DSP/Factory OEM Integration

[Icecube91]

Looking for a DSP to run off my factory headunit. Ive been looking at the Audiocontrol and JL Audio ones but not sure what is the best option. I can list my equipment and tell you what I am doing so you get an idea and can guide me to the best option.

Front Stage - 6.5" Alpine Type R components (will be ran off crossover)

Rear Stage - 6.5" Alpine Type R components (will be ran off crossover)

Component Amp - Alpine PDX F6 (600/4)

Subs - 2 12" Sundown SA

Sub Amp - Sundown 2000D

Now here are the DSP Ive been looking at so which is best suited for my system.

AudioControl LC7i Black 6-Channel Line Output Converter (LOC)

AudioControl LCQ-1 (Black) 6-Channel Equalizer Line-Output Converter

6-Channel Equalizer and Line Output Converter with AccuBass, Signal Delay and Signal Summing

AudioControl DQDX Black Blue 6 Channel Performance Digital Signal Processor with EQ, Crossover and Signal Delay plus 5-year warranty*!

JL Audio FiX 82 (fix82) OEM Integration Digital Signal Processor

JL Audio FiX 86 OEM Integration Digital Sound Processor

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

What vehicle do you have?

 

[Icecube91]

2015 Acura TLX Elite

 

[Icecube91]

Anyone?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

If you do the FiX you only need the TwK D8. You can go optical between them. That's my next DSP if mine dies. That's by far the best option

I would do one better set of tweeters and mids. The amp choice is fine. Use each channel for a single speaker. You don't need rears, that will give you full control with the DSP and end up WAY better off.

 

[Icecube91]

I thought the jl twk88 and d8 were meant just for tuning. Wouldn't I still need the fix 86 at least so I can use the rcas?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I thought the jl twk88 and d8 were meant just for tuning. Wouldn't I still need the fix 86 at least so I can use the rcas?

Fix 82 and TwK D8

The 82 has optical out. The D8 has optical in

 

[Icecube91]

Wouldnt the Fix 86 be enough to run a full system. component amp and subwoofer amp?

I thought the FiX82 is like the LC2i

 

[JohnKuthe]

Fix 82 and TwK D8
The 82 has optical out. The D8 has optical in

I wish my Alpine CDE-153BT had an optical out.

John Kuthe...

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Wouldnt the Fix 86 be enough to run a full system. component amp and subwoofer amp?
I thought the FiX82 is like the LC2i

The difference in the 82 and 86 is the output. The 82 is meant to be ran with the TwK. You will want the TwK.

 

[Icecube91]

So if I run the fix82 I can run my front and rear components off the crossover off the 4 channel amp and run my subs off my amp still?

Whats the difference between the twk88 and twkd8? And what difference will I see if I run just three fix86 over the fix82 and twkd8

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

So if I run the fix82 I can run my front and rear components off the crossover off the 4 channel amp and run my subs off my amp still?
Whats the difference between the twk88 and twkd8? And what difference will I see if I run just three fix86 over the fix82 and twkd8

With out the TwK you won't be able to tune anything. If you care you won't want that.

The D8 only has optical in. Cheaper but that's all you would need

If you have both you will override stock tuning, be able to run active with a single better set of speakers and be able to place the band on your dash board, realist stage, tonality. Like you are there with them.

 

[Icecube91]

So basically the fix82 and fix86 is the brain the will link up my factory head unit and my equipment right? So 2 sets of components running off the crossover on the 4ch amp and then my 2 subs wired to my mono amp. Would the fix 82 or 86 be better without the twk88 or d8 involved. I just need the brain in there to hook everything up and then can decide if I want the twk

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

86 would be the only option.

 

[Icecube91]

So If I get the FiX82 I can only wire my subs to it and then would need the Twk88/D8 and hook my components to it? Is that right? If I use the Fix86 I can wire both my component and sub amp to it right? So Ill moslty likely go with the Fix86 for now and see how it sounds but if I do wanna add the Twk with the FiX86 which Twk would be the better option for me the 88 or D8?