CorNut Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 I changed the box under the rear seat in my truck & now there's not enough room for my amp (Rockford t1000x5ad) & DSP (JBL MS-8) unless I change how I mount them. I don't need the internal amp the MS-8 has, is the actual processing any better than a DSR1? The DSR1 & amp would fit under the backrest behind the box, if I keep the MS-8 I'll need to make a rack to put behind the seat. Resale value of the MS-8 more than covers the $250 a DSR1 costs. My truck is a daily driver, it's a set of kappa components, kappa coax's and a single RE Audio 10. Ease of working with it/not having to remove my seat, changing to a DSR1 makes sense if it works as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 I personally cant stand the MS-8 units.. I think they are horrible and so out dated. Changing settings in them is a slow and a PITA compared to other processors, the goofy little screen you need to have connected to see the things you are changing is dumb because you still need to use a remote controller to change settings since the screen is not touch screen. You loose your remote (which is possible in a vehicle) you can no longer change settings. I wouldnt recommend anyone buying a MS-8 or using one unless they got it for free maybe. I never used the RF DSR1 so no idea how that unit performs, but I use a vintage RF 3Sixty.2 and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadcicle Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 As someone who has used the JBL MS-8 and owns 2 DSR1's I personally do not miss the MS-8 at all. I have used multiple dsp's ranging from a 360.3, helix, ppi dsp88-r, minidsp, ms-8, and even tried a mosconi for all of 5 minutes. The DSR1 works great if you are willing to update the firmware and deal with a few bluetooth connection issues at first. There appears to be a bug in using the parametric EQ as well when trying to set the Q points and change frequency on certain ranges for android. It just crashes and you have to clear the appdata on the device you are tuning with and start over. I have been wanting to try the new Dayton dsp that recently hit the market as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorNut Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, audiofanaticz said: I personally cant stand the MS-8 units.. I think they are horrible and so out dated. 1 hour ago, nadcicle said: As someone who has used the JBL MS-8 and owns 2 DSR1's I personally do not miss the MS-8 at all. I appreciate the responses. I've had my MS-8 for a long time (multiple vehicles). While looking for an alternative after seeing the MS-8 doesn't fit with my new box, I seen MS-8's selling for more than a new DSR1 so I'll do that and be done with it. I like the idea of being able to access my equipment without removing the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorNut Posted September 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'll try to get it installed next week. It's a mess right now, I have things crammed into areas they'll stay put. I ordered a piece of ABS I'm gonna set it and the amp on. I think with its size, I might be able to put either the DSP or amp propped up behind the other. It'll be nice if I can, it'll salvage slightly more storage space behind the box for snow chains/tools etc. I'm already glad I'm making the switch. The MS-8 uses too much of the little real estate left in my truck. Ignore the mess, I had to dismantle everything to make the box fit, I used to keep it all under the seat. I'll get it cleaned back up when the ABS gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorNut Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I got it installed, it's a much better fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apk5335 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Did you like the dsr1, how is sound quality from that. Did you feel it was worth changing from MS-8 to dsr1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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