Hearing Reverb/Echo Sounds on SB Live

in the past two days, when listening to sounds on my headphones (and speakers too) there's been a lot of oddity with the sound. the biggest problem is the apparent reverb/echo effect that seems to be consistently on. I've checked to make sure that this effect isn't turned on in the mixer. additionally, there have been other oddities such as the volume level being very very low, even if the volume control is set at about halfway point.
I'm using Windows XP SP2 and there is no standalone driver available on the site for my card, only an update to a previous download that is no longer listed.

OK - try this:
Uninstall the sound card in device manager:
Right click "my Computer" > properties > Hardware > Device Manager
> sound & video game controllers > creative SB li've! series, right click and uninstall
Then Re-Boot
your system will detect and re-install the card reverb gone
don't know why this works - it just does

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