Asus Xonar DS

Asus xonar ds 7.1 sound card review

If you listen to music, watch videos or play games on your PC (and who doesn't these days), it's not a bad idea to add a good sound card to your system. While onboard sound is generally okay, the difference between it and using a sound card is something that deserves to be heard. The last time Tweaknews reviewed an Asus sound card, it was the high-end Xonar Essence STX (check out the review ). It proved to be a fantastic card in every way, but at a price of nearly $200 US it's not the most affordable way to upgrade your PC's sound. For the more budget conscious consumer, Asus has another offering in the Xonar line - the Xonar DS PCI sound card. It features 7.1 channel sound, DTS support, and 192 KHz/24-bit audio playback all at a budget price. How much of an improvement will it be over onboard audio? I'm about to find out. Continue on to page 2 for more details. ASUS, a technology-oriented company with a global staff of more than ten thousand and blessed with one of the world's top R&D teams, is renowned for high-quality products and cutting-edge innovation. As a leading company in the new digital era, ASUS offers a complete product portfolio to compete in the new millennium.