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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card

Name: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card
Brand: Creative
SKU: B0000CG4DI
Price: 175.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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$175.00

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Bottom line: The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $175.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies Multi-Environment audio -- up to four simultaneous environments processed in real time Exclusive Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the sound cards category. Creative's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies
✓ Backed by Creative's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies
Multi-Environment audio -- up to four simultaneous environments processed in real time
Exclusive Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker
Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic game effects, and studio quality music settings
The only available PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround
Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic game effects, and studio quality music settings

Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Model	SB0350
UnitCount	1
Manufacturer	Creative
ItemPartNumber	SB0350

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.