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Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value 7.1-Channel Sound Card

Name: Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value 7.1-Channel Sound Card
Brand: Creative
SKU: B0002ZH6QY
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-13

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Bottom line: The Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value 7.1-Channel Sound Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $149.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Product descriptionCREATIVE LABS (70SB040000005) Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value-Sound card-24-bit-192 kHz-7.1-PCIAmazon.comThe SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value internal PCI card provides the perfect sonic upgrade for DVD-ROM-equipped PC computers. The card delivers an impressive 106 dB signal-to-noise so it can reproduce truly cinematic 5.1-, 6.1-, and 7.1-channel surround sound from high-resolution DVD-Audio and Dolby Digital EX movies as well as unparalleled realism from the hundreds of existing DirectSound 3D game titles. Audigy 2 Value also facilitates high-quality 24-bit/96 kHz recording and…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value 7.1-Channel 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

✓ Offers analog and digital inputs and outputs
✓ 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

Internal PCI sound card for high-res PC/CD/DVD playback and recording: 24-bit, 192 kHz stereo playback, 24-bit/96 kHz recording
Full EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD effects elevate your gaming experience to new heights; offers full support for Windows Media 9
Supports DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital EX, and up to 7.1-channel surround sound; converts stereo sources to multichannel surround
Offers analog and digital inputs and outputs
Includes tons of software, including Creative's MediaSource Player with MP3/WMA ripping and a fresh, clean interface

Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Platform	Windows
Model Number	70SB040000005
Compatibility	PC
Mfr Part Number	70SB040000005
Audio Output Mode	Dolby Digital, Surround Sound
Hardware Platform	PC, Speakers
Maximum Sample Rate	192 KHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00054651070936
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	7.1

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.