A tad off topic: Soundcards

Farside · 08-18-05, 12:58 PM

I've purchased a Audigy 2 and am currently waiting for it to be delivered (because i'm lazy

) but anyway, i heard reports that sometimes it screws up machines i was just wondering if any one had problems with it using XP pro or whatever.

CWorth · 08-18-05, 01:08 PM

I have an Audigy 2 ZS Gamers Edition card and have personally never had any serious issues with it yet.As a matter of fact I have been quite pleased with it.The sound that comes out of it with my Altec Lansing 5.1 speakers is simply outstanding.

Nopileo · 08-18-05, 02:46 PM

I have a relatively new Audigy2 card as well (about 6 months), and I'm very happy with it. No problems. I also like the way it can simulate 'real' surround sound when only using a headset. Then again the onboard soundcard could also do that to some degree, so I guess most soundcards have this feature now...

oRGy · 08-18-05, 03:21 PM

Yeah, I'm tempted to get an Audigy 2ZS to replace my onboard audio - as it would also free up some cpu time.

But anyone know what the difference is between a standard Audigy 2 and the ZS, Platinum editions etc? All seems technical garbage to me. I'd get a value one but will be doing some audio mixing/film work on the pc too so will play it safe.

Tim · 08-18-05, 03:45 PM

I also have Audigy 2ZS and Altec Lansing speakers. But I have recently purchased a Medusa hedset, which is fantastic. They really put you into the game. The Medusa headaset is 5.1 surround sound, and the Audigy card provides a way to fine tune the sound.

08-18-05, 12:58 PM	#1
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	A tad off topic: Soundcards I've purchased a Audigy 2 and am currently waiting for it to be delivered (because i'm lazy ) but anyway, i heard reports that sometimes it screws up machines i was just wondering if any one had problems with it using XP pro or whatever. __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

08-18-05, 01:08 PM	#2
CWorth Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Posts: 845 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I have an Audigy 2 ZS Gamers Edition card and have personally never had any serious issues with it yet.As a matter of fact I have been quite pleased with it.The sound that comes out of it with my Altec Lansing 5.1 speakers is simply outstanding.

08-18-05, 02:46 PM	#3
Nopileo Watch Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 333 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I have a relatively new Audigy2 card as well (about 6 months), and I'm very happy with it. No problems. I also like the way it can simulate 'real' surround sound when only using a headset. Then again the onboard soundcard could also do that to some degree, so I guess most soundcards have this feature now...

08-18-05, 03:21 PM	#4
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I'm tempted to get an Audigy 2ZS to replace my onboard audio - as it would also free up some cpu time. But anyone know what the difference is between a standard Audigy 2 and the ZS, Platinum editions etc? All seems technical garbage to me. I'd get a value one but will be doing some audio mixing/film work on the pc too so will play it safe.

08-18-05, 03:45 PM	#5
Tim Seaman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I also have Audigy 2ZS and Altec Lansing speakers. But I have recently purchased a Medusa hedset, which is fantastic. They really put you into the game. The Medusa headaset is 5.1 surround sound, and the Audigy card provides a way to fine tune the sound.