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Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard - 7.1 PCI-Express
- quickfind code: 141346
- manufacturer #: Xonar D2X
Buying Information
7 in stock for next day delivery
Wednesday, 10th February
18 reviewsOverview
Product Description
Introducing the Asus Xonar D2X - Masterpiece Audio Card for Home Theater & Gaming in your PCI Express SlotAsus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118dB. Asus Xonar D2X
provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice
communication quality, the Asus 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 Asus 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 Asus 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 Asus 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 Asus 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
Price Breaks
| Qty | 5-9 | 10-19 | 20-39 | 40-59 | 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex VAT | £74.69 | £74.36 | £74.14 | £73.59 | £73.05 |
| inc VAT | £87.77 | £87.38 | £87.12 | £86.47 | £85.84 |
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Better than X-Fi for Vista and Linux
operating system:
Windows VistaI used to have an X-Fi. Creative don't half make great hardware...and rubbish software. I loved the X-Fi for what it could do for low quality MP3s. But I recently replaced my Windows XP installation for a Vista and Ubuntu dual boot. The X-Fi drivers for Vista were awful, I had alsorts of dropouts and problems. And the drivers for Ubuntu didn't work, unless you have a degree in computer science you can forget about using an X-Fi on Linux.
So I did a bit of checking and came across this little beauty. After rave reviews I stumped up the cash and I'm so glad I did. Music (which is now mostly flac files on my machine) sounds so much better than on the X-Fi. And no more dropouts, pops or any problems of any description! And when I booted Linux it worked straight away, it didn't even have to install drivers. The boot up jingle sounded the first time I booted Ubuntu after intalling this card.
Yes, it's a lot of money for a soundcard, but if you care about quality, and especially if you have Vista, it's the card of choice. The rest of you can stick to onboard sound and 10 quid speakers.
Big thumbs up from me.
D2X Review
operating system:
Windows VistaBought one of these after reading many glowing reviews, and creatives poor x fi support.
Installed it and i wasnt disapointed,great sound.
Need a floppy power connector though.
Amazing
operating system:
Windows VistaI have an Abit IP35 pro which had one of the better realtek chips for the onboard audio.
This Asus D2X just blows it away, do not hesitate, get one now, all the sounds are just so clear now!
Plus its 100% stable on my Vista 32bit ultimate.
Excellent Card
operating system:
Windows VistaI bought this card on the back of the previous reviews to replace a top range Creative and I'm not disappointed.
There is no background popping or static, the in-game sound is incredible and Vista is quite happy with it.
If you have an Asus motherboard, make sure you have the latest BIOS for your motherboard as this cured most of my initial installation issues. (The latest BIOS includes better PCI-E support)
I had an odd issue where the output ws incredibly low, -90 on test instead of -1. However, after downloading the beta driver from Asus, I found that in-game sound, DVD or CD sound etc was perfect.
I still get very quiet "Windows" sound but any application seems to wake the card up.
I can't recommend this card enough. For the price this card is exceptional.
AsusXonar D2X
operating system:
LinuxI bought this card for use with B&O active system components. The quality is staggering compared with RealTek HD (onboard). Completely balanced and neutral sound. Channel separation is also excellent. Worth every penny.
amazing sound
operating system:
Windows VistaBought one last week after having one of top range from Creative and I must say what a good decision i made. the sound is phenomenal and so good that you stop trusting your ears.
Guys this is the card you should invest in without thinking about money and I can promise you that dissapointment as a word will be effaced from your dictionary.
Regards,
Swat
Awesome
operating system:
Windows XPWorks Fine I Love THe sound Quality better than all the sound cards ive had before.
had to disable my onboard sound for it to work i think thats just an XP thing though.
Good card
This card has some of the best acoustic characteristics of any sound card (in its price range, and in general). In addition, it is not plagued with bad drivers and bad support that make its competitor (Creative X-Fi products) a poor choice.
I'll admit I have not examined all of its many features as I'm currently parted from my 6.1 speaker system, but just using headphones, the clarity is supreme, CPU usage is minimal, there is no noise (or hiss/pops/crackles) and there are no stability issues.
Recommended as a high-end sound card for gaming.
Fantastic
Using this with sony 940 amp and B&W 601S3 speakers after my cd player (CA640) broke down, not in a hurry to buy a new one. Got this sound card instead and it rocks, nice tight fast full sound that will make you go through your cds again as it is a very different experience. I was not so impressed at first but after I changed a cable between the pc and the amp I was impressed. Never thought I can get this quality from a computer
Stunning
operating system:
Not Applicable
Gone are the mouse and hard drive noises that really annoyed me in my headphones and speakers. That alone is worth the price of this card.
The features and controls are many and varied so there will be no excuse for not getting the exact setup that you want whether it's opera or heavy metal or anything inbetween, it's all there and adjustable to your liking.
The quality and feel of the card is the usual Asus and wont disappoint.
The drivers install and work in Windows 7 64bit no problem.
One word of warning though.
If you are an Asus P5Q Delux board user, the card slot is at the top which means that the card fouls the first memory slot and makes it unusable. How Asus got this wrong with their own boards is a mystery.
Am I pleased? yes very. Am I happy with the price? yes very.
Am I happy with ebuyers service & delivery? I ordered it on Sunday evening and it arrived at my door mid afternoon Monday, so you can bet your life I am happy.
Thank you ebuyer, you always seem to excel.
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