Creative drivers drop audio level w/ SB Live Value on 2k

[videobruce 0]

I tried Creatives last driver for the SB Live Value card over the stock 2k drivers and it dropped the audio output down 10-15db.

 

Anyone else notice this? I also didn't notice any real difference between the audio quality. This is with a external amp and bookself speakers (not those 'plastic' computer speakers).

[lelton 0]

Yes I have seen the same problem. I think if you get the drivers from windows update, you won't have the problem.

 

I had the same issue.

 

Les

[videobruce 0]

Gee...........over 440 views and only one response.......not very good guys!

 

 

I'm running SP 4 if that matters

What/where is the update you mentioned?

 

Someone else suggested trying drivers from the KX project with their control panel and they seem to work ok:

 

http://download.kxproject.lugosoft.com/

[Newumbrella 0]

It's actually not a problem. If you compare stock windows 2000/xp SBLive! drivers with latest creative driver, the new one have better sound quality. Because creative may have additional filter to improve the sound, but it'll decrease the volume.