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Deqx vs. Behringer or Dbx Digital Crossovers?

Can you guys share your direct comparison's between theese different crossovers. I know, I know the Deqx is the cat's meow. O.K maybe it is, Tell me why. How is the sound better? And what makes it better? D/A converters? Wiring? Power supply? Has anyone Directly A/B compared these units?
I am using the Behringer and love the concept of Active crossovers. And the digital ones have nice features. But the real question is, is it worth the extra dollars to spring for the Deqx? Thanks in advance.
gnev

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iseekheils
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A good question to be sure. I might try asking it at:
http://www.madisound.com/
The forum there is mostly orientated to speaker questions. I bought the DBX ($500), as it was rated a bit better than the Behringer ($300). There are some Rane units, which are more money, and of course the DEQX which is very highly regarded.
If I had to guess, I'd say that units like the DEQX will probably be the wave of the future. Pre-amp, crossover, room equalization, DAC, etc all in one. I've read that the DAC is as good as some that cost between 1-2K$.
Right now I'm using the DBX as a crossover between my subwoofer and a two way speaker system. It has room correction which I will be trying soon. If I decide to bi-amp my two ways, then I would consider moving up to the DEQX.
iseekheils
131 posts
 
Coe, I was originally going to get the Behringer, but bought a DBX Driverack instead. As I mentioned above, some of the speaker builders at the Madisound site gave me the recommendation. I did not get to compare them myself.
Sonny
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