r/SoundSystem • u/djodjo_2 • 22h ago
dsp advice !
hey I am building a sound system and I would like some advice about dsp
for you what is the best price to performance and features ratio dsp?
i was thinking abut the t.racks DSP 4x4 Mini/Pro but there is only 4 out and it might be not enough for future updates also i don't really like the front inputs for a 19" rack installation
i also was thinking about the t.racks DSP 4x4 Amp 4.250 but it's seems a bit expensive for a 4X 250W amp with dsp
at the moment its just going to power 2X ta880l and some tops but i am already thinking about more sub kick and med for future upgrades
tks!
and about amps ?
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u/djodjo_2 21h ago
at the same time any advice on nice power to price on amps ?
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u/Leonsimages 1h ago
CVR has the best price-to-performance ratio. Sinbosen also has good offerings (and has local warehouses). There are some super cheap powerful amps off alibaba, although people's experiences with them vary.
If you're on a budget and weight is not a concern, look for used amps. A lot of people are upgrading to newer class D amps, so for moderate power, you can get some great deals there.
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u/Intrepid-Patience-20 21h ago
Take a look at the DBMark stuff
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u/Vallhallyeah 13h ago
I'm chuffed to bits with my XCA48+. It's a very noticeable step up from the DCX2496 I had before. I love the ability to easily serial daisy chain them too, sounds like it could be really useful in the future.
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u/suddenefficiencydrop 22h ago
My finger is hovering above the Paulkitson LA408 from Alibaba. Seems the best processing per buck ratio, IF it arrives in working condition.
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u/invision97 21h ago
I have an LA408 from Paulkitson on alibaba. The fan is loud on it, but other than that, I have no complaints. The software is ok, it is windows only, not that great looking, but does its job. For the 220$ I paid it is a good deal in my opinion.
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u/little_lichen_sound 22h ago
I got a DSP0408RTS from Paulkitson and it's worked great so far. Totally different chip/software AFAIK but Paulkitson seems to be legit.
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u/PhoKingTony 19h ago
PA2 or VENU360 are great for approachability with wireless apps. CVR provides decent stand alone DSP (USB access) and DSP amps (networkable)
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u/part__low 18h ago
The PA2 would be amazing if you could have 6 outs instead of 3 stereo pairs.
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u/PhoKingTony 6h ago
DBX driverack 260 has that option but needs to be assigned in routing. We run Xilica, NST, XTA and Armonia now for deployments but I still integrate DBX zone controls, drive racks and PA's quite often for retail and restaurant installs. They're great for the price and super reliable
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u/Leonsimages 18h ago
Îf you are on a budget, take a look at the used market. A lot of people are upgrading to FIR models right now, selling off their old stuff.
You can save some money on the t.racks 206 or might even find e.g. the older t.racks DSP26 for cheap.
If you don't need the better limiting/compressing controls of the newer models, you can also get some great deals on older DBX DriveRack models.
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u/kovyor 22h ago
get t.racks 206 if youre on a budget. 408 or 408 with FIR if you have the money. those three have the best price/performance ratios imo.
dont ever get the t racks dsp mini (either version) since they are just tiny and 4 outputs wont ever be enough.
dont get any behringer ultradrive 2496. limiter attack/release cant be set and there are no compressors. also my old one and the one of friends of mine just dont power on anymore.