Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard

The ASUS Xonar D2X is a 7.1 channel PCI-e audio card that provides unprecedented sound quality on the PC platform with a 118 dB SNR rating and integrates multiple sound-enhancing technologies from Dolby and DTS to transform your PC into a high-quality digital home media center. Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D2X is packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby and DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences. These include Dolby Digital Live(Real-time conversion of PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Converts stereo or 5.1 sounds to a seamless 7.1 surround sound field), Dolby Virtual Speaker (Simulates a highly realistic 5.1 speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as 2 speakers), Dolby Headphone (Creates a surround sound listening experience from any set of headphones), DTS Connect (Includes DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC technologies), DTS Interactive(Real-time AC-3 encoding) and DTS Neo:PC (stereo to multi-channel expander). ASUS designed GX2.5 to simulate EAX game effects and makes them available on Windows Vista/7 PCs. GX2.5 will automatically emulate the latest EAX technologies without additional software. Source: Newegg