Dsp / active crossover decision need pros/cons

[Jones20992]

4 way stereo (LF may or may not be summed)
Options I am considering

1) 2x DBX driverack 260 in 4 way mono
2) 2x Behringer DCX2496
3) 1 xilica 4080 (XD or XP)

What one would yall choose over the others and why?

 

[planet10]

2) 2x Behringer DCX2496

As long as you don’t go near the analog circuitry. It sucks.

dave

 

[Jones20992]

So just to make sure I understand this it works great with AES but if you use analog in or out its performance is greatly diminished?

 

[Mr BA]

Hi, I can't comment on all of your list. I started with Behringer and was given advice in this thread. Apogee Rosetta 800 +

Keep us updated with how you proceed?

 

[planet10]

I only ever tried teh DCX with the analog bits. It sucked. Others have said it workd much better digital only,

But it is very dated and limited in capability.

Look at things like miniDSP

dave

 

[planet10]

As well the 2 diyaudio.com store line level crossover kits that Nelson designed for relativiely simple well designed analog XOs.

And if one designs the speakers to libe within its limitations a PLLXO.

dave

 

[lowpoke]

I'd go with the Xilica. This will keep it to one unit that can handle the entire system AND give you the option of using FIR filters. (Xilica also make high quality equipment.)