Optimizing Xfi for Oblivion in Vi

Hi,
I have Vista Ultimate 64bit and a Creative Xfi "Elite Pro" I was wondering what I can do to improve the audio in TES Oblivion to the highest possible degree.
I read some things about openAL, ALchemy and also the fact that oblivion does not support EAX so is there nothing that can be done to make it sound better?
Any suggestions appreciated
Thanks.Message Edited by Znth on 06-5-20070:29 PM
Message Edited by Znth on 06-5-20070:3 PM

Oblivion uses its own in house sound system, in companion to using Directsound3d. So technically you don't need alchemy to get 5. sound from it, but it does use directx on parts. I would just try it with alchemy and without and see the difference.

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