Q2: Why does the Xonar DGX support Dolby® Headphone? Answer:

Dolby is the ONLY brand and technology recognized by the CE industry and available on a wide range of audio equipment. Xonar DGX includes the feature to make your PC a powerful media and entertainment center.

Q3: Does the Xonar DGX support EAX on Vista?

Answer:

Yes, Xonar DGX can support the latest EAX on Windows 7/ Vista /XP through innovative DirectSound3D Game EXtensions v2.5 (DG3D GX 2.5) technology.

Q4: Why do I need Dolby Headpone for PC games?

Answer:

Dolby Headphone is the best 3D sound positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1- channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones and speaker headphones.

Q5: What is the most important benefit of the Xonar DGX for gamers? Answer:

1.Headphone amplifier: Enables accurate sound positioning in superb quality for unparalleled gaming experience.

2.Dolby headphone: Delivers a realistic and spacious 2-to-5.1 surround and

3D positional sound field over any set of stereo headphones.

3.GX 2.5: Enables the latest EAX gaming audio and restore surround gaming in Windows Vista/7 without additional software.

Q6: Will PCM sound output through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with different analog output channels?

Answer:

The S/PDIF protocol specification (IEC-60958) can only carry 2-channel PCM data or non-PCM AC3/DTS data. So, when a user selects PCM output for S/PDIF, the Xonar sound card will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through the S/PDIF output port.

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