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I'm thinking of purchasing an x-fi to use instead of realtek onboard sound. However, I'm wondering if I'm going to need a set of new speakers as well in order to really notice a difference. I'm currently using an old pair of cambridge soundworks digital 2.1 speakers.

So would a speaker upgrade be in order? And if I do upgrade my speakers, are there 2.1 setups that will work well (I'm particularly thinking of EAX in games here) or should I make the leap to 5.1? I really don't want to spend too much money, but I would like to have a nicer setup than I currently have. But seeing as I'm no audiophile, it doesn't have to be top notch. I've been looking at the logitech z-5500 digital speakers...but I'm not sure if I have room for a 5.1 setup, and am wondering if I should stick w/ 2.1...
 
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You want to make that X-Fi purchase worthwhile? : )

Go to Costco and pick up the Klipsch iFi for $200. It's a nice 2.1 package composed of HT parts; the RSX-3 satellites are $300 a pair alone, plus you get a sub and an ipod docking station. Quite a deal if you ask me.
 
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I really don't want to spend more than $150 at the most, but I'd prefer closer to $100. I'm definitely also leaning toward getting 2.1 speakers the more I think about it, because I don't have the space for 5.1s, and don't want to really spend the money required for nice 5.1s.
 
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Then save some $$ and get somthing with two-way loudspeaker! Much better for the ears 8)

The way I see it, if your going to buy a sweet soundcard, might as well get some sweet speakers. I would not waste my money on anything less than klipsch 8)

I would save and get these http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=103

Better extension in the low and high range than the creative set. Also if you so desire you can buy another pair in the future and make it a 4.2 system for some added punch! Or double up on the stereo! But for the price of both of those, you can get the Ultras! I just like to ramble.
 
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I see a lot of talk about the logitech z-2300s as a good and affordable 2.1 setup. How do they perform compared to the klipsch? I guess you think the klipsch are worth the extra money, in any case?
 
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Look at it this way, If you will be satisfied with cheap speakers, then why do you want an expensive soundcard? IMO: If I was to get cheap speakers, I would get somthing like the Audigy2 value or somthing.

Also you are kind-of wasting the cards potential with its good music upmixing and stuff like that! Also, unless you have some nice headphones, those EAX features wont be that beneficial either with just a 2.1 system.

You will however pick up a couple of FPS
 
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