Comparison

DSP vs PBX DSP8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DSP

Control your car amplifier's integrated DSP settings, including EQ, bass, and 3D sound, directly from your iPhone. Save and load custom sound profiles to your phone or the amplifier for personalized audio experiences.

Highlights
  • EQ adjustment
  • Bass control
  • 3D sound effects
  • Time alignment
  • Phase control
  • Save sound settings to phone
  • Save sound settings to amplifier
Features
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After connecting App to Car Amplifier with Integrated DSP, EQ, BASS, 3D SOUND,TIME ALIGNMENT, PHASE, MUTE, FILTER , SAVE SOUND SETTING TO PHONE, SAVE SOUND SETTING TO AMPLIFIER, LOAD SOUND SETTING FROM PHONE, RCA OUTPUT etc could be controlled through this App. How to use: 1.Install App and turn on power of car 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone 3,Open App and wait for around 5 seconds, then click “Connect” icon in left corner of bottom. Amplifier will be connected to App automatically. 4.DIY you preferred sound and then click “Save to AMP” icon to save. Or click “ Save to Phone” to save. Note: 1.Do not exit app during saving and do not turn off power supply, program may be shut down caused by this.

About

PBX DSP8

This application provides full control over an 8-channel audio processor for fine-tuning car sound systems. It features a 32-band equalizer, crossover network, and time alignment for a customized listening experience. Hardware is required and sold separately.

Highlights
  • Control up to 8 input and 8 output channels
  • 32-Band Equalizer
  • Crossover Network
  • Time Alignment
  • Customizable in-car audio experience
  • Fully integrated app control
Features
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Take control of your sound with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor. Control up to 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output with our fully integrated App. The PBX-DSP8 allows you to fine tune your audio system to your preference using our built in 32-Band Equalizer, Crossover Network, and Time Alignment allowing you full custom control of your in car musical experience. Hardware required, PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor sold separately.

Screenshots

DSP4 screens
PBX DSP83 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PBX DSP8 at 4.8 against DSP's 3.0. DSP's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PBX DSP8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSP versus PBX DSP8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSPPBX DSP8
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDISTAR INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITEDPowerBass USA,INC

Customer experience

DSP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PBX DSP8

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

DSP

No in-app purchases

None

PBX DSP8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSP free?
DSP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PBX DSP8 free?
PBX DSP8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DSP or PBX DSP8?
PBX DSP8 is rated higher. DSP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PBX DSP8 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do DSP or PBX DSP8 have ads?
Neither DSP nor PBX DSP8 shows ads.

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