Creative drivers drop audio level w/ SB Live Value on 2k

I tried Creatives last driver for the SB Live Value card over the stock 2k drivers and it dropped the audio output down 10-15db. Anyone else notice this? I also didn't notice any real difference between the audio quality.

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I tried Creatives last driver for the SB Live Value card over the stock 2k drivers and it dropped the audio output down 10-15db.
 
Anyone else notice this? I also didn't notice any real difference between the audio quality. This is with a external amp and bookself speakers (not those 'plastic' computer speakers).

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Yes I have seen the same problem. I think if you get the drivers from windows update, you won't have the problem.
 
I had the same issue.
 
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Gee...........over 440 views and only one response.......not very good guys!
 
 
I'm running SP 4 if that matters
What/where is the update you mentioned?
 
Someone else suggested trying drivers from the KX project with their control panel and they seem to work ok:
 
http://download.kxproject.lugosoft.com/

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It's actually not a problem. If you compare stock windows 2000/xp SBLive! drivers with latest creative driver, the new one have better sound quality. Because creative may have additional filter to improve the sound, but it'll decrease the volume.