Is this unit quiet(no hiss/noise when ears placed next to speakers)? Is it neutral sounding with EQ bypassed? How does it compare to the older DBX 231 sonically and otherwise?
1357462
@ +12db you will hear some noise, but for live work it's acceptable> I would not use it for studio post production mix downs. Hope this was helpful.
1357463
I have had this unit for almost a year in live application and have not experienced any unusual noise or hiss. I am sure if the gain structure is wrong any unit could have the potential for noise. hope that's what you wanted to hear
1357464
@ +12db you will hear some noise, but for live work it's acceptable&gt; I would not use it for studio post production mix downs. Hope this was helpful.
1357465
Yes. The unit is quiet when bypassed and has very low noise when in active mode. The only shortcoming is it will distort when 'in line' between a mixer and amp. Best used in 'insert' on your mixer output. Older (USA) dbx will be quieter and handle more level.
1357466
Friend this equipment does not emit any noise or silence or with music, is fabulous and does a great job. Now for what type of work you want. best regards
115839
You need a pre-amp or a mixer to regulate the volume and EQ. If not your will end with lots of fedback noise and undesirable sound. A small mixer will do the job.
995441
Im not sure of the tuning but i put an alpine type r in it and it was not loud at all. My bassworx box i bought years ago was way better and about the same size. Finding a good pre-fab is tough. Custom Built is the way to go or builf one yoyourself. I would always go slightly larger box volume than manufacturers specs. I have a DC audio xl 15 in a custom box at 5 cubic ft. DC reccomends 3.5. I tried a prefab at 3.2 tuned to 32 hz with a labyrinth port. It was garbage. I dont know the tuning of the q power but i wouldn't. Buy it again.
1023776
Thank You for the reply. yes I did mean DB the settings are 0 DB and -3Db I set it at -3db for now. I am till waiting for my sub to arrive. I got a Alpine SWR-T10 10" 1800W 4-Ohm Type-R Shallow-Mount Car Audio Subwoofer. I will take your advice thank You
751148
yes, it has the auto EQ of room. noise generator . you need to also purchase a behringer matched microphone. its cheap i for get 100 bucks? amazing unit for the money. just amazing. so clean. 10hz low end.. my home stereo is happy. ECM 8000
6272
I don't find the EQ to make all that much difference but I never do. The sound quality out of the deck is excellent but I have added aftermarket speakers as well and a subwoofer. I wouldn't expect a miraculous change if you leave in low quality OEM speakers.
1311227
the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these things go LOUD far before you hit anywhere near 9 on the dial. still, some will prefer the newer variant. the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these... » Read More the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these things go LOUD far before you hit anywhere near 9 on the dial. still, some will prefer the newer variant. « Show Less
1568712
not sure on db rating but it's quiet for an impact. Composite body also so it helps w/ noise. Sounds about as quiet as the IR2135 which is known for being on the quieter side. I have both, i grab the CP first every time.
1330424
It's good. My last system required turning the center speaker up. Occasional increase in treble but really rarely notice missing dialogue. You can always turn surround off, but we never do. Hope that helps. Watching Bourbe Legacy now.
955970
It is a quiet unit. Noise has not been an issue. The only draw back I have with the unit is the darkness of the 3-D which I understand is not unusual in the industry. There may be some that allows more light. Regular 2-D imaging is real fine.
1673216
Not at all - I was frankly surprised at how quiet it actually is. Low hum is about it - even on high. I use it in my basement workshop and don't even notice it after a short time.
965137
I would say it has a quiet background on local stations, stations at 60 to 300 or more in the evening have noise from the band, but I just listened to my radio and did not detect any hiss from a pair of Sangean EA15 earbuds. The radio has DSP, from the sound of it I am guessing it has 3K to 4k AM filtering which makes it fairly quiet. The DSP is NOT switchable. FM stations sound quiet with the Sangean earbuds. Here is where it gets tricky, those Sangean earbuds seem to match the radio perfectly. However, a pair of pretty good Sony earbuds did have a little hiss when I tried them. It seems the earphones have to be picked carefully for this radio if you want a completely quiet background sound. I lost track of the original earbuds but I think they were okay (have over 75 radios in my collection). Hope this helps you.
1558144
There's a little hiss I guess - no more than other powered amps - sure it can be used for computer speaker - it's just a little bulky and square. I've enjoyed having the battery powered flexibility and Multi channels and reverb fx. It can kick out really full sound too.
1492993
I find the bass neutral and accurate. I have not heard the other product. LL
417880
I have a pair of vintage W60E Wharfedale speakers which are 83 db, so not very sensitive. There is no hiss at all using the Mini-X. I use a Cambridge DacMagic as a preamp. The 50watts is perfect for the Wharfedales and plays jazz and classical perfectly. I highly recommend the amp.
1045760
Mine hisses. its not a loud hiss tho.... i only really play on the clean setting. You can get a pedal that reduces hiss.
1135386
everyones answer is wrong, this system has a built-in EQ that automatically adjusts the bass even when you turn it all the way down, this is so you get the best sound no matter what but it does make it a little bad when you wanna keep things down at night and want zero bass lol. it even says it in the description "Dynamic, real-time bass equalization maximizes bass response while minimizing distortion" ive been trying to find a way to snuff the bass out at the spot where all the speakers connect but i havent figured anything out