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Asus Xonar D2X
Order Code: ASU-XONAR2
Manf.Code: 90-YAA055-1UAN00Z
Product Features
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:
Audio Performance
| Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 118dB for all channels dB |
| Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 118dB |
| Output THD+N at 1kHz | 0.0004% (-108dB) |
| Input THD+N at 1kHz | 0.0004% (-108dB) |
| Frequency Response | <10Hz to 46kHz (for all channels) |
| Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage | 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) |
| Sample Rate Conversion Quality | Almost lossless high-fidelity floating-point filters |
Main Chipset
| Audio Processor | ASUS AV200 High-Definition Sound Processor |
| 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources | Burr-Brown PCM1796 *4 |
| 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs | Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 |
Sample Rate and Resolution
| Playback Sample Rate | 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit |
| Recording Sample Rate | 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit |
| S/PDIF Digital Output | 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 | CD-In, Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) |
| Digital S/PDIF Output | Coaxial and High-bandwidth Optical Combo Connector |
| Digital S/PDIF Input | Coaxial and High-bandwidth Optical Combo Connector |
| MIDI Ports | MPU-401 MIDI I/O bracket and converter cable |
Driver Features
| Operation System | Windows 7/Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 |
| Sound Technologies | Dolby Digital Live
Dolby Headphone Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Pro-Logic IIx DTS Connect VocalFX Smart Volume Normalizer Karaoke Functions Magic Voice FlexBass Xear 3D Virtual Speaker Shifter 10 Band Equaliser 27 Environmental Effects DirectSound3D GX 2.5 DirectSound HW DirectSound SW A3D 1.0 OpenAL generic modes 128 3D sounds processing capability |
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2010-07-09
Product Rating:
Combined with Sennheiser pc350 headset and BC2 ... big smiles
Reviewed Posted by: in4ariot,
2010-02-12
Product Rating:
Purchased this product with some skepticism despite the good reviews. Wow am i impressed though! Been watching blu-rays on my PC with dolby digital for a while now (using my onboard sound card AD1988B) but wanted good surround sound for games, this definately delivers. Dolby live! works with any game since it basically encodes the AC3 signal from EAX and direct sound. The results are really atmospheric, just stick on dead space and you'll be running down the street after 5 mins! Really is worth the cash, espectially if you have a dolby digital/DTS decoder.
Reviewed Posted by: ed,
portsmouth
2008-12-20
Product Rating:
Upgraded from X-Fi Xtreme Audio to this Xonar D2X and the improvements were staggering! Just wait until I upgrade my speakers to fully enjoy this card!It is a long card 182mm in length so I also had to use one of my PCI-E x 16 slots for this card, otherwise it touches my RAM. So good bye to another graphics card! A 4870X2 should sort it!!It does need a 4 pin floppy power cable. Always download the driver from the internet for the most up to date one. Installed 7-Zip file manager to extract the driver and hey presto!Also If you have surround 5.1 setup with orange, black and green 3.5mm jacks they go into the sound card as white orange and green LED lights. Superfast service from Novatec as always, cannot fault them.
Reviewed Posted by: Repton,
Wirral
2008-10-19
Product Rating:
Fantastic Card! Heard sounds in songs id never herd before. The sounds are clear and sharp and no distortions. The gaming mode is also outstanding using 8 channels of hi definition sounds makes the game very realistic. I am using both speakers and surround sound 5.1 headphones and WOW! Having owned Soundblaster Audigy 4 and testing the Auzentech Cards I must say this is one of the best by far!. However due to being PCI-E the slots can be in the most arkward places so expect moving things about. Top Quality
Reviewed Posted by: Kev,
weston-super-mare
2008-08-03
Product Rating:
it is one of the best audio cards from the market.at this price is the best you can get.i am (still) using windows xp.people from asus are working for the best software so you can check their website to update.this sound card just.... ROCKS.all the best
Reviewed Posted by: Vede Valentin,
Whalthamstow
2008-04-28
Product Rating:
Overall, I expected a bit more than this after all its one of the first VISTA ready sound cards. Its OK but Im not sure it surpasses my Creative Audigy 4 card (even with the restricted VISTA functionality). What is REALLY dissappointing is the bundled software needs product keys (i.e. purchase payment) which is far from clear or explained in the sale literature. Oh and by the way, you will need to download the 82 page user manual from the ASUS website for help setting up your card. Novatech rocks but this isnt one of their best products.
Reviewed Posted by: GusMcC,
Scotland
