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Crossfeed software?

post #1 of 10
12/28/11 at 11:20pm
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I was preparing to create a DIY crossfeed circuit for my headphone listening, when I suddenly had an, "oh, duh" moment: If I usually listen through my computer anyway, why not emulate the acoustics in software instead of hardware? A quick google search reveled there are indeed options along those lines, but I figured I'd ask here anyway: What is the best, and cheapest (ideally, free) options for crossfeed software?

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post #2 of 10
12/28/11 at 11:32pm

Certainly not cheapest - but I really like Redline's Monitor plugin (AU or VST) - works with most systems in one way or another (Foobar on the PC, or Audio Hijack Pro on the Mac)

 

Canz3D also comes highly recommended. 

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post #3 of 10
12/28/11 at 11:41pm
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Just downloaded foobar + the DSP crossfeed add-on. I already like the effect. How much difference is there between this and the options you mentioned?

 

Also...how does this software match up with a hardware solution?


Edited by Virtuoso80 - 12/28/11 at 11:43pm
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post #4 of 10
12/28/11 at 11:42pm

I don't know. I do not use foobar or the dsp add-on (and am on a mac, so i can't try it for comparison). But glad you are liking what you are hearing. :)

 

I prefer a software crossfeed over basic hardware options (more customizable, if I am using a computer as source). Hardware does have advantages if you are not using a computer, and the more well realized (Phonitor) solutions match the flexibility of software, but at a significant price bump. 


Edited by liamstrain - 12/29/11 at 7:25am
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post #5 of 10
12/29/11 at 7:15am

Some other crossfeeds:

http://www.ohl.to/about-audio/audio-softwares/head-fit

http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/

 

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post #6 of 10
12/29/11 at 8:16am

does the crossfeed dsp work with speakers?

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post #7 of 10
12/29/11 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by eclipes View Post

does the crossfeed dsp work with speakers?



Yes, but it wouldn't have much point, since it is designed to allow headphones to emulate speakers. 

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post #8 of 10
1/8/12 at 2:54am
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Originally Posted by Roseval View Post

Some other crossfeeds:

http://www.ohl.to/about-audio/audio-softwares/head-fit

http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/

 



I can definitely recommend Tone Boosters Isone.  It has completely revolutionized headphone listening for me.  smily_headphones1.gif

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post #9 of 10
1/8/12 at 5:34am
Here is another one which I kinda liked:

http://bs2b.sourceforge.net/
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post #10 of 10
1/9/12 at 2:13am

the best one to my ears(because it hardly colors the sound): http://vellocet.com/software/VNoPhones.html

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