DSPeaker Anti Mode 2.0 evaluation


I have read all of the glowing reviews of this product and I just don't understand why I am not impressed. I have been lucky to find a very kind dealer to allow me to try one the DSPeaker Anti Mode 2.0 units.
I have 2 JL Audio F113 subwoofers that I have set up in stereo and are based on their own microphones measurement calibration.

So, with those sub settings and then switching out the LF Filter, I then used the DSPeaker unit to eq just my JL subs. That is, I tested the unit by playing my Andra 2 speakers full range via my Pass Labs Preamp and Amp and with the other Preamp outputs I plugged in the DSPeaker in and then the JL subs are plugged into the DSPeaker.

I ran the DSPeaker calibration. I used the DSPeaker in and out of the flow by using its bypass button and I really couldn’t tell much of any improvement. In fact I believe I like the bypass sound better.

Why is this? All of the glowing reviews and it is only marginal different if at all.

Now, there is an update for the DSPeaker in June 2013 but my Norton Virus control will not allow the download. Perhaps, if I was able to download that update it would be better, but I doubt it.

So, before I end my trial of the unit, is my configuration flawed , what do you guys think?
128x128ozzy
I must say if there is any delay I sure can't tell. Still the best bass my system has produced.
I use an 8033 for my subs. I have a nearly square room. The bass has sounded so bad that I nearly gave up and sold all of my gear. Maybe there is a slight delay, but wow, this cheap unit has made my modest system sound quite good in this crappy room. The 8033 is good enough that I gave my tact 2.2xp the boot.

YMMV
10-14-13: Kr4
"One issue to be aware of is that the AM2, like other DSPs, introduces a significant delay (even in bypass) which will upset sub/main timing and integration unless you compensate for it."

Kal

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Just to be clear the DC does have a compensation feature built it (page 24 in manual). Selections are: Off, Auto, Manual.