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Asus Xonar DS 7.1 review

Asus Xonar DS 7.1 proves that 'budget' doesn't have to mean 'cack'

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2009-07-26July 26th 2009

Price at launch £35.00
Product Type Sound Board
Product Family Xonar
Channel Supported 7.1
Brand Name Asus
Form Factor Internal
DAC Data Width 24 bit
Sampling Rate 44.10 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz, 24 bit 44.10 kHz Playback/Recording, 24 bit 48 kHz Playback/Recording, 24 bit 96 kHz Playback/Recording, 24 bit 192 kHz Playback/Recording
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 107 dB, 100 dB, 107 dB - Output, 100 dB - Input
Host Interface PCI
Manufacturer ASUS Computer International
Product Model DS
Product Name Xonar DS Sound Board
Package Type OEM
Dimensions 168.0 mm Height x 64.4 mm Width
Product Line Xonar
Audio Processor ASUS AV200
Manufacturer Part Number XONAR_DS/A/20PK
Manufacturer Website Address uk.asus.com
Packaged Quantity 20
Interfaces/Ports 4 x 3.5mm Mini Jack - Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer/Back, 1 x 3.5mm Mini Jack - Line-In/Mic-In
Sound Channels 7.1
Weight (Approximate) 3.70 kg

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Product Summary

For

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Low profile design

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A truly affordable upgrade

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Proper 3D sound for games

Against

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No Dolby Digital

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