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1 channel quit working on my computer, and I stream music 2+hrs/day. Bought this sound card cheap just to have the stereo sound, the 5.1 was just a bit of a bonus for me. I hooked it up to my Altec lansing ACS 41's, and my Energy 100 watt 8" sub. Started playing music and WOW! I could actually hear instruments I couldn't hear before. The first thing that hit me was that I could actually picture the head of the drumstick hitting the snare drum. I saw other reviews where people talked about a difference in sound, but took them with a grain of salt. I am hooked. Already looking for one with remote volume control, and the complete software package. Just a little side note; if you have basic understanding of electronics, keep your eyes open at garage sales & thrift stores for a printer-style power supply. I have an 18v 2.5amp power supply hooked up to 2 pairs of altec lansing computer speakers, and they sound AWESOME. I am doing a bit of investigation, and checking to see if they will take 24v. More voltage in=more power out! I also got a 15v 8amp (120 watt) power supply for $2, a 30 watt per channel car stereo amp, and it rocks my main speakers! People cannot believe the sound quality, and sheer volume of my setup. I have about $50 total into speakers, powered sub, sound card, power supplies and the amp. I have it all tucked away neatly so people only see what is necessary. Be creative. You don't have to spend a fortune to be a fan of fine sound!Read full review
the creative sound blaster live! SB0220 is the most superior model card in its class. The reason the SB0220 is more superior to its predecessor's ; is simply because of its ability to utilize hardware acceleration. For those who are not so technically savy about computer hardware and have no idea what hardware acceleration means .....let me explain. There are two ways that computer hardware process data. The first way is through software acceleration. the second is hardware acceleration. Software acceleration is inferior to hardware acceleration ; this is due to the fact that hardware acceleration processes data more quickly and efficiently, and the reason for that is because software acceleration requires memory , where as hardware acceleration does not. With that being said, the sb0220 is the way to go if your looking for a sound card to purchase.Read full review
This was a good buy. Works well for me in my XP computer. I need multiple SoundBlasters to install in my virtual organ software. I want to purchase another if still available/ pk
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This card is an excellent addition to anybody's motherboard, even if you already have an on-board sound chip. If you have anything better than your standard 2-speaker desktop speaker arrangement, this will greatly improve your listening pleasure.
Bought this card as replacement for an old, damaged card. Works just perfect!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New