awsome looking sound card.
I had an audigy 2 ZS, was having problems with it & I just got a turtle beach catalina.
The ZS gives slightly better performance for games, was awsome for DVD's (you'll hear the smallest details on a DVD & this new card looks even better), the ZS made my speakers louder than the catalina and headphones louder too it seems like.
The ZS was better but the catalina is crystal clear, my center speaker doesn't act up like it did with the ZS, and the software is better IMHO.
Awsome looking soundcard, that said I wish Creative had more competition.