ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card Review

Conclusion
ASUS really hit the sweet spot with the Xonar DG. There’s great quality audio, a ton of features in the Audio Center, along with extras like built in S/PDIF and a low profile bracket. Regardless what you’re doing, playing games, listening to music, or watching a movie, the Xonar DG will keep your ears quite happy. The only negative is that the S/PDIF optical output will only produce 2 channel sound, which could be a deal breaker for some people. Although at the price of $34.99 at my favorite online retailer (or $24.99 after mail-in rebate). I highly recommend the Xonar DG to anyone looking for a significant boost in sound quality without hurting their wallet. Overall ThinkComputers gives the ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card a 9 out of 10 score.

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Pros:

  • Great quality audio at an even better price
  • Headphone amp provides clear and balanced sound for headphone users
  • The Xonar DG Audio Center is packed with useful features
  • Built in S/PDIF output
  • Low profile bracket included for HTPC’s

Cons:

  • S/PDIF optical out only supports 2 channel PCM