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Sniper82

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I'm getting minor static and it sucks. Just bought a new ZS and had the Z560's. I don't know what to try. Don't know how it sounds turned up loud(Can't at the moment) but when its at low volumes the static it noticeable.

When I first installed it couldnt even get the front speakers to work. Had to unplug them and plug them back in.
 
that does blow...

i have zero static with my Audigy 2 ZS and 560s.

make sure all your connections are making solid contact. also try plugging the sub into a different outlet.
 
I have the Audigy2 ZS and Logitech Z-640 speakers (5.1 analog @ 70w)...no problems here. The sound card also sounds great with my Sennheiser HD 570 headphones.

Have you tried upgrading the drivers? Is the PCI card fully seated? Is the PCI card away from other devices? I've heard that placing a sound card under, say, a video card with a fan, will add noise to the sound output.

You might also try upgrading to new, higher-quality speaker wire. This site tested the speakers using SW:E1 and says that from "the opening sequence to the closing parade, the Z-560's were flawless, even at extreme volume levels. The bass was incredible, booming from under the desk in ways I had only previously heard in home theater systems. The satellites provided very crisp, clear highs, and smooth midrange, with no detectable distortion or hissing."

I've read that the Logitech z-680s, the set I want to upgrade to, have hissing on some models and that by getting a control pod fix from Logitech will stop that...I don't know if that's applicable or not on this model, however.
 
I have Z560's and I've had a little trouble, but not with static. First one of the rear channels didn't work, then one of the front one's didn't.

Just make sure everything is snug. Sometimes if the input volume to the speakers is too high it can do that. Turn down the volume on the computer, and turn the speakers up, that might fix it.
 
I had the same problem with my Audigy2 and Klipsch 4.1, but it turned out to be the speak cables that came with the Klipsch. Once I fudged around with the connectors, it went away (briefly), but invariably it would always come back. Had to replace the wires completely to solve the problem.
 
Its probably the speakers. The Audigy 2 ZS is a fine card. Check the speaker cables and make sure the plugs are clean. Also, turn off all unnecessary settings in the volume control panel, like Midi, line in, CD (I use digital CD). Sometimes when those setting are on or the volume level is high you will get lots of unwanted noise.
 
Originally posted by: Kaido
I have the Audigy2 ZS and Logitech Z-640 speakers (5.1 analog @ 70w)...no problems here. The sound card also sounds great with my Sennheiser HD 570 headphones.

Have you tried upgrading the drivers? Is the PCI card fully seated? Is the PCI card away from other devices? I've heard that placing a sound card under, say, a video card with a fan, will add noise to the sound output.

You might also try upgrading to new, higher-quality speaker wire. This site tested the speakers using SW:E1 and says that from "the opening sequence to the closing parade, the Z-560's were flawless, even at extreme volume levels. The bass was incredible, booming from under the desk in ways I had only previously heard in home theater systems. The satellites provided very crisp, clear highs, and smooth midrange, with no detectable distortion or hissing."

I've read that the Logitech z-680s, the set I want to upgrade to, have hissing on some models and that by getting a control pod fix from Logitech will stop that...I don't know if that's applicable or not on this model, however.
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I have the Audigy 2 ZP Plat Pro and Logitech Z-640 setup as well and have had zero probs.
 
Originally posted by: V00D00Sometimes if the input volume to the speakers is too high it can do that. Turn down the volume on the computer, and turn the speakers up, that might fix it.
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Every time I've seen a soundcard with a static problem, this was it. Mute your input lines, and you should be fine.
 
I think the muting fixed the static but I can't seem to make my music sound right. I don't know if it sounds better or worse from my soundstorm. Maybe I don't have things setup right in my setup. These so much stuff to mess with. All I basically want is my rear speakers to be louder than my front because they are roughly 10 foot behind me. Its like they ain't working but they are(when I'm close).

Any ideas?
 
Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
I think the muting fixed the static but I can't seem to make my music sound right. I don't know if it sounds better or worse from my soundstorm. Maybe I don't have things setup right in my setup. These so much stuff to mess with. All I basically want is my rear speakers to be louder than my front because they are roughly 10 foot behind me. Its like they ain't working but they are(when I'm close).

Any ideas?
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Yeah, there's a thing in your volume control application that lets you choose your location in the sound field. It doesn't actually make the rear speakers louder, it just makes the other one's quieter. My rear speakers are also about 10 feet behind me, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm better off leaving it at default, because you lose a TON of volume by using that little feature.
 
Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
I think the muting fixed the static but I can't seem to make my music sound right. I don't know if it sounds better or worse from my soundstorm. Maybe I don't have things setup right in my setup. These so much stuff to mess with. All I basically want is my rear speakers to be louder than my front because they are roughly 10 foot behind me. Its like they ain't working but they are(when I'm close).

Any ideas?
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In the EAX control panel, set the CMSS 3D tab to Stereo x2 (which mirrors stereo music out of the rear speakers, not real CMSS crap) and adjust the fader to desired liking. That's what I did and it works well.
 
Well either I don't have this setup right or its not really(if any)better than soundstorm as far as music goes. I've yet to try any games out though so can't comment on them yet.

Edit just tried UT2004 out and I can barely hear anything with my speakers turned up. What gives?
 
Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
Well either I don't have this setup right or its not really(if any)better than soundstorm as far as music goes. I've yet to try any games out though so can't comment on them yet.

Edit just tried UT2004 out and I can barely hear anything with my speakers turned up. What gives?
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I'll take a shot in the dark, and say that it could be that you need to switch sound modes back to 5.1(instead of 2x stereo).
 
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