Dave in Nashville Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 I've decided to buy an SPL meter from Radio Shack. They have two types (digital and analog). Although the digital meter more expensive than the analog meter, I'm more interested in performance/utility than price. I want to use the meter to make sure my son doesn't play the system at dangerous levels. I also want to adjust subwoofer levels. Any and all thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 http://www.gti.net/wallin/audio/audio.htmlScroll down a little bit, he talks about the Radio Shack SPL meters and the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLee Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 I used a copy of the AVIA Guide to Home Theater DVD to set up my system. They seem to strongly recommend using the analog RS SPL meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Analog. Buy one now, I heard that they were going to stop making it. Q. ------------------ Q-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wife-said-no Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Q-Man: Analog. Buy one now, I heard that they were going to stop making it. Q. I heard that too, about 2 years ago. I hope it never happens. ------------------ Come on honey why can't I spend some more money? Home Theater Car Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Even IF they stop making them, you can still get them, but they are about double the price. Oh well, not like you have to buy them everyday. WHO said THEY were going to stop making them, the salesman at Radio Shack who was trying to make a $30 sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Radio Shack as a company does provide a good product as far as it goes, but i would strongly recommend against using their SPL meters(analog or digital) if you care about any sort of accuracy. Many posters on this site have megabuck systems and yet they buy a cheap (and very inaccurate) piece of test equipment. "You get what you pay for!" As an alternative, here is a professional SPL meter that is very accurate and retails for under $300. http://www.gold-line.com/spl120.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 I saw that thing in the Parts Express catalog, very nice. Parts Express says it is $450 list, and they sell it for $399.50. The design looks like it is about 20 years old, though. It would be fun to have, but thats too much cash for me, but you have a valid point, $40,000 systems don't deserve a $25 SPL meter. Wow, accurate to the tenth of a dB.! I would love to actually play with the Gold Line meter. Another toy from Gold Line, a hand-held 10-band spectrum analyzer, 32-16,000Hz, only $265! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Money I'd rather waste on music. I don't know what the price of a Mighty Mic is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Here's a link to the Radio Shack web site. They still list the Analog SPL Meter Model NO: 33-2050 with a price of $39.99. Site shows it can be ordered on-line or available in stores. The Avia or Video Essentials Discs should work well. I've only used the Video Essentials Disc. http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fn ame=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F002%5F003%5F018%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D2050 Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> This message has been edited by ShapeShifter on 02-03-2002 at 10:41 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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