ASUS XONAR_DG 5.1 Channels PCI Interface Xonar DG Sound Card

Pros: Expansive at first, the user interface has many customization options. Some like EQ are expected, however I did not expect a modifier for the mic that actually improves quality on a $25 headset. While it was a hassle to install due to my case being micro ATX, it did fit in the end, not very long but around 5mm from blocking a SATA port on my old Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P.

Cons: The UI works as intended, except when the computer restarts or comes out of sleep. Mine has the issue of "auto-detecting" headphones from the front panel. There is nothing connected to the FP. I did install the latest drivers, but the issue is very minor as it is just a 3 second fix to relocate the output to the default Headphones in the drop-down box in the main menu.

Other Thoughts: For the price this was a massive step up. The headset I use is a $25 Plantronic run of the mill. While integrated sound was acceptable, programs that take advantage of sound fidelity (Finale, VLC, etc) have improved substantially, far more than was expected.

Pros: the price, great card with logitech z623 2.1speakers. really great sound for desktop. If your welling to work for it to get it installed cleanly. It MAY take several attempts...But you can do it. and it is worth it.

Cons: hum, driver on windows 7 64 bit home challenge.
Asus drivedr update is rar file, windows cant open.
Try installing the latest from asus and not the one before.
It has a window fix i believe i seen.

Other Thoughts: This is the driver from hell. you may get bsod. Monitor stop working on reboot, including mice and keyboard. Windows will recognize eventually with reboots shutdowns. You MUST work to install this driver. Or you may get the.....please plug in your xonar which shuts down the installation. BUT, it can be done, and i was determined and all is well. Disconnect your anti virus program temp. while you try and install.

Pros: Waaaaaay better than onboard audio... at <=$30 it's amazing.

Cons: None

Pros: Low price, excellent upgrade in sound over onboard sound.
Nice detail sound, easy to use software,

Cons: Some have issues with install.. I had none.

Other Thoughts: Installed on 5 year old Dell Inspiron 530 Quad Core running win7 64bit.. M-Audio AV40 2.0 speakers.
No problems, really improved sound
This card is a bargain and is well worth the price.
Can't believe I waited this long to do it..

Pros: Sounds amazing! way better than onboard audio! everything sounds amazingly clear and crisp

Cons: none

Pros: Works Great! Had to use driver disc which was expected. Windows 7 32bit tried to auto-find drivers and didn't succeed for me, but driver disc had all I needed on it.
I love this card. Nice clean sound.

Cons: Cons are that I have a pile of old PCI sound cards that only work with Windows XP.. too bad manufacturers don't make Windows 7 drivers for them.

Other Thoughts: Be sure to have good premium speakers... I hear people complain about terrible sound... But my Boston Speakers with a separate subwoofer sound great no matter what sound card I use. Speakers make a good deal of the difference. Don't buy junk speaker for such a sweet sound card.

Pros: Great sound! Totally worth the money.

Cons: Driver is clunky. I can hear buzzing in "headphone mode"

Pros: Everything, the sound quality is amazing! When I use my turtle beach headset it literally sounds like the people are next to me! Easy to install and set up!

Cons: None

Pros: This will improve Input/Output quality. Beats realtek onboard worths it money.

Cons: None

Pros: Sound quality is solid. Also a very easy way to boost the gain on the output jacks that goes above and beyond any volume boosting software.

Cons: The general web community seems to agree that their drivers are garbage (Newegg wouldn't let me say sheet, which they honestly are). The system it is installed for has both a stereo headphone jack and HDMI to our wall-mounted TV on Windows 7. Any time the TV gets turned off, the default HDMI goes off, so the only other active device, Speakers, comes online. The Xonar software then modifies the output to FrontPanel Headphone, a jack that does not work in this case and is not even plugged in. I get no sound to headphones unless I manually change it with no fix.

Other Thoughts: I have spent a few hours attempting to fix this issue. It's not listed in their support, and google is only showing me lots of people with the same problem with bogus suggestions to fix the problem. It takes me about six clicks to fix the problem, so it isn't a big deal. But it happens every time.