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Asus Strix Soar Sound Card
Asus Strix Soar
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Asus Xonar DSX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DSX
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Asus Xonar DX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
We have looked at the high-end Strix Raid Pro previously and today we are looking at the most affordable of the Strix sound cards, the Soar. The non-Raid version has much the same hardware and features as its bigger brothers, but it comes without the fancy volume control and its Raid mode features. Is the […]Read more
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Ask any PC gamer what their system specifications are and they will be able to rattle off a detailedRead more
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Finding affordable PCIe options for sound aficionados.Read more
Asus Xonar DX is the inexpensive version of the full fat PCI-Express Xonar D2X. Now featuring an extended emulated EAX in addition to Dolby features and high quality components, does this make the Xonar DX the ultimate soundcard?Read more
In this article, HotHardware takes a detailed look at the ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card, a more affordable version of the high-end D2X andRead more
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11 editorial reviews
ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card Review Featuring Manufacturers Part#: XONAR DX Price: Click here to compare prices Availability: In Stores Now Product Page: XONAR DX Warranty: 1yr. Manufacturers The current soundcard landscape offers many options to the PC audio enthusiast...Read more
Is there still a case for dedicated sound cards?Read more
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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
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3.6 out of 5
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General

Sound TypeSurroundSurroundSurroundStereo
Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI ExpressPCI Express
N/A
Number of channels7.17.17.1
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output5440
Analogue RCA outputs1
N/A
00
Headphone outputyesyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)1
N/A
10
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)0
N/A
N/A
1
Headphone outputs141
N/A
Jack Plug input0000
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0002
Microphone inputyesyesyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)1
N/A
10
Line-inyesyes
N/A
N/A
Line-outyesyes
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF out portyesyesyes
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Analogue 5.1/7.1 out
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital optical output
  • HDMI
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
Balanced input XLR
USBnononoyes
S/PDIF in port
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
XLR
N/A
N/A
N/A
2

Design

Placement TypeInternalInternalInternalExternal

Features

3D sound supportyesyesyes
N/A
DirectSound supportyesyesyes
N/A
EAX supportyesyesyes
N/A
Support for ASIOyesyesyesyes

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)110.0 dB100.0 dB116.0 dB
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Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)116.0 dB107.0 dB120.0 dB
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D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit24.0 bit
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