The Xonar DG sound card combines Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround with Asus’ own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine and an on-board headset amplifier. These result in accurate and deep audio that brings every nuance and sound across fully, making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to remain totally aware of their play environments.
Product Description
Asus XONAR DG
Optimized for Immersive Gaming Action through Precision Audio The Xonar DG sound card combines Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround with ASUSâ?TM own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine and an on-board headset amplifier. These result in accurate and deep audio that brings every nuance and sound across fully; making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to remain totally aware of their play environments.
Built-in Headphone AMP - Powers up every sound detail in gaming - 3 headphone Amp gain modes for different usage scenarios
- VOIP mode Specialized for VOIP headsets. Providing clear communication and music enjoyment. - Pro-gaming mode Adding extra dynamics in higher frequencies for enhanced audio positioning. - Exciter mode Immerse in the game with more powerful bass punch and fuller sound field.
Dolby® Headphone for an immersive 5.1 surround imaging
GX2.5 for realistic 3D audio effects
Automatic jack-sensing front-panel output Audio auto-switched from back to front with headphone plugged in!
I am shocked at the difference between having a sound card and onboard sound. This may only be an entry level cheap end of the market but it definately does the job well.
I've been using a pair of AX 720s on my onboard Formula V sound and i kept getting a cracking/popping noise which was driving me nuts. The sound quality was good, or atleast I thought it was good...
I've been listening to my favourite music for the best part of an hour now as if it were the first time I'd heard the songs. I feel ashamed to have spent so much money on my other pc components and headset while overlooking such a valuable piece.
A definite must have and for the price it's amazing.
Delivery was excellent and the card performs pretty well, but look forward to a few hours trying to find drivers for it Asus users are well aware of the company's strange policy in providing drivers for anything but this card is the worst experience I have ever had. I eventually found some drivers that were modified by another victim that worked quite well But during my search I came across hundreds of complaints about the problem.
I had been having trouble with the on-board sound of my PC. This card installed straight out of the box with no problems. The driver disk worked fine too. I am using Windows 7 64bit Ultimate.