Signal Processors.....?

[walterdixon 10+ year member]

OK, so my first system is starting to look complete, but recently I've gotten the idea that I could benefit from a processing unit of some kind.

I've been looking at the MaxxBass 103, and that seems like it might be one to consider, but it's also been frowned apon by some reputable people *cough* Squeak *cough*.

As far as other options go, I'm not too sure what's what.

My setup is in my sig. I've always had my sights on SQ and I think I've done a good job so far. With that said, will the benefits of a processing unit outweigh the price (keeping in mind im a near broke student)? Whatever I end up getting, I'd like to keep it under or around $200usd.

Suggestions on which units to look at, and which unit does what would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Walter

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[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Memphis X03. Nice 3way unit.

http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/products/details.asp?id=73

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

anything from audiocontrol as well.

 

[walterdixon 10+ year member]

so when we talk about signal processors, it's either an EQ or a crossover...or are there more?

Which tends to be more beneficial (keeping my setup in mind //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif )

 

[forbidden 10+ year member]

A crossover is not going to do much at all. A eq may but only if it is there to do a dedicated job on an identified problem. Personally I would look at an Eclipse head unit first and leave the eq out of the loop entirely. This will make a noticeable difference in how you use your system. The more signal manipulation you do, the greater the chance of noise and clipped signals. Pour your dollars into a better placement of the front speakers if you are not going to change the cd player.

 

[walterdixon 10+ year member]

A crossover is not going to do much at all. A eq may but only if it is there to do a dedicated job on an identified problem. Personally I would look at an Eclipse head unit first and leave the eq out of the loop entirely. This will make a noticeable difference in how you use your system. The more signal manipulation you do, the greater the chance of noise and clipped signals. Pour your dollars into a better placement of the front speakers if you are not going to change the cd player.

kick panels eh?