Audigy 2 ZS Plat. Pro and Logitec Z-5500's

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I am having a bit of trouble setting up my SB Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro and the Logitech z-5500 speakers. On the back of the SB I/O HUB there are two connectors. One is digital out using a 4 pole miniplug to a 4 pole digital cable. The other is the SPDIF out port. I can connect the SPDIF to the controller on the Logitecs which takes a coxial cable. However, it seems that I am not getting all four speakers to respond when I go to the speaker configuration in the Creative setup. All four are playing but the rear two are just repeating the front two.

My question is where can I find the 4 pole mini plug with a coaxial connection on the other end to I can connect the digital out to the Logitech controller? Or, is the connection I now have OK?

I had to RMA this card because of a problem and got it back today. In the meanwhile I was using my Prodigy 7.1 card and frankly it seemed to out do the SB! At least I could connect a coaxial cable from the card to the Logitech controller box plus the Prodigy has a headphone amp on one of the out ports which is super.

Well enough - any help here would be appreciated. I am the "village idiot" when it comes to sound, etc. My equipment selection is good I believe but I wish I knew more how to get it setup

Thanks for any help!

[steven975]

spdif is 2.0 sound unless you have a DVD playing.

just use the analog outs. detail in gaming will be MUCH MUCH MUCH better.

it makes little sense to use spdif as the DACs in the audigy2 are probably better than those in your speakers.