Asus Xonar worth the upgrade?

kuokhong · Oct 5, 2008, 02:03 PM

Currently Im using the X-fi Xtrememusic, and looking to upgrade my soundcard. I have my eyes set on the Xonar DX (PCI-E) . Is it worth the upgrade from my current soundcard? I have read some reviews of the Xonar and most of them rated better than X-fi. Perhaps the only downside would be the lack of EAX5.0 but I believe their software emulation is pretty good right?

RIV@NVX · Oct 6, 2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kuokhong

Currently Im using the X-fi Xtrememusic, and looking to upgrade my soundcard. I have my eyes set on the Xonar DX (PCI-E) . Is it worth the upgrade from my current soundcard? I have read some reviews of the Xonar and most of them rated better than X-fi. Perhaps the only downside would be the lack of EAX5.0 but I believe their software emulation is pretty good right?

It probably isn't worth the upgrade. I would keep X-Fi if I were you. Software emulation isn't that good at all, and difference in audio quality between those two cards probably isn't noticeable.

GeneralClaymore · Oct 11, 2008, 05:06 AM

If it was the D2/D2X then it be a diffent story, those two has LMA4562 opamps which would make it worth it. Those are some darn good opamps. But since your looking at the Dx ver then no it wouldnt be worth it.

Even with emulated EAX5 thru whatever they called thats in the drivers would get around that.But as I said only if you was looking at the D2/D2X vers and not the DX ver which doesnt have those opamps and use a cheaper opamp type.

Zbih · Dec 25, 2008, 01:11 PM

hey guys, I've extreme music too (box with kick ass drivers of Robert McClelland), sennheiser hd595 and logitech z5400 .. and Im thinking now about new sound card, with witch one I could feel the difference .. I don't care about games, mostly music and movies are important for me .. I thought about xfi titanium Fatal1ty Champion (or pro) Series.. it is a good idea? or is there maybe a better choise?

RIV@NVX · Dec 27, 2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbih

hey guys, I've extreme music too (box with kick ass drivers of Robert McClelland), sennheiser hd595 and logitech z5400 .. and Im thinking now about new sound card, with witch one I could feel the difference .. I don't care about games, mostly music and movies are important for me .. I thought about xfi titanium Fatal1ty Champion (or pro) Series.. it is a good idea? or is there maybe a better choise?

If you are willing to invest that much, I would go for something like Infrasonic Quartet or E-mu 1212m. But I'm pretty sure that you won't hear any difference on those speakers either way, the only difference will be those that software effects make.

TheMiracle · Dec 30, 2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kuokhong

Currently Im using the X-fi Xtrememusic, and looking to upgrade my soundcard. I have my eyes set on the Xonar DX (PCI-E) . Is it worth the upgrade from my current soundcard? I have read some reviews of the Xonar and most of them rated better than X-fi. Perhaps the only downside would be the lack of EAX5.0 but I believe their software emulation is pretty good right?

Is the worst upgrade ever, I really hate creative, but this soundcard is just the same, the only really good thing, is the good looking cover, but is the ONLY thing,, Software emulation is really S&%$, and if you dont belive me (I have one) take a look on asus boards.-

Robert McClelland · Dec 30, 2008, 05:37 AM

Bgears sound card works good

I love but it has EAX 2.0 support only but thats what my xfi music card is for hehe.

Oct 5, 2008, 02:03 PM	#1
kuokhong DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Asus Xonar worth the upgrade? Currently Im using the X-fi Xtrememusic, and looking to upgrade my soundcard. I have my eyes set on the Xonar DX (PCI-E) . Is it worth the upgrade from my current soundcard? I have read some reviews of the Xonar and most of them rated better than X-fi. Perhaps the only downside would be the lack of EAX5.0 but I believe their software emulation is pretty good right?

Oct 11, 2008, 05:06 AM	#3
GeneralClaymore HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MI Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Asus Xonar worth the upgrade? If it was the D2/D2X then it be a diffent story, those two has LMA4562 opamps which would make it worth it. Those are some darn good opamps. But since your looking at the Dx ver then no it wouldnt be worth it. Even with emulated EAX5 thru whatever they called thats in the drivers would get around that.But as I said only if you was looking at the D2/D2X vers and not the DX ver which doesnt have those opamps and use a cheaper opamp type. __________________ Source: x-fi titanium hd 2x LME49720NA + 2x LME49710NA > Fiio E9(OPA2111AM)> DT880 pro 250ohm

Dec 25, 2008, 01:11 PM	#4
Zbih DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poland Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Re: Asus Xonar worth the upgrade? hey guys, I've extreme music too (box with kick ass drivers of Robert McClelland), sennheiser hd595 and logitech z5400 .. and Im thinking now about new sound card, with witch one I could feel the difference .. I don't care about games, mostly music and movies are important for me .. I thought about xfi titanium Fatal1ty Champion (or pro) Series.. it is a good idea? or is there maybe a better choise? Last edited by Zbih; Dec 25, 2008 at 02:50 PM.

Dec 30, 2008, 05:37 AM	#7
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,238 Rep Power: 193 System Specs	Re: Asus Xonar worth the upgrade? Bgears sound card works good I love but it has EAX 2.0 support only but thats what my xfi music card is for hehe. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2242746