Thors1982 Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I am getting ready to order some cables from www.partsexpress.com and I wanted to get a SPL meter with it because I have the Digital Video Essentials DVD and I wanted to use it to its full potentinal. But honestly I don't know anything about a SPL meter can someone go to www.partsexpress.com and see if they have a good SPL meter and which one I should get. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 go to your local radio shack, they have 2 models. do not get the digital one. very easy to understand. around 40 bucks. install the 9v battery, slide the 2 switches to C weighting and slow response, turn the dial to 70db or 80db sit in you chair and hold it out in front of you and adjust all speakers until the meter reads O and have some fun. see ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Yup, the analog one at radio shack is the one I use. It's a must have tool for any home theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 RAd shack does not carry the anaolg one anymore....so the digital will have to do or look on ebay like I did for the analog one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 ---------------- On 4/17/2004 7:17:35 PM ygmn wrote: RAd shack does not carry the anaolg one anymore....so the digital will have to do or look on ebay like I did for the analog one ---------------- they made a newer analog version now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I am using the digital, leave the response on slow and just accept sampling changes and use the average; its what your analog will basically gives you, as the sampling reaction is slower. I like it a lot, made a world of difference in my sound and imaging for both multichannel audio and HT stuff too. I have thought about getting an AVIA disk but my receiver only lets me adjust front Center, L/R/C surrounds and front effect in relation to the Mains, as they are either set to Normal or 10db. Although the AVIA would probably help me get a better picture out of my TV, but its just 27-inch Sharp Cinema Select so I am not overly motivated to get the disk just yet. But analog or digital I would definitely get the SPL meter, you will be happy you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old Klipsch fan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Hey mOOn , would you say I needed an SPL meter even if I have a setup in my Pioneer Elite VSX33TX that I can adjust the speakers with? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJE Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 ---------------- On 4/18/2004 7:52:21 AM old Klipsch fan wrote: Hey mOOn , would you say I needed an SPL meter even if I have a setup in my Pioneer Elite VSX33TX that I can adjust the speakers with? thank you ---------------- Personally, I'd still pick up a separate meter. The Radio Shack model offers the option of attaching it to a tripod. It's so easy to just set the tripod up in your listening area and then perform the calibrations based on what is indicated on the meter. Also, a couple of pointers: 1) Ensure the microphone on the meter is pointing up when you perform the readings (the mic should not be directly pointed at the speaker.) 2) Also, make sure you locate and utilize the "adjustments" for low frequencies when adjusting your subwoofer. I believe the SVS site has these adjustments that you'd need to make. For example, at 25Hz, you might need to add a few dB to the reading on the meter to make it more accurate for the adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Yes, get the analog if you can find it. Here's a quick article I threw together regarding use: http://www.damononline.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=8&page=1 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantfmly Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 ---------------- On 4/17/2004 6:55:17 PM m00n wrote: Yup, the analog one at radio shack is the one I use. It's a must have tool for any home theater. ---------------- they only havethe digital one now though. it is the cheapest one i have seen by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 had both, digital first, due to the fact the analog sold out and is now unavailable in Canada, according to the Radio Shack employees in my hometown. So I got my analog off of the net, in fact a Radio Shack(Rat Shac)in the US, get an analog IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjh011 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I just got the analog version about a month ago, but I had a hard time finding it. I couldnt order it online and none of the local stores had it. I finally had one of the stores order from a warehouse in Colorado. So it might be worth a shot to see if the store can get it from somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancestorm Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 ---------------- On 4/18/2004 12:39:59 PM damonrpayne wrote: Yes, get the analog if you can find it. Here's a quick article I threw together regarding use: http://www.damononline.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=8&page=1 Good luck! ---------------- I remember using that page when I first got my SPL meter last year. Thanks for doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 here is a site that has a test CD for the RS SPL meter one can also download instructions on using the RS meter too http://www.rivesaudio.com/software/softframes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Here is the direct link to the pdf file on the RS SPL meter http://www.rivesaudio.com/files/Spl.pdf its very informative if one is to use the RS meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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