How due pinpoint an issue to see if my soundcard or speakers are bad!

[Forgetfull]

I have had alot of poor sound and poping threw my speakers from all my games and my music sounds like it is in the bottom of a well. Creative has giving me little to no help on this issue. I have reloaded my OS more then ounce and I have the newest drivers for the card. SO what can the issue be and how can I pinpoint the problem. Should I try to get more speakers or should I replace my Sound Card. Which one should I due. Thanks.

 

[jerther]

I believe you have tried to lower the volume a bit within windows...

Else you could try to hook up a walkman to your speakers, or any other device requiring headphones like a game boy and test your speakers and then maybe rule out your PC

 

[Forgetfull]

Ok. Thanks.