Test of Dayton Audio DSP-408

[cdrat]

Has any serious testing been done on the Dayton Audio DSP-408? It seems to have amazing capabilities and at a fraction of the cost of corresponding Minidsp products. I would like to know if my old ears could tell the difference, I assume others have to be considering it.

I don't mind a little more convoluted interface, I am looking a the ideal low cost crossover for my Magnepans with dual subwoofers; set and forget. A four way dsp would be ideal.

If it exists, sorry if I have missed it, all I can find is "it may be noisy" sort of comments. I would have assume that Amir would have done a test already and could not find it.

Thanks

 

[jaakkopetteri]

It has an ADAU1701 chip without external ADC/DAC so expect performance similar to the 3E audio board, for example. Not great but not awful considering the price. Although I don't see the DSP-408 being a fraction of the cost of a 2x4HD

Sigma ADAU1701 Review (DSP Board)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sigma ADAU1701-2In4Out DSP board from @3eaudio . It was kindly loaned to me by a local member. I think it costs $18 for the main board (?) The version I have has the tone control and USB interface options as well. This is what the whole setup...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[cdrat]

Thanks! I will look at that review. I need 8 channels; 3-way right and left and 2 subwoofers. I would have to look at a flex ($500+) for that, no?

I did find this comparison: https://medium.com/home-wireless/comparing-the-dayton-audio-dsp408-and-minidsp-2x4-b142433fb520 but it is not the HD version.

 

[Sweefu]

Bumping up this old thread, has anyone used the Dayton DSP in a home audio setting, or seen any in-depth reviews? Cheers

 

[nathan]

Iirc Anthony Grimani uses these instead of miniDSP for managing multiple subwoofers in high end theater installs.

 

[DavidK442]

Impulse Audio ran some basic tests on the DSP408 in this Youtube video. The 2db roll off at 10Hz is a non issue for most users. A much greater limitation is the inability to set a high pass filter at 20Hz and below, especially considering that 20Hz is a selectable option. I am using the Dayton DSP in both my car for a 4-way system and in my home theatre for subwoofer management. Works well in both applications, but wish I could select a lower hi-pass for my DIY subs which are tuned to 18Hz.