Deqx vs. Behringer or Dbx Digital Crossovers?

Sorry Gregm. In reading your post I didn't realize a Behringer was used in the system before the Deqx. I simply thought that you had heard a system with a Deqx. My bad.

Maybe I should just give the Deqx a try myself.
It's only money, right?
What choice do I have? Sit back and listen to the music?
No way!
Us crazy audio adicts always have to be fiddling with something.

I am also tri-amping a reference system (CAT-PASSx-600/Classe - IRSV) using simple Ashley (pro-PA type) Crossover, bypassing the built-in passive xovers in IRS-V. I am also wondering whether it is time for me to upgrade the single cheapest unit in my chain of sound. (Ashley cost me less than 1/10 of any of my units or some cables) Deqx, Accuphase DF-35 and Behringer are all contenders. The only reason I would change Ashley would be to go all digital in CD-DSP-Xover before D/A conversion for power-amps. Any body with real experience of sound improvement for having gone digital in these areas?

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

I have a background in studio and live sound work. Behringer is the laughing stock of the industry. They make cheap knockoffs with the cheapest parts they can possibly find and cheap Chinese labor. They don't have an R&D department so much as a legal team for their onging lawsuits over said knockoffs. I don't mean to knock your box and I say this with all due respect, but I'm surprised to hear of a Behringer in a high end system, and even more surprised it hasn't died on you yet.

I haven't heard or seen the deqx but will be seeing it demoed at the end of the month in NEWAS. (http://www.newaudiosociety.com)

"They make cheap knockoffs with the cheapest parts they can possibly find"

Well I paid $227 for my unit, so I guess you get what you pay for. Right? We all new that.

I must add, since I have gone all digital with the Behringer I have become unsatisfied with the sound. It is a little harsh or cold. Reminds me of the Analog vs. CD differences debate. The DEQX is undoubtedly more refined and musical for Audiophile use. I am quite sure I have my answer.
The Behringer is a very flexible and easy to use unit. It is also very inexpensive. But it is clearly not quite up to Audiophile SQ standards for high end home systems.