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Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCIe Sound Card

Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
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Item Number: A455-2622
Model: XONARD2X
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Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118dB. Xonar D2 provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice communication quality, the Xonar D2X will undoubtedly provide the best gaming experience ever.

ASUS Xonar D2X -Solution to Windows Vista Gaming Audio Problems
With the introduction of Windows Vista, the whole audio architecture landscaped has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment. To circumvent this problem, the ASUS Xonar family of audio cards utilizes an ASUS exclusive technology - the new DS3D GX extension in the Xonar D2X driver; to provide full support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like OpenAL requires special installation and game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy DirectX gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound and EAX effects automatically and immediately after installation.

Cleanest Voice in Online or LAN Game Chatting
The Xonar D2X also includes the innovative "Acoustics Echo Cancellation" (AEC) technology to facilitate the best online voice communication quality. AEC can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return and suppress noises that would otherwise enter the users' microphone – making the Xonar D2X the best audio card choice for online chatting in VOIP applications (Skype, MSN, Google, QQ, etc.) or online gaming.

Unparalleled Sound Clarity
The ASUS Xonar D2X also features a signal- to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out - reaching the maximum limit of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels.

Dolby and DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience
Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby and DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences. These include

  • Dolby Digital Live: Converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time
  • Dolby Headphone: Creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones
  • Dolby Virtual Speaker: Delivers a vibrant surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers
  • Dolby Pro Logic® IIx: C reates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources
  • DTS Connect: Includes DTS Interactive and DTS NEO:PC
  • DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and
  • DTS NEO: PC stereo to multi-channel expander

Detailed Features

Specifications

  • Audio Performance
    • Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Up to 118 dB
    • Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Up to 118 dB
    • Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted): Up to 0.0004% (-108dB)
    • Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted): Up to 0.0004% (-108dB)
    • Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ): <10Hz to 46kHz
    • Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage: 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
    • Sample Rate Conversion Quality
      Almost lossless, high-fidelity floating-point filters, with:
      -140dB THD+N (typical value for 44.1K->48KHz, 24bit) 145dB Dynamic Range (typical value for 44.1K->48KHz, 24bit)
  • Main Chipset
    • Audio Processor: ASUS AV200 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
    • 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: TI Burr-Brown PCM1796 *4 (123dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
    • 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
  • Sample Rate and Resolution
    • Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
    • Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
    • S/PDIF Digital Output: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro
    • S/PDIF Digital Input: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
    • ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
  • I/O Ports
    • Analog Output Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *4 (Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer/Back)
    • Analog Input Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *2 (Line-In/Mic-In)
    • Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): CD-In, Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
    • Digital S/PDIF Output: Coaxial and High-bandwidth Optical Combo Connector Supports 192KHz/24bit
    • Digital S/PDIF Input: Coaxial and High-bandwidth Optical Combo Connector Supports 192KHz/24bit
    • MIDI Ports: Additional MPU-401 MIDI I/O bracket and converter cable
  • Driver Features
    • Operation System: Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005
    • Dolby® Digital Live: Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through one single S/PDIF connection
    • Dolby® Headphone: Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.
    • Dolby® Virtual Speaker: Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers.
    • Dolby® Pro-Logic IIx: Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into a 6.1- or 7.1- channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield.
    • DTS® Connect Technologies: DTS® Connect contains DTS Interactive Encoder and DTS Neo:PC technologies. DTS Interactive encodes any sound on PC to “DTS 5.1 Surround” high bitrate digital stream to your home theater through S/PDIF connection. DTS Neo:PC can convert stereo audio into 5.1 or 7.1-channel high-fidelity surround sounds.
    • DirectSound3D Game EXtensions 1.0 (DS3D GX): DS3D GX 1.0 supports EAX gaming sound effects and DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions on Windows Vista. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D compatible)
    • Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC): Provides advanced Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice conferencing quality in VOIP applications or online gaming
    • Smart Volume NormalizerTM: Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
    • Magic VoiceTM: Modifies and disguises the sound tone of your voice for VOIP and online chat applications
    • Karaoke Functions: Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects
    • FlexBass™: Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system for small or large speakers
    • Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter: Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning and shifting to adjust the optimum soundfield for your speaker placement
    • Other Effects: 10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects 3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs:
      Vista: DirectSound3D® GX 1.0, EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
  • Bundled Software Utility
    • Portable Music Processor utility: Converts digital music content or CD audio into regular MP3/WMA files with Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker (w/ Pro-Logic II), and Smart Volume Normalization processing (Windows Media Player 10 or above is required)
    • Professional Audio Creation and Editing Utility: Ableton Live 6 Lite; Cakewalk Production Plus Pack (SONAR LE, Dimension LE, and Project5 LE)
    • PowerDVD 7.0: 7.1-ch DVD player with Dolby Digital decoder
    • MCE Software Kit: Software kit with 10-ft GUI for Windows Media Center Edition
    • RightMark Audio Analyzer 6.0.5: Easy but powerful software intended for testing the quality of audio equipments

Features

  • PCI EXPRESS interface
  • VISTA Gaming with DirectSound & EAX support
  • Hi-Fi class audio quality with SNR up to 118dB
  • Dolby HomeTheater Technologies & DTS Connect
  • Valuable Cakewalk and Ableton Live music production software bundled
Customer Reviews and Rating  
Customer Rating:    3.8
Customer Reviews: 4

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Value 3.3
Features 3.8
Quality 4.0
Performance 4.0

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Reviewer:  shouldbasl on  Jun 28, 2009
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

I bought this card to increase the audio quality of my music and the sounds from the few games I play. All I can say is this card does its job very well. The supplied Asus Audio Center software was easy enough for a layman like me to understand. I have an Apevia quietpack2 and I have noticed that the chassis does not give enough overhead for the card. The chassis is scrapping the top of my card! No cracks, chips, or otherwise severe damage but its enough to clench your teeth. Overall, I am very pleased with the card, its performance, and the bundled adapters, cables, software, and documentation.


Reviewer:  benlalonde on  Mar 04, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.8
Value 4.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

Don't know what this first guy's whining about but it works great for me. Installed it on a ASUS mobo and Core 2 Duo with; 1- XP 32 bit, 2- XP 64 bit and lastly Windows 7 Beta. No issues what so ever! I bought it for movie playback in DD and DTS fidelity. It's hooked up to a $10K pretty high end surround Processor and Amp. Sounds fairly good. Mind you it is after all a PC sound card. Don't expect miracles from a 250$ device. If you're using it for gaming mostly - it'll sound extremely good. I recommend.


Reviewer:  lilg on  Feb 22, 2009
Customer Rating:    1.0
Value 1.0
Features 1.0
Quality 1.0
Performance 1.0

this sucks, my old windows 98 sound card works the best on my vista comp. i have an alienware 5000$ computer. and like i said a 10-5$ sound card works the bestest or even one from the dump works great. like seriously.


Reviewer:  Anonymous  on  Jan 15, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.3
Value 3.0
Features 4.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

Yes the card is expensive but it works. Call of Duty - World at War would not work properly on my Vista OS machine with a Sound Blaster card and the latest driver. Installed this sound card and the game wouldn't even run. Went onto the Asus web page and downloaded the latest driver and now the game works great. Caution: when you download the latest driver you will need a program to open a RAR file. There is free ware available to do that. The new driver is very nice. Why they didn't include it in the original package I don't know and why they use RAR instead of zip files I don't know but definitely get the new driver. Crysis also works better with this card and new driver. Great sound and Dolby as well.


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Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
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