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DSL worth it in my application?
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<blockquote data-quote="The_Quiet_One" data-source="post: 8410614" data-attributes="member: 614562"><p>From my experiences and observations there is a general priority order list as far as sound improvement. It's not to say one can be completely disregarded, they are all very important.</p><p></p><p>Install &gt; DSP &gt; Equipment</p><p></p><p>It may switch up a bit especially if you have an active capable head unit currently (which I don't think yours has that capability) and depends on how your current equipment stacks up. ie very crappy or blown stock/low end brands.</p><p></p><p>A dsp opens up a whole another level. It will either be a very frustrating or rewarding piece of equipment due to the moderate level of complexity. Also something to keep in mind if you want to use a dsp, other than an MS8 you're likely looking at another $100 for a calibrated mic to tune with unless you happen to find someone letting you borrow one or pay someone else money to tune your system for you which you may or may not like the final product.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line I don't think you will fully unlock the potential of your particular equipment without a DSP, but not everyone is looking for the type of reproduction an audiophile seeks (or audiosnob depending on how you look at it). You may be perfectly happy with your setup without a DSP. The nice thing about a DSP is one can be added to most any install without too much trouble. I vote install everything correctly and if you are unhappy make the jump to DSP.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The_Quiet_One, post: 8410614, member: 614562"] From my experiences and observations there is a general priority order list as far as sound improvement. It's not to say one can be completely disregarded, they are all very important. Install > DSP > Equipment It may switch up a bit especially if you have an active capable head unit currently (which I don't think yours has that capability) and depends on how your current equipment stacks up. ie very crappy or blown stock/low end brands. A dsp opens up a whole another level. It will either be a very frustrating or rewarding piece of equipment due to the moderate level of complexity. Also something to keep in mind if you want to use a dsp, other than an MS8 you're likely looking at another $100 for a calibrated mic to tune with unless you happen to find someone letting you borrow one or pay someone else money to tune your system for you which you may or may not like the final product. Bottom line I don't think you will fully unlock the potential of your particular equipment without a DSP, but not everyone is looking for the type of reproduction an audiophile seeks (or audiosnob depending on how you look at it). You may be perfectly happy with your setup without a DSP. The nice thing about a DSP is one can be added to most any install without too much trouble. I vote install everything correctly and if you are unhappy make the jump to DSP. [/QUOTE]
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