Ok, i got a free sample of a fps2000 through my dad's company that got a lot for free this xmas and i hooked it up to my gigabyte ga-7zm's onboard integrated COCEC audio. I thought it was awesome. But then i noticed that the bass was kinda muffled sometimes, so i bought an sblive x-gamer on the forsale forum for $50. After hooking it up to a fully digital connection, OH MY GOD! You cant believe the difference. Lows are perfect, bass is so crisp you can feel it course through you. Highs are perfect, and its just insane how good sound can sound on a computer. Everyone dont walk RUN to the nearest sblive store if you dont have one and buy it!!! Its so worth it, such a great upgrade for $50 or so (also you can get it at staples.com for $55 with coupon new)