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Stallion
01-21-05, 08:18 AM
Currently using Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers and a Sounblaster Live Value
card. I am looking into upgrading to a true 5.1 system. The upgade must
be inexpensive so in that regard I am considering the following:

New Sound Card: Audigy ZS
5.1 Speakers: Logitech Z-640

Questions:

1) With this setup will I get true Dolby 5.1 Surround sound?

2)Another option rather than buy a new sound card can I use the onboard
codec frommy P4SDX mobo and connect it to these speakers or do I need an
external surround processor?

Sorry this is my first attempt at true surround and I am confused by some of
the terms and connection types.

Thanks for the help............

Stallion
01-21-05, 02:30 PM
I did some more research and found that I can attach a set of 5.1 speakers
(like Logitech z-640) to my motherboard via three cables giving me
5.1 sound.

Now is this Dolby 5.1 or regular 5.1?