• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum

S

Slightdust

Member
Hey guys, I was wondering if Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is a good sound card.

How is the card itself? How is it comparing to the Value cards which are $100+ cheaper?

I'll probably buy a 6 month old card from another forum for cheap if it's good.
 
go for it dude, i have it and use the front panel all the time. i bought mine for only 100 i think after rebates 2 black fridays ago at Best Buy. so look around for a good rebate or buy a used one.
 
The Audigy 2 ZS is a good sound card, but I don't think the Platinum is necessary unless you really want the breakout box. Though I have to wonder why you'd go for the Audigy 2 ZS over the X-fi.
 
Originally posted by: Chacranajxy
The Audigy 2 ZS is a good sound card, but I don't think the Platinum is necessary unless you really want the breakout box. Though I have to wonder why you'd go for the Audigy 2 ZS over the X-fi.
Click to expand...


Simple. All the x-fi models except for the most expensive elitepro uses the same DAC and opamp components as the A2ZS. Some helpful hacker might modify the x-fi driver for the audigy family and we might get some improvement without the nforce4 issues.
 
Originally posted by: orangat
Originally posted by: Chacranajxy
The Audigy 2 ZS is a good sound card, but I don't think the Platinum is necessary unless you really want the breakout box. Though I have to wonder why you'd go for the Audigy 2 ZS over the X-fi.
Click to expand...


Simple. All the x-fi models except for the most expensive elitepro uses the same DAC and opamp components as the A2ZS. Some helpful hacker might modify the x-fi driver for the audigy family and we might get some improvement without the nforce4 issues.
Click to expand...
Never mind that the processing chip on both cards are completely different...
 
Originally posted by: Chacranajxy
The Audigy 2 ZS is a good sound card, but I don't think the Platinum is necessary unless you really want the breakout box. Though I have to wonder why you'd go for the Audigy 2 ZS over the X-fi.
Click to expand...

Simply cause I can get the platinum for $50, and I can't miss that 😛
 
if you can get it for that price and have a spare drive bay then go for it.

I have it and the card itself is the best thing Ive ever had plus I turn my camcorder audio through that sucker and get some very nice sound.
 
Originally posted by: SnoMunke
Don't waste money on a Audigy...get a X-Fi.
Click to expand...

Says the guy with the $120 soundcard and $50 speakers 😛

Slightdust, if you can get an A2 Plat for $50, go for it.
The drivebay is not neccesary at all. Besides having a headphone output on it, I don't see the point really unless you have a specific idea for using it.

What are you hooking up to this soundcard, Slightdust?
The headphone output on the X-Fi seems like its most interesting feature. If you're a big headphone gamer it might be a good idea to save up for an X-Fi.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top