Decreased Volume When Drivers Installed With Windows XP Pro

Hi,
I recently installed Windows XP Pro (OEM) SP2, I am using the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS sound card. I installed first "EAX4DRV_AUDIGY2__84_50" driver and then updated to "SBA2_PCWDRV_LB__84_55" driver, however I have experienced a decrease in the volume from my speakers since going from SP to SP2. I have no other Creative software installed for the ZS, I use the controls in Windows XP for other changes to the set up. I am using the Logitech Z680 speakers. Nothing else has changed in my set up except the change from SP to SP2. The onboard sound card is "disabled" in the BIOS. The quality of the sound has NOT changed, it is still excellent.
What would be the possible cause of this decrease in volume?
Many thanks for your suggestions.
Message Edited by jbloggs on 0-6-2005 :2 PM

I'm getting the same problem, and I don't know what to do about it!!! I've updated all of my drivers, but the volume is still not as loud as it used to be.
As you said, the quality is still exceptional, but the volume level is lowered. I can still crank it up pretty loud, but not near as loud as before.
Every once and awhile the volume level will suddenly jump up to an ear shattering level, then back down to where it currently resides... this can really scare you if you have it cranked up at the time.

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