Behringer DCX2496 or Zapco DSP6

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bose301s

Discussion Starter · Apr 15, 2009

Looking to go active on my Germaniums this summer and also have a lot of processing to flatten out my response curve. They both have similar features, similar processing and crossover functions. The Behringer looks a little more powerful and is half the price, but I would need to power it and it doesn't look as user friendly as the Zapco. The Zapco looks very user friendly but has slightly fewer options and is expensive. Any advice is appreciated.

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azngotskills

· #2 · Apr 15, 2009

I would say you already listed their pros and cons, its just depends on which is more important to you...price? user interface? space? install?

falkenbd

· #3 · Apr 15, 2009

the Behringer can be modified to run 12v. You may want to see if you can find someone who can do it.

bose301s

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 15, 2009

falkenbd said:
the Behringer can be modified to run 12v. You may want to see if you can find someone who can do it.

I could probably do it myself, I am an EE student, but the problem is the noise that would come through the circuit, when using AC that has to go through the transformer in the AC PSU already in the unit that will filter out any noise.

digitalhifi

· #5 · Apr 15, 2009

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum...power-supply-retrofit-preorder-available.html
An extra $139 will get you a 12v supply mod for the Behringer minus the noise.

VP Electricity

· #6 · Apr 16, 2009

I have used the DSP6 before and have one for my own car, so I guess I have voted in more than just the poll... it's not perfect, but it works very well.

bose301s

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 16, 2009

digitalhifi said:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum...power-supply-retrofit-preorder-available.html
An extra $139 will get you a 12v supply mod for the Behringer minus the noise.

Has been sold out for quite some time now.

ARCuhTEK

· #8 · Apr 16, 2009

If you need a source for the DSP 6 this summer, let me know. I will have one in MINT condition for sale.

chad

· #9 · Apr 16, 2009

bose301s said:
I could probably do it myself, I am an EE student, but the problem is the noise that would come through the circuit, when using AC that has to go through the transformer in the AC PSU already in the unit that will filter out any noise.

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VP Electricity

· #10 · Apr 16, 2009

bose301s said:
I could probably do it myself, I am an EE student, but the problem is the noise that would come through the circuit, when using AC that has to go through the transformer in the AC PSU already in the unit that will filter out any noise.

You mean you can half-ass it?

bose301s

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 16, 2009

VP Electricity said:
You mean you can half-ass it?

No, I could design quite a good PSU, but it would be expensive and not necessarily worth it.

Quickshift

· #12 · Apr 16, 2009

The Behringer really isn't difficult to set up, I wouldn't bother letting concerns about user friendliness of that unit be a factor that plays a part in your decision.

chad

· #13 · Apr 16, 2009

Quickshift said:
The Behringer really isn't difficult to set up, I wouldn't bother letting concerns about user friendliness of that unit be a factor that plays a part in your decision.

agreed, it's pretty easy to get around. DO look at which has finer adjustment, the higher you go in DSP the more fine you can get with adjustments such as Q of the filters, etc, you know, resolution of the settings.

fredridge

· #14 · Apr 16, 2009

what about a DBX driverack

chad

· #15 · Apr 17, 2009

fredridge said:
what about a DBX driverack

hell yes, 480's are cheap now that everyone is getting 4800's

fredridge

· #16 · Apr 17, 2009

any you know for sale right now?

I found a 260 for $400 locally. Can't decide whether I should buy it or not

chad said:
hell yes, 480's are cheap now that everyone is getting 4800's

chad

· #17 · Apr 17, 2009

260 is WAY better than the driverack PA.

lust4sound

· #18 · Apr 18, 2009

DIY Mobile Audio - View Profile: envisionelec

Give this dude a looksee, had a similar discussion with him last year.. Has the 12 volt modded Behringers, reasonable..Good dude..

simplicityinsound

· #19 · Apr 18, 2009

as long as you can tune from the front seat without moving too much, its fine. had to help set up a car recently wtih eqs that i have to go to the trunk to tune...never realized how much i had gottne used to sitting inthe front seat ala 701 or dsp6. it makes hte tuning process a lot quicker and a lot more enjoyable

lust4sound

· #20 · Apr 19, 2009

chad said:

Autodupe..

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