Going Active - Discrete parts or Hypex Fusions?
Hey Folks!
I am considering how to go active.
I’m a little torn between the Hypex FA253 served by a Wiim Pro Plus (digital output) or a discrete stack that looks roughly like Wiim Pro Plus (digital output) -> MiniDSP Flex HT -> Amps (Example: Fosi v3 Monoblocks).
Use case:
DIY Active speakers - 2 or 3 ways.
Fully digital sources (I own 0 physical media and will not need any ADC)
Will likely want to integrate subwoofers.
If Flex HT - could be used for 2 way LCR or room correction for 5.1/7.1 at some point if it gets retired from Stereo.
Hypex
Pros:
Simple
Clean
One system - easier support, all built to work together.
Minimal gain management
No testing new parts
Cons:
No testing new parts
Subwoofer out is harder?
Only 3 channels per speaker.
Active Stack
Pros:
Can test new parts.
Can manage subwoofers with extra channels of DSP
Can swap Flex HT into home theatre use if it gets replaced later
Can accept HDMI input from a TV.
More power available (depending on amp choice).
Global volume is easier.
Can get DIRAC
Cons:
Need to deal with gain management.
No Balanced output from Minidsp Flex HT.
Slightly more expensive.
Pricing:
Hypex
$290 AUD - Wiim pro plus
$1993 AUD - 2x Hypex FA253
Stack:
$290 AUD - Wiim pro plus
$951 AUD - MiniDSP Flex HT
$1125 - 6x Fosi V3 Monoblocks (example amp - kickstarter prices).
Hypex: $2283
Stack: $2366
Are there any points I’m missing?
Am I missing hardware options of a comparable quality and price?
What would you do?
Am I overthinking this?
Are there better diy amp solutions?
Restrictions:
Please remember in your discussion: I am using purely digital media - No ADC is considered or needed. I will NOT be collecting vinyl or CD’s at any stage.
No CamillaDSP etc. I need the dsp to be standalone.
No big price increases. $2 - $2.5k AUD is about all I want to spend.
Love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers
Hey Folks!
I am considering how to go active.
I’m a little torn between the Hypex FA253 served by a Wiim Pro Plus (digital output) or a discrete stack that looks roughly like Wiim Pro Plus (digital output) -> MiniDSP Flex HT -> Amps (Example: Fosi v3 Monoblocks).
Use case:
DIY Active speakers - 2 or 3 ways.
Fully digital sources (I own 0 physical media and will not need any ADC)
Will likely want to integrate subwoofers.
If Flex HT - could be used for 2 way LCR or room correction for 5.1/7.1 at some point if it gets retired from Stereo.
Hypex
Pros:
Simple
Clean
One system - easier support, all built to work together.
Minimal gain management
No testing new parts
Cons:
No testing new parts
Subwoofer out is harder?
Only 3 channels per speaker.
Active Stack
Pros:
Can test new parts.
Can manage subwoofers with extra channels of DSP
Can swap Flex HT into home theatre use if it gets replaced later
Can accept HDMI input from a TV.
More power available (depending on amp choice).
Global volume is easier.
Can get DIRAC
Cons:
Need to deal with gain management.
No Balanced output from Minidsp Flex HT.
Slightly more expensive.
Pricing:
Hypex
$290 AUD - Wiim pro plus
$1993 AUD - 2x Hypex FA253
Stack:
$290 AUD - Wiim pro plus
$951 AUD - MiniDSP Flex HT
$1125 - 6x Fosi V3 Monoblocks (example amp - kickstarter prices).
Hypex: $2283
Stack: $2366
Are there any points I’m missing?
Am I missing hardware options of a comparable quality and price?
What would you do?
Am I overthinking this?
Are there better diy amp solutions?
Restrictions:
Please remember in your discussion: I am using purely digital media - No ADC is considered or needed. I will NOT be collecting vinyl or CD’s at any stage.
No CamillaDSP etc. I need the dsp to be standalone.
No big price increases. $2 - $2.5k AUD is about all I want to spend.
Love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers