Audigy 2 ZS - Media source, ASIO and DTS questions

shady · Jun 12, 2006, 08:02 AM

I just got an ZS. Using Logitech X-530 speakers. Upgraded from Realtek 882M HD Audio. I installed Pax Fi 2.32 software set and 2.33 for drivers. All the softwares are working and the soundcard is detected as Audigy 4. Drivers are by PAX. I have a few questions :

1) Is ASIO drivers included in the Pax Fi drivers ? I can't use in in Winamp or Foobar. It's not included in the Output plugin. Is is better than original drivers? I use CMSS 3D to listen to songs because of 5 speakers.

2) Should I use media source player for the effects or other audio players such as winamp or foobar? I listen mainly MP3 or WMA. I want sound from all the speakers also. Is it possible to make songs to focus on the centre speakers instead of spreading out to all 5 speakers ?

3) Does Audigy 2 ZS support DTS decoding on DTS DVD tracks ? I tried playing movies with Power DVD, WMP and Media player classic but DTS track is disabled. I can only play Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. I can play DTS tracks with Audigy sound card on another PC using PAX drivers. Something wrong?

4) What is the best settings for playing DVD movies? Any good programs? Is it possible to play DTS tracks with analogue speakers?

Please help me to enjoy my ZS fully so that upgrading from onboard HD audio makes the difference. Thanks !

Jun 12, 2006, 08:02 AM	#1
shady DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Audigy 2 ZS - Media source, ASIO and DTS questions I just got an ZS. Using Logitech X-530 speakers. Upgraded from Realtek 882M HD Audio. I installed Pax Fi 2.32 software set and 2.33 for drivers. All the softwares are working and the soundcard is detected as Audigy 4. Drivers are by PAX. I have a few questions : 1) Is ASIO drivers included in the Pax Fi drivers ? I can't use in in Winamp or Foobar. It's not included in the Output plugin. Is is better than original drivers? I use CMSS 3D to listen to songs because of 5 speakers. 2) Should I use media source player for the effects or other audio players such as winamp or foobar? I listen mainly MP3 or WMA. I want sound from all the speakers also. Is it possible to make songs to focus on the centre speakers instead of spreading out to all 5 speakers ? 3) Does Audigy 2 ZS support DTS decoding on DTS DVD tracks ? I tried playing movies with Power DVD, WMP and Media player classic but DTS track is disabled. I can only play Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. I can play DTS tracks with Audigy sound card on another PC using PAX drivers. Something wrong? 4) What is the best settings for playing DVD movies? Any good programs? Is it possible to play DTS tracks with analogue speakers? Please help me to enjoy my ZS fully so that upgrading from onboard HD audio makes the difference. Thanks ! Last edited by shady; Jun 12, 2006 at 03:19 PM.