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Signal Processors Price Analysis

Current market data for 20,180 signal processors and rack effects listings.

What you'll usually pay

$239 typical price
Most are between$70$843
Brand new$210
Used$224
On sale now20,180

💡 Used ones cost about 7% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Alesis and Behringer units, which sit 46% and 43% below the market median respectively. Conversely, Dynamic Range Processors are the only type trading above the median with an 8% increase.

💚 Best value for your money

Alesis 277 on sale$129 · 46% cheaper
Behringer 808 on sale$136 · 43% cheaper
Crossover 808 on sale$137 · 42% cheaper
Dual Compressor/Gate 347 on sale$140 · 41% cheaper
Exciter/Enhancer 149 on sale$150 · 37% cheaper

Price by brand

Alesis
$129-46%
Behringer
$136-43%
dbx
$175-27%
Lexicon
$199-17%
Ashly
$200-16%
TC-Helicon
$225-6%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, ranging from Alesis at 129.22 to TC-Helicon at 225.

Price by type

Crossover
$137-42%
Dual Compressor/Gate
$140-41%
Exciter/Enhancer
$150-37%
Equalizer
$173-28%
DI Box
$177-26%
Dynamic Range Processor
$259+8%

Why? Value depends on functionality, with Crossovers at 137.49 and Dynamic Range Processors at 258.5.

Price by effect/enhancement

Graphic Equalization
$150-37%
Feedback
$189-21%
Compression/Limiting
$210-12%
Delay
$216-10%
Mastering
$236-1%
Parametric Equalization
$253+6%

Why? Specialized processing affects cost, from Graphic Equalization at 149.5 to Parametric Equalization at 252.5.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost for a used rack effect?

The median price for used units is 223.5.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Alesis has the lowest median price at 129.22.

Are parametric equalizers more expensive than graphic equalizers?

Yes, parametric equalization has a median of 252.5 compared to 149.5 for graphic equalization.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $70$843, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.