• Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies.
• Multi-Environment audio -- up to four simultaneous environments processed in real time.
• Exclusive Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker.
• Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic game effects, and studio quality music settings.
• The only available PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround.

Product Description ------------------- The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels. From the Manufacturer --------------------- The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels, and is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround. EAX ADVANCED HD effects produces ultra-realistic sound in supported games and multi-channel playback in 5.1, 6.1and 7.1 with over 400 existing 3-D games. EAX ADVANCED HD acoustic enhancements dramatically improve all your music with features including Bass Boost, Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more! * Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings * THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio The only certified sound card with exclusive Creative THX Setup Console that provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment * Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback The only certified PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround and 24-bit/192kHz stereo DVD-Audio playback * Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects Multi-Environment audio with up to four simultaneous environments processed in real-time and up to 7.1 surround with over 400 existing DirectSound3-D enabled games * EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass * Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology Allows all stereo s including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD, and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 surround * Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders Features and Benefits Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio * Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings * Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is the ideal platform for Windows Media 9 content including full 24-bit/96kHz audio in discrete 5.1 surround sound. THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio * Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS has received the prestigious THX Multimedia Certification making it the ideal choice for delivering cinematic quality audio on the PC. * The unique Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment. EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements * Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass Boost, multi-band Graphic Equalizer on all 8 channels, Audio Clean-Up and Karaoke. Bass Boost: Punch up the bass with all PC audio * Multi-Channel Graphic Equalizer: Personalize playback across all 8 channels * Audio Clean-Up: Remove noise from MP3s of old s * Smart Volume Management (SVM ): Automatically match volume levels across music tracks * EAX Effects: Add acoustic effects like Concert Hall to your music Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology * Allows all stereo s including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround. * Delivers virtual surround with headphones and stereo widening with stereo desktop speakers. Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies * Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS features built-in DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround with DVD movies. Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games * Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games - Enjoy up to 7.1 surround in existing 3-D games. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS plays back DirectSound3-D games in 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround in rear center surround or side surround configurations. Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port * Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders.