Just got word that Guru 3D have posted their review of Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Gamer Edition! Here's a snip.
Creative recently updated the Audigy2 product line with the Audigy2 ZS, but is it a rehash of an aging architecture, or is it a refinement of a good brand? Guru of 3D is going in depth, even with gaming benchmarks. When Creative unleashed the original Audigy series, we were left somewhat unimpressed and slightly agitated. The exclusion of 24 bit/96kHz recording, questionable marketing tactics, and mediocre sound left its utility somewhere south of great. Creative quickly released the Audigy2, a much improved product that offered full 24 bit/96kHz playback and recording, as well as throwing in 6.1 channels, EAX 3.0, AdvancedHD, DVD-Audio, and as a bonus, great sound. The Audigy 2 still had room for improvement, especially with stiffening competition from sound cards based on VIA's most excellent Envy24. Now Creative has updated the Audigy2 with the Audigy2 ZS, but is it a rehash of an aging architecture, or is it a refinement of a good brand?
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Creative recently updated the Audigy2 product line with the Audigy2 ZS, but is it a rehash of an aging architecture, or is it a refinement of a good brand? Guru of 3D is going in depth, even with gaming benchmarks. When Creative unleashed the original Audigy series, we were left somewhat unimpressed and slightly agitated. The exclusion of 24 bit/96kHz recording, questionable marketing tactics, and mediocre sound left its utility somewhere south of great. Creative quickly released the Audigy2, a much improved product that offered full 24 bit/96kHz playback and recording, as well as throwing in 6.1 channels, EAX 3.0, AdvancedHD, DVD-Audio, and as a bonus, great sound. The Audigy 2 still had room for improvement, especially with stiffening competition from sound cards based on VIA's most excellent Envy24. Now Creative has updated the Audigy2 with the Audigy2 ZS, but is it a rehash of an aging architecture, or is it a refinement of a good brand?
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
