get your own SPL meter

kelly2 · 04-05-2006, 10:57 PM

link here
wally world has them now. WTF?

White97Jimmy · 04-05-2006, 11:03 PM

I wonder how accurate that is for $25. Scosche is not really known for super high quality products.

2001rangerxtdca · 04-06-2006, 07:17 AM

How pointless is that, only goes to 135, my one 12 will over due that level

White97Jimmy · 04-06-2006, 11:15 AM

You would at least know you are over 135 though....i guess....

*Jason94sport* · 04-06-2006, 12:45 PM

My radio shack one works fine. It's not much more then $25. I had it 6 years now.

DOZIER · 04-07-2006, 03:22 AM

Is the radio shack one accurate?

2001rangerxtdca · 04-07-2006, 07:46 AM

those cheap SPL meters are pointless, if you have enough bass to rattle your mirror, most likely you will top those meters out. I have metered a stock radio and got in the high 120s. I had a high dollar accurate meter that went to 162 Db with my last show vehicle http://www.gold-line.com/spl120.htm
If you are going to buy a meter, get that one, then you can hang out with people and truly see whos is louder, lol.

*Jason94sport* · 04-07-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LCPL DOZIER

Is the radio shack one accurate?

Looks like RS updated thiers. This new one I don't know. However the older one I have is recommended by many audiofiles, & home theater people. It's very accurate. It's analog also.

**MONMIX** · 04-07-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LCPL DOZIER

Is the radio shack one accurate?

with in 3db.

I compared my hand held RS meter to a $5,000.00 profesional analizer, and it was not too terribly far off.

Nothing wrong with the RS at all.

matt987 · 04-07-2006, 10:55 PM

what does the radioshack meter go up to?

**MONMIX** · 04-08-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by matt987

what does the radioshack meter go up to?

I had mine in an air plane one time, so I am guessing 35,000 feet

matt987 · 04-10-2006, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MONMIX

I had mine in an air plane one time, so I am guessing 35,000 feet

HAHAHAH!!!!!! that was great!

how many decibles can it read up to? 135 like the wal-mart meter? i need something that will read up to 165 at least (so i can test in port too). haha that wal mart meter would explode in my truck.

2001rangerxtdca · 04-11-2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by matt987

HAHAHAH!!!!!! that was great!

how many decibles can it read up to? 135 like the wal-mart meter? i need something that will read up to 165 at least (so i can test in port too). haha that wal mart meter would explode in my truck.

In order to go up to 165, you will need to get a quality one, the radio shack and wal-mart ones will barely reach 130 accurately. I wouldn't spend my money on either one, like I said, they do not go high enough to be worth while for car audio.

04-05-2006, 10:57 PM	#1
kelly2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City, Mo '97 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 499 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	get your own SPL meter link here wally world has them now. WTF? __________________ 1997 XLT 4x4, 3" BL, WAR 153, 31"x10.5" Goodyear Wrangler A/TS -- SOLD Free advice is worth the price you pay.

04-05-2006, 11:03 PM	#2
White97Jimmy Wannabe Elite Explorer Detroit, MI '06 Explorer Limited Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 337 Vehicle Specs	I wonder how accurate that is for $25. Scosche is not really known for super high quality products. __________________ 03 Explorer Limited - SOLD! 06 Explorer Limited - Daily Driver 02 Mustang GT Convertible - Summer Whip

04-06-2006, 07:17 AM	#3
2001rangerxtdca Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX 2002 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 46 Vehicle Specs	How pointless is that, only goes to 135, my one 12 will over due that level __________________ 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Burgundy/tan two-tone MAC air induction, MAC cat-back exhaust, brushed aluminum interior, Solobaric 10L5 in a custom fiberglass box behind third seat (covered to match leather), Husky Liners 3-D Carpet floor liners, Shorty Antenna, MB Motoring Express 20x9 chrome wheels wrapped in Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/20 tires, Custom red LED accents all around the vehicle, HIDs in headlights and fog lights, high performance spark plug wires, in-dash and overhead video system.

04-06-2006, 11:15 AM	#4
White97Jimmy Wannabe Elite Explorer Detroit, MI '06 Explorer Limited Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 337 Vehicle Specs	You would at least know you are over 135 though....i guess.... __________________ 03 Explorer Limited - SOLD! 06 Explorer Limited - Daily Driver 02 Mustang GT Convertible - Summer Whip

04-07-2006, 03:22 AM	#6
DOZIER Wannabe Elite Explorer Fultondale, Alabama 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,026 Vehicle Specs	Is the radio shack one accurate? __________________ If you can't convince them...Confuse them.

04-06-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
Jason94sport Elite Explorer South FL 93 Sport 2WD 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,469 Vehicle Specs	My radio shack one works fine. It's not much more then $25. I had it 6 years now.

04-07-2006, 07:46 AM	#7
2001rangerxtdca Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX 2002 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 46 Vehicle Specs	those cheap SPL meters are pointless, if you have enough bass to rattle your mirror, most likely you will top those meters out. I have metered a stock radio and got in the high 120s. I had a high dollar accurate meter that went to 162 Db with my last show vehicle http://www.gold-line.com/spl120.htm If you are going to buy a meter, get that one, then you can hang out with people and truly see whos is louder, lol. __________________ 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Burgundy/tan two-tone MAC air induction, MAC cat-back exhaust, brushed aluminum interior, Solobaric 10L5 in a custom fiberglass box behind third seat (covered to match leather), Husky Liners 3-D Carpet floor liners, Shorty Antenna, MB Motoring Express 20x9 chrome wheels wrapped in Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/20 tires, Custom red LED accents all around the vehicle, HIDs in headlights and fog lights, high performance spark plug wires, in-dash and overhead video system.

04-07-2006, 10:55 PM	#10
matt987 Wannabe Elite Explorer baton rouge, louisiana '95 xlt Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Vehicle Specs	what does the radioshack meter go up to? __________________ 1 solo x 18 with 2 kicker kx1200.1 amps LIVIN' LOUD