Sound Card for 4 seperate amps

**rsema** · 10-11-2007, 08:53 AM

Well I am using my laptop because I am getting a new one...and I really didnt want to spend $600 on an external processor...is there a digital sound card that will produce near the quality that one of these external processor would? Trying to get the best bang for my buck...all of my crossovers are controlled via the amps and are electronic so I was really just interested in dsp and good front sound stage.
thanks

**RedGTiVR6** · 10-11-2007, 11:02 AM

Best bang for the buck and easiest to set-up would be to go with the Alpine 701 and an optical out from onboard sound.

**rsema** · 10-11-2007, 05:20 PM

Any sound card that will do near this quality for cheaper? I dont have 600 right now.

**RedGTiVR6** · 10-11-2007, 05:23 PM

You can find a 701 for around $400 if you go second hand.

The Behringer is the only other thing in the same price range.

I cannot rightfully suggest anything else cheaper and feel comfortable doing so. If you want quality, you have to pay for it.

**rsema** · 10-11-2007, 06:01 PM

I understand...well with my speaker type and amps would the alpine or behringer make a big difference... as opposed to a panasonic cq-vd7500u which i currently have?
thanks

**gibroni** · 10-11-2007, 07:28 PM

What about the Audio Control Matrix line driver? One input out to 6 channels. Seems to be what you're looking for.

http://mobileaudiocontrol.com/produc...49&l1=5249&l2=

**rsema** · 10-11-2007, 07:38 PM

I need something with digital signal processing...ill probably just save for an external processor.
thanks

**scott_fx** · 10-11-2007, 09:06 PM

behringer wont help you unless you get two. it will only do a 3 way (including sub)

**rsema** · 10-11-2007, 11:18 PM

Ok what do yall think, Ive narrowed my options to two choices:

Rockford fosgate 3sixty.2 digital signal processor for about 300, I like this because I would be able to do all of my tuning from the carputer via the bluetooth connection. I just dont know about the sq of it. One of my concerns is I am running a left/right setup for tweets, midrange and midbass. I would have to put a y-adapter for my midbass.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...7&locale=en_US

6-channel high-level input
6-channel RCA level inputs (FR/FL/RR/RL/Center/Sub)
Independent 31-band EQ for Front Left and Front Right
Independent 27-band EQ for Rear Left and Rear Right
27-band EQ for Center
10-band subwoofer equalizer
6-channel HP/LP/BP/AP adjustable crossover
Up to 5 feet of delay per channel in 2 inch increments (subwoofer excluded)
Auxiliary RCA input with 31-band adjustable eq
Auto equalization with auto sum capability
Digital Signal Processor with OEM integration capabilities (patent pending)
Remote programmable master volume/aux volume control
Wireless Bluetooth®

or

Clarion Drz-9255 for $550. Ive just heard alot of great things about this unit.http://clarion.com/us/en/products/20...912142959.html

* Dual 24-bit / 96 kHz Sampling Digital-to-Analog Burr-Brown Converters and DSP

* Built-In 4-Way Crossovers

* 5-Band Parametric Equalizer

* Digital Time Alignment for Each Line Level Output

* 8-Channel/4-Volt Gold Plated Oxygen-Free Copper RCA Outputs

* 0.5dB-Step Electronic Volume Adjustment Circuit

* Copper Plated Chassis

* External DC/DC Converter

* CeNET Control of Optional CD Changer, TV Tuner and iPod Interface

* Two 2-Channel AUX Inputs

* Zinc Die-Cast Faceplate

* Fiber Optic Input/Output

* Vacuum Florescent Display

* 18FM/6AM Presets

* Remote Control Included

So If yall could help me decide...Im sure someone has dealt with these units.
thanks alot everyone for helping me out

**scott_fx** · 10-12-2007, 01:00 AM

how about the behringer unit and y the signal before the input. send a full range to the sub and use the amps internal x-over to dial in the sub then use the behringer for your front speakers?