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Mini dsp what's the deal

So I have been reading about mini dsp and am wondering what is the best one to go with? Is it good enough for a main system? I am looking at the 2*4 hd and the one above it. My room is not great but i think it sounds pretty damn good. If I can get it better with time alignment crossover to sub etc without sound degredation for a reasonable amount I would be all in. Also I don't know what the hell Dirac Live is? Any comments? 
mofojo
erik_squires
16,386 posts
 
Just wanted to recap.

The recipe for ideal bass is usually room acoustics PLUS equalization.

The two combined are a much better recipe than either alone. The bass traps provide an energy sink, so the room does not resonate indefinitely, and the EQ tames peaks and, after treatment, may even help nulls.

Best,


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mofojo OP
2,306 posts
 
Yeah I have bunches of owens 703 panels in my room. It definitely helps. Can never get the sub in sync with the mains perfectly and I figure a time alignment software might make it more seamless. 
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
Make sure you get the H/D version as it has digital input, always better to have this one. Don't put your mids and highs through it, as your own dac/cdp would have a better converter. But good for doing the bass and room correction, but you'll need the minidsp calibrated microphone, and get the $10 remote too.
https://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/minidsp-2x4-hd
Cheers George
brotw
103 posts
 
I gave up on expensive music servers and room correction in boxes bundled with compromised audio sections aka pre-pros and receivers. Why not Live Dirac on computer? It's the cheapest path towards quality corrected digital sound without extra A/D and can stream music and play blu-rays. Go Roon, Tidal, Jriver!

Agree with the additional treatments AND dirac.
willemj
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Or use an Antimode 8033 for the sub(s). The unit is cheap, and easy to set up (automatically). You can use it from the pre amp output or at speaker level (with an attenuating cable). It does not need a computer, so it can be used with all your sources in identical fashion.
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