2 questions....

[j4ckaL]

I'm wondering what is the minimum space you can comfortably set up a surround sound system like the Logitech Z-5500? I have a small room and there for very little space for spreading out the satallites. What is the minimum space I would need to have them aranged nicely?

btw, is the CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS (7.1) a good card to use with the Logitech Z-5500 system?

 

[Eagleboy]

I really like my Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro.

It's a fantastic card---not sure how it is with surround, but it's quality, that's for sure.

 

[m3trj]

I have the Audigy 2 ZS, and I have to say it's a very good card.

 

[turtile]

I would give yourself at least an 8x10 space. I would wait until Creative releases its X-fi. Its the power of 24 Audigy sound cards. There is a rumor (unconfirmed) that its coming out in two weeks.

 

[j4ckaL]

the X-fi will most likely cost a ton when it comes out though making the Audigy2 ZS a better value and still very high end right?

Which one of the Creative Audigy2 ZS's should I get though? there are two standard cards (one is $71.00 and the other is $93.00), there's a limited edition "gamer" card, and then there's the "platinum" and "platinum pro" models.

 

[Crysalis]

just get the normal edition. The gamer edition is bundled with a few games.

 

[j4ckaL]

whats the difference between the normal card and the platinum and platinum pro cards?

btw, I'm not going to get the Z-5500 speakers because of a lack of space so I'm going with a good set of 2.1 speakers instead. This is what I've picked out:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16836121122