IBM Sound Blaster Live!

What can I say, this is the absolute best consumer soundcard on this planet. The sound quality is just surpurb. Extremely simple to get up and running and it includes great extra features and software packages. On top of all these excellent out of the box features, Creative has created an update program called Live!Ware that updates and enhances the cards features! This is all done through downloadable software or an orderable CD that can be bought for a small fee. The Live!Ware updates are free for life and an excellent new concept. Paired with a Pair of Klipsch Promedia speakers this duo would be unstoppable.