First time audio install

[greatone99]

definitely the zen module. the last step will be to add a sound processor.

also, i have the same dewalt knife and harbor freight ratchet..

yea i feel like the sound processor was the biggest improvement, but after hours of tinkering with sound Measurment's .

 

[delliott]

yea i feel like the sound processor was the biggest improvement, but after hours of tinkering with sound Measurment's .

So I like the idea of just JL for subs and Amps and Focal for speakers.
Is there any benefit to doing a separate DSP vs a JL Amp with built in DSP?

I don’t have a DSP yet and debating returning my amp and getting a VX400/4i or getting a JL DSP

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

if going jl audio, at least get a 600/6. run an active front stage. jl audio is middle of the road for sound. a dedicated processor is a better way to go.

 

[greatone99]

if going jl audio, at least get a 600/6. run an active front stage. jl audio is middle of the road for sound. a dedicated processor is a better way to go.

dead on, I ran active with a dedicated dsp, it was a totally different system .it sounded as if the band was playing in front of u at a concert, without u could tell the sound was coming out the doors

 

[delliott]

dead on, I ran active with a dedicated dsp, it was a totally different system .it sounded as if the band was playing in front of u at a concert, without u could tell the sound was coming out the doors

Am I dropping the ball by not doing 3 way fronts?

If I stayed just 2 way and ran active what DSP's system do people like? It seems JL and AudioControl have two well designed App's and I would just need a usb mic and 5 hours of youtube mixed with a day of tinkering to dial it in.

 

[greatone99]

Am I dropping the ball by not doing 3 way fronts?

If I stayed just 2 way and ran active what DSP's system do people like? It seems JL and AudioControl have two well designed App's and I would just need a usb mic and 5 hours of youtube mixed with a day of tinkering to dial it in.

I ran 2 way , no rears , and 2 subs . So 5 channels , sounded unreal , other than 3 way fronts , I feel more speakers actually ruin the sound , remember a good home system for music has only a left and right

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

2 way is fine. 3 way is better. but the processor makes the difference. running 3 way you can put the mids higher which will raise the sound stage. but its not as necessary as a processor. i use the mosconi 6to8 aerospace, but there are others like hertz audison, focal, arc audio, etc..... if you are going to use an active 3 way and include rears, you will need the 8-12 aerospace, or a 12 channel output processor. i still use a 2 way so i am fine with the 8 channel output