Nuova Audigy 7.1

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Ciao, guardate un po' il sito asiatico di Creative: http://www.asia.creative.com viene presentata una nuova Sound Blaster® Audigy™ 2 ZS Platinum Pro con 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ Audio e 8 Canali e rapporto segnale/rumore 108dB

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Ecco alcuni annunci dal sito americano che forse possono interessare a qualcuno:

CREATIVE ADVANCES PC AUDIO STANDARD TO 7.1 SURROUND
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and Creative GigaWorks S750 Create the Ultimate Gaming Experience


MILPITAS, Calif. - Sept. 9, 2003 - Creative Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users, today advances the PC audio standard to 7.1 surround with the introduction of the Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS sound card and Creative® GigaWorks™ S750 speaker system. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is the first 7.1 Sound Blaster available and is ideally matched with the Creative GigaWorks S750 speakers which are designed to deliver the power and performance needed for the full 7.1 experience. By adding two rear speakers and moving the surround sound speakers to either side of the user, the gaps in sound between speakers are eliminated to create an all-encompassing soundstage.

"With the introduction of 7.1 on Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and Creative GigaWorks S750 the audio in gaming is truly phenomenal. Everyone who experienced how great our 5.1 and 6.1 solutions were will be blown-away when they hear 7.1 with the Audigy 2 ZS and GigaWorks S750," said Craig McHugh, president of Creative Labs. "With the quality of Audigy 2 and power of GigaWorks S750 we expect to see the PC industry make a rapid shift to Creative's 7.1 audio solutions. All of our users will be able to get this experience with their existing 3D games and, with our patented CMSS® technology, also listen to all their MP3s, CDs and movies in 7.1 surround."

"We're excited to introduce the Creative GigaWorks S750, a new class of speaker for serious gamers that enables the ultimate 7.1 experience when paired with the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS", said Mala Sharma, director of product marketing for Creative Labs. "Gamers will be astounded by the 700 watts power and the precise positional audio created by a 7.1 speaker system-making any 5.1 solution pale in comparison. Anyone wanting the ultimate solution for gaming will be disappointed if they buy anything less than this powerhouse duo."

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Features and Benefits
The Audigy 2 ZS will be available in three product offerings including the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro, with the following compelling features and benefits:
7.1 surround sound adds audio realism to games;

108dB SNR across all eight channels for unsurpassed audio quality;

THX® Multimedia Certification with Creative's unique THX Setup Console that provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment;

EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ ready* adds ultra-realistic Multi-Environment™ effects that deliver life-like sound as multiple environment acoustics are simultaneously processed in real-time;

Built-in DTS-ES™ and Dolby Digital® EX decoding delivers captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround with DVD movies;

Karaoke feature suppresses vocals on MP3, WMA and CD music allowing you to sing along to your favorite songs;

Smart Playlist feature allows users to create custom playlists based on a multitude of options such as tempo, artist, last play date and custom rating;

Full EAX 3.0 ADVANCED HD version of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness® and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield® included with Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum versions;

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro also include an internal or external I/O drive respectively, adding connections such as S/PDIF and analog I/O ports, MIDI I/O and an additional FireWire® port for convenient connectivity; and

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro also include the high-end music creation applications Steinberg Cubasis™ VST 4.0 Creative Edition + Wavelab Lite 2.0 and Image Line FL Studio 4 Creative Edition.


Creative GigaWorks S750 Features and Benefits
The THX certified Creative GigaWorks S750s are the most powerful speakers available for the PC, making them ideal for explosive gaming with features including:
700 Watts Total System Burst Power with the most powerful and accurate subwoofer performance in its category at 210 Watts RMS;

Titanium supertweeters and outstanding mid range drivers delivering superb 40kHz frequency response for stunning Creative Advanced Definition Audio;

7.1 surround for the latest home theater standards such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6™;

IR remote control features standby, mute, individual channel volume, subwoofer and treble volume, on/off control and upmix feature: 5.1 to 7.1 and 6.1 to 7.1; and

Audio Control Pod works with IR remote and offers maximum speaker system controls with individual channel volume, subwoofer and treble volume, on/off control, upmix feature, auxiliary line-in, headphone jack, auto-mute when headphone is connected and an M-PORT™ for use with the NOMAD® MuVo® NX digital audio player.


Pricing and Availability
The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS has an estimated street price of US$99.99, the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum has an estimated street price of US$199.99 and the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro has an estimated street price of US$249.99. All three products will be available in mid-September. The Creative GigaWorks S750 speakers will be available in late October for an estimated street price of US$499.99. For those with budget in mind, the 7.1 Creative Inspire® T7700 speakers are immediately available at only US$149.99. For more information about the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, Creative GigaWorks S750 speakers or Creative Inspire T7700 speakers, visit www.creative.com.

* Requires online update for EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD support.


************** SECONDO ANNUNCIO **************
CREATIVE INTRODUCES LOW COST 7.1 SPEAKER SOLUTION FUELING SHIFT TO 7.1 SURROUND ON THE PC
Inspire T7700 is the Affordable Compliment to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS for Broader Gaming Audience
MILPITAS, Calif. - Sept. 9, 2003 - Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users, today announced immediate availability of the Creative Inspire® T7700, a value priced 7.1 speaker system that compliments the Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS sound card. Building on the value and performance of the Inspire line, the Creative Inspire T7700 speakers incorporate a two-way speaker design in the three front speakers and are priced at only US$149.99. This same unique two-way design will be incorporated in two other additions to the Inspire line-the 5.1 Creative Inspire® T5400 and the 2.1 Creative Inspire® T2900.


The Creative Inspire T7700 is designed to deliver stunningly accurate discrete 7.1 positional audio when paired with the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, but can also be used with any 5.1 or 6.1 sound card for an enveloping audio experience. A tweeter and mid range driver in the system's three front speakers work in harmony to create rich tonal balance between highs and mids, ensuring accurate, crystal clear audio quality. The side satellite speakers offer smoother pans and pinpoint accuracy from the latest EAX® or Microsoft® DirectSound® 3D games that is unavailable in 5.1 solutions. In addition to the seven speaker satellites, the Creative Inspire T7700 speaker system includes a high-quality reinforced wood subwoofer with a 6.5" long-throw driver and a dual flared port tube for deep, clean bass from PC games and DVD movies.


Delivering 92 watts RMS power and 125 watts of total system power, the new Creative Inspire T7700 speaker system is equipped with Creative Multi-Speaker System (CMSS®) technology, an innovative EAX multi-channel up-mixing functionality for an enveloping surround environment. CMSS dramatically enhances the playback of 5.1 or 6.1 audio soundtracks and music files across the full 7.1 speaker configuration.


The feature-rich Audio Control Pod included with the Creative Inspire T7700 speaker system integrates an M-PORT™ connection for streaming music with compatible Creative audio players such as the Creative NOMAD® MuVo® NX. The remote also features a line-in, headphone jack, power on/off and convenient volume/bass controls. The Creative Inspire T7700 speaker system also includes removable metal stands to enable wall mounting of satellite speakers or placement on a desktop.


Creative Inspire T5400
Perfect for gaming and music listening, and priced at only US$99.99, the Creative Inspire T5400 comes packed with 74 watts RMS power and 115 watts of system power, includes five satellite speakers and a reinforced wooden subwoofer. The three front satellite speakers include a tweeter in addition to a mid range driver. The speakers are specifically designed to provide improved high frequency performance with clear vocals and smooth sounding instruments. With Creative's proprietary CMSS upmix technology, users can experience realistic 5.1 surround sound from movies, games and music. The included wired remote includes controls for volume and bass and a headphone jack.


Creative Inspire T2900
For exceptional music and MP3 listening at a great price, the Creative Inspire T2900 borrows technology and performance from the new Creative Inspire 5.1 and 7.1 speaker systems yet is priced at only US$59.99. The Creative Inspire T2900 delivers 29 watts RMS power and 60 watts of system power through two sonically refined speakers. Each satellite features a tweeter and a mid range driver to create a perfect tonal balance between highs and mids, ensuring accurate and clean music reproduction. The reinforced subwoofer ensures powerful bass reproduction.


The system's versatile Audio Control Pod also integrates an M-PORT for streaming music with compatible Creative NOMAD MuVo players. It also features auxiliary line-in, headphone jack, power on/off switch and volume and bass control making it ideal as a standalone music listening speaker system.


For more information about the Creative Inspire speaker systems, visit www.creative.com.


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