DBX DriveRack 260 vs behringer DCX2496
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These are active crossovers, their intended use is not subwoofers, but rather active mains. I have never even used my DCX in my subwoofer signal chain.
Check out PSW. Some mentioned the Behringer sounds better even. Only if it does not break down.
But once you get a good set, it does not break down. I have the DEQ and DCX, still ticking in home environment but the DEQ is only 1 year and DCX (used) is several months old.
My local proaudio dealer has washed his hands off Behringer products though.....too many bad returns that the local Behringer office ran out of stock for 1-1 exchange. Then you wait several months for it to get fixed. He said he nearly got sued by customers for this....that's why no Behringer for him now.
But once you get a good set, it does not break down. I have the DEQ and DCX, still ticking in home environment but the DEQ is only 1 year and DCX (used) is several months old.
My local proaudio dealer has washed his hands off Behringer products though.....too many bad returns that the local Behringer office ran out of stock for 1-1 exchange. Then you wait several months for it to get fixed. He said he nearly got sued by customers for this....that's why no Behringer for him now.
Well, no DCX isn't really intended specifically as a subwoofer tool, but it is a speaker management tool that facilitates a number of aspects of subwoofer control.
I have one and it seems to be fine so far. I use it to manage (crossover freq., type/slope, time alignment, etc.) the subs and main speakers in my PA speaker based garage system.
From what I've seen on PSW, nobody faults the sound or features of the DCX. Only the name/reliability is a concern, and some general slam about Behringer copying designs.
It's another one of those love it or hate it deals with seemingly little middle ground.
Given the price difference, you could start with a Behringer and sell it if you don't like it, for much less than a hit on a DR 260.
I have one and it seems to be fine so far. I use it to manage (crossover freq., type/slope, time alignment, etc.) the subs and main speakers in my PA speaker based garage system.
From what I've seen on PSW, nobody faults the sound or features of the DCX. Only the name/reliability is a concern, and some general slam about Behringer copying designs.
It's another one of those love it or hate it deals with seemingly little middle ground.
Given the price difference, you could start with a Behringer and sell it if you don't like it, for much less than a hit on a DR 260.
Someone is selling the DR260 for $500 so its only $300 difference. If its that much better I may go with it instead. That is really what Im trying to decide.
That and where I can find a 5 channel 400w/amp cheap??? Which is impossible
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Someone is selling the DR260 for $500 so its only $300 difference. If its that much better I may go with it instead. That is really what Im trying to decide.
That and where I can find a 5 channel 400w/amp cheap??? Which is impossible
Doug:
I have been researching 'active' crossovers on the market today and you will not hear a difference between the digital Behringer or the DBX. They have better specs than their analog counterparts such as the 223XL or the CX3400 though. OTOH, if you want the best in sound quality and flexibility, look into Marchand. Phil's crossovers beat the digitals in S/N, THD, bandwidth, etc. BUT they are pure analog and have no fancy tricks, just good quality sound.
Chuck
I have been researching 'active' crossovers on the market today and you will not hear a difference between the digital Behringer or the DBX. They have better specs than their analog counterparts such as the 223XL or the CX3400 though. OTOH, if you want the best in sound quality and flexibility, look into Marchand. Phil's crossovers beat the digitals in S/N, THD, bandwidth, etc. BUT they are pure analog and have no fancy tricks, just good quality sound.
Chuck
I have not seen any proof yet that one is better over the
other in terms of SQ.
The only issue is some older DCX's had a faulty ribbon cable that caused an 'eggs frying' sound. Mine did it,
but I fixed it myself. All is good ever since. The pro people
don't like Behringer in general because 'the show must go on' and they don't want to risk their reputation doing gigs
by using Behringer product.
For the home DIYer, there is no issues.
Some of the low end DBX product has no digital input,
whereas the DCX does, and I use the DCX digital input.
I have not seen any proof yet that one is better over the
other in terms of SQ.
The only issue is some older DCX's had a faulty ribbon cable that caused an 'eggs frying' sound. Mine did it,
but I fixed it myself. All is good ever since. The pro people
don't like Behringer in general because 'the show must go on' and they don't want to risk their reputation doing gigs
by using Behringer product.
For the home DIYer, there is no issues.
Some of the low end DBX product has no digital input,
whereas the DCX does, and I use the DCX digital input.
Well, yeah, only $300 more. $500 is still more than twice what a DCX costs and it doesn't sound too convincing that the DR has any significant advantage over the DCX for your application.
Have you fully reviewed the capabilities of both to see how the features/options stack up? And, if spending more gets you something you need besides the name?
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Originally Posted by penngray /forum/post/14197825
Someone is selling the DR260 for $500 so its only $300 difference. If its that much better I may go with it instead. That is really what Im trying to decide.
That and where I can find a 5 channel 400w/amp cheap??? Which is impossible![]()
Well, yeah, only $300 more. $500 is still more than twice what a DCX costs and it doesn't sound too convincing that the DR has any significant advantage over the DCX for your application.
Have you fully reviewed the capabilities of both to see how the features/options stack up? And, if spending more gets you something you need besides the name?
Collection of babble I slapped together years ago.
http://www.caraudioforum.com/showthr...hlight=dcx2496
Collection of babble I slapped together years ago.
http://www.caraudioforum.com/showthr...hlight=dcx2496
As I recall, Steve Dodds replaced his Driverack PA with a DCX and considered it an upgrade, mostly because of the added flexibility of the DCX with his 3-way dipoles. It sounded "better" because he could get the EQs and XOs dialed in better, not necessarily because of any superior design/build quality.
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I have heard similar accounts before from others as well, I never went with anything but the DCX so I couldn't tell you otherwise myself.
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I have both a DCX and a DEQ... still very happy with both. No issues with either unit.
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I’m running the DCX2496 for LCR JBL control 5 and I like it couldn’t have made a better choice at audio solving with the DCX2496.
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