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Asus Xonar U7

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Editorial reviews:
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Up for review today is the Xonar U7 Echelon external USB sound card from ASUS. Featuring Sonic Radar and Dolby HTV4, how will it perform? Let's find outRead more
Plugging the gap between the U3 and the Xonar Essence DACs, we take a look at the Xonar U7 USB sound card. Read on for our verdict!Read more
ASUS’ Xonar U7 has been created in order to capitalize upon the lack of quality audio solutions in many of today’s, small form factor PCs, notebooks, convertible tablets and other mobile devices. With the standard desktop and high end gaming notebook segments already saturated with excellent...Read more
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Pros

  • it worked fine using WASAPI
  • The ADC is good enough for microphone use and such
  • better features and good stated specs

Cons

  • very difficult to locate other similar priced products
  • U7 is not the average external USB DAC/headphone amp
  • quite a crowded field of USB headphone amps

Key specs

  • Surround
  • USB
  • 7.1
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • 24 bit
  • External

Asus Xonar U7 - Pros & Cons

Asus Xonar U7

Pros

  • it worked fine using WASAPI
  • The ADC is good enough for microphone use and such
  • better features and good stated specs
  • Installation worked fine and a fancy control panel popped up
  • very good product and provides audiophile level quality
  • portability
  • ease of installation
  • decent analog headset the end results are extremely pleasing
  • modern day stand alone cards are better than the U7
  • Improved Features and Environmentally FriendlyNext
  • fidelity

Cons

  • very difficult to locate other similar priced products
  • U7 is not the average external USB DAC/headphone amp
  • quite a crowded field of USB headphone amps
  • only two-channels show up
  • plastic but does not have a cheap feeling to it
  • lack of advanced features does hinder ASUS solution in a minor way
  • No display out Latest
  • the Dolby Digital program is obviously not meant for advanced users
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • U7 does not make use of any physical EMI shielding besides separation on the PCB
  • does not make average/below average songs these

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Asus Xonar U7 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeSurround
Interface TypeUSB
Number of channels7.1
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Dimensions
Width5.12 in
Depth3.15 in
Height0.98 in
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Features
EAX supportyes
Support for ASIOyes
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Power
Power sourceUSB
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output4
Analogue RCA outputs1
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)1
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)0
Jack Plug input0
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0
Microphone inputyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)1
XLR0
Line-inyes
Line-outyes
S/PDIF out portyes
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USByes
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
Noise level (SNR)110.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)114.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit

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Asus Xonar U7 Asus - Editorial Reviews (8)

Asus Xonar U7 ASUS Xonar U7 Echelon Review - Page 6 of 7 - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 21.02.2014
ASUS Xonar U7 Echelon Review - Page 6 of 7 - Play3r

Up for review today is the Xonar U7 Echelon external USB sound card from ASUS. Featuring Sonic Radar and Dolby HTV4, how will it perform? Let's find out

Asus Xonar U7 ASUS Xonar U7 Review - Introduction
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Vortez
ASUS Xonar U7 Review - Introduction

Plugging the gap between the U3 and the Xonar Essence DACs, we take a look at the Xonar U7 USB sound card. Read on for our verdict!

Asus Xonar U7 ASUS Xonar U7 7.1 USB Sound Card Review
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Hardware Canucks
Published: 15.05.2014
ASUS Xonar U7 7.1 USB Sound Card Review

ASUS’ Xonar U7 has been created in order to capitalize upon the lack of quality audio solutions in many of today’s, small form factor PCs, notebooks, convertible tablets and other mobile devices. With the standard desktop and high end gaming notebook segments already saturated with excellent...

Asus Xonar U7 Asus Xonar U7 Compact 7.1-channel USB Sound Card Review ~ goldfries
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goldfries
Published: 07.03.2014
Asus Xonar U7 Compact 7.1-channel USB Sound Card Review ~ goldfries

It’s been quite a while since I touched a sound card. I remember back when the Abit (yes, the long dead brand) introduced their NF7-S that comes with SoundStorm, I think it was around that time where sound card’s begin to fade into the horizon as audio chipset on motherboards<span class="more-link"><a href="https://www.goldfries.com/hardware-reviews/asus-xonar-u7-compact-7-1-channel-usb-sound-card-review/">Continue Reading</a></span>

Asus Xonar U7 Asus Xonar U7 Review
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Asus Xonar U7 Review

ASUS Xonar U7 review test and benchmarks. The U7 offers 24-bit/192KHz recording and playback with 114dB SNR, S/PDIF output, 7.1 channel analog output, dedicated stereo headphone output, a volume knob, and it's all powered of a USB 2.0 port. The headphone output comes with its own DAC and adjustable gain settings, making the U7 capable of driving just about any pair of headphones to ear-splitting levels. Introduction

Asus Xonar U7 ASUS Xonar U7 USB Sound Card and Amp Review - Legit Reviews
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Legit Reviews
Published: 09.04.2014
ASUS Xonar U7 USB Sound Card and Amp Review - Legit Reviews

We’ve got an early look at an upcoming USB powered sound card from ASUS called the Xonar U7 featuring Dolby Home Theater V4 for immersive audio.

Asus Xonar U7 ASUS Xonar U7 Echelon Edition Review
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KitGuru
Published: 15.01.2014
ASUS Xonar U7 Echelon Edition Review

Last year ASUS enjoyed both public and critical success with their Xonar U7 USB sound card. For the

Asus Xonar U7 Asus Xonar U7 Review
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Asus Xonar U7 Review

ASUS Xonar U7 review test and benchmarks. The U7 offers 24-bit/192KHz recording and playback with 114dB SNR, S/PDIF output, 7.1 channel analog output, dedicated stereo headphone output, a volume knob, and it's all powered of a USB 2.0 port. The headphone output comes with its own DAC and adjustable gain settings, making the U7 capable of driving just about any pair of headphones to ear-splitting levels. Introduction

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