I’m buying it strictly for tuning. But will try it for music once lol

@@CarAudioHorizons yes! Of course, why not give it a try, it may give you the biggest surprise😎😄

Nice! Yes the Director is a tough fit in some vehicles as most people will have to do something custom. The Conductor is easier to install and your set up probably just as easy as the Conductor. It’s nice Helix has options. I was kind of hoping they were going to bring out the Audio Stage but it doesn’t look like it’s happening

How is the Helix dsp3s? I'm have a hard time deciding on the mk3 pro or dsp3s

As you go up you will have slightly better sound. They have the Helix DSP Ultra S out now which is the highest DSP in the Helix line. The Helix DSP.3S is excellent for the price.

The new M11s comes out this month, so you might want to wait and see what it’s like. The M15s isn’t out till later this year.

@@CarAudioHorizons thanks Dave,,but I see nothing on the internet about the m11s

@@kcemery7406 forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202205072333307099181

Thanks for the link I appreciate it

In order to change the tune on the Director you have turn the volume knob to the sound preset you want and then push in the volume knob. It takes about two seconds.

@@CarAudioHorizons Alright thanks, I bought mine used and the knob came off and I glued it back on but now I can’t press it in ever so I can’t change the preset. I’m probably gonna get a new one

@@wyattwilliams4813 You could probably take it to an MSC recommend shop so they can take a look at it. The most common issue is the potentiometer goes, or the set screw needs to be tightened on the volume knob. Or pick up a Conductor as they are pretty reasonable price wise

Yes, Chris from Mobile Solutions in Calgary tuned my system. Chris & Larry are the North American distributors for Brax/Helix/Match. My newest video shows all my settings for one of my tunes -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8CEiJuArd_MlWw.html

@@CarAudioHorizons ty, im always looking for recommendations, good professional tuners are a rare breed….few and far between.

@@mattmiller8086 So true!

You just need the a mic

It all depends on your budget and if you’re looking for an all in one DSP/AMP or separate DSP and amps. Then you have to know what you’re going to use for your source unit as some of their DSP’s and DSP/AMP’s only have analog/Aux inputs and one optical input and some have that and a coaxial digital audio input. Me personally wouldn’t buy anything without a coaxial digital audio input as it’s a great option if you’re using a DAP as your source. That being said there are so many factors at play, your vehicle and how many channels of audio you need or want. Do a lot of research and listen to properly tuned cars at a sound competition like MECA event. Then you will know what you want. Car Audio you want to do right the first time as it gets expensive!

@CarAudioHorizons I will be running stock head unit on 2024 chevy silverado. 3 amps( 1 monoblock, 1 four channel, 1 two channel). I will have 3 way components in front doors, 6.5 components rear door, 2 three inch tweeters in the dash.

I bought all my stuff at three different car audio shops. MSC Mobile Solutions in Calgary for all my Helix products. Then I bought my Mosconi amps off of the actual distributor here in Edmonton. My Fiio DAP’s I bought online, Amazon and Electronics For Less. Oh and the Audio Frogs were purchased at Visions Electronics in Edmonton

If you can use a PAC Amp Pro or something similar I would use that so that you get the best sound quality possible. Cutting wires should always be the last option if there is no interface for your vehicle. Also every vehicle is different so there is no one solution.

@@CarAudioHorizons thanks got it

@@vvc_21 Idata maestro is coming out with a combination of their AR/RR probably in the next 3-6 months for certain vehicles which should be decent as it has optical input and output

Yes, so with the new update you have to connect the USB right to the actual DSP in order to tune your system unless you have the Bluetooth module installed then you don’t need to connect the USB. That being said you no longer have to update the director separately as once you update the DSP it automatically updates the director. I found this out later on when I was messing with my settings

Thank u for responding. So I can no longer access the software connecting to my Director? That sucks lol. I do have the new Hd Bluetooth module

In your video I thought u was accessing the software tool connecting tru the Director

@@donadams5185 Yes, I have to go to Calgary and pick up mine soon

@@donadams5185 No I was just updating the director but then I found out that when you update the DSP it automatically updates the director now

Once you have upgraded to the 5.0 software then you have to connect to the actual DSP to tune your vehicle and future upgrades. You can no longer connect to the Director for tuning or upgrades.

​@@CarAudioHorizons thank you

The director has nothing to do with track info unless you’re using Bluetooth

this is from helix website, thats why it got me wondering if the director shows track info in bluetooth mode -The HEC BT HD supports control commands like play/pause, track forward/back, connect, pairing and disconnect of a connected DSP remote control (e.g. CONDUCTOR and DIRECTOR). The DIRECTOR's display also shows you the current artist & title as well as the currently used audio codec.

Ok I missed the Bluetooth comment, I thought you were talking about in general when using a DAP or Apple CarPlay. Yes, apparently one of the last updates that all works. I don’t have the Bluetooth module hooked up in my DSP as I would never use it. The only thing I use Bluetooth for is showing track info, artist etc.. when using the SMSL PO100 Pro on my Uconnect Screen and it lets me control volume on my steering wheel controls. I just set my director to the appropriate volume level.

@@CarAudioHorizonsgreat videos! Is there a way for me to utilize the LDAc on my Sony 9500es with my iPhone? I have helix p six ultimate/p one mk2 and director.. Was hoping there was a way around it with my iPhone in some scenario? >~< Thanks!

@@Fleshnbloodrobot The Helix DSP’s only have Aptx HD not LDAC. So you wouldn’t be able to connect via LDAC. Fiio has the BT11 LDAC transmitter coming out this year but only works with the iPhones that have USB C, not lightning. So if you had an iPhone with USB C then you could add that and connect to your Sony via LDAC.

Same. The director doesn’t seem to have pass through on these new versions. What a waste of money this amp was.

@@nickz6143 It’s pretty straightforward you download the latest software tool on your laptop and then update your DSP/AMP and then update the Director. Get a hold of MSC I’m sure there is a fix for it.

@@CarAudioHorizonsI plugged my laptop directly into the v eight amp/dsp and opened the new dsp tool software and nothing happens except it goes into demo mode? If I plug directory into the director I get a message saying it isn’t compatible. If I update the director first I get a message saying it is a non AOC device. If it is an AOC device please plug directly into the device. Hence I plug it into the V Eight and F@ck all happens. This is the most frustrating paperweight I have ever dealt with in car audio. Not worth $2300 Canadian at all for the trouble.

@nickz6143 I take it you didn’t buy this brand new and you keep calling it a paper weight which is telling me you are making this all up. As common sense says if you bought it brand new you would just call whoever you bought it from and they would take a look at it. As like I said this is pretty basic as step 1. Update to the latest Software Tool on your laptop. Step 2. Plug your laptop into the Helix DSP/AMP and then update it. Step 3. Update the Director. It should not be going into Demo mode.