Dolby Home Theater Technologies & Richest Gaming Audio Effects for best PC audio upgrade
- Powered by complete Dolby Home Theater technologies
- Supports latest DS3D GX 2.0 for gaming on Vista & XP
- VocalFX voice processing technologies to make gaming and online chat more lively and attractive
- Delivers ~35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than most motherboard audio (85dB SNR)
- Supports latest DS3D GX 2.0 for gaming on Vista & XP
- VocalFX voice processing technologies to make gaming and online chat more lively and attractive
- Delivers ~35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than most motherboard audio (85dB SNR)
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Music
this is where a discrete sound card just blows away any onboard audio.
Gaming
I must say that I was very impressed with the results.
Let's jump right to the point of the big question that we all want to know. .. is it worth the cash you will spend on it? … do you value high quality audio without static, buzzing, or hissing with clear sound at a good price that is absolutely an step up from the onboard audio that you get with your motherboard? Then I guess you answered your own question.
I'm pleased to award the ASUS Xonar DX sound card a Techgage score of 8/10. For the price, it's tough to beat, and it's likely to be a major thorn in Creative's side for some time to come.
For around $90, those looking for a better PC audio experience versus integrated solutions should look to the Xonar DX as a significant upgrade. The ASUS Xonar DX is a solid product, well suited to gamers and HTPC users alike.
I'd go so far as to suggest the Xonar DX offers the best combination of features, performance, and value of any desktop PC sound card on the market. The Xonar DX is more than just a fantastic sound card.
The Xonar DX really comes through as a gaming card. The price is right for the features it packs, and with EAX support declining in favor of OpenAL and Dolby Digital, the card is pretty much ready for anything.
At this price point the Xonar 7.1 DX offers the user exceptional sound quality and a rich feature set which is both needed and expected from modern soundcards. The full line of Dolby home theater technologies further enhances the DX's sound processing capabilities and present a solid option for HTPC designers and users.
Media reviews
XonarTM DX 7.1 Channel PCI Express Audio Card