Testseek.com have collected 38 expert reviews of the Asus Xonar Essence One USB and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Xonar Essence One USB.
March 2012
(80%)
38 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
It really surprises me that the Asus was able to perform this well in the comparison with big names like Burson, Fostex, and Violectric. I know that Asus is a much bigger company with a huge amount of engineering know-how, but it's just that they haven't...
Abstract: Hi, Tyll. I'm sure you've got your hands full prepping for RMAF, but I was just wondering if this Essence One headphone output question ever got resolved, either here or somewhere else? I read the article and didn't see it. I noticed you've mentioned usin...
Abstract: Asus Xonar Essence One for headphones and for speakers Ever since we first tested the ASUS Xonar STX soundcard, which passed our tests with flying colours, it was clear to us that ASUS has stepped firmly into audiophile waters. A number of soundcards a...
Abstract: Asus is best known for building motherboards and video cards, but the company also has a solid reputation for designing and manufacturing high-end PC sound cards. Asus now takes audio processing outside the computer, with the spectacular Xonar Essence One...
Versatile, Accepts 192 kHz / 24-bit over USB, Swappable op-amps, Balanced out-puts, Multiple in-puts, Headphone amplifier section capable of driving even demanding loads, One unit design, Good price / performance ratio
Upsampling feature, Volume control issues, Blue LEDs on front, Curved up and bottom plate, Somewhat cramped front lay-out
With the Xonar Essence One ASUS have definitely taken the fight to the DAC and headphone amplifier manufacturers. The design provides excellent sonic characteristics and qualities and furthermore it is easily customizable. The headphone amplifier secti...
We found the Essence One to have excellent overall sound quality. The unit has a more laid back, mature type of sound quality usually presented from more well established DAC builders and missed by those new to this area. In comparison a source such as...
Abstract: We've been surprised by some ASUS audio products recently, and the arrival of this substantial standalone DAC and headphone amplifier might be considered another shocker, except that, of course, the company has made well-regarded audio cards to go inside ...
