Audigy 2 ZS: Low subwoofer Output

darkscorpion · May 20, 2005, 05:32 PM

Hi,
since i own the Audigy 2 ZS Soundcard I'm having Problems with my low subwoofer output. I'm using a 5.1 System with the analog outputs. I also remember a big thread about low subwoofer outputs at Creative's official Forums, but they did not do a sh** about it! Yes, you know, Creative ...

I have used KX Drivers which worked well, but since I'm a gamer I want to use the full potential of my Card, like EAX.
I'm very glad to see the PAX Drivers and tried them out, but I keep having the same problems :-(
Could there be anything you guys can do about this? Since it should just be a little tweak for increasing Subwoofer output by a few DB's, it shouldn't be so hard. I would really love to use the PAX Drivers in the future.

To make sure that I'm not doing anything wrong, here are the things I have done for Subwoofer Output:

1. Speaker Settings - Enabled Bass Redirection to 200Hz
2. Raised 125 Hz Signals in the Equalizer to maximum. Now I'm starting to actually feel the bass, but still not enough.
3. Raised Volume on my sub to the maximum
4. Bass at THX Window was at -5DB, corrected to 0. Values over 0 won't be accepted, but work on other speakers.

The System is from CAT.

Thx

DarkScorpion

**dj_stick** · May 20, 2005, 10:00 PM

well if the drivers are at fault… perhaps lowering the volumes of the other speakers (if that is possible) to make the sub channel louder in comparison? it just means you will have to turn the amp up a little higher for the same volume level

darkscorpion · May 23, 2005, 08:41 PM

Nice idea, but the Sound seems to be some type of blunt when lowering the other volumes.
I get good bass when I use DRUM&BASS in EAX, but I got some problems with games when it is activated.

Ah, guess I must keep using the KX ones

May 20, 2005, 05:32 PM	#1
darkscorpion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Audigy 2 ZS: Low subwoofer Output Hi, since i own the Audigy 2 ZS Soundcard I'm having Problems with my low subwoofer output. I'm using a 5.1 System with the analog outputs. I also remember a big thread about low subwoofer outputs at Creative's official Forums, but they did not do a sh** about it! Yes, you know, Creative ... I have used KX Drivers which worked well, but since I'm a gamer I want to use the full potential of my Card, like EAX. I'm very glad to see the PAX Drivers and tried them out, but I keep having the same problems :-( Could there be anything you guys can do about this? Since it should just be a little tweak for increasing Subwoofer output by a few DB's, it shouldn't be so hard. I would really love to use the PAX Drivers in the future. To make sure that I'm not doing anything wrong, here are the things I have done for Subwoofer Output: 1. Speaker Settings - Enabled Bass Redirection to 200Hz 2. Raised 125 Hz Signals in the Equalizer to maximum. Now I'm starting to actually feel the bass, but still not enough. 3. Raised Volume on my sub to the maximum 4. Bass at THX Window was at -5DB, corrected to 0. Values over 0 won't be accepted, but work on other speakers. The System is from CAT. Thx DarkScorpion

May 23, 2005, 08:41 PM	Thread Starter #3
darkscorpion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Nice idea, but the Sound seems to be some type of blunt when lowering the other volumes. I get good bass when I use DRUM&BASS in EAX, but I got some problems with games when it is activated. Ah, guess I must keep using the KX ones