AduioControl DSP options

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Kicking myself as I just missed out on an AudioControl DSP DM-810 at $399 shipped tax-free, very disappointed. That said, am considering the DQDX (6 in/8 out - RCA) as I can have one at around $250 to $300 second-hand. And yes I've considered a 608 and Audison units and unless they are around that $250-$300 mark, not interested.
My gear is the following, you can assume that the electrical (dual bat, 250A alt), cabling, all peripherals, and accessories are of excellent quality:
HU Pio PRS80
Amplification:
Focal FPP 2300.RX to Front Pioneer 6.75" 2-way Z series Comps
Audio Control 4.300, bridged to rear Pioneer Z series 6.75" coaxials
DS18 Hooligan 3K to two Focal 33V2 13" subs (in a sealed 3.44 cubic foot enclosure) and a stinger 5-farad hybrid cap (cause I have it lying around)
An extra Focal FDP 4.600 for possible active options down the road.

My question goes more to functionality.

I liked the 8/10 unit as it is very slick and the software is nice. That said, not going to shell out $800 for a new one. I think I would like the DQDX too. It's more mechanized and therein lies my conundrum. I have a Dayton Calibration Mic and REW calibration software. Would this work? I don't mind fiddling with knobs, for $400 I'll gladly sit in my car and fiddle. This is applicable regardless if I go active or passive. While I fully understand the benefits of going active, not thinking I want to at this point. The Pio HU has pretty decent EQ and calibration with it too. Am I going to realize a big difference using the DQDX?

Thoughts?

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[Doxquzme Premium Member]

After careful assessment and a lot of reading, going active. With that in mind, would need the AC DM8/10 or another with 10 pre-outs. I think that I'm getting an Audison Bit Nove - let the fun begin!!

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

After careful assessment and a lot of reading, going active. With that in mind, would need the AC DM8/10 or another with 10 pre-outs. I think that I'm getting an Audison Bit Nove - let the fun begin!!

Best of luck. I have seen guys fiddling with DSPs using RTAs, mics, WD40s, SR22s, and whatnot. Beyond my skill level but their results always impressive.

 

[spokey9]

After careful assessment and a lot of reading, going active. With that in mind, would need the AC DM8/10 or another with 10 pre-outs. I think that I'm getting an Audison Bit Nove - let the fun begin!!

I had a dayton dsp hooked up for a couple weeks...I noticed I was listening more for things to tweak rather than actually listening to the music...so the dsp came out

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I understand folks. I was skeptical too but... I ended up changing at the last minute. Ordered the DM810. I'm going full active and that makes a substantial difference. I have a friend here in town, he owns a nice car audio shop and he's going to swap some networking machines for all the tuning help I need, could not pass it up. His installer is a whizzbang with DSP, specifically AudioControl. I got the AC for what I was looking at spending for the Audison, not thinking I could go wrong here. Should be fun (sort of).

The regular little Dayton isn't in the same league with this unit. I tried it too, in the HT setup and ended up returning it and getting the much better HD unit and it makes a difference. I found the REW software a bit awkward to learn. I already own a great MiniDSP UMIK-1 calibration mic and stand, so just got to learn the ropes with the AC interface. A big 17" HD laptop screen should make it easier for these old eyes to get'r done!

 

[spokey9]

I'm probably gonna end up with another dsp at some point...too much temptation to add shiny things to my stereo to hold out forever

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I'm probably gonna end up with another dsp at some point...too much temptation to add shiny things to my stereo to hold out forever

RIght? Take the plung!

 

[Firewalker]

I got spokey buy one already....He could have had two since I sold both the Dayton DSP-408 and that Helix DSP V1. But I guess Sancho didn't buy him enough time or enough in bribery to get both done lol

 

[spokey9]

I got spokey buy one already....He could have had two since I sold both the Dayton DSP-408 and that Helix DSP V1. But I guess Sancho didn't buy him enough time or enough in bribery to get both done lol

I pulled the dayton after a couple weeks...I really wasn't listening to the music more like listening for things to tune next time I'll have someone who knows what they're doing tune it

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Really have to use a calibration MIC. I run 5 subs in the HT and after getting all of them to play nice with the 4x8DSP, I was able to attenuate to my liking and tweak a bit, which really made a huge difference. I spent a whole 4 day weekend, Measuring, tweaking (the system), and listening until it was to my liking, I own/play Drums, BASS, Cello, and Keyboards so it's not like I don't have a bit of an ear for it. It's not so much what you think you hear, it's really about what you're missing. It's paid for now, ain't no going back!

 

[Firewalker]

Spokey there is people at DIYMA that will remote in for 20 or 25 bucks to tune it right. Well worth from the people i've talked to on it.