Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS for 35 delivered

netman

From the creative online store

Refurbished product (6 months warranty)

http://ie.europe.creative.com/shop/category.asp?cate=72

It's 57 euro + 10 euro for delivery on Komplett.ie and that's the cheapest I've seen. Can't really go wrong with 35 euro for a top-end sound card!

If you're on a budget you can even pick up a Sound Blaster 5.1 Digital for 15 euro delivered

sixtysix

just availed of that offer-thanks

netman

glad to be of help. i ordered one myself

pwd

is it possible to upgrade your soundcard if it is part of the motherboard?

edit:

http://www.pctechguide.com/tutorials/SoundCard_Remove.htm

yes

netman

It is usually possible to disable the onboard sound through the BIOS.

However, you can also have multiple soundcards in your PC, you just need to tell Windows which one to use. So even if you can't disable onboard sound you can still get a new and better soundcard.

OfflerCrocGod

Got it too. Thanks for the heads up - I just hope it doesn't arrive dead because that would be a pain. I dont mind not getting a pretty box or software ( all I want is drivers! ) It should be here by Tuesday, I'll see then.

<edit>Grab the ASIO output plugin for winamp when you install this and also download the MAD mpeg input plugin for winamp - it improves sound quality - a bit.

cormie

Just looking at the wireless desktop refurb products.

The 6000 is €49 new and the "Creative® Desktop Wireless" is €59 new.

The 6000 refurb is €29 refurb and the "Creative® Desktop Wireless" is €19.

Then when on the "Creative® Desktop Wireless" page is says at the bottom upgrade to the 6000 for €29.

Why are they charging more for the "Creative® Desktop Wireless" than the 6000 on the normal shop page though?

Also, do you think getting a refurb optical product is risky? And would the keyboard work with any receiver?

thanks

Alkers

just ordered one too!

Mercury_Tilt

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cormie

So any ideas which would be better between the 6000 and the other optical pack?
thanks

jasperok

has anyone got an actual credit card debit confirmation as i have a feeling by monday perhaps there wont be many left...

OfflerCrocGod

jasperok wrote:

has anyone got an actual credit card debit confirmation as i have a feeling by monday perhaps there wont be many left...

That's what I'm wondering too....

RicardoSmith

OfflerCrocGod wrote:

That's what I'm wondering too....

They have these on sale quite often. Though they've been out of stock for the last while.

afcdave

Does the basic Sound Blaster 5.1 Digital for €15 have an optical out? If not, which of the available sound cards do?

RicardoSmith

No digital only. Dunno which cards have optical out. Why do you need it? Most of the USB cards do. I have a USB Creative Mp3+ here which does.

egress

Just ordered one thanks for the link

Wayout

afcdave

Cheers for the info ricardo. I want to connect the soundcard to the optical in connection on my stereo. what are the features of an mp3+ (compaired to standard 5.1 card) and how much are you looking for it?

RicardoSmith

The Mp3+ just gives stereo and thats it. Fine for music playback and a decent improvement over most onboard solutions. Gives you optical in and out which is useful. But its pretty basic sound card. I choose it because it draws power from the USB so an AC adapter isn't required. Most USB sound cards need AC power. It worked out fine with my MD anyway. This Audigy 2 ZX would be light years better in terms of analog sound quality. But it doesn't have optical.

PM me if you want more info.

Mercury_Tilt

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jasperok

must be a lucky week - got myself 2.

netman

RicardoSmith wrote:

This Audigy 2 ZX would be light years better in terms of analog sound quality. But it doesn't have optical.

I think you're confusing it with some other card, maybe the notebook version.
The Audigy 2 ZS where this link is pointing to (the one for 35 yoyos) has 5.1 digital out in form of an SPDIF connector. Don't know enough about them to tell you if that's optical or coaxial, but there's definitely digital output on the card.

OfflerCrocGod

netman wrote:

I think you're confusing it with some other card, maybe the notebook version.
The Audigy 2 ZS where this link is pointing to (the one for 35 yoyos) has 5.1 digital out in form of an SPDIF connector. Don't know enough about them to tell you if that's optical or coaxial, but there's definitely digital output on the card.

That's correct there is digital out read the on-board connectors list. Mine was shipped out oh I see they sold out I'd say it's in great part due to this thread! How many were sold because of this post, nearly 10!

RicardoSmith

I never said it didn't have digital. I said it doesn't have optical. :eek: If you don't know enough about it, why correct me?

Reading has gone to hell these days...

Kernel

My two arrived today, really fast delivery, work fine. Need some decent speakers now tho.

Thanks for the tip off.

Alkers

Got mine today too. I'm well impressed, spent over an hour twidling around with all the various settings and effects - and I'm meant to be studying

OfflerCrocGod

RicardoSmith wrote:

I never said it didn't have digital. I said it doesn't have optical. If you don't know enough about it, why correct me?

LOL, I was agreeing with what netman had said I didn't know what you were looking for. I also got mine - it sounds lovely. I can't get my ASIO winamp plugin to work though but apart from that it's cool.

Snake Plisken

OK got my card now anyone recommend a decent set of 7.1 speakers for a reasonable price? I was looking at the creative T7900 which are 129 euros on the creative page anyone try them or have any other recommendations?

Thanks

Snake

beserker

Ya'll making me jealous:) Mine arrived at home but I'm in college. I Won't get it until next week:( Very fast delivery. One satisfied customer here Creative!

Did any of you get software/manuals/cables as described for the retail box?

netman

Mine arrived in a cardboard box with a driver CD.

No cables, but I can't think which one I'd need.

Same packaging as an OEM card.

stevenmu

Snake Plisken wrote:

OK got my card now anyone recommend a decent set of 7.1 speakers for a reasonable price? I was looking at the creative T7900 which are 129 euros on the creative page anyone try them or have any other recommendations?

Thanks

Snake

I got the 7700s back when they were around that price and I'm really happy with them. They work great for music and movies. With music the bass tends to dominate slightly but the wired remote has a seperate volume control for that so it's ok. They're easily loud enough to have the neighbours in complaining without any distortion too. I can't see much of a difference between them and the 7900s.

Creative delivery is great too, got mine in 2 days.

BadCharlie

My brother got his last friday.

Subliminal

Thanks for tip!

Just ordered the Sound Blaster® Live!™ 5.1 Digital (REFURB)
One version €12.31 1 €12.31

my old card just broke 3 days ago, had been relying on Headphones.
Thanks for tiP!

Sub.

MMM Where would i get 5.1 Spks cheap now?

Darwin

Subliminal - I have a set of Typhoon 5.1 speakers, hardly used (because I upgraded)..if you're interested - check out http://www.anubisline.com/english/eindex.htm, look under Products -> Speakers -> scroll down to model 50215
Can let you have 'em for 35 euro collect from Dublin southside ?

mathie

Darwin wrote:

Subliminal - I have a set of Typhoon 5.1 speakers, hardly used (because I upgraded)..if you're interested - check out http://www.anubisline.com/english/eindex.htm, look under Products -> Speakers -> scroll down to model 50215
Can let you have 'em for 35 euro collect from Dublin southside ?

I'd be interested in them!
Whereabouts are you?
Thanks
M

Subliminal

Darwin wrote:

Subliminal - I have a set of Typhoon 5.1 speakers, hardly used (because I upgraded)..if you're interested - check out http://www.anubisline.com/english/eindex.htm, look under Products -> Speakers -> scroll down to model 50215
Can let you have 'em for 35 euro collect from Dublin southside ?

Darwin, how about 20 Euro and battlefield vietnam, R63Ravenshield with athena sword expansion, and i collect today?

Pls pls pls pls pretty pls?

Sub

mathie

I can offer hard cash if interested

M

Subliminal

Subliminal wrote:

Darwin, how about 20 Euro and battlefield vietnam, R63Ravenshield with athena sword expansion, and i collect today?

Pls pls pls pls pretty pls?

Sub

Did i say 20..tut tut tut i meant 25....

Dopey me, i forget about the web camera for the pc that acts as an eyetoy, that im offering as a deal...my memory, sheesh.

:rolleyes:

mathie

mathie wrote:

I can offer hard cash if interested

M

30
M

Subliminal

Subliminal wrote:

Did i say 20..tut tut tut i meant 25....

Dopey me, i forget about the web camera for the pc that acts as an eyetoy, with 15 eyetoy type games too! that im offering as a deal...my memory, sheesh.

:rolleyes:

Jeez, i keep forgeting things...

mathie

mathie wrote:

30
M

Whats that I say?
35?
:eek:
M

Subliminal

mathie wrote:

35
M

Are my maths correct, isint that just a measly 10 euro more without the option for games worth at least 20 between them, and the option of the Limited edition Terratec camera with eyetoy capabilities?

I dunno

Sub

bombidol

this isnt the one with the front panel is it?

mathie

Subliminal wrote:

Are my maths correct, isint that just a measly 10 euro more without the option for games worth at least 20 between them, and the option of the Limited edition Terratec camera with eyetoy capabilities?

I dunno

Sub

Games worth 20?
Rupiahs?
Eyetoy ... I hope you have a 4 yar-old kid to use it!

M

Subliminal

mathie wrote:

Games worth 20?
Rupiahs?
Eyetoy ... I hope you have a 4 yar-old kid to use it!

M

My memory, i just dont know... Tush!

I didnt mention the fact that if you didnt like the camera or games, i had some alternitives? Did i? no silly me :rolleyes:

Also available to choose from are

External iomega zip drive
Nvidia graphics card
wireless kb/mouse

Sub

mathie

Subliminal wrote:

My memory, i just dont know... Tush!

I didnt mention the fact that if you didnt like the camera or games, i had some alternitives? Did i? no silly me :rolleyes:

Also available to choose from are

External iomega zip drive
Nvidia graphics card
wireless kb/mouse

Sub

Have you been to Lucana Inc. lately?
I have some DVDs to sweeten the deal.
Jeez ever feel like we're talking to ourselves?

Whats the spec on the graphics card?
M

Subliminal

mathie wrote:

Have you been to Lucana Inc. lately?
I have some DVDs to sweeten the deal.
Jeez ever feel like we're talking to ourselves?

Whats the spec on the graphics card?
M

MMMMmmmm arent you the one looking to buy max payne 2 and a geforce 2 mx 64 mb card? Off ME! Mmmm said 40euro on that one, but check my sly/blackmail response on latest post there....

" EVIL LAUGH "

Sub

mathie

Subliminal wrote:

MMMMmmmm arent you the one looking to buy max payne 2 and a geforce 2 mx 64 mb card? Off ME! Mmmm said 40euro on that one, but check my sly/blackmail response on latest post there....

" EVIL LAUGH "

Sub

Pure evil genius.
How abt 30?

M

Subliminal

mathie wrote:

Pure evil genius.
How abt 30?

M

do you mean 30 for the other thread offers?

mmmm?

mathie

Subliminal wrote:

do you mean 30 for the other thread offers?

mmmm?

yep sorry for max poop 2 and the card and the freedom to get some cheap speakers (d@mn you!)
M

Subliminal

mathie wrote:

yep sorry for max poop 2 and the card and the freedom to get some cheap speakers (d@mn you!)
M

okay, 30 for the lot...have driver disk for card if you want it.

You collecting?

Sub

Evil laugh

There great spkrs too ( On webspecs ) lol, ive allready bought em....

Subliminal

netman wrote:

From the creative online store

Refurbished product (6 months warranty)

http://ie.europe.creative.com/shop/category.asp?cate=72

It's 57 euro + 10 euro for delivery on Komplett.ie and that's the cheapest I've seen. Can't really go wrong with 35 euro for a top-end sound card!

If you're on a budget you can even pick up a Sound Blaster 5.1 Digital for 15 euro delivered

Got mine today, new drivers and packed in brown box, works great!
Thanks again for tip, got Creative Blaster audigy live 5.1 for 14 Euro incl vat!

Sub.