ASUS Xonar U7 Review

👤by Tony Le Bourne Comments 📅01-11-13
Specifications & Features
Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out): 114 dB
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out) : >0.0006 %(104 dB)
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/96KHz input): 10 Hz to 46 KHz

Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage :
Unbalanced Output : 1 Vrms (2.828 Vp-p)
Headphone : 1.3 Vrms (3.677 Vp-p)

Bus Compatibility
USB

Chipset
Audio Processor :C-Media 6632A High-Performance Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)

Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution : 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution : 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
S/PDIF Digital Output : 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
ASIO Driver Support : 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit

Connectivity

Analog Output:
4 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8" ) (Headphone out /Side out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)
2 x RCA (Un-Balanced) (Front out)

Analog Input:
1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8" ) (Line-in/ Mic-in combo)

Digital:
1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Coaxial)

Special Features:
Dolby® Technologies : Dolby® Home Theater v4

Operating System:
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit

Accessories:
S/PDIF adaptor x 1
USB cable x 1
Driver CD x 1
User manual x 1


114dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Up to 16X audio clarity compared with the SNR ratios of average onboard audio.

Hyper Grounding technology
Exclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding PCB fabrication ensures strong signal insulation to reduce distortion and interference, also known as component crosstalk.

Digital to analog converter (DAC)
High quality Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) brings clarity with excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and low total harmonic distortion (THD)

Integrated headphone amplifier pumps up every sound detail
Since many gamers choose to refrain from disturbing others while insisting on the best sound quality, Xonar teams integrate a headphone amplifier on Xonar U7 to boost immersive headphone output.

Gamer-friendly design
Dedicated controls allow gamers to quickly adjust master and microphone volume without pausing games or going into software menus, ensuring uninterrupted action. The master volume control doubles as a clickable switch for selecting between headphone input (front panel) and speakers (back panel).

USB convenience
Xonar U7 connects to PCs via USB. It also gets power directly from the USB port, removing the need for a power adapter. Combined with its compact dimensions, these turn Xonar U7 into a highly portable audio-enhancer that can be easily carried and placed anywhere.

Realistic surround
- Surround decoder ― converts 2-channel audio sources to multi-channel, so you experience more immersive sound
- Surround virtualizer ― delivers stunning virtual surround playback for standard stereo headphones or speakers.

Sound enhancement
- Intelligent equalizer ― allows users to adjust tone dynamically with easy visual controls
- Dialogue enhancer ― improves premium clarity for in-game communications
- Volume leveler ― helps maintain chosen volume consistently across audio sources


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