What is the best car audio DSP?

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[@alexkristanas929]

It’s the one you can afford 👍

[@weduhpeople8504]

My first dsp was the Sony ES xdp210eq with the cdxc-90 20 bit burr brown cd player with a copper chassis. It was a very capable dsp back in the day!

[@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646]

Normally most channels in car audio are all about BASS. Al though I was a bass head in younger years I AWALYS wanted my stuff to full of bass but with a emphasis on SQ. I recently found your channel and love how talk about SQ often. I also love how you give price budgeting advice

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

thankyou!!

[@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646]

@@CarAudioEnthusiasts I also like how to your opinion feels real not bought.

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

I do my best to be honest with my reviews or opinions. Thankyou!

[@jessewoodworth3888]

I Agree with everything he said ^^^ I'm really liking your channel alot & subbed as well.Im building a SQL sounding system & constantly changing & rebuilding my systems speakers,every so often when I feel like tryin for alot better improvements soundwise.I'm now on my 2nd dsp rightnow got the helix.3s.I Can honestly say I truly think I will not be gettin rid of it anytime soon!! It's AWESOME DSP.Sounds Way way better than the JL audio twk 88 I had previously installed in my truck.😮

[@JL-ey3gb]

The Dayton 408 was my first DSP. Cheap, simple to learn and sounded good buuuut...the noise floor was horrible. Had a constant noise/hiss out of the box. Been running Helix for about three years now and will never go back. I've heard great things about AD. I mean really, it's just how much are you willing to spend and are you willing to put in the time and effort to learn how to properly tune or find someone that knows what they're doing to tune it for you. Just be careful with some of these car audio shops, some of them have no clue but will tell you they do to get your business. Ask for a demo in a car they have tuned, if they don't have one or give some excuse, walk out the door.

[@blackhornet25]

Which helix dsp are you running.

[@tallnrough68]

I saw from someone else that the hiss was present because of the control knob, once he unplugged the knob the noise went away. Not sure if you were experiencing the same thing ?

[@ah4800]

I like my jl twk88. Easy to use

[@bennyblanco14]

A few years back, my zapco dsp had taken a shit so, i needed a new.dsp and came across Audio Dynamics. I had gotten their 8 channel dsp with optical input and i found out very quick that it was not only identical to the dayton audio dsp but also had the exact same shitty floor noise. I am talking about a buzz that can be heard and wont go away no matter what you did... after a few months, i sold it and went with a Helix DSP.3 and never looked back... my next dsp i plan on getting soon is a goldhorn P5 DSP ULTRA ..it comes with 16 channels, 2 x ES9038Pro DAC, and has a built in DSD player ... a SQ dream machine

[@silverevans7763]

I'm thinking of going with the Helix DSP.3S as well. Are you running yours active or with the passive crossovers?

[@John-qx2pe]

Audson , helx, high end for sure 12ch

[@BassBrotherBuild]

I run the dayton and im happy with it but i wanna get a 31 parametic band eq and somenof the more advanced features as well

[@LMN22]

That 6 8 hifi is nice but dayum 800 is high not too mention you gotta buy the mic too.... but im gonna need one lol

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

its a really nice dsp

[@Jt19702]

The Audio Control DM-810 also has a PEQ EQ option

[@RobertCookcx]

I've used the Dayton, a Hertz H8, and most recently, the JL TWK-88. I prefer the parametric capabilities vs fixed Q, multi-band equalizers. I don't see the value in having more than 10 bands of parametric per channel. If you need that, your system is fundamentally broken an should undergo revamp on the installation side. Every change in EQ results in phase shift which is a two-edged sword. I do like the all-pass option discussed as it can move some pesky standing wave issues and help resolve nulls/peaks in the listening area. These things have spoiled me rotten.

[@esmokebaby]

I have a expert px2r it's probably might not be too good but if it works it works I guess (commented before watching)

[@tdog8507]

Any thoughts on the Musway D8.

[@david029014]

New DM-810 owner here.

[@jonathansch444]

Why did you go with the audiocontrol over others?

[@david029014]

@@jonathansch444 I got a good deal on it from my friend

[@joegarcia6276]

Nice i have the audison bit nove dsp

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

AWESOME!

[@MAGNETAR-187]

I can see your whole house in your glasses!😂

[@tycolemansr.6540]

Helix is what I roll with

[@LMN22]

Can never go wrong with Helix if you can afford it

[@tycolemansr.6540]

@@LMN22 Yea, it was expensive..lol

[@LMN22]

@tycolemansr.6540 I bet lol it's on my wish list

[@samielcalixte4699]

I’ve got a major issue. Trying to find a dsp that fits my 2019 Challenger GT. It comes with no amplifier . I was told to use Rockford Fosgate Dsr1. After installing, no sound. Any suggestions?

[@wanassmoke]

Factory radio via high level to Lc7 to dsp to amps..is that a good setup

[@laptopdragon]

Marts digital 8 for $110.00 amazone...8 channel, bluetoth, etc.

[@LMN22]

Was looking at that as well... awesome dsp. I'm torn cause the marts is in my budget but the auto tune on the ad stuff is so nice lol being broke is rough in the audio world

[@satyavratadas1640]

Arc audio is a DSP with extreme amount of power

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

yup Ive heard them they are impresive

[@jeandippolito9880]

Hi friend! I hope you can give me your opinion. I was using an audison bitone.1 and then it went to valhalla. Now i need a new DSP. My options here are Helix mini dsp and alpine pxe-0850x for similar price. Any other option is way over my budget. I run a morel hybrid ovation 6 2way kit and a jl 10w6v2, so i dont really need more than 6 or maybe 8 channels. The car is a ford fusion with sync 3. Which one would you choose between the Alpine and Helix? Thanks man!!! Very nice channel!!!

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

adcaraudio.com/store/product/addsp68-at-auto-tune-dsp/ i cant speak on the alpine or helix, but i CAN speak on this one, ive been running the 6 channel version of this for 3 years

[@josephblaylock4051]

Hello, I’m a new subscriber, old to car audio (which means I’m old as well). However, I noticed you skipped over the Audio Dynamics ADDSP68-AT which I purchased for my system but haven’t installed yet, I’m in the very beginnings of the construction. What do you think the pros and cons are for that model. I needed all 8 channels out because I’m building a 3 way with sub. Thoughts?

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

it is a great dsp! i skipped it because it has the same specs as the 4/6 just 2 more channels. my thoughts are get this adcaraudio.com/store/product/dsp-kc-stealth-mount-knob-controller-for-at-auto-tune-dsps/ lets you have a volume and bass knob up front!

[@josephblaylock4051]

I bought my DSP volume control about a week ago. I can’t wait to install it. I also bought the HD Bluetooth dongle at the same time.

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

youll love them!

[@kisse68]

in my amp 5.1k and dsp bitone says made in italy, ibougt them seweral years ago and brax and helix are german made

[@johnnypiper1717]

I been thinking about getting a dsp but really don't know much about them. I only have a sub amp as of now but will be putting a 4 channel on my door speakers soon and was thinking of getting a dsp. I also don't Hava a after market radio jus a line out converter assuming I would come out of the loc and into the dsp then out the dsp to my sub amp and 4 channel mids/highs amp. I know my bass is gonna be over powering my door which is why I'm need to put a 4 channel on them and figured a nice dsp would really bring out my sytem so you think either of these you shown will be good for my system?

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

most DPSs have high level inputs, so you wouldnt need the LOC at all. Personally , im bias, Id use the AD64AT because i have been using one for about 4 years now. but they are out of production. this one can still be had, but youll need to get it soon adcaraudio.com/store/product/addsp46/

[@johnnypiper1717]

​@@CarAudioEnthusiasts cool that I wouldn't need a loc cuse the loc I have now is jus for my subwoofers. I plan on getting a 4 channel amp for my door speakers and would need a wavetech link 6 if I added 4 channel along with my subs. But if I go ahead and get a dsp you saying I will not need the loc for my 4 channel and my sub amp? The shop near me sells AD products so they should have knowledge on there dsp products and how to install and set them up correctly cuse I have no clue how to get the high level inputs into the dsp or do I know how to set one of those things up with all the EQ settings and other features it has. I was looking at that ADDSP68 dsp that's $599 you think that is a well worth the money dsp to go with? I figured by going with a dsp it will make my sytem sound alot better and have highs and mids coming out of my door speakers and jus bass out my subs since I have a 2020 ram 1500 crew cab and installed jus 2 subs with a wavetechDQ 2 ch loc and seems I still have bass coming from my doors speakers and it jus doesn't sound like I'm use to since I always had a radio that had rca outputs on the back of the cd/radio Bluetooth player and had control with some eq settings on it. Gonna be upgrading my sub in the next few months and will have to add a 4 channel to my doors so might as well get a dsp to really bring out my system. The audio control 608 I heard was a good easy to navigate dsp as well.

[@LMN22]

Dumb question... the DSPs with a volume knob.. will my volume knob on my head unit still work or is that bypassed? Id prefer to use the one on the HU for total volume

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

yes you can treat one volume knob like a gain.

[@christerstigsater3720]

Mosconi, helix ? I'm looking at a Mosconi right now.

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

either one, both great dsps

[@goosunsafetyfirearmtrainin9561]

I am currently going through this dilemma about which DSP is right for my car . Because of my limited knowledge I bricked a DM 810 keep in mind it was an older model and now out of warranty before amp global. My technician is advising me to go helix, what is your viewpoint on that product

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

Helix makes a great DSP, If cost isnt a real issue, I would use what ever your Tech is used to tuning.

[@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646]

You often feel like you can’t ever get that perfect sound. I have a Lexus Es350 stock radio cannot be replaced My set up Radio-Audio Control LC7I-Alpine Amp (Infinity Mids and Highs) then the other split is to a Kicker Amp to three Infinity 1000s 10s sealed Been debating on DSP for recreating better sound

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

The answer is YES

[@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646]

@@CarAudioEnthusiastsso should replace the AC LC7I with DSP but I need 6 input

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

the ad68at would be great for you man adcaraudio.com/store/product/addsp68-at-auto-tune-dsp/ also grab this if you want a master volume and bass control at your fingertips adcaraudio.com/store/product/dsp-kc-stealth-mount-knob-controller-for-at-auto-tune-dsps/ this dsp can auto tune it self, and does a pretty good job! of course you can also do it manually. @@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646

[@jessewoodworth3888]

Also should look into the d-10s or smsl po100 pro for streaming true hi-res audio from tidal on cellphone to d-10s back to your dsp is awesome and alot cheaper than buying a dap player like the fiio m11 or hiby R6!! For dsp but if you or someone is wanting the BEST dsp that I'm seeing at the SQ Competitions that all the pro's are using would be HELIX,Arc audio & Mosconi aerospace Dsp's...

[@jessewoodworth3888]

I think if we are gonna spend $$$ big Money for hi-end stereo systems installations and equipment in our cars,Then we should do the research on how to stream HI-RES audio too!! Bc makes no since to have a hi-end system installed and then ride around only streaming shitty quality bluetooth/ carplay compressed music files!?? Like I was doing before I did my own research on what's needed to stream Hires music digitally with either toslink or coax,rca analog cables from dap or cell phone directly into the Dsp system.Listening to flac lossless or MQA music quality files from say tidal or quobuzz,amazon music,apple is night day difference man between it and say cd quality or bluetooth music.Trust me!

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Do you think my system would benefit from a DSP? ALPINE CDE265BT HEAD UNIT WHICH has 9 band eq with time correction. 4 Polk mm265 door speakers, kicker cxa360.4 and kicker cxa400.1, 1 sundown e10 in t line box. The only thing I can think that the DSP would help is who knows if the settings painted on the amp is accurate

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

YES.

[@carlosstaggers1059]

I Enjoy your videos, but what about the helix

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

Helix is magical, I just skipped the extreme stuff because people with Helix taste likely know more than me anyway! lol

[@benjamincollins6553]

Audiocontrol d-4.800 for 200 off of Facebook market. Just got it my other on i got 5 months ago like new with box for 300

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

sweet deal!

[@onesikm3]

You find another one of them deals please pass that along to me

[@user-wk3rz9mz5w]

Can you explain how you have wired your DSP? You mentioned you have 6 channels out but i noticed you have a 3 way front stage and subs. Is your sub channel not running through your DSP?

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

My a pillars the mid and tweet are on a passive crossover, I DSP them as a set

[@user-wk3rz9mz5w]

Makes sense. Thank you.

[@crushjenkinsinnovations6044]

I feel like you left out a lot of stuff on the Dayton dsp... wired control knob that doubles as a bass knob for the sub channels, bt streaming, etc.

[@crushjenkinsinnovations6044]

And it has variable slopes on the crossover up to 24db

[@cristovalmontoya5222]

Ds 18 dsp 8.8bt looks promising for the money but slot of people hate on the brand but havnt ran there higher end stuff like the hooligan ko amps?

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

ive ran a good amount of ds18 gear, had a hooligan 15 and hooligan 3.5k on it, solid combo. also the ds18 SQ series of amps are solid. their lower end subs sound pretty good, but dont handle rated power.

[@justkiddin1980]

I missed Zapco, Helix, Brax and Audison on this list…

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

Yes, and those are all AWSOME DSPs. However, most folks that are interested in those guys, are making a LARGE investment in the hardware, and know EXACTLY what they want. also honestly I shop for features, not namebrands. shopping for namebrands is a trap that can cost you a lot and not net you good return on your investment.

[@TheGodofSEO]

I’m dumb. Since I have a THX-equipped Navigator, it’s been a nightmare properly tuning my truck. So where does the DSP go? Between my THX headunit and Audio Control LC7i? Or between LC7i and amps? Help. 😊

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

dsp goes between LC7i and ampilifers. but the dsp most often can replace the L:C7I (aka Loc ) completely. If the DSP has high level inputs, and signal summing, it can replace the LOC since its built in. However since you already have a LOC you can get about any dSP. Id recommend www.audiocontrol.com/car-audio/digital-signal-processors/dm-810/ if you want to take the LOC out of the system, (cause the dm810 CAN do everything) or you can add the DM810 after the LC71. Good thing is That DSP can grow with you it's quite feature rich and can solve many issues.

[@TheGodofSEO]

@@CarAudioEnthusiasts thank you

[@henrythompson5624]

Which one do you recommend for me I have a 24 Silverado with the factory head unit but I don't have the upgraded bose system find daily driving the truck but I wanted the sound the best it possibly can for what I have

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

There are a few variables, but a LOC or line output converter from your front speakers should give you a full signal, then any dsp would work, however the JL tweek would be able to work without an LOC, and handle signal summing. But the loc + less expensive dsp combo would be cheaper. Personally I'd still go JLTweek.

[@henrythompson5624]

@CarAudioEnthusiasts Thanks alot I'll look into the jl

[@thatsoftballguy2010]

Arc Audio PS8-PRO DSP

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

solid dsp

[@user-zh5ob4ri1c]

Dd dsi3

[@leonalbert5522]

Timpano dsp TPT-SP4BT

[@paulio3]

Anybody familiar with the Ground Zero gzdsp pro x6-8 Opinions debating buying,Thanks

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

My friend has installed them, i ask him how they are going, he said they do a great job, and he's had 0 issues with GZ DSP's

[@paulio3]

Thanks for the reply,I asked because I have a install shop trying to sell me the Gzdsp pro over the Jl twk88 which I can get used for cheaper.Is the Gzdsp that much better to justify the higher price tag.Im new to the world of DSP 's any insight would be much appreciated.Thanks

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

if the tweek is in good shape id run it, IMO its one of the best DSP's theyre great.@@paulio3

[@paulio3]

Thanks

[@WAGONMAFIAINDIA]

Looks like you got cold.

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

Not really, just dealin with medical issues

[@WAGONMAFIAINDIA]

@@CarAudioEnthusiasts hope u get well soon

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

well, that's complicated. but itll take a bit to find out.

[@kisse68]

Best still Are Helix and audison also Brax rest Are cheap Chinese crap

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

ELETTROMEDIA who makes audison and hertz has several china build houses, sorry man China makes everything.