Multimedia speaker: Very Low Sound

[Research]

I have an Intel Desktop Mobo Board (D485PEBT2), with built in Six channel audio with analog, coaxial digital, and optical digital output (SoundMAX Cadenza).

However, when I plug my Polk sterio speaker (from an old HP pavilion), the colume even at max, is quite low. I have tried to increase it by all means .. but of no avail. Any possible reasons?

I was thinking that maybe I need a 5.1 speaker system. Currently, I'm in the process of evaluting two systems, both of which can be obtained at around $50:

1. Logitech Z-640 Speakers or
2. Creative Labs Inspire 5.1

Can anybody please suggest which deal would be a better one?

Thanks!

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: Research
I have an Intel Desktop Mobo Board (D485PEBT2), with built in Six channel audio with analog, coaxial digital, and optical digital output (SoundMAX Cadenza).

However, when I plug my Polk sterio speaker (from an old HP pavilion), the colume even at max, is quite low. I have tried to increase it by all means .. but of no avail. Any possible reasons?

I was thinking that maybe I need a 5.1 speaker system. Currently, I'm in the process of evaluting two systems, both of which can be obtained at around $50:

1. Logitech Z-640 Speakers or
2. Creative Labs Inspire 5.1

Can anybody please suggest which deal would be a better one?

Thanks!

BUMP!!! I pondering the same pair, would like to get the greatest performance for my TBSC. muisc > games for me.

 

[nwfsnake]

I can't comment on the Creatives, but the Logitechs are really nice for the money. I bought a set for the kids comp and my comp while they have the current $20 rebate. Cost less than $50 shipped after rebate per set. The controls on the center channel speaker are the way to go, don't get speakers with the controls on the subwoofer, to inconvenient to change.

 

[Sid59]

does anyone know how either of these connect to the sound card? Does each pair have it's own connection to the sound card? How do they fair to a single AC97 input?