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    Sound Audigy 2ZSpcmcia-or speakers

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by note235, Dec 31, 2006.

  1. note235

    note235 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im debating to myself whether i should purchase this>
    How much of an increase compared to integrated on a laptop?
    or maybe i should just get a good pair of speakers?
    What are good pairs of 2.1 speakers?

    Thank you.
     
    note235, Dec 31, 2006
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  2. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    Can you rephrase this question?

    It is not clear if your question is about sound cards or speakers. The sound card is responsible for sending signals to your speakers to be interpreted and then played as sound. USB speakers in particular come with their own integrated sound cards.

    Also, what is "how much of an increase" referring to? If it is sound quality, then that's subjective. If it is price, then I'd say the cost for the Audigy PCMCIA card is about the same as for a good pair of speakers.
     
    Gator, Dec 31, 2006
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  3. Phillip

    Phillip Phillip J. Fry

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    not sure about the card but the logitech z2300's are a great set of 2.1 speakers.
     
    Phillip, Dec 31, 2006
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  4. note235

    note235 Notebook Enthusiast

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    excellent, how about the gigaworks t20 or itrigue l3800?
     
    note235, Dec 31, 2006
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  5. Phillip

    Phillip Phillip J. Fry

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    I've heard good things about the itrigue but I'm not too knowledgable with the gigaworks
     
    Phillip, Dec 31, 2006
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  6. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    If you are getting a notebook with a PCMCIA slot, get the Soundblaster Audigy 2ZS Card for 5.1/7.1 surround sound. It will also provide marginally better music quality - depending on the music you listen to.

    As far as speakers, investing in a good 2.1 pair for music is essential. If you spend time mostly gaming and/or watching movies, then looking into a 5.1/7.1 set (assuming you have space) is a good idea.
     
    Gautam, Dec 31, 2006
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  7. Phillip

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    and the cash as well.
     
    Phillip, Dec 31, 2006
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    lbjazz Notebook Consultant

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    It depends on if you like to always use headphones. The creative card will only work through headphones or external speakers; your integrated speakers will not work. The card wasn't going to make them sound better even if the speakers would work though. If you don't want to have to use headphones all the time then get some speakers and upgrade the card later.
     
    lbjazz, Dec 31, 2006
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