Z680 - Behemoth Bass and quiet surrounds

**-=DouglasteR=-** · 01-21-2004, 02:53 AM

Well first of wall im glad to say that im very happy whit the Z680 , the bass is simplys gorgeous and the quality of the sattelites and the sub either the sound itself is marvelous , but i have some curious questions about those :

1 - Anyone that have the Z-680 can confirme the 1.1.2 Firmware ? My most preocupation thing is that hissing problem , that i dont have !

2 - theres some configuration on audigy 2 to boost the sattelites ? in overall the sub come over of the sattelites and the bass pass over it

, the solution that i found is to lower the sub and boost to maximum volume the sattelites.

3 - The Analog connections between the Audigy 2 and the Control Pod are more recommended that the SPDIF or the optical ??

4 - Anyone knows how to make a perfect placement of the speakers ?? my sub is downside of my desk and the center is above the monitor , the sattelites are placed almost 1 meter ( the frontals ) and 2 meters ( the rear ) .

Thanks for all

**soupnazi** · 01-21-2004, 02:03 PM

3. Yup, the analog inputs the way to go. Using the analog inputs, uses the A2's DACS which are better than the Z680's DACS. Analog input also allow you to get 5.1 sound in music and games, unless the digital input.

4. That sounds like a good set-up you have so far.

* Also disable CMSS in Creative's Console.

PS. You might wanna change your sig, it's too big.

**LastDon00** · 01-21-2004, 03:39 PM

so if i hook them up to my pc i'll get better sound from the analog then the digital? optical cable that is?

**soupnazi** · 01-21-2004, 04:04 PM

Yup, analog is the way to go for the Z680's.

Have you had the Z680's hooked up digitally the whole time?

**LastDon00** · 01-21-2004, 05:13 PM

lol hehe yep i have, for like movies and stuff so they can get decoded with the control pod

**soupnazi** · 01-21-2004, 05:24 PM

That means you've only been getting stereo sound for games and music.

Alientank · 01-21-2004, 06:14 PM

Get using the analog cables fast! The order they go into the Audigy is beside the firewire port, put the yellow one in, beside that put black, and beside that put green. You'll be using 6 ch direct sound.

**LastDon00** · 01-21-2004, 06:29 PM

so what the heck is the optical good for?!

just movies?

i just use the optical and use Effect Prologic II Music.
is that bad?!

with the anolog u can't select any effect!

**soupnazi** · 01-21-2004, 07:01 PM

Yup...digital input is only good for movies. (allows Z680 to do DD/DTS decoding)

When you use the analog inputs, you choose what setting to use on the A2. Eg. CMSS, Stereo surround

**LastDon00** · 01-21-2004, 07:02 PM

ye4h probably the same with the extigy the cmss button in the front then i take it.. hehe i see!

01-21-2004, 02:53 AM	#1
-=DouglasteR=- Expensive Sushi Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brasilia - Brasil Posts: 18	Z680 - Behemoth Bass and quiet surrounds Well first of wall im glad to say that im very happy whit the Z680 , the bass is simplys gorgeous and the quality of the sattelites and the sub either the sound itself is marvelous , but i have some curious questions about those : 1 - Anyone that have the Z-680 can confirme the 1.1.2 Firmware ? My most preocupation thing is that hissing problem , that i dont have ! 2 - theres some configuration on audigy 2 to boost the sattelites ? in overall the sub come over of the sattelites and the bass pass over it , the solution that i found is to lower the sub and boost to maximum volume the sattelites. 3 - The Analog connections between the Audigy 2 and the Control Pod are more recommended that the SPDIF or the optical ?? 4 - Anyone knows how to make a perfect placement of the speakers ?? my sub is downside of my desk and the center is above the monitor , the sattelites are placed almost 1 meter ( the frontals ) and 2 meters ( the rear ) . Thanks for all __________________ ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍËÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» ºÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ-DOUGLASTER-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿºÿÿÿÿClasÿÿÿº ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÎÍÍÍÍÍËÍÍÍÍÍ¹ ºÿÿÿ1700+@ 2.65 1.9v Dl3TC0319 ÿ ºÿUT1ÿºÿKmK º ºÿÿÿÿÿÿAbit Nf7-S Rev 2.0 ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÌÄÄÄÄÄºÄÄÄÄÄ¹ ºÿÿÿCorsair XMS 3200LLPT 2x256ÿÿ ºÿUT2ÿºÿKmK º ºÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAIW 9800 Pro D+ ÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÌÄÄÄÄÄºÄÄÄÄÄ¹ º Maxtor SATA-RAID 0 Stripped 16kºÿNSÿ ºÿDoL º ºÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿBarco 21" ICD321ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÌÄÄÄÄÄºÄÄÄÄÄ¹ ºÿÿÿÿÿ CDRW-DVDÿ Lg 48x 8mbÿÿÿÿÿ ºÿQ3AÿºEn.CKº ºÿ Logitech Z680 OMFG GOD BASSÿÿÿÌÄÄÄÄÄºÄÄÄÄÄ¹ ºÿÿÿÿThermalTake XaserII 6000aÿÿÿºÿUOÿÿºÿKiÿ º ºÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAudigy 2 PlatinumÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÌÄÄÄÄÄºÄÄÄÄÄ¹ ºÿMs 3.0 + Elite Keyb + Audio 90ÿºÿBFÿÿºÿN/A º ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍËÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍËÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÎÍÍÍÍÍÊÍÍÍÍÍ¹ ºÿ3dMark2k1 ºÿ3dMark2k3ÿÿº ÿICQ ÿº ÿE - mail º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÊÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÊÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÊÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ¼

01-21-2004, 02:03 PM	#2
soupnazi Zoom-Zoom! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,066	3. Yup, the analog inputs the way to go. Using the analog inputs, uses the A2's DACS which are better than the Z680's DACS. Analog input also allow you to get 5.1 sound in music and games, unless the digital input. 4. That sounds like a good set-up you have so far. * Also disable CMSS in Creative's Console. PS. You might wanna change your sig, it's too big. __________________ Spoiler ITG Audio & HT Enthusiast Mazda MX5 aka "Sophie" Bose Secrets: Click HERE! Terry's Secret Gender Guild PC pics: Click here (9mb) AMD 4400+ X2\|2GB PC3200 Ram\|Asus A8N SLI w/ Zalman NB47 Dell 2405FPW\|Galaxy 8800GT 512MB 150GB Raptor & 500GB WD\|400GB & 500GB Seagate\|Benq DW1650 & DW1655 X-Fi Xtreme Music\|Panasonic XR55\|Mirage AVS500\|Infinity Primus 150\|Energy S8.2 Antec P180\|Seasonic S12 500W\|AC Freezer 64 Pro MS Natural Ergo 4000\|Logitech G5\|Func 1030 Last edited by soupnazi; 01-21-2004 at 02:04 PM.

01-21-2004, 03:39 PM	#3
LastDon00 Tiger Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 856	so if i hook them up to my pc i'll get better sound from the analog then the digital? optical cable that is? __________________ System 1 -------- System being updated

01-21-2004, 04:04 PM	#4
soupnazi Zoom-Zoom! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,066	Yup, analog is the way to go for the Z680's. Have you had the Z680's hooked up digitally the whole time? __________________ Spoiler ITG Audio & HT Enthusiast Mazda MX5 aka "Sophie" Bose Secrets: Click HERE! Terry's Secret Gender Guild PC pics: Click here (9mb) AMD 4400+ X2\|2GB PC3200 Ram\|Asus A8N SLI w/ Zalman NB47 Dell 2405FPW\|Galaxy 8800GT 512MB 150GB Raptor & 500GB WD\|400GB & 500GB Seagate\|Benq DW1650 & DW1655 X-Fi Xtreme Music\|Panasonic XR55\|Mirage AVS500\|Infinity Primus 150\|Energy S8.2 Antec P180\|Seasonic S12 500W\|AC Freezer 64 Pro MS Natural Ergo 4000\|Logitech G5\|Func 1030 Last edited by soupnazi; 01-21-2004 at 04:04 PM.

01-21-2004, 05:13 PM	#5
LastDon00 Tiger Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 856	lol hehe yep i have, for like movies and stuff so they can get decoded with the control pod __________________ System 1 -------- System being updated

01-21-2004, 05:24 PM	#6
soupnazi Zoom-Zoom! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,066	That means you've only been getting stereo sound for games and music. __________________ Spoiler ITG Audio & HT Enthusiast Mazda MX5 aka "Sophie" Bose Secrets: Click HERE! Terry's Secret Gender Guild PC pics: Click here (9mb) AMD 4400+ X2\|2GB PC3200 Ram\|Asus A8N SLI w/ Zalman NB47 Dell 2405FPW\|Galaxy 8800GT 512MB 150GB Raptor & 500GB WD\|400GB & 500GB Seagate\|Benq DW1650 & DW1655 X-Fi Xtreme Music\|Panasonic XR55\|Mirage AVS500\|Infinity Primus 150\|Energy S8.2 Antec P180\|Seasonic S12 500W\|AC Freezer 64 Pro MS Natural Ergo 4000\|Logitech G5\|Func 1030

01-21-2004, 06:14 PM	#7
Alientank Sleeps with the Fishes Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,678	Get using the analog cables fast! The order they go into the Audigy is beside the firewire port, put the yellow one in, beside that put black, and beside that put green. You'll be using 6 ch direct sound.

01-21-2004, 06:29 PM	#8
LastDon00 Tiger Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 856	so what the heck is the optical good for?! just movies? i just use the optical and use Effect Prologic II Music. is that bad?! with the anolog u can't select any effect! __________________ System 1 -------- System being updated Last edited by LastDon00; 01-21-2004 at 06:32 PM.

01-21-2004, 07:01 PM	#9
soupnazi Zoom-Zoom! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,066	Yup...digital input is only good for movies. (allows Z680 to do DD/DTS decoding) When you use the analog inputs, you choose what setting to use on the A2. Eg. CMSS, Stereo surround __________________ Spoiler ITG Audio & HT Enthusiast Mazda MX5 aka "Sophie" Bose Secrets: Click HERE! Terry's Secret Gender Guild PC pics: Click here (9mb) AMD 4400+ X2\|2GB PC3200 Ram\|Asus A8N SLI w/ Zalman NB47 Dell 2405FPW\|Galaxy 8800GT 512MB 150GB Raptor & 500GB WD\|400GB & 500GB Seagate\|Benq DW1650 & DW1655 X-Fi Xtreme Music\|Panasonic XR55\|Mirage AVS500\|Infinity Primus 150\|Energy S8.2 Antec P180\|Seasonic S12 500W\|AC Freezer 64 Pro MS Natural Ergo 4000\|Logitech G5\|Func 1030

01-21-2004, 07:02 PM	#10
LastDon00 Tiger Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 856	ye4h probably the same with the extigy the cmss button in the front then i take it.. hehe i see! __________________ System 1 -------- System being updated

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