Sound Blaster Live vs. Awe 64.

[algae]

Hi all,
Is a SB Live OEM any better than an Awe 64?
Thx
Gary

 

[JACKHAMMER]

In a word---- YES!!

 

[algae]

Oops forgot to mention...it's a value version...that make a difference?
Gary

 

[Gunbuster]

Still a big YES

 

[Rifter]

depends, if you dont game and just listen to music and mp3's it wont matter, if you game then the live will rock, but the 64's are still good sound cards.

 

[pac1085]

Definelty yes. I cant think of anything better on the AWE64.

 

[jpprod]

Having gone from AWE32 to Live1024 OEM just because there was no ISA slot in the K7Tpro, I see no reason to upgrade a AWE64 into a Live unless you for some odd reason need EAX support or connection to four speakers. AWE64 is a great card, so is Live1024 OEM (though I hate Creative's guts ). Multiple simulataneous digital audio streams is a nice feature in generic Windows use though.

 

[nickburns]

yeah, go with the live! value

 

[Unsickle]

I've had an Awe64 GOLD for three years now. I can't believe this piece of junk passed for a "pro" sound card in its day. There is so much noise... Can't wait to replace this system with the one I'm currently building with SB Live! MP3 +5.1 dolby digital.