Nightmare9400 Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looking to install a SMD VM- & OM-1. Looking for some feedback on them an what's the best source for the volt meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Well, it depends on what you want to measure Generally you'll want to attach the leads closest to the point you want to know the value of, whether it be your alternator, amp, battery, head unit, etc etc. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare9400 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 10 hours ago, SnowDrifter said: Well, it depends on what you want to measure Generally you'll want to attach the leads closest to the point you want to know the value of, whether it be your alternator, amp, battery, head unit, etc etc. That's true. I currently have 1 stinger voltmeter going into one of my bass amps reading the voltage. I figured that'd be the best source directly into the inputs of the all or would the leads going to the back batteries be sufficient? What other source would you suggested to measure, something up front weather alt or battery to see the difference front to back. I was also thinking about doing one voltage an one output like I labeled this thread but not sure yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I have a vm-1 and om-1, and the vm-1 measured the voltage at the sub amp, and the om-1 measured the output level of the amp. With a multiple amp setup, I would say measure voltage at the rear bank. You can use your stinger meter to measure voltage at the front to get an idea of the voltage drop from front to back, if you’d like. That’d Be a good way to help reduce the drop SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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