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The new ASUS Xonar Xense One and Sennheiser PC350 Xense Edition package is the result of cooperation between ASUS and premier personal audio maker Sennheiser. Xonar Xense is a perfectly matched combination of cutting edge audio card and superior quality headphones that reinvents immersive sound for serious gamers. The gaming audio set creates unbeatable sonic experiences in PC gaming that are sure to be appreciated by hardcore gamers keen on competitive online play.
Working Together to Produce Immersive Acoustics

The Xonar Xense audio card from ASUS and the Sennheiser PC350 headphones were co-developed and tuned to augment each other’s strong suits. During the year-long tuning period for Xonar Xense, ASUS engineers tried some 1,000 headphone combinations in pursuing the best match for the new audio component, and the Sennheiser PC350 proved perfect. Unlike random audio card/headphone combinations, Xonar Xense features a holistic design from the ground up, crafting a balance of the two components. There is no quality gap between audio card and headphones, so no quality is lost in transition.
Spatial Awareness with Precision Sound

Gamers experienced in first person shooters know the importance of accuracy, as auditory cues are vital in getting the jump on opponents. This is something Xonar Xense addresses with first person shooter-optimized surround that amplifies even minor ambient effects. Xonar Xense provides listeners with excellent noise reduction and accurate positioning of audio, and these advantages can make or break a successful play session.
Geared for Action with Uncompromised Quality

Xonar Xense boasts meticulous EMI shielding that protects the audio card from nearby PC components and other electronic devices. Sound remains consistent and full-bodied. Likewise, the heavy duty 6.5mm studio jacks offer better conveyance than standard 3.5mm plugs, further ensuring gamers get full spectrum audio. Both card and headphones offer complete support for Dolby Headphone 5.1 as well as ASUS’ own Xonar GX2.5 audio engine. On top of that, the ergonomically-designed headphones allow gamers to fight to the end without experiencing any fatigue.

No longer do PC gamers interested in privacy and considering the peace and quiet of others need to compromise their enjoyment — Xonar Xense makes personal game audio exciting.


Xonar Xense One Premium Gaming Audio Card
Audio Performance
Output signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 118dB for front channel line-out
112dB for other channel line-out
110dB for headphone-out with 600ohm load
Input signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 118dB
Output total harmonic distortion + noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : 0.00039% (-108dB) for front channel line-out
0.00063% (-102dB) for other channel line-out
0.0019% (-94dB) for headphone-out with 600ohm load
Input total harmonic distortion + noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : 0.0003% (-110dB) for line-in
Frequency response <10Hz to 46KHz (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format)
Headphone impedance Optimized for 32~600 ohms
Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog playback/Recording resolution Max 192KHz / 24-bit
S/PDIF digital output Max 192KHz / 24-bit
I/O Ports
Analog output jack 6.30mm jack*1 (headphone out)
7.1 channel analog output (via bundled audio splitter cable)
Analog input jack 6.30mm jack X 1 (shared by line-In/Mic-In)
Digital S/PDIF output High-bandwidth coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192KHz/24-bit
Other line-level analog input (for TV tuner or CD-ROM) Aux-in (4-pin header on the card)
Front panel Shared by headphone out/2 channel out/
microphone in
Driver Features
Dolby Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker, Dolby® Pro-Logic II
GX2.5 Enables latest EAX gaming audio format


Sennheiser PC 350 Xense Edition Headset
General
Connector plugs 2 x 6.3mm
Speaker type Dynamic, 38mm, Nd magnet
Frequency response 10 – 26,000Hz
Impedance 150Ω
Distortion less than 0.1%
Microphone
Frequency response 50 – 16,000Hz
Pick-up pattern Noise canceling
Sensitivity -38dBV at 94dBSPL

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit http://www.asus.com for up-to-date information.