
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Member (11 bit)
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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.
heck, my mom's P2 266 mhz "rocket" sports the snazzy door.
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06-13-2003, 02:42 PM
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snowboarder
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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 |
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06-14-2003, 06:48 AM
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Member (14 bit)
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Ya, sleepypost, I don't like doors either!
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06-15-2003, 01:39 AM
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Member (10 bit)
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I guess I'm gonna have to get me an Audigy 2! and some speakers for my new build.
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