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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 03:03 PM
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I've been reading a bit about using a dsp and the benefits but I'm not sure that I'll be able to use it to the full extent with my setup. Pretty much dont want to spend the money and time tuning if it's not going to make a big difference. Thanks in advance for any input!

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KMR-D772BT

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Dbdrive euphoria components
Dd vob3 horns
Diamond micro v2 wired high level

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Prv 10mb800ft-1 in each
CV b54 bridged, low level "through" frequency from su bout
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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I would say it depends. I’m a noob when it comes to this sled audio, but not audio in general. It depends firstly if you feel like your setup is close to what you want, but needs some tweaks to make it better. It also depends on your budget. $200-$300 for a dsp might be a deal breaker. For me I’m only running fairing speakers, but bought the dd dsi2 knowing I would add more speakers later. I ended up being glad I bought it right now as the small tweaks to the fairing made the money worth spending.

What do you feel like your setup is lacking?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 05:58 PM
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It's not necessarily I think it's lacking. I've entered a couple audio competitions and just always looking on a way to improve. I have lowers and thought about adding another pair of 6.5s.
 

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The short answer for your set up yes. You should have one.
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 06:06 PM
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The short answer for your set up yes. You should have one.
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I'm guessing you've used one or are using one. Which have you tried and like best?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 06:43 PM
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I have used the ARC PSM, the RF DSR1, and the DD Dsi2. The DD unig is the one I like best and what I run in my bike.
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Awesome thanks for the info. What all do you run off of it?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 08:03 PM
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I bought the DD dsi-2 and it made a world of difference, looking at your setup that b54 amp does not have near enough wattage to push those 10's
 
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to answer the op's question to me,
Kenwood 998 head unit,,,,bluetooth from phone or New Sony Walkman
2 PRV 6MR500 NDY 4's in the faring
same in lower farings
2 DD B3 horns in grills in fairing
2 Mmats PA 60.44cx in tp pods
2 PRV 10MB1000's in bags
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SD Evo2000.1 for bags,,,,,,also 2 supplemental batteries, one in each bag, my bike is old and doesn't have as good a charging system as the newer bikes
all run through the DD Dsi2, installed and tuned by me.
 
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You have the amps and dsp in your tp? I don't have one. I'm guessing you are a fan of the as amps how you like 2000.1?
 
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