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Dsp!
The good, the bad and the ugly.
What DSP are you using or have used and what do you like about it?
I have used the DSR 1. I ran it for about 6 months
Pro's.
low cost, small, BT (kinda)
Con's.
horrible experiences with connections (BT)
Software /firmware is hell to update.
Saving and loading a tune can be a pain.
I have had the DD Dsi2. about 10 month now.
Pro's.
Very easy software, easy to share and load tunes.
8 individual channels. And 2 pass thru RCA's
Con's.
Cost a bit more.
BT is a seperate purchase,
Bigger than the PSM and Dsr1.
What are your experiences?
Juice
What DSP are you using or have used and what do you like about it?
I have used the DSR 1. I ran it for about 6 months
Pro's.
low cost, small, BT (kinda)
Con's.
horrible experiences with connections (BT)
Software /firmware is hell to update.
Saving and loading a tune can be a pain.
I have had the DD Dsi2. about 10 month now.
Pro's.
Very easy software, easy to share and load tunes.
8 individual channels. And 2 pass thru RCA's
Con's.
Cost a bit more.
BT is a seperate purchase,
Bigger than the PSM and Dsr1.
What are your experiences?
Juice
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 185
From: Fond du Lac WI
I’m running the Arc Psm and have for two years. I have really come to like this unit and works great for my set up. I have not run anything else.
Pros
Small, user friendly controls
Cons
No BT, only 6 channels
Pros
Small, user friendly controls
Cons
No BT, only 6 channels
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
ARC PSM and DD DSI-2 are both solid devices but there is better if u have the cash and space.
ARC is very good regarding space requirements and 6 or possibly 8 speaker setups if u have identical crossover points. .
DD DSI-2 gets you the BT feature and just a bit more flex regarding channels and individual channel crossovers. On an ARC, 6.5 speakers and horns will cost u 4 tuning channels and on the DSI its only 2 if u unlink as there are crossover points for each channel.
Both will fit under the hood on a batwing.
I used the DSR a few times and it was not something I would purchase. The BT was garbage and it was just clunky to program.
JL is the Cadillac.
T
ARC is very good regarding space requirements and 6 or possibly 8 speaker setups if u have identical crossover points. .
DD DSI-2 gets you the BT feature and just a bit more flex regarding channels and individual channel crossovers. On an ARC, 6.5 speakers and horns will cost u 4 tuning channels and on the DSI its only 2 if u unlink as there are crossover points for each channel.
Both will fit under the hood on a batwing.
I used the DSR a few times and it was not something I would purchase. The BT was garbage and it was just clunky to program.
JL is the Cadillac.
T
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 7,618
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From: Des moines IA
PSM
pros
Size, price and ease and remote **** option
cons
Only 6 channel and the micro usb connection fails
DSI2
pros
Size, price, 8 channels w/ 2 pass through BT connectivity
cons
1 master gain, no individual gain setting
DSR1
I haven't personally used one, but have seen it used plenty
pros
Size, price BT control (tongue in cheek)
cons
Bluetooth control issues
TWK 88
Again, not personally used, but seen in action
pros
Ease of use, quality unit, 8 channels, separate eq controls, remote ****.
cons
Price and size
pros
Size, price and ease and remote **** option
cons
Only 6 channel and the micro usb connection fails
DSI2
pros
Size, price, 8 channels w/ 2 pass through BT connectivity
cons
1 master gain, no individual gain setting
DSR1
I haven't personally used one, but have seen it used plenty
pros
Size, price BT control (tongue in cheek)
cons
Bluetooth control issues
TWK 88
Again, not personally used, but seen in action
pros
Ease of use, quality unit, 8 channels, separate eq controls, remote ****.
cons
Price and size
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 157
From: South Central Va
I've used the PSM, DSR1, and Dayton. Of the three I like the Dayton the most except for size. It's easy to use and has a full eight channels of output and is the least expensive I'm aware of. I also like the fact that you can bluetooth directly to it, which comes in very handy while tuning, especially when a customer has a cheaper HU. On an install I did recently the customer had a cheaper Pioneer HU that would introduce distortion at vol level 47 out of 62, reducing max volume considerably. When BT'ed directly to the DSP max volume and clarity increased significantly, which enabled me to show him the difference between a cheap HU and a quality one.
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Road Master
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Posts: 1,083
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From: South Central Va
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 721
Likes: 204
From: Jerseyville, IL
ArcPSM
Pros - size and fairly easy to use.
Cons - limited outputs. Don't care for pigtails. Usb went out twice.
Dsr1 -
Pros - the Bluetooth to iOS tuning is handy
Cons - just never cared for the layout while tuning on iPad. Contrary to the pros, while it's handy it just isn't efficient.
Turn off pop like a ****
JL TWK88 -
Pros - great sound quality. Easy software. Great quality hardware.
Cons - it's big. Hard to fit in a fairing but I found a way. Would like to see BT direct streaming as an option.
JL is my go to right now. Plan to test the high end GZ soon and will determine which I prefer at that time.
Pros - size and fairly easy to use.
Cons - limited outputs. Don't care for pigtails. Usb went out twice.
Dsr1 -
Pros - the Bluetooth to iOS tuning is handy
Cons - just never cared for the layout while tuning on iPad. Contrary to the pros, while it's handy it just isn't efficient.
Turn off pop like a ****
JL TWK88 -
Pros - great sound quality. Easy software. Great quality hardware.
Cons - it's big. Hard to fit in a fairing but I found a way. Would like to see BT direct streaming as an option.
JL is my go to right now. Plan to test the high end GZ soon and will determine which I prefer at that time.
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Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 580
Likes: 288
From: Wisconsin
Dayton-408 -
Pros: > Size , Number of Outputs , Bluetooth -tuned by phone - Computer , It works for me and my set up , Not a competition sound bike, and software is easy to use , Price is great for what I use it for, Great every day user DSP.
As for as all the Nomenclature related to this DSP search all the previous posts, It works great for me and my set up,,,,
Cons: I don't know of any because I started with a Planned researched build I knew what I wanted to achieve and bought accordingly....P
Pros: > Size , Number of Outputs , Bluetooth -tuned by phone - Computer , It works for me and my set up , Not a competition sound bike, and software is easy to use , Price is great for what I use it for, Great every day user DSP.
As for as all the Nomenclature related to this DSP search all the previous posts, It works great for me and my set up,,,,
Cons: I don't know of any because I started with a Planned researched build I knew what I wanted to achieve and bought accordingly....P
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,150
Likes: 459
From: S. FL
Ive used, installed or tuned JL, DSR1, Audison Bit, DD Audio, Helix, Arc PSM, Both GZs, Dayton, PRV, DB Euphoria, and probably another 1 or 2 I cant remember. Honestly the majority have similar features or some work arounds to get good sound from a bike. I know of bikes that have won SOS shows with a DSR1 and I know guys running an Audison and the bike sounded like pure garbage. For me I think the ease of the software plays a big role, there are some ill never use again because of it, and then which one has the better processor/chipset. The rest is all a little give and take (size, channels, etc).