Im also experiencing the same issue with the unit taking awhile to power on. Also i have noticed that the auto standby feature is a hit or miss with the latest firmware. i have already submitted a tech ticket to creative and i suggest all owners who are experiencing this to do the same. Hoping...

The left and right satellite speakers connect to the sub using rca plugs and then the sub connects to the computer using a 3.5mm plug. But since im using a ZXR, i have a 3.5mm to dual rca connection.   heres the product info on my speakers:  ...

Hi, What would be the best settings for a 2.1 speaker system? Previously i had this setup: Windows Sound Panel: Stereo Sound Blaster Settings: Stereo + SBX ON Now i have it setup to this: Windows Sound Panel: 5.1 (rear, sides, sub disabled) Sound Blaster Settings: 5.1 (rear, sides...