The purpose is to keep the dsp from just being a mainstream gotta have it. Again in the wrong hands does more harm than good. No intention to detour here but I have spent years getting settings in a certain way. Each setup varies but I have a baseline I know to start for each channel I have. What I do not want to see is 50 threads on how do I set my DSP , or my dsp doesn't work right it sounds horrible. Glad to help a FEW but am also not going to write a tutorial either.

 

I'm agree 100%. My hopes are that in the near future I can package a DSP with a handful of my "go-to" set ups and have them either preset or that I can send the settings to a customer for those particular set ups. There's just too many variables -- either actual set up, or listening preference to have a canned setting for everyone, but I think I can have my preferred set up for a handful of what I would consider home run set ups. Kinda like canned maps for tuners...this should get you close but a Dyno gets you perfect. Otherwise I think you are correct there will be post that say this thing sucks, or why can't I get it to sound right, etc. and it's going to happen!! My vision is that at least with a BAL set up, you got your DSP base settings.

 

I waited for you to say this exact statement. With the package already purchased or bundled with it, I agree and truly believe it will be damn near on par or dead nuts on as long as the builds are consistent.

 

Personally, the only bike (and I've done a lot) I've ever put one on is my own and it didn't stay long. The complexities of a DSP's usage, it's settings, and the nuances that come with it not to mention the complete loss of sound control and quality once moving doesn't warrant this IMO, that is unless your bike is a parking lot queen.

 

There are a lot of words of wisdom here for those that are thinking of purchasing a DSP. Thanks fellas.

 

I want to bring this back up so it can be read through again. What I would like is if you feel a dsp may be useful to you then post your setup specs in a new thread I will start called can I utilize a dsp or am I better off without it.

 

Dsp's are a moot point unless you have the proper test and measuring equipment to set up your audio equipment chain and a clear understanding of how to do it. Actually, this goes for most analog gear too. Sure you can tune by ear but that's a joke if you're serious about attaining maximum benefits, your ear and a VOM won't come close to cutting it. In reality you would need a good oscilloscope, audio spectrum analyzer, a calibrated measuring microphone, tone generator, leveled white and pink noise generators and a power supply that replicates your bike's actual battery voltage and available current to get any real benefit out of any audio system. Anything else is just twisting ***** and level controls until your 'pleased' with the audio results. Tuning by ear/vom does not maximize your systems frequency response, dynamic range, power levels and overall system efficiency. You really DO need outboard test gear and technical knowledge to set your audio system right.

 

I'm all in on a DSP and have none of that equipment!!!! Never even heard of that equipment.

Just sayin!!!

T

 

Then you've proven my point. As long as you're happy with the results you've achieved thusfar then that's all that matters. However your audio system's full potential has yet to have been met. It's only quantifiable by your happiness and satisfaction. So as I said earlier, it's a moot point.

 

There is so much overkill here. Not everyone in here is trying to nor are they even interested in obtaining first place at a sound quality judging. Buy it, tune it to your liking whether by ear or test equipment, and go ride/enjoy it. There are guys in here that take this stuff to extremes and it's what they like to do, not everyone wants that. A DSP can be tuned very effectively without touching test equipment. Ex: Rockford 3Sixty.3 comes with a tuning CD just as some of the alpine, jl audio, etc. models do.