bgymnastics
Super Member
I need a good crossover for some JBL cs3115 speakers anyone know of any good ones that will work for these speakers.
Good Digital active crossovers
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I need a good crossover for some JBL cs3115 speakers anyone know of any good ones that will work for these speakers.
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Poultrygeist
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MiniDSP
bowtie427ss
Lunatic Member
Doesn't a DBX Driverack already have presets for many JBL's on board?
whoaru99
Epic Member
Yup.
whoaru99
Epic Member
I use a Behringer DCX2496 with my SR4732 and SR4719. It's been rock solid for years, despite seasonal freeze and bake cycles in my garage.
bgymnastics
Super Member
Sounds good is the Behringer Digital ?Is it easy to set up a use?
i see that the DCX2496 uses xlr inputs and out puts is it easy to hook it up to a NAD1240 that uses RCA ins and outs ?
whoaru99
Epic Member
I believe it works in the digital domain inasmuch as having A/D conversion at the inputs and D/A conversion for the outputs. I presume it's all D in the middle where the heavy lifting takes place.
As far as connections, yeah, RCA to XLR adapters/cables worked for me when I tried it in some other systems.
Easy to use, well, it's not bad but it does a lot of stuff so there is a lot to wade through. Setup throught the front panel takes a bit of getting use to. There is a PC interface that makes it a bit easier but I have seen better UI. All and all though it's not too bad.
I'd say the UI for the MiniDSP that Poultygeist mentioned is better...but that absolutely requires a PC for setup and any changes, but not for operation. The DCX doesn't require a PC for setup or changes nor operation. For stereo triamp I think you'd also need two of the MiniDSP whereas one DCX.
As far as connections, yeah, RCA to XLR adapters/cables worked for me when I tried it in some other systems.
Easy to use, well, it's not bad but it does a lot of stuff so there is a lot to wade through. Setup throught the front panel takes a bit of getting use to. There is a PC interface that makes it a bit easier but I have seen better UI. All and all though it's not too bad.
I'd say the UI for the MiniDSP that Poultygeist mentioned is better...but that absolutely requires a PC for setup and any changes, but not for operation. The DCX doesn't require a PC for setup or changes nor operation. For stereo triamp I think you'd also need two of the MiniDSP whereas one DCX.
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bgymnastics
Super Member
Ok DCX sounds better for me because I may want to tri amp those JBLs someday. Maybe down the road when I get a little better at all this
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
I heard several excellent systems using the Behringer.
bgymnastics
Super Member
Would the Behringer ULTRA-DRIVE PRO DCX2496 Crossover be over kill or is it more flexible and a better unit to use.
whoaru99
Epic Member
That's what I was talking about, just in the long form name.
If all you want is basic crossover it's borderline overkill. But, if you want a very flexible crossover and a whole bunch more speaker management stuff it is hard to beat for the money spent.
I'd recommend the Behringer unit unhesitatingly, even though I have yet to use mine (no systems running that need it yet).
I also have a DriveRack PA+, and always found the sound a bit lacking. Apparently the higher end 260 and even nicer units do a better job, sonically. Mine hasn't had any reliability issues, though. Can't beat the feedback eliminator for those tough live gigs, though
I also have a DriveRack PA+, and always found the sound a bit lacking. Apparently the higher end 260 and even nicer units do a better job, sonically. Mine hasn't had any reliability issues, though. Can't beat the feedback eliminator for those tough live gigs, though
bgymnastics
Super Member
Ok then I'll start saving my money for that one. Looks like I'll be reading lots of instruction manuals soon. What pre amp would you pair that one with?
By the way, are you local to St. Louis? I know that about 30 of those speakers in your top post came through here about a year ago.
Couldn't justify the expense, for something I have no use for. Too much crap here already
Couldn't justify the expense, for something I have no use for. Too much crap here already
Preamp recommendation: Acurus L10, Aragon 24k, PS Audio 4.6, Integra P-306 I hated my NAD 1020.
whoaru99
Epic Member
I don't have any particular recommendation in this regard. It's normally used behind a Yamaha MG16 mixer in my garage/party system (the party part seldom these days, LOL). I have used it behind Proceed PRE, Forte F44, Yamaha C-80 and C-40, Anthem AVM 20 pre/pro, and probably others along the way I don't immediately recall. Think I even tried it behind a Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid tube preamp.
whoaru99
Epic Member
In this picture you can see the DCX2496 sitting 2nd up from the bottom (yellowish-green display).
The setup is signal from the Emotiva XDA-1 DAC > Forte F44 preamp > DCX2496, then from 60Hz up goes through Audio Research 100.2 amp to the two three-way speakers, 60Hz and below through the Crown XLS1000 amp to the two bass cabinets/subs.
At this time I was experimenting with taking room measurements using Room EQ Wizard, then generating the necessary correction filters and loading them into the DCX2496.
Here it resides in its more normal place atop the garage/party system amp stack (well, 2nd from top, anyway). The top thing is a Behringer compressor/limiter thingamajob I picked up for a song and dance. I only bought it to try the tube sound emulator function. It's not even connected currently.
The setup is signal from the Emotiva XDA-1 DAC > Forte F44 preamp > DCX2496, then from 60Hz up goes through Audio Research 100.2 amp to the two three-way speakers, 60Hz and below through the Crown XLS1000 amp to the two bass cabinets/subs.
At this time I was experimenting with taking room measurements using Room EQ Wizard, then generating the necessary correction filters and loading them into the DCX2496.
Here it resides in its more normal place atop the garage/party system amp stack (well, 2nd from top, anyway). The top thing is a Behringer compressor/limiter thingamajob I picked up for a song and dance. I only bought it to try the tube sound emulator function. It's not even connected currently.
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bgymnastics
Super Member
Love it
DCX2496 is the way to go. It can run active 3-way right out of the box and doesn't require a computer to operate it. t've used one for several years. It has so much processing power that once you've used it - it's tough to live without. As for the XLR/RCA situation the DCX2496 is set up such that you can build single ended cables (XLR on the DCX end and RCA on the other) and avoid the adaptors. Or you can use adaptors, but use good ones as every additional interface causes a bit of SQ loss. I built RCA/XLR and XLR/RCA cables to use with mine - and I'm glad that I did. Anyway, its a very powerful unit that sounds a lot better than many are willing to give it credit for, and I'm sure you will be glad that you purchased one if you decide to go that way.
Porkloin
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Not to hijack the thread, but can anyone explain the differences between a mini-DSP and the pro speaker managers being discussed here?
Other than no built-in interface on the miniDSP (I would think the software interface would be more intuitive), I would figure that controlling the digital realm would be identical between them all. Is there a difference in the analog conversion between these units?
Other than no built-in interface on the miniDSP (I would think the software interface would be more intuitive), I would figure that controlling the digital realm would be identical between them all. Is there a difference in the analog conversion between these units?
