A good question to be sure. I might try asking it at:
http://www.madisound.com/
The forum there is mostly orientated to speaker questions. I bought the DBX ($500), as it was rated a bit better than the Behringer ($300). There are some Rane units, which are more money, and of course the DEQX which is very highly regarded.
If I had to guess, I'd say that units like the DEQX will probably be the wave of the future. Pre-amp, crossover, room equalization, DAC, etc all in one. I've read that the DAC is as good as some that cost between 1-2K$.
Right now I'm using the DBX as a crossover between my subwoofer and a two way speaker system. It has room correction which I will be trying soon. If I decide to bi-amp my two ways, then I would consider moving up to the DEQX.
http://www.madisound.com/
The forum there is mostly orientated to speaker questions. I bought the DBX ($500), as it was rated a bit better than the Behringer ($300). There are some Rane units, which are more money, and of course the DEQX which is very highly regarded.
If I had to guess, I'd say that units like the DEQX will probably be the wave of the future. Pre-amp, crossover, room equalization, DAC, etc all in one. I've read that the DAC is as good as some that cost between 1-2K$.
Right now I'm using the DBX as a crossover between my subwoofer and a two way speaker system. It has room correction which I will be trying soon. If I decide to bi-amp my two ways, then I would consider moving up to the DEQX.