Behringer DCX2496 Ultra-Drive Pro Digital Crossover

[captiankirk28]

I was just wondering how much difference one of these would make between just using the crossover in your regular AVR? I would be very interested in getting one ifit would be worth while.

Any comments would be great, Thank you in advance.

Kirk

 

[Mika75]

I guess u need to ask urself is ur system lacking, from ur pics ur fronts are quite close, which make it hard to get a large soundstage forming
From what i gather, the DCX is a Digital Loudspeaker Crossover/Equalizer that will give u a whole lot more adjustment than ur receiver ever dream't it could. It also has the option of auto room correction which is done by connecting a Mic... pc connection is also an option which i guess would make it alot easier to use.
Then there's the Behringer DEQ which is cheaper as it only does 2 channels instead of 6 on the DCX .
I'm actually very interested in going down the same path here and looking forward to more discussion...

 

[mike c]

purely crossover? i'd say not to bother ... but if you plan on using it's EQ capabilities, i'd say go for it (if you can learn to use REW).
there are much cheaper behringer crossover models (without the EQ) if you just want to use a crossover other than the receiver's built in one.

 

[jamie2112]

The DCX is pretty simple to use and it makes a heck of a difference if you are running outboard amps from your AVR's pre outs,or you are running separates.Whew that was a run on sentance.....It is a very powerfuul unit and can really make your speakers shine......

 

[WmAx]

I guess u need to ask urself is ur system lacking, from ur pics ur fronts are quite close, which make it hard to get a large soundstage forming
From what i gather, the DCX is a Digital Loudspeaker Crossover/Equalizer that will give u a whole lot more adjustment than ur receiver ever dream't it could. It also has the option of auto room correction which is done by connecting a Mic... pc connection is also an option which i guess would make it alot easier to use.
Then there's the Behringer DEQ which is cheaper as it only does 2 channels instead of 6 on the DCX .
I'm actually very interested in going down the same path here and looking forward to more discussion...

It does not have auto room correction. You have to use freeware like Room EQ Wizard and then manually set the correction filters on the DCX.

-Chris

 

[Mika75]

It does not have auto room correction. You have to use freeware like Room EQ Wizard and then manually set the correction filters on the DCX.

-Chris

no auto, my bad.

 

[Mika75]

Whilst on the subject, what are the general differences between the DEQ & the DCX other than less channels, and no auto room correction

I can get the DEQ at a good price right now, but having only 2 channels to adjust seems limiting ?

(and why the hell isn't my sig. showing ?)

 

[captiankirk28]

Yes if it would make a good difference i dont think it is that much money as far as audio euip. is concerened and it does not look bad either (very cool)

I do think i am going to order one they have 30 return so if i dont like it, what the hey i will just send it back.

 

[WmAx]

Whilst on the subject, what are the general differences between the DEQ & the DCX other than less channels, and no auto room correction

I can get the DEQ at a good price right now, but having only 2 channels to adjust seems limiting ?

(and why the hell isn't my sig. showing ?)

The DEQ is only an EQ.

The DCX is a sophisticated loudspeaker management system. It has a powerful EQ plus a very sophisticated crossover system, limiter and dynamic EQ system for those that want to program in special protection filters for drivers.

The DCX can be used to integrate mains and subs with seamless perfection. It also has a computer interface GUI software that makes set up super easy. I would never get a DEQ in place of a DCX; the DEQ does not offer even 1/2 the functionality.

-Chris

 

[Mika75]

The DEQ is only an EQ.
-Chris

But it also does DRC ! and maybe that's all we need?

The DCX is a sophisticated loudspeaker management system. It has a powerful EQ plus a very sophisticated crossover system, limiter and dynamic EQ system for those that want to program in special protection filters for drivers.
-Chris

This seems more attuned to those who use no passive crossover, correct? ...and if so that's probably not what most here are after..

The DCX can be used to integrate mains and subs with seamless perfection. It also has a computer interface GUI software that makes set up super easy. I would never get a DEQ in place of a DCX; the DEQ does not offer even 1/2 the functionality.
-Chris

Ok, now we gettin somewhere

Generally we have Fronts, Center, Rears & a single Sub (or 2) ...to integrate DCX we would need separate power amps to each channel, and run it between the pre-amp & power-amp stage and adjust accordingly.

How does the DEQ fit into the system when u have so many channels? as reviews I have read use it only on two...which would mean we need 3 units to cover all corners!?

Price wise there's about $100 diff (atleast in Aus at the moment) so gimme ur best sales pitch and help me pull the trigger, i'm feelin itchy Max

 

[Mika75]

I've done some searchin ..

behringer dcx2496 use@audioholics.com/forums WmAx been using it since 2005

Behringer DCX2496@www.diyaudio.com/forums

Behringer Feedback Destroyer Thread@hometheatershack.com/forums

www.duffroomcorrection.com/wiki/Behringer_DCX_2496

Not really a room correction system as such, but it has the capabilities to do digital crossovers emulating traditional analogue crossovers. This means that you can build a fully active system with multiple amplifiers for each speaker.

It does also have the possibility to make parametric frequency adjustments to the audio, and so you can use it as a basic room correction system

More info here: http://www.behringer.com/DCX2496/index.cfm?lang=ENG

There is a free program that helps configuring the Behringer unit for optimum equalisation. The program can be downloaded here: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.mulcahy/roomeq/index.html

I'm more confused now than i was 3 posts b4