SoundBlaster Live! Value
The SoundBlaster Live! Value is the scaled down version of the Creative SoundBlaster Live! Platinum series. The performance and quality is exactly the same like the SoundBlaster Live! Platinum 5.1 as it uses the same EMU10K1 audio processor. The card also supports the EAX standards, but it lacks the S/PDIF in connector on the card which allows you to use a remote control. It doesn't include the extra cables and jacks and the front panel on the CPU which is called the Live! Drive. The SoundBlaster Live! Value also gives excellent performance and quality like the SoundBlaster Live! Plantinum but it does take a little more CPU utilisation.
Overall, the SoundBlaster Live! Value is an excellent solution for home users who can do without the remote control and the Live! Drive because of its extremely low price as compared to the SoundBlaster Live! Plantinum.