Introducing the Asus Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1 PCI Sound Card with Complete Dolby/DTS Sound Technologies ASUS Xonar D2 soundcard, dedicated to be the best audio card for gaming & home entertainments, provides unprecedented 118d B In/ Out SNR audio quality & features for games, music, & movies. Combining 192k/24bit ultra fidelity input & output at with a suite of Dolby & DTS sound technologies & abundant valuable software, the Asus Xonar D2 is well designed to upgrade your PC to a powerful & high-quality Home Entertainment Center, which you will never have with onboard audio or other sound cards!

Features: Asus Xonar D2 Unparalleled SNR up to 118db Audio Quality High Definition Audio Processing at 192 K Hz/24 Bit Sampling Rates ALT technology: Legally backup digital music into non-protected MP3/WMA files. Dolby & DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience ASUS Xonar D2
Features: Unprecedented SNR Up to 118db reaching the limit of PC sound clarity. High-definition audio processing at 192 K Hz/24 Bit for all Input & outputs. Versatile Dolby/DTS Audio Technologies for Game, Music, & Video Accurate 3D sound positioning & hardware acceleration for PC gaming. Legally backup your digital music with Dolby Headphone or Dolby Virtual Speaker effects added. Real-time DDL & DTS Connect encoders for amazing gaming & surround sounds over your Home Theater System


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Introducing the Asus Xonar D2X
- Masterpiece Audio Card for Home Theater & Gaming in your PCI Express Slot Asus Xonar D2X is
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Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118d B. Xonar D2 provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, & 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 Direct 3D & 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 & hardware accelerated features by translating Direct X to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like Open AL requires special installation & game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy Direct X gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound & EAX effects automatically & 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-40d B speaker echo return & 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 d B for both audio in & 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 d B quality audio for all 7.1 channels. Dolby & DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby & 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 & DTS NEO:PC DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding & DTS NEO: PC stereo to multi-channel expander






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Xonar DG Head phone Amplifier 5.1 PCI Sound Card--- Hear all, dominate all! The Xonar DG is the latest addition to the already outstanding Xonar range & is optimized for Immersive Gaming through Precision Audio at an affordable price. The Xonar DG sound card offers a combination of the Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround feature, ASUS own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine providing EAX 5.0 support in even the latest Windows 7 operating system & an on-board headset amplifier with 3 settings for fine tuning, these result in the best in class accuracy & deep audio that brings every sound to reality, making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to dominate their opponents & get closer to the action, after all there are no points for second place. Key specification: - PCI Interface - 105 Dba SNR Audio Clarity - ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: - mini jack *3 (Front/ Side/ Center-Subwoofer) - mini jack *1 (Line-In/ Mic-In) - Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) - Digital S/PDIF Output - Front-Panel Audio Header - Windows 7/ Vista/XP (32/64bit)supported - Dolby Headphone, GX 2.5, Smart Volume Normalizer, Vocal FX, Karaoke, Flex Bass, More - 64.39*170.44mm ...

Customer note: this is the OEM version of this soundcard so will not come in retail packaging & may not include the CD driver, all drivers can be downloaded from the Asus website. Xonar DG Head phone Amplifier 5.1 PCI Sound Card--- Hear all, dominate all! The Xonar DG is the latest addition to the already outstanding Xonar range & is optimized for Immersive Gaming through Precision Audio at an affordable price. The Xonar DG sound card offers a combination of the Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround feature, ASUS own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine providing EAX 5.0 support in even the latest Windows 7 operating system & an on-board headset amplifier with 3 settings for fine tuning, these result in the best in class accuracy & deep audio that brings every sound to reality, making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to dominate their opponents & get closer to the action, after all there are no points for second place. Key specification: - PCI Interface - 105 Dba SNR Audio Clarity - ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: - mini jack *3 (Front/ Side/ Center-Subwoofer) - mini jack *1 (Line-In/ Mic-In) - Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) - Digital S/PDIF Output - Front-Panel Audio Header - Windows 7/ Vista/XP (32/64bit)supported - Dolby Headphone, GX 2.5, Smart Volume Normalizer, Vocal FX, Karaoke, Flex Bass, More - 64.39*170.44mm ...

Hear All, Dominate All! Optimized for immersive gaming action through precision audio The Xonar DGX audio card combines Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround with the ASUS-exclusive GX 2.5 gaming audio engine & an on-board headphone amplifier. These result in accurate & deep audio that brings every nuance & sound across fully, making the new Xonar DGX 5.1 an ideal audio card for gamers who want to remain totally aware of their play environments. 3 headphone Amp gain modes for different usage scenarios The Xonar DGX uses three modes to cater to different usage scenarios: voice, pro-gaming, & exciter modes. Sound positioning helps gamers become better informed of environments & thus more competitive, especially in multiplayer first person shooters.
- VOIP mode: dedicated to chat & headsets, providing clear voice & music enjoyment.
- Pro-gaming mode: adds extra sound dynamics in higher frequencies for enhanced audio positioning.
- Exciter mode: get immersed in gameplay & embraced by powerful bass with a fuller soundfield. Specifications Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out): 105 d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 103 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz (Front-out): <0.0025 % (-92 d B) Input THD+N at 1k Hz: <0.0022 % (-93 d B) Frequency Response (-3d B, 24bit/96 K Hz input): 10 Hz to 48 KHz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage: Bus Compatibility PCI Express Chipset Audio Processor :C-Media CMI8786 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 96 K Hz/24bit) Sample Rate & Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 44.1K/48K/96 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: 3 x 3.5mm RCA jack Analog Input Jack: 1 x 3.5mm RCA jack 1 x Digital S/PDIF Output: 1 x Front-Panel Header Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): 4-pin header on the card Special Features Smart Volume Normalizer™ Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter Magic Voice™ Karaoke Functions Flex Bass™ 10 -band Equalizer 27 Environment Effects GX2.5 Gaming Audio Engine Vocal FX™ Accessories Low -profile Bracket x 1 Driver CD x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Dimensions 170.44 x 64.39 mm (L x W )


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Bring the Hi-Fi spirit to your Music, Movie & Games Immersive Gaming Audio Feel enemies crawling behind you & hear voices echo in dungeons with Xonar’s immersive GX2.5 audio engine. Enable latest EAX gaming audio, & restores surround gaming in Windows Vista without additional software. 192k/24bit True PC Hi-Fi Enjoyment Xonar DS’s 192k Hz/24bit playback support let you enjoy all music files converted at highest quality without any sample rate downgrade. Bring the Hi-Fi Theater to your desktop Consisting of DTS Neo: PC™ & DTS Interactive™ technologies, DTS Connect brings the world’s most welcomed Hi-Fi surround sound to your PC & turns it into a powerful multi-media center & game console. Surrounded all the time
- DTS Neo: PC™ Converts any stereo signals into 7.1 channel – get the most out of your multi-channel speaker setup! World's most welcomed surround audio at your service
- DTS Interactive™ Turns every audio into sensational 7.1 DTS Digital surround via S/PDIF output – feed your AV receiver the best surround sound available!! The Spirit of Hi-Fi System Tune up your own sound with ease – Swappable OPamp socket The design once only seen on hi-end audio equipment is now presented in Xonar DS. Swappable OPamp socket means that you can customize your sound solderlessly & create your favorite listening experience with ease. Best Flexibility & Connectivity Auto-detect front-panel Intel HDA compatible front-panel header automatically switches output from back-panel to front once plugged in. Specifications Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Up to 107 d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 100 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz: Up to 0.0017% (-95d B) Input THD+N at 1k Hz: Up to 0.0017% (-95d B) Frequency Response (-3d B, 24-bit/96k Hz input): <10 Hz to 48k Hz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage 1 Vrms (3 Vp-p) Sample Rate Conversion Quality: Almost lossless, high-fidelity floating-point filters, with: -140d B THD+N (typical value for 44.1K->48 K Hz, 24bit) 145d B Dynamic Range (typical value for 44.1K->48 K Hz, 24bit) Main Chipset Audio Processor: ASUS AV200 High-Performance Sound Processor (Max. 192 K Hz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Wolfson WM8776* 1 (108d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) / Wolfson WM8766*1 (103d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Wolfson WM8776* 1 (102d B SNR, Max. 96k Hz/24bit) Sample Rate & Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit for all channels Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96 K Hz @ 16/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 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 *1 (Line-In/ Mic-In) Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) Digital S/PDIF Output: High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports 192 K Hz/24bit (shared with Back surround output jack) Front-Panel Header: Intel HDA front-panel compatible & supports HP jack-detection & automatically switch audio output from back-panel to front S/PDIF Header: Additional SPDIF-out header for connecting graphics card with HDMI audio output Driver Features Operation System: Windows Vista/XP (32/64bit)/MCE2005 DTS Technologies: DTS Connect (DTS Interactive Encoder & DTS Neo:PC) for both XP & Vista -DTS Interactive encodes any 3D gaming audio into true-to-live 5.1 DTS Digital Surround sound experience -DTS Neo:PC could expand any stereo music to 7.1 surround sounds Smart Volume Normalizer™: Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level & also enhances your 3D sound listening range & advantages in gaming Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter: Adjustable virtual 7.1-speaker positioning Karaoke Functions: Music Pitch-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, & Microphone Echo effects with Stereo Mix recording (Wave & Mic-in) for online Karaoke or online DJ applications Flex Bass™: Professional Bass Management/ Enhancement system Other Effects: 10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects 3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: Direct Sound 3D GX 2.5, EAX2.0&1.0, Direct Sound HW, Direct Sound SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: Direct Sound 3D GX 2.5, EAX2.0&1.0, Direct Sound HW, Direct Sound SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability Vocal FX™: The latest vocal effect technologies for gaming & Vo IP, including:
- Voice EX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games
- Chat EX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online



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Bring the Hi-Fi spirit to your Games, Music, & Movies GX 2.5 for realistic 3D gaming audio effects Feel opponents sneaking behind you & hear voices echo in dungeons with the ASUS-exclusive GX 2.5 gaming audio engine, which allows up to 128 different sound effects at once for a realistic 3D audio experience. It also supports the latest version of EAX & restores surround gaming in Windows 7 with no additional software. DTS Connect technology for an immersive 7.1-channel surround experience Consisting of DTS Neo: PC™ & DTS Interactive™ technologies, DTS Connect brings the world’s most wanted hi-fi surround sound to your PC & turns it into a powerful multimedia center & game console.
- Surrounded all the time
- DTS Neo: PC™ Converts any stereo signal into 7.1 channels – get the most out of your multi-channel speaker setup!
- Worlds most wanted surround audio at your service
- DTS Interactive™ Turns all sound into sensational 7.1 DTS Digital surround via S/PDIF output – feed your AV receiver the best surround available! True 192 K Hz/24-bit PC hi-fi enjoyment Enjoy music file convertion at the highest quality with no sample rate downgrade. Swappable operational amplifiers
- tune up your own sound A design once only seen on hi-end audio equipment is now presented on the Xonar DSX 7.1. It means that you can customize your sound with no soldering, & thus create your favorite listening experience with ease. Automatic jack-sensing front-panel output The Intel HDA-compatible front-panel header automatically switches output between the back & the front of the case once speakers/headphones are plugged in. Never again will you be bothered by the need to change connection settings manually! Specifications Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out): 107 d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 100 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz (Front-out): <0.0017 % (-95 d B) Input THD+N at 1k Hz: <0.0017 % (-95 d B) Frequency Response (-3d B, 24bit/96 K Hz input): 10 Hz to 48 KHz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage: Bus Compatibility PCI Express Chipset Audio Processor: ASUS AV66 High-Performance Sound Processor (Max. 192 K Hz/24bit) Sample Rate & Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit ASIO 2 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16bit/24bit I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: 4 x 3.5mm RCA jack Analog Input Jack: 1 x 3.5mm RCA jack 1 x S/PDIF Header 1 x Front-Panel Header Special Features DTS Technologies: DTS Interactive Encoder/DTS Neo:PC technologies Smart Volume Normalizer™ Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter Karaoke Functions Flex Bass™ 10 -band Equalizer 27 Environment Effects Vocal FX™ Accessories S/PDIF optical adaptors x 1 Low -profile Bracket x 1 Dimensions 64.4 x 167.64 mm (L x W )




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Asus Xonar DX Soundcard Dolby Home Theater Technologies & Richest Gaming Audio Effects for best PC audio upgrade
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Xonar Essence ST is the world’s first audio card to focus on precision clock tuning to minimize audio jitter. The result is extensive musical details & lively sound image presented for revolutionary experience.

Specification Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):124d B for Front-out, 117d B for Headphone-out (600ohms) d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 118 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0003% (-110d B) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100d B) for Headphone-out Input THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0002% (-113d B) for Line-in Frequency Response (-3d B, 24-bit/192k Hz input): <10 Hz to 90 K Hz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) PCI:PCI v 2.2 or above bus compatible Audio Processor:ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192 K Hz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120d B SNR, 100d B THD+N @ Vcc±12V, RL=600& Ugrave;, f=1k Hz) Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution:44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 4.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @16/24bit with very low latency Analog Output Jack:RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out) Analog Input Jack: 6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/ Mic-In) Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): ux-In (4-pin header on the card) Digital S/PDIF Output: High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192 K Hz/24bit Front-Panel Header: Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out / Microphone in S/PDIF Header: Connects to compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output Operation System: Windows Vista/XP (32/64bit)/MCE2005 Dolby Technologies: 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 II Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. Smart Volume Normalizer™: Smart Volume Normalizer™ Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level & also enhances your 3D sound listening range & advantages in gaming Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter: Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Karaoke Functions: Music Key-Shifting & Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine Flex Bass™: Professional Bass Management/ Enhancement system 3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: Direct Sound 3D GX 2.5, Direct Sound HW, Direct Sound SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: Direct Sound 2.5 SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability Vocal FX™: the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming & Vo IP, including: -Voice EX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games -Chat EX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online -Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/ Cartoon…) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online chatting

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