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Asus Xonar DGX vs Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx

2.54 in
6.71 in
Asus Xonar DGX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Card
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Recently there has been a debate about whether modern motherboards are able to produce audio quality that matches dedicated sound cards for gaming and listening to music. This can be largely subjective, as some users report hearing no difference...Read more
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There are many great audio solutions on the market these days, and actually, many modern motherboards have extremely competent solutions built into them. For most people, plugging your speakers straight into the motherboard is fine, or just using your favourite headphones. However, not every motherboard will meet your standards for audio processing abilities, and high-end features such as 7.1 surround, powerful amplification and DSD audio are usually tied to the much more expensive boards. The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 is the perfect solution for expanding your acoustic power without spending a small fortune. The original version of thisRead more
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Full Comparison

General

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FxCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx
Sound TypeSurroundSurround
Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI Express
Number of channels5.15.1

Connectivity

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FxCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx
Analog 3.5mm output31
Analogue RCA outputs00
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)11
Headphone outputs31
Jack Plug input00
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)00
Microphone inputyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)11
Line-inyesyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USBnono

Design

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FxCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx
Placement TypeInternalInternal

Features

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FxCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx
EAX supportyesyes

Audio properties

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FxCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx
Noise level (SNR)103.0 dB106.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105.0 dB106.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 48 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

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