How do i connect 2 analog yamaha speakers and a yamaha subwoofer to the asus card? which ports? (3 cables)

If your sub has built in plate amp, then you can use a 3.5mm to RCA cable. Most of these cables terminate with left and right channels (RCA end). Depending on the subs input options (LFE only or RCA LEFT/RIGHT) you would use the cable with Y adapter while leaving one of the 3.5 mm to RCA L/R unplugged (RCA end) because it's for a center channel. When selecting more than two speakers or channels in the Asus control panel, you will have an option to swap center and sub channels so it really doesn't matter if you plug in L or R to sub. As I mentioned earlier, if sub has L and R " aka low or line level inputs" RCAs you may need a 2nd Y adapter (female to two male RCA) if your sub manufacture specifies. In most subs, the LFE is the left input if only has two RCA (vs 3 or 1). You want a sub with frequency (crossover) and volume controls. If sub is not loud enough, then this most likely means the two RCAs need to be connected with the additional Y adapter. Again all depends on manufacture specs for sub. Now for the front speakers: you will need external 2 channel amplifier or AV receiver if speakers are not active or have built in amps. So another 3.5mm to RCA L/R cable is needed (card to amp, then speakers to amps speaker terminals). On this card, the bracket is labeled (etched) for each 3.5mm female jack. Off top of my head, 2nd port should front L/R, 4th maybe center/sub (or else it's surround channels). Last or bottom port glows red as this is optical out shared with surround back. First port should be line in or Mic input. Don't quote me on this... Look for labels! Confused? Sorry... May help if you share model of speakers and sub. Then can tell you what you need.

does this card have a headphone amp?

I am using this Sound card with Audio Technica AD500 headphones with 66 Ohm impedance. This sound card has built in headphone amplifier which is rated at 100 Ohm so any headphone which needs under 100 Ohm of impedance will work absolutely fine on this. However, more audiophile grade headphones are rated at 150 or 250 Ohm and for those headphones, you should buy the Xonar Essence.

My headphones have an optical cable, can I plug this into this sound card?

Yes, Dolby Digital Live is one of the best features of this soundcard so if you are using a optical cable you can take full advantage of that.

Supports both 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound? Logitech 5.1 current.

Yes. You can use it with analog 5.1 speakers.

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F**S

Works fine in Linux Mint

Bought this as the built-in Realtek sound doesn't work in Linux Mint.Installed the card and Mint recognised it instantly without any need to mess around installing drivers. My needs are modest (I have it connected to my hi-fi and use it with my headphones) but there are plenty of options available for those you who want to realise its full potential.A good price for a good card and fully recommend it.

8.04.2018

S**M

Got Linux? Want 5.1 sound? Get this card.

I bought this for my Linux setup. Some Linux distros just don't play nice (mostly not at all) with the on-board Realtek ALC sound capabilities.Linux (Fedora 26 in this case) just recognised it and configured it: got 5.1 surround sound without having to do any manual intervention.Works well on Windows 10 too. The PC is a dual Fed 26/ Windows 10.

26.08.2017

R**S

Definitely worth it

The sound from my onboard ALC887 card coupled with a relatively cheap Panasonic 5.1 surround sound was grand for music but absolutely appalling for movies. I wasn't sure which was to blame. I read all the forums, all the blogs. Still couldn't pin which was at fault. So after humming and hawing eventually decided to take the plunge. I'm glad to report it was definitely worth it. The card comes with an adaptor for optical input/TOSLINK and a standard aux cable. I'm using the adapter with optical input to great success. Also it was recommended to use a different set of driver which I downloaded and installed with no problems, without looking at drivers in box. The ASUS drivers are apparently quite dodgy.

4.11.2013

A**L

AMAZING QUALITY - Why pay more?

I bought this as I aspire to become a professional gamer (I play League of Legends and a few different FPS games). Playing at a competitive level means that the small details such as the sound of footsteps really do matter as they help you to determine where the enemy is.I've paired this card with my Astro A50 headphones and now it is like I'm actually there!

2.10.2014

P**.

Better than Creative

Great sound quality for your pc. Low height bracket included for squeezing it into a small case.

17.12.2016

S**O

Extraordinary Value!

This is something of a revelation. It produces sound that can feed really high quality speakers and the results are stunning - room filling, lots of clear bass, lovely sweet sharp trebles. A very good sound card.

9.12.2012

L**N

Gives dolby digital sound with no faffing

Bought to give media centre PC dolby sound with win 10 via Amp.Installed and using optical connection with no problems at all.

16.02.2017

R**L

other than that it sounds great.

Not convinced with the provided equaliser software, other than that it sounds great.

27.02.2017

M**T

Five Stars

Made my life worse.

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M**H

Not sure yet, as have not connected it up ...

Not sure yet, as have not connected it up, however, awful packing, the item arrived in its own product box, no packing whatsoever, just a delivery address label stuck to it.

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K**S

Four Stars

Arrived in good order and is as described... but very late, hence 4-stars.

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M**N

Five Stars

great sound card, worked for me

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M**C

Music done right

I've had this card for a long time now. Every time I get a new motherboard I try out the on-board audio. So far, every time, this card has sounded better.

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M**K

Five Stars

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W**E

Three Stars

As described.

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M**.

Good sound quality and lots of options to tailor the ...

Good sound quality and lots of options to tailor the sound within the control panel. The only complaint was mine had a fault on the line in.

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ASIN	B00198DM2K
Best Sellers Rank	#23 in Computer Internal Sound Cards
Customer Reviews	3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (539)
Date First Available	April 6, 2008
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	1.03 pounds
Item model number	XONAR_DX/XD/A / 90-YAA060-1UAN00Z
Manufacturer	Asus
Product Dimensions	2.71 x 6.6 x 2 inches

Asustek Xonar DX/XD PCI-E Low Profile Sound Card

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