Mick,

I don't know the SB Live card personally, but speaking generically, you may
wish to ensure that the speakers are connected to the speaker out versus the
line out connector on the card.

Dave
>I just changed from an ESS 1638 sound card to a Soundblaster Live Value
>card.. (early prezzy from Santa).
>
>The difference in sound clarity & quality is very good.........but
>i only get about half the volume / power

>TIA ... Mick
>

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