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Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best deals, glad I bought this.

Sound is a subjective thing, so I can't tell you if it suits you or not, but what I know for sure is that the sound through it is much better than through the chip on the motherboard. Headphones Roccat kave XTD 5.1 analog Its pros: Sound quality. It is what I need for my 5.1 (physical) headphones. Simple connection. I do not know what to write because this is an excellent sound card from which I get high. Some cons: Weak static protection =(. This is my second card, the first one I killed when

Definitely not worth the money they ask for it. My dream is to get rid of it at a reasonable price and try Creative products. Has some pros: The sound is definitely better than the built-in sound. Volume reserve - my Sennheiser PC 373d pumps much better than the bundled usb dongle. We must pay tribute, after long dances with a tambourine, even my Sven IHOO 5.1 of shaggy years began to play much more interesting compared to the built-in realtek. Cons below: Disgusting quality and support from…

Before this card, I sat on the Xonar DG, which completely suited me. After selling the old platform and buying a new one, which, of course, does not have a PCI slot, the question arose about buying a new card, because even the modern Realtek is complete slag (if you listen on normal headphones). I wanted to take the Xonar DGX, but on ebay I saw this miracle for 3300, read the reviews, and decided to take it. What can I say after a week of use: The sound is noticeably better than the DG / DGX…

Pros
  • Sound quality, good hardware stuffing, good headphone amplifier.
Cons
  • Tips from the video card, brake software.

I didn't like the sound card. The level exceeds many hi-fi players, but falls short of its competitor from Creative. I use it with a CHIEFTEC power supply with an 80+ Gold certificate per kilowatt. There is no interference from a loaded video card connected in parallel. Runs under Arch linux, kernel version 5.72022 (there is only one audio stream). It is not suitable for audiophiles, that's why it is "gaming". I repeat, but still: when buying, consider your power supply.

Pros
  • + Good sound. But, unfortunately, on most audio equipment up to 5000, the difference between this and the built-in audio card will be distinguishable only in sufficient frequency response uniformity, no more. + Good built-in amplifier. I set the average impedance on my axelvox hd 721 headphones and the music was clearly audible at a volume of 10. + Sonic studio. For someone, maybe a useful feature. For me, it's just a customization panel. + ASUS Radar Pro. Doubtful "cheat", because in reality it does not. Moreover, it only works in games with surround sound support. + Stylish. It is a pity that in my case it is almost invisible.
Cons
  • - The price is extremely high. I took a new one for 7000. 5000 - its price tag. - Requires a good power supply. Please note that interference appears due to poor power supply. 6-pin eliminate interference from the motherboard. If you don't have a 6-pin for this card, use a MOLEX or SATA adapter. - The set is empty. I would like something more than a sticker with an eye.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Matches the description completely, very satisfied.

I bought this sound device from my hands for 3500, I can say right off the bat, don’t read idiotic reviews about noise, crackling and TD, everything in this card works fine. , this is not so. it was done on purpose. cod, noise and other nonsense will only happen if you have a power supply for 500. there are no problems on my aps-750cb. you can also find on the Internet that supposedly pfc should be passive, this is also complete nonsense. in general, a normal card. perhaps the only negative is…

Pros
  • Sound, what else?
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm very happy with the product, it's very satisfying.

Soar has a "real" headphone amplifier and allows you to switch the gain level from within Sonic Studio. Why is "real" in quotation marks? Because the discrete amplifier I used with another sound card sounded better. This is especially felt when working with the equalizer - added bass, the overall volume decreased. But, I emphasize once again, the Soar has a decent built-in amplifier, and even with the ability to change the gain level. In headphone mode, the drivers do not allow you to change…

Pros
  • Nice headphone amp. Convenient Sonic Studio panel. Quite a wide range of sound settings. Virtual Configuration 7.1
Cons
  • There are no hotkeys for switching profiles.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Lousy product, low quality.

Based on the results of almost a year of operation, the ASUS Strix Soar has disappointed a little more than completely. In short, the sound is extremely problematic. If a little more detailed, then, without claiming to have perfect hearing and possessing acoustics of at least Hi-Fi level, I noticed one thing - the level of protection of this product from power pickups and pickups on signal lines is zero. Everything is heard . here is a subtle squeak - the load on the GPU has gone. Here clicks

Pros
  • The sound in the headphones, in principle, is not bad, if you do not pay attention to the noise. I worked with grief in half for 2.5 years and died - the USB controller is initialized (who does not know - this sound - a crutch on a crutch - USB sound on the ASMedia PCIE-USB controller), but the sound on it first started up every other time, then it completely ceased to be detected .
Cons
  • There is no protection against pickups on power supply and signal lines. "Audiophile" allegedly a screen that should shield from interference - a fiction, a purely decorative piece of PLASTIC! All pickups from any iron activity in the system unit are faithfully transmitted to the speakers and headphones. The sound card is based on a USB audio chip. The connection to PCIe is implemented with crutches through the PCIe-USB ASMedia controller soldered on the sound card board. If part of the USB connectors on the motherboard hang on a chip from ASMedia, they will most likely stop working after installing the drivers for the sound card (this happened to me on ASUS P8Z77-V). After switching the audio output from speakers to headphones and back, the device ID in Windows changes. If any program is playing sound at this moment, the sound disappears and does not appear until the program is restarted. Actual for AIMP, MediaPlayer Classic, Firefox, Chrome.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

There are deviations, in general it is tolerable.

I'm leaving this review on 07/18/2022 only because of the terrible drivers and terrible asus support. At the time of purchase (about 18 years old) there were problems with drivers for Windows 10, now the problem is the complete absence of drivers for Windows 11 (there is no way and time to go back). Asus promised to release drivers for Windows 11 back in MAY, at the moment it's already JULY, there aren't even beta drivers yet, and according to tradition, if they release a driver, it will be…

Pros
  • Compared to Realtek® ALC1220-VB, this sound card is much brighter and sounds better at low frequencies There is a headphone amplifier and a small microphone amplifier (cannot be compared with phantom power, but much better than the built-in one) Cleared the sound from pickups that went around the case, because of which the noise in the headphones and microphone disappeared (later it left with the replacement of the PSU)
Cons
  • Terrible drivers

I have 30 ohm headphones, if you select high-impedance headphones in the settings and set the volume to half, then it’s almost impossible to listen, i. E. it won’t be difficult for her to pump 60 ohm and above, I don’t know to what extent. There is a RADAR function for games, in overwatch it doesn’t work at all, I didn’t test it in other games. And everything is gorgeous. If someone writes how to fix the fact that it sometimes does not determine the sound, I will be very happy.

Pros
  • Good software, a lot of all sorts of functions and settings, for headphones and a microphone, as well as very good default modes.
Cons
  • Sometimes when you turn on the computer, he does not see it and you have to reboot. It's wildly infuriating, but I don't know what it's connected with. This is my second Windows and it's the same on it. I kind of turned off other audio devices in the device manager.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is at the highest level, be sure to try it.

I bought ASUS Xonar D1 for HyperX Cloud Core ears in exchange, it’s hard to understand where everything is in sonic studio, I’m used to xonar audio center. at first I didn’t understand what kind of garbage: the ears began to play quieter and worse even at 100% volume, until I right-clicked on the headphone icon - there are three volume items. stuck in pci from the video card! Yes Yes! all pci connectors are interchangeable! many do not like clicks when starting the PC - this is the price for…

Pros
  • 1) sound 2) settings 3) appearance 4)brand (36 months warranty) 5) the bass in the music stopped humming: attack and sharpness appeared.
Cons
  • 1)price ! 5200r Hong Kong October 2022, ATP exchange rate for this) 2) for me personally: I'm used to the hi-fi button that was in the xonar audio center, it's not here. I usually use it for games, because it turns off all unnecessary surround sounds and equalizer presets!

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Average product, you can do better.

Apparently most of the reviews are written by people who have switched from built-in sound solutions. I compare with Sound Blaster Z - cards of the same price category. 1. Sound - Creative produces a clear and detailed sound, while on Asus, when shooting from AWP (CS:GO), you hear overload and the software cannot fix this. 2. Volume level - in players, browsers, audio, video, headphones with an amplifier yell loudly, but in some (not all) games you set the sound to 100%, but you hear it at…

Pros
  • Stable software, positioning in games.
Cons
  • Sound quality, additional required. power, different volume levels in applications, clicking.

The map is great. I listened to music, now you can hear all the instruments in the composition. Sounds separate, sound as intended. The picture is the same for games. High and low frequencies do not merge into one stream at high volume, detail is not lost even on headphones for 3,500. Hear perfectly all the rustles and effects, positioning. The card is worth its money and so far there is no built-in that will surpass it. Well, the volume and power are beyond competition.

Pros
  • Sound. Outperforms any built-in sound card on the motherboard in terms of recording and playback. More detailed and clear, separate sound. Excellent amplifier, good wiring from noise, interference. Good dynamic range for this map level.
Cons
  • It is not possible to bring the interface connection to the front panel of the case Non-switchable backlight Software slows down a bit

When I first went into my pretty good headphones and heard the sound, I just went nuts, it's the same as watching a video in 360p quality, and then seeing it in 1080p. For those who write about noise and interference, I want to wish a power supply unit of at least 4 because if you have something for 500, buying a sound system for 7is stupid, this is the sound that is transmitted into an analog signal, so it needs even power.

Pros
  • Sound quality
Cons
  • There is no output to the front panel, you can not configure the equalizer separately for the ears and speakers in the program, only change the presets every time.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I like the product, the quality didn't let me down.

After 3-4 years, it just stopped turning on, constant dancing with a tambourine with these firewood for the usb hub, when you turn it on cold (after waking up from sleep or reboot), you need to wait until it starts working and is determined by the computer, I messed around with it, racked my head, already I don’t have the strength, and now it just doesn’t work . For that kind of money, I expected, of course, not a high-quality service from Asus, who can’t normally support their product, but at…

Pros
  • Very good sound quality, positioning in games, many settings, microphone amplifier, good amplifier for high-impedance ears
Cons
  • Hemorrhoids with drivers, small interference, expensive for such a service life, there is no support from Asus or it is late

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mediocre goods, most likely I will not use.

I used to have Sennheiser PC 363D headphones that came with an external sound card, and everything was wonderful until it broke. I remember when switching from ordinary cheap headphones with built-in sound to these senshi, I experienced an incredible buzz in games and just a buzz in music. That little card gave out such high-quality virtual 7.1 that it seemed real. Here, I did not find this 7.1. The sound from this card in games is no good. Implicit positioning, different volume levels in…

Pros
  • -Ease of installation -Specifications -Good sounding music
Cons
  • -Sound in games - Crack (pickup) -Add. nutrition

With its pros: The sound is very high quality. If you have a headset with 7.1 then it's a fairy tale. Good for studio sound too. Cons: The sound disappears for 4 seconds under load. (Probably food, but I'm not sure) When you start the computer, there is a very loud crackling sound in the headphones.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A really necessary purchase, Im glad I found this product.

Great sound card for gaming. After the integrated zvukovuhi times of the first generation i5 / i7 generally super. Regarding noise and interference: gentlemen, buy a normal power supply, organize normal grounding at home and you will be happy. I have a CHIEFTEC power supply. There are no noises or pickups. I connected it to the 6-pin connector in the PSU to power the second video card.

Pros
  • - Excellent front sound quality. - Excellent quality sounding headphones. - Automatic switching when headphones are connected. - Convenient software. - Interesting design.
Cons
  • Slightly overpriced.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not everything is so bad, the average purchase in quality.

Guys, I am completely disappointed, because the motherboard has a built-in Realtek ALC887 sound, and so it surprised me very pleasantly with good Sennheiser HD 515 headphones, and before that there were motherboards with worse sound. When buying this sound card, I thought that the sound would play even cooler, but no, there is absolutely no difference in sound with a standard motherboard. 5546 thrown to the wind. So ALC887 = ASUS Strix Soar

Pros
  • I took it for 5546 on December 4, 2022 through the market, then the price dropped to 4500, then soared to 6200 (January 2, 2023)
Cons
  • Judging by the reviews, the sound card goes into overheating and dies in 2-3 years, in connection with which I pasted copper plates and radiators wherever possible so that there was no overheating.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

A little disappointed, a bad purchase.

I recently got this miracle and was disappointed. I bought this sound card for 5300. It is definitely not worth this money (the red price is 3.5k), but first things first. 1) Positioning in games is exactly the same as it was on the ALC 887. (tested on HyperX Cloud Core) 2) As for music and movies, everything is the same as on ALC887. With the exception of increased bass (which can be boosted with an equalizer) 3) There was a large margin of volume due to the uselka. This stock is absolutely

Pros
  • A small boost in bass, a large margin in volume, beautiful software. That's all.
Cons
  • Extraneous noise, price.