For anyone who understands sound cards

[A Nerd]

I set up 7.1 and listen to internet radio and play CDs on Windows Media Player. I haven't tried a DVD yet.

Interesting write up, though a tad confusing. I guess I will tinker with it and hope for more opinions! :)

edit: It would seem that when I choose DTS and set the speakers to 7.1 only 2.1 works. :/ I can't really figure out why. Dolby sounds good though. Seems to have fixed that crackling left front speaker as well! :D