Product Packaging
The dark packaging is loaded with an impressive amount of numbers and slogans to keep your eyes moving to the next piece of information. The top lid, gives just enough of a preview to make the consumer want to rip open that box to get at the product, rather like a child at Christmas. So let us look at what Asus has given us in the way of a sound card.
The following is taken directly from the Asus website : “Thousands of years ago, our ancestors crystallized their knowledge of the materials and music into the Chime of Tiger, one of the first audio masterpiece in human history. Gold-plated on the EMI shield, the Chime of Tiger totem not only represents Xonar teams new footnote in audio innovation, but also mankind’s endless pursuit of the Essence of Sound.”
 Xonar Essence Box |
 Box Packaging Angle Two |
 Outer Packaging Angle Three |
 Xonar Box Rear |
The inner accessory tray though plain, is well presented. One feels that given the contents of this box, the packaging on this section could have been a little thinner, thus saving money.
 Box Inner Flap |
 Accessories Box |
 Accessory Box Angle Two |
 Box Contents |
Box Contents:
- ASUS Xonar Essence STX 2 Channel PCI-E X1 Audio Card
- RCA to 3.5 mm Y Cable
- 6.3mm to 3.5mm Adapter
- S/PDIF TOSLINK Optical Adapter
- Driver CD
- Quick Start Guide
- Audio Precision Test Report
- Two Posters
 For Audiophiles |
 Manuals and Posters |
 Poster and Test Report |
 Accessories Up Close |
Test Report
All in all a well presented bundle. The packaging is very well thought out and indeed the box logo has been designed to grab consumers attention without making the whole product seem ‘ loud’.
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