Audison vs DLS

[waynechai]

In general, I am looking to get a 1x 4 channels + 1x3 channel amps, with 6 to pump 3 -way active upfront and the1 for ths sub of course.

I am looking at Audison RX series and potentially the VRX series.
The alternative s DLS Reference and Ulimate series.

Price wise, based on the best deal I can get, it goes like this (in increasingly expensive order):
DLS Ref (US$900)
DLS Ultimate (US$ 1200)
LRX (US$ 1200)
VRX (>US$2,000)
Very roughly.

Any recommendation?
Which would you bros suggest, or get?

I am thinking of paring it with audison bit one, dls ultimate iridium 3 way speakers, and probably a morel sub.

 

[JimmyZ190]

Re: Audison vs DLS

I am thinking of paring it with audison bit one, dls ultimate iridium 3 way speakers, and probably a morel sub.

That's very similar to where I'm heading with a system, though a step or two back from that system description.

First & foremost, my now 5 year old Audison LRx 5.600 has been a joy to own. I can't say enough good things about that amp. And he Bit 1 is an amazing DSP! I'm a trainer/sales rep for a commercial DSP product & the Bit 1 is impressive!

With that system baseline, any of those amps will sound out of this world! Personally I think that anything above the LRx level is way overkill & the LRx level is audio splendor...
DLS amps are easier to get, online anyway, & have a reputation at or above the LRx from what I've gathered. DLS notes the Ultimate series as being above their Ref series, but I've heard it debated that the power supply opposite of the input connectors makes the Ref construction superior. That's picking nits in my book & the install location (which connection orientation) worked better would drive my choice between the two.

Speaker wise, were thinking close, again with you seeming ready to spend more. I'm going with a 3-way DLS, the UP36i & an Ultimate Iridium 10" sub. Amp choice due to the small form factor will be (2) ARC Audio KS 125.4 Mini amps.

Awesome looking system spec! Leave some $ for sound deadening & install materials....

Regards,
Jimmy Z

 

[waynechai]

Re: Audison vs DLS

I have extended the amps to include Genesis and Tru tech.
Seems that Tru Tech is rather ex, and I am thus inclined to Genesis.

And I might skip DLS Scandinavia speakers, owing to the to large form factor.
And the speakers that intrigue me is the Hybird Legatia.

On Bit-one, I have heard a lot of not so good thing about it.

Any bros here using it, and can perhaps share expereince?

 

[eric3417]

Re: Audison vs DLS

Brax Amps?

 

[JimmyZ190]

Re: Audison vs DLS

I have extended the amps to include Genesis and Tru tech.
Seems that Tru Tech is rather ex, and I am thus inclined to Genesis.

And I might skip DLS Scandinavia speakers, owing to the to large form factor.
And the speakers that intrigue me is the Hybird Legatia.

On Bit-one, I have heard a lot of not so good thing about it.

Any bros here using it, and can perhaps share expereince?

The 3-way DLS, UP36i mid bass drivers, 6-1/2" dia have a very small form factor due to the Neo magnets of the "i" series. The very top end DLS "Scandinavia" line is indeed bulky WRT the magnet structure, as are many "elite" speakers.
Hybird Legatia, (HAT) is a name that I see lots of great things about these days. I'm sure that they're awesome given the broad acclaim out there.

My 1st thought was to go ultra, ultra high end on this next install. When the DIY equipment list topped $4k as quickly as it did, I then focused on value rather than the absolute best (most expensive) in each component category.

Personal experiences with the Bit 1 do seem mixed, but with current firmware it seems to be the processing product to beat at the moment. (at least in my book)