The Xonar DG Sound Card from ASUS provides high-quality sound and a variety of features to bring out the best in your music, movies, and games. The card has a built-in headphone amp to enhance sound detail. There are 3 selectable gain modes for VoIP, Pro Gaming, and Exciter mode, allowing you to pick the best mode for your application.
Dolby Headphone 5.1 technology provides a surround sound experience with standard headphones and stereo speakers to put you right in the middle of your audio. The GX2.5 audio engine provides realistic 3D audio effects, allowing up to 128 effects to be played simultaneously.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
Output: 105dB Input: 103dB |
| Crosstalk | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| THD + Noise |
Output: 0.0025% Input: 0.0022% |
| Frequency Response | < 10Hz to 48kHz |
| Channel Playback | 5.1 |
| Conversion | 24-bit AD/DA |
| Recording | 16/24-bit @ 44.1/48/96kHz |
| S/PDIF Output | Yes, Optical |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Audio |
1 x Mic/Line 3.5mm Input 3 x 3.5mm Outputs 1 x 4-Pin Aux In |
| MIDI | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | PCI v2.2 or Above |
| System Requirements | Windows XP, Vista, or 7 |
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WAYYY Better than Realtek Onboard
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that i...Read complete review
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that it won't be that "surround".Now that I got it, I actually changed my mind. Yes, a true 5.1 speaker set-up will still be better, but WOWW. Pairing it up with my Turtle Beach X12, these sounded GREAT.For the BEST Sound Quality, install it as far from your Graphics Card. EMI from the graphics card causes buzzing/white noise that is ONLY noticeable when you mute a graphics heavy game. Other than that, IT'S GREAT! BUY IT IF YOU ARE STILL USING ONBOARD AND A PAIR OF HEADPHONES.It's really good...Don't know how to summarize it better. I've had a true 5.1 usb headset before, and I could say this plus my X12 is better.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good low end card.
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get ...Read complete review
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get it to run on Linux with the ALSA driver. This is not ASUS's fault, since they make no Linux compatibility claim.
Works perfectly on Windows 7. The driver software was somewhat confusing. I wound up letting Windows search the CD. In Sound>Recording, Aux and Stereo Mix show "Currently Unavailable". I am able to record "what I hear" with Audacity, a major requirement for me.
I probably would not pay the regular price for this piece. If you need to have a new card for testing your PC or connected equipment, and then be left with a decent card, this is the one--on sale.
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Just as advertise, I love the ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card. The sound is beautifully distributed.
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I needed a sound card which works with Windows 7 64-Bit; this one does. I had a Turtle Beach Montego and it is not supported. I looked all around and read many reviews. I was surprised to read incompatibility issues between sound cards and Win7 64Bit. But, finally a review like this one explained that the ASUS Xonar DG does work with Win7 64 Bit and sounds great. It's true. It does. And, it is supported on ASUS website. And, the price at B&H cannot be beat! B&H Photo always comes through!-Note: The Xonar DG install did not go in on the first try. For whatever reason, it did not like the first PCI slot I put it in. I moved to another and voila! All's good.Asus M5A88- V EVO AM3+AMD FX-4100 Zambezi8GB G.Skill Ripjaws SeriesEVGA GeForce Gt 430WD 1TB Caviar Black 7200 RPM
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I bought this sound card cause the original hd audio driver that came with my mother board was not compatible with some new microsoft updates on windows xp sp3. Whit Asus, you are sure to take the best decision at a reasonable price.
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I use the Xonar DG sound card to replace the "on-board" OEM sound device that was part of the mother board. The sound quality is excellent and the board has allowed me to use my computer for digital communications via amateur radio. The on-board card was too limited. I would highly recommend the sound card for its quality and reasonable price.
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Easy to install and inexpensive. There is a TOS-Link S/PDIF connector for digital output, but no optical digital input connector. It is not a PCI-Express device but a conventional PCI device. Good sound card for the price.
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...and nicely too. With the rebate, it's virtually free. Was altogether skeptical reading user reviews that stated a clear and significant improvement in audio quality over the motherboard audio. Well, tis so. Wonderfully obvious. Cant say enough about B&H also. Fast shipping and got it here in one piece. Would certainly purchase from them again...
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that it won't be that "surround".Now that I got it, I actually changed my mind. Yes, a true 5.1 speaker set-up will still be better, but WOWW. Pairing it up with my Turtle Beach X12, these sounded GREAT.For the BEST Sound Quality, install it as far from your Graphics Card. EMI from the graphics card causes buzzing/white noise that is ONLY noticeable when you mute a graphics heavy game. Other than that, IT'S GREAT! BUY IT IF YOU ARE STILL USING ONBOARD AND A PAIR OF HEADPHONES.It's really good...Don't know how to summarize it better. I've had a true 5.1 usb headset before, and I could say this plus my X12 is better.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I recently rebuilt an older computer and I needed a new sound card. I heard alot of good things about the Asus Xonar DG Sound Card so I went to...where else! B&H Photo. The card is as advertised and B&H continues its exemplary service. A++
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Installed in an older computer that has a fresh Windows 7 install, and the old audio hardware is not compatible with the new OS. Asus software is necessary for Windows 7 intallation; Windows 7 does not have a built-in driver. It appears that to mute or unmute, the software must be opened; there is no right-click solution as there is with hardware recognized by Windows.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get it to run on Linux with the ALSA driver. This is not ASUS's fault, since they make no Linux compatibility claim.
Works perfectly on Windows 7. The driver software was somewhat confusing. I wound up letting Windows search the CD. In Sound>Recording, Aux and Stereo Mix show "Currently Unavailable". I am able to record "what I hear" with Audacity, a major requirement for me.
I probably would not pay the regular price for this piece. If you need to have a new card for testing your PC or connected equipment, and then be left with a decent card, this is the one--on sale.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Weird install bug. Had to install twice. Googling will show a few have had issue as well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
LOVE IT THIS CARD, pumps these 5.1 digital logitechs nice,
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Not only is this an inexpensive sound card that dramatically improves onboard sound, the quick and good service from BH is better than the major competitors.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Love this sound card excellent for the budget minded and simple gaming / movies. I'd rather get a creative labs Titanium or Titanium HD if I did more First Person Shooter style games as they're more feature rich, but this card is excellent!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
For those with headphones that would appreciate the little extra driving power, nothing can beat the value of this card.
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Cons
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Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
A great card for the money. I installed drivers and sound was real low on the net. Next day the sound was fine. Need to reboot computer after driver install.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
The mother board sound went out on my computer so I needed a sound card. The Xonar DG isa great product. It seems to work well, installation was just OK. For some reason installation failed the first time. Had to uninstall and try again. It worked the second time.
The Analog output has several choices and it kept defaulting to FP headphones which was frustrating since I have 2 speakers. It was not obvious at all how to get the Xonar DG to default to 2 speakers but alas, now it does and I have no clue as to why but glad that it is. Over all nice board and control panels and options
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Its a good sound card for the price. good quality sound and easy installation.
Pros
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Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
It's my 2nd Asus Xonar DG. I bought these sound cards for Dolby Headpones & Headphones Amp. It's sound better than MB output. Great Job Asus.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Installation: The card is pretty simple to install - just make sure to download the most updated driver from the ASUS support site - drivers provided in the box didn't work for me.
Pros: Most importantly it has a connector for the front pannel headphones (supports both AC97 and HD Audio). The headphone amp can easily drive professional headhones - it has 3 headphone modes: 1) less than 32ohms; 2)32-64ohms; 3) more than 64ohms. Sound is pretty good if you don't turn on any of the DSP/Effects/Equalizer nonsence.
Cons: I don't like switching from the Headphones to Speakers through the ASUS app.
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by PowerReviewsPros
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Most Liked Positive Review
WAYYY Better than Realtek Onboard
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that i...Read complete review
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that it won't be that "surround".Now that I got it, I actually changed my mind. Yes, a true 5.1 speaker set-up will still be better, but WOWW. Pairing it up with my Turtle Beach X12, these sounded GREAT.For the BEST Sound Quality, install it as far from your Graphics Card. EMI from the graphics card causes buzzing/white noise that is ONLY noticeable when you mute a graphics heavy game. Other than that, IT'S GREAT! BUY IT IF YOU ARE STILL USING ONBOARD AND A PAIR OF HEADPHONES.It's really good...Don't know how to summarize it better. I've had a true 5.1 usb headset before, and I could say this plus my X12 is better.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good low end card.
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get ...Read complete review
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get it to run on Linux with the ALSA driver. This is not ASUS's fault, since they make no Linux compatibility claim.
Works perfectly on Windows 7. The driver software was somewhat confusing. I wound up letting Windows search the CD. In Sound>Recording, Aux and Stereo Mix show "Currently Unavailable". I am able to record "what I hear" with Audacity, a major requirement for me.
I probably would not pay the regular price for this piece. If you need to have a new card for testing your PC or connected equipment, and then be left with a decent card, this is the one--on sale.
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Reviewed by 20 customers
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Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Just as advertise, I love the ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card. The sound is beautifully distributed.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I needed a sound card which works with Windows 7 64-Bit; this one does. I had a Turtle Beach Montego and it is not supported. I looked all around and read many reviews. I was surprised to read incompatibility issues between sound cards and Win7 64Bit. But, finally a review like this one explained that the ASUS Xonar DG does work with Win7 64 Bit and sounds great. It's true. It does. And, it is supported on ASUS website. And, the price at B&H cannot be beat! B&H Photo always comes through!-Note: The Xonar DG install did not go in on the first try. For whatever reason, it did not like the first PCI slot I put it in. I moved to another and voila! All's good.Asus M5A88- V EVO AM3+AMD FX-4100 Zambezi8GB G.Skill Ripjaws SeriesEVGA GeForce Gt 430WD 1TB Caviar Black 7200 RPM
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I bought this sound card cause the original hd audio driver that came with my mother board was not compatible with some new microsoft updates on windows xp sp3. Whit Asus, you are sure to take the best decision at a reasonable price.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I use the Xonar DG sound card to replace the "on-board" OEM sound device that was part of the mother board. The sound quality is excellent and the board has allowed me to use my computer for digital communications via amateur radio. The on-board card was too limited. I would highly recommend the sound card for its quality and reasonable price.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Easy to install and inexpensive. There is a TOS-Link S/PDIF connector for digital output, but no optical digital input connector. It is not a PCI-Express device but a conventional PCI device. Good sound card for the price.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
...and nicely too. With the rebate, it's virtually free. Was altogether skeptical reading user reviews that stated a clear and significant improvement in audio quality over the motherboard audio. Well, tis so. Wonderfully obvious. Cant say enough about B&H also. Fast shipping and got it here in one piece. Would certainly purchase from them again...
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I was scared at first because I thought "$ for a sound card? This will be bad". I was really interested in the Dolby Headphone technology, and I thought that it won't be that "surround".Now that I got it, I actually changed my mind. Yes, a true 5.1 speaker set-up will still be better, but WOWW. Pairing it up with my Turtle Beach X12, these sounded GREAT.For the BEST Sound Quality, install it as far from your Graphics Card. EMI from the graphics card causes buzzing/white noise that is ONLY noticeable when you mute a graphics heavy game. Other than that, IT'S GREAT! BUY IT IF YOU ARE STILL USING ONBOARD AND A PAIR OF HEADPHONES.It's really good...Don't know how to summarize it better. I've had a true 5.1 usb headset before, and I could say this plus my X12 is better.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I recently rebuilt an older computer and I needed a new sound card. I heard alot of good things about the Asus Xonar DG Sound Card so I went to...where else! B&H Photo. The card is as advertised and B&H continues its exemplary service. A++
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Installed in an older computer that has a fresh Windows 7 install, and the old audio hardware is not compatible with the new OS. Asus software is necessary for Windows 7 intallation; Windows 7 does not have a built-in driver. It appears that to mute or unmute, the software must be opened; there is no right-click solution as there is with hardware recognized by Windows.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
I needed something a notch up from onboard quality for speech recognition, so my concern is the mic input quality, which is perfect for my app.
I could not get it to run on Linux with the ALSA driver. This is not ASUS's fault, since they make no Linux compatibility claim.
Works perfectly on Windows 7. The driver software was somewhat confusing. I wound up letting Windows search the CD. In Sound>Recording, Aux and Stereo Mix show "Currently Unavailable". I am able to record "what I hear" with Audacity, a major requirement for me.
I probably would not pay the regular price for this piece. If you need to have a new card for testing your PC or connected equipment, and then be left with a decent card, this is the one--on sale.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Weird install bug. Had to install twice. Googling will show a few have had issue as well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
LOVE IT THIS CARD, pumps these 5.1 digital logitechs nice,
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Not only is this an inexpensive sound card that dramatically improves onboard sound, the quick and good service from BH is better than the major competitors.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Love this sound card excellent for the budget minded and simple gaming / movies. I'd rather get a creative labs Titanium or Titanium HD if I did more First Person Shooter style games as they're more feature rich, but this card is excellent!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
For those with headphones that would appreciate the little extra driving power, nothing can beat the value of this card.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
A great card for the money. I installed drivers and sound was real low on the net. Next day the sound was fine. Need to reboot computer after driver install.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
The mother board sound went out on my computer so I needed a sound card. The Xonar DG isa great product. It seems to work well, installation was just OK. For some reason installation failed the first time. Had to uninstall and try again. It worked the second time.
The Analog output has several choices and it kept defaulting to FP headphones which was frustrating since I have 2 speakers. It was not obvious at all how to get the Xonar DG to default to 2 speakers but alas, now it does and I have no clue as to why but glad that it is. Over all nice board and control panels and options
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Its a good sound card for the price. good quality sound and easy installation.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
It's my 2nd Asus Xonar DG. I bought these sound cards for Dolby Headpones & Headphones Amp. It's sound better than MB output. Great Job Asus.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card:
Installation: The card is pretty simple to install - just make sure to download the most updated driver from the ASUS support site - drivers provided in the box didn't work for me.
Pros: Most importantly it has a connector for the front pannel headphones (supports both AC97 and HD Audio). The headphone amp can easily drive professional headhones - it has 3 headphone modes: 1) less than 32ohms; 2)32-64ohms; 3) more than 64ohms. Sound is pretty good if you don't turn on any of the DSP/Effects/Equalizer nonsence.
Cons: I don't like switching from the Headphones to Speakers through the ASUS app.
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