It is interesting to note that sound cards have changed very little with the passage of time. Creative Labs still remains
the de facto sound card manufacturer, and they are
our #1 choice in sound. The Sound Blaster 16 PCI
provides basic audio functionality, while the SB
Live! series provides unmatched reproduction, surround
sound, full-duplex capabilities, environmental audio
effects, and multiple inputs and outputs. There is
also the Creative Audigy series - it is something
to behold!
Speakers are something you should spend
some time thinking about - do you want something
basic that will simply allow standard 2-channel stereo,
or do you want a 6-piece digital speaker system that
could shake a home to its foundation? We have many
different selections at Forest all hooked up and
ready to hear. Note here that DVD-audio sounds much,
MUCH better with a system that has at least 4 speakers.
Most motherboards now come with very respectable
sound systems on-board and a separate card is often
not even required.
