MrPeabody

Alrighty then .. I got my set of 4.1 from Best Buy for $174.00 that's right only $174.00. They were an opened box that they had priced at $249.00 and then the guy gave me another 30% off yahoo!! Any if for any reason they don't work I just bring them back for a brand spanking new unopened pair hmmm maybe I hear a cracklin already ... kiddin. Anyways my question is this, I am building a built-in desk/wall unit and I was going to build a cubby hole for the sub. My concern is where and will it get too hot and melt down if I enclose it too much. Is it better to leave it free and clear under the desk or atop the wall unit and what about the heat build up if I do enclose it. I was thinking that perhaps I could rig up some old PC fans to help cool it down ..but what a pain. And I am afraid that my sound will be diminished if I enclose it even a little. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks!

My system specifics Win98 ABIT BH6 Celery OC'd to 850 128 ram Voodoo3 AGP HP burner CD-ROM etc... So would this system be more than sufficient to handle the AE without any slowdown? I really aprreciate this information. Does the Hercules card also have channel speration like the AE card?] This message has been edited by MrPeabody on 08-24-2001 at 10:56 PM

Thanks for your input! I am running Win98 with no immediate plans for upgrades. I have a feeling the audiogy(sp) is going to be a little too pricyfor awhile and I need a card now. So is the Dolby decoder a major point to have? I mainly do games and MP3s and want to have the best sound experience when gaming. I am afraid I don't no much about the Hercules card but will look into it. Doesm the AE rear channel seperation come in handy? I mean will it make a difference for most of the games (and MP3s) avaliable now and ones to come? I want to stay under 100 bucks... since I'll be throwing most of my cash on the 4.1s!

So I am building me dream office now which means I get to run speaker wires for rear speakers ...yeah! My question is, shall I upgrade to the SBLive 5.1 XGamer or should I go with the AE 5.1? I've read that peeps are having trouble with rear seperation using the SBLive card however, the AE doesn't seem to offer a Dolby Digital decoder(Correct?). The software bundle with the XGamer is better but I need a GOOD card not more games! My last card was a Monster MX300 which was good except that they stopped making them and I can't get new drivers for it. I don't want to go with the AE and then have Philips abandon their sound card division ... SB has been around a long time and seems to be there for the long run. I am leaning towards returning the SBLive 5.1 I bought and getting the AE. How about sharing your feelings on this issue. Thanks in advance!

Can anyone point me to where I can get a good deal on the 4.1s? I've only been able to find them for $299.99. I did find them at Best Buy for $279.99 but they where all out of them. Thanks!