Asus Xonar DG Vs Dx Vs DS V D1

[Gall Cohen]

I searched far and wide across the web for a real comparison between them, someone that tells what is really the difference between them but I found nothing.

I want a soundcard mainly for headphones(right now just Siberia V2 but I plan on buying the ath M50x in the future).

What I could understand was that the DG is a good Soundcard for headphone because of the amp but nothing more than that, if someone

can expand upon it I would appreciate it alot, thanks!

[Guest Kloaked]

What motherboard do you have?

[dadasmithywinkle]

I searched far and wide across the web for a real comparison between them, someone that tells what is really the difference between them but I found nothing.

I want a soundcard mainly for headphones(right now just Siberia V2 but I plan on buying the ath M50x in the future).

What I could understand was that the DG is a good Soundcard for headphone because of the amp but nothing more than that, if someone

can expand upon it I would appreciate it alot, thanks!

Welcome to the forums! 

 

I know not about sound cards, but most newer higher end mobos have decent sound cards.

[Sharif]

External DAC maybe? 

[Gall Cohen]

What motherboard do you have?

GA-Z77-DS3H

 

Welcome to the forums! 

 

I know not about sound cards, but most newer higher end mobos have decent sound cards.

Thanks man!

I actually don't have a very new nor high end mobo, also I don't remember it boasting a great sound card.

 

 

External DAC maybe? 

Amm I actually the xonar isn't set in stone, I just want something around 30-40$ that would make a difference between the mobo and itself. it's just

that I heard great things about the Xonar DG and it's sold in my city for about 40$.

[xtroria]

Sound card wont create any difference to sound quality. And while we're at it. Unless you can buy m50x at $130, dont get one

[Guest Kloaked]

So unless you're experiencing audio problems or you have hard-to-drive headphones (you don't) you won't see any improvement. Or if you're wanting to use a software equalizer you may see some benefit.

 

The only other reason you'd want a sound card is for external volume control, which is nice.

[SSL]

Most internal soundcards are actually BAD for headphones because of high output impedance. This causes poor control of the headphones drivers.

 

If you must upgrade your sound source, get a real external headphone amp and DAC. But I doubt it will be needed in this case.

[Gall Cohen]

 

Sound card wont create any difference to sound quality. And while we're at it. Unless you can buy m50x at $130, dont get one

I heard only good things about the m50 series, how come you say that? I haven't found them anywhere for less than 170$...

 

So unless you're experiencing audio problems or you have hard-to-drive headphones (you don't) you won't see any improvement. Or if you're wanting to use a software equalizer you may see some benefit.

 

The only other reason you'd want a sound card is for external volume control, which is nice.

 

Most internal soundcards are actually BAD for headphones because of high output impedance. This causes poor control of the headphones drivers.

 

If you must upgrade your sound source, get a real external headphone amp and DAC. But I doubt it will be needed in this case.

 

Thanks for the answers guys, guess I won't be spending money on that, I read the sticky FAQ and it answered most of what I wanted to know about sound cards in general.

One last thing, the onboard sound card I have won't have any trouble running the m50x right?

[SSL]

One last thing, the onboard sound card I have won't have any trouble running the m50x right?

 

Shouldn't, and if it does it will be obvious and fairly cheap to fix. If you get the M40x, you'll have 99% of the M50x with extra budget for an amp/DAC if required.

[xtroria]

I heard only good things about the m50 series, how come you say that? I haven't found them anywhere for less than 170$...

Well the general consumers also believes beats is the best headphone in the market so... Yeah

At that price range, something like MDR-1R or ATH-MSR7 might be better for portable. For home use, there's HD558 or AD900X

[Gall Cohen]

Shouldn't, and if it does it will be obvious and fairly cheap to fix. If you get the M40x, you'll have 99% of the M50x with extra budget for an amp/DAC if required.

Ohh really? What's the difference between them? I mean it can't be just the 180 degrees earcups, it's about a 60$ different

[SSL]

Ohh really? What's the difference between them? I mean it can't be just the 180 degrees earcups, it's about a 60$ different

 

You get an additional short straight cable, 45' extra cup swivel, and a silver plastic ring.

 

That's about it.

 

[ShearMe]

To answer the original question merely for potential future Google searchers - DX seems to be the new version of the D1 which is currently discontinued. DS seems to be similar to the DG, but with DTS technologies instead of Dobly.

 

DG type "lower end" cards are more geared towards headphone users with a "better" "headphone amp" (I say that half sarcastically) and virtual surround Dolby technologies, while the more pricey DX type cards have features more suitable for connecting a home theater receiver via optical if you need your games encoded for optical transport. Check the FAQ's Surround Sound section for more detailed info. The DS is a cross of both, with an "upgradable" OP-amp, and DTS Connect also enables surround encoding over optical.