DSP for 2 speaker setup?
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DSP for 2 speaker setup?
What advantage would there be to add a DSP to a 2 speaker coax setup? I have ordered a pair of GZ Yellow Baskets and a SD800.4. May add rear speakers in the future but will see how the 2 speaker setup performs first. If I decide to go with the DSP would you still get the head unit flashed? Considering the RF DSR1 unit. I would like to keep everything in the front fairing. 2019 RG Special.
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Not a ton on a 2 setup. You will gain EQ adjustment to overcome the HU dsp EQ curve.and not have to run line levers. The DSR1 will fit in the left side cubby as well as some others. If you go that route, you can order a Metra 95 harness from the HU to DSR ...plug and play on the high side input,. then RCA from the DSR to the amp. It would start to really pay off when you start adding more speakers
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I would absolutely say yes. Here's my 2 cents. Without a dsp you are gonna safely run 200 250 max watt a w no dsp. W a dsp you can push them to 400 watts.
Dsp allows multiple tunes atuning you got dayton 408 their app is super friendly and takes 10 seconds to change anything or tunes
The difference between 200 watts and 325 watts is Nighy and day period.
Run them without the dsp and see how you like them. If they are loud enough leave em be. If not order a dsp and send them the juice.
You don't have to flash headunit buy for the 50 bucks it gives you a much flater curve to work w and gets rid of the nasty spike. I would get the hu flashed for sure at min
You can fit any dsp next to the 800x4 on the stock amp tray.. if you're a android guy stay far away from the rf. Lot of dsr1 issues out there I'd look at the audio dynamics ground zero or dayton
Dsp allows multiple tunes atuning you got dayton 408 their app is super friendly and takes 10 seconds to change anything or tunes
The difference between 200 watts and 325 watts is Nighy and day period.
Run them without the dsp and see how you like them. If they are loud enough leave em be. If not order a dsp and send them the juice.
You don't have to flash headunit buy for the 50 bucks it gives you a much flater curve to work w and gets rid of the nasty spike. I would get the hu flashed for sure at min
You can fit any dsp next to the 800x4 on the stock amp tray.. if you're a android guy stay far away from the rf. Lot of dsr1 issues out there I'd look at the audio dynamics ground zero or dayton
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Thanks for the responses, I was told the flash I should have done is the 4 Speaker No Amplifier. If I decide to get a DSP later, will it require a different flash?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
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Thanks for the responses, I was told the flash I should have done is the 4 Speaker No Amplifier. If I decide to get a DSP later, will it require a different flash?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
you can blow your speakers w 200 watts. Power doesn't kill a speaker. A half *** install and distortion kills speakers
You want the Rockford flash if your running no dsp and two speakers then
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Thanks for the responses, I was told the flash I should have done is the 4 Speaker No Amplifier. If I decide to get a DSP later, will it require a different flash?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
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Here's my 2 cents on this. Is a dsp needed on just 2 speakers, no. Will it make your setup sound better, yes. With a dsp, you will be able to tune your speakers to what sounds good to you. If the highs melt your ears then you can back them off. If you are missing some mid/lows then you can bump them u a bit. Without a dsp you are limited on how your speakers sound just using a hpf. I was one of the last regulars here to finally get on board with a dsp as I just didnt want to learn how to use it and frankly I was afraid that I couldnt get the concept of how to use one. Although I am not by any means an expert on tuning one, it makes a huge difference on how even a set of coax speakers can sound with bandpass capability.
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Thanks for the responses, I was told the flash I should have done is the 4 Speaker No Amplifier. If I decide to get a DSP later, will it require a different flash?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
Another question...I know the GZ is most likely underrated with wattage specs of 100RMS / 250 Max Watts, if I push 325 watts continuously to them on a long ride will it blow the speakers?
If you dont use a dsp, do not push 325 watts to those speakers. 250 is plenty.
And no you don't need to reflash your hu if you add a dsp later.
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If you're not going to use a DSP right off or use the Biketronics Line Levelers, then you'll need the Rockford flash. That's the only flash that will allow you to run your setup without the above mentioned tools.