8.5Great
LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms Professional by LiquidSonics. True-stereo cinematic room reverb—spaces designed for score, trailer, and immersive mix work.
Plugin comparison
LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms Professional vs Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.0Essential
Relab LX480 is a dual-engine Lexicon 480L reverb recreation—sample-accurate algorithms, Hardware/Advanced modes, four dual-engine routings, and Complete vs Essentials tiers.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms Professional | Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $349 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Cinematic room reverb | Dual-engine algorithmic reverb (Lexicon 480L recreation) |
| Edition | Professional | — |
| Developer | LiquidSonics | — |
| Heritage | — | Lexicon 480L hardware reverb / LARC control surface era |
| Engines | — | Two independent reverb engines; four unique dual-engine routing configurations |
| Modes | — | Hardware mode (HDW) and Advanced mode (ADV) |
| Early reflections | — | Advanced real-world early reflection engine with randomized reflection clusters |
| Editions | — | LX480 Dual-Engine / Complete class product; separate LX480 Essentials budget edition |
| Sample rates | — | High sample-rate support including 88.2/96 kHz class workflows (edition/version dependent) |
| Formats | — | VST, AU, AAX |
| List price | — | $349 class for full Dual-Engine (sales common); Essentials much lower when offered |
| Guarantee | — | Relab often advertises multi-day money-back style policy—confirm current terms |
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