Helix Pro DSP Remote

[Hipps2000]

Hi all, if anyone has a Helix Dsp, they are releasing the new director remote control in the next couple of weeks. I preordered one this afternoon from James at [email protected]. He has 25 on order and is awaiting delivery. I'll post pics when I receive it in the next couple of weeks. It'll provide a lot of control from the drivers seat as well as the ability to switch between custom tunes on the fly as well as sub controls.

 

[Seraphim38]

what do you think of the Helix DSP, vs. the MS-8 or Audison unit?

I have heard bad things about the PPI/Soundstream unit. I would expect that the Helix unit works pretty well.

 

[autokraftgt]

what do you think of the Helix DSP, vs. the MS-8 or Audison unit?

I have heard bad things about the PPI/Soundstream unit. I would expect that the Helix unit works pretty well.

The Helix DSP is a helluva unit...the Pro being even better. The MS8 & Audison are great too, but in different ways. The Helix shines due to it's very small increments of adjustments (and having a remote is a huge plus now)...it's a tweakers dream. It can be a wee bit intimidating at first for someone who has never tuned from a DSP.
The PPI/Soundstreams do a fine job at what they....just not on the same field as the Helix when it comes to the level of adjustments that can be made...but still a great option for someone who wants to dabble in digital sound processing

 

[BradKnob]

Did he tell you the price on it? I've got too many other expenses at the moment to really justify it. Assuming $200-$300 range. I'll see what everyone thinks of it before I make a move.


@seraphim... I had an ms-8 and now a helix... Helix!! Hands down and it's not even close. I went with ms-8 because I was intimidated by the whole tuning thing. It turned out to be much more effort than it's worth. I'd sell my wife before I got rid of my helix.

 

[Seraphim38]

@BradKnob: thanks for the update. I work in professional audio and have, what we call in our company, 'golden ears'. I use my ears to tune world class sound systems, and DSP is the way to achieve it. (Granted, DSP can't really fix a system that is mechanically bankrupt, but it sure can cover a multitude of sins). DSP doesn't intimidate me, but an inefficient or cumbersome user interface will irritate me, since I work in the field. I will have to check out the Helix.

I will probably create a build thread soon.

 

[troutspinner]

Can't wait to hear of your results. I have been wanting to jump ship to a Pro for a while but was waiting for this to pull the trigger.

 

[Hipps2000]

Brad the director is 299 from James he said it will retail for 399. It hard to justify but I wanted to complete the system as well as have some control without breaking out laptop. I post an update when she arrives.

 

[BradKnob]

Brad the director is 299 from James he said it will retail for 399. It hard to justify but I wanted to complete the system as well as have some control without breaking out laptop. I post an update when she arrives.

Damn... On the high end of what I figured. No lie, I prob would buy one of I didn't have so many other expenses at the moment. Mostly because I would just wanna build a cool spot to put it.

I got with James the other day about some Audiofrog gear Ima try out in the new ride. Just gotta sell off some of the old stuff first

 

[Hipps2000]

Yeah he told me about them. Newer company similar to the hybrid story. Supposed to be really good stuff. I think I read about a cool build thread somebody did with them. Anyway if you think of a cool spot to mount in the ram let me know some ideas. I am thinking about somewhere in that big deep console because I have 8 speed and tons of room...just want to be nice and consealed but readily available while driving.