HHR Ed Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 If its a mic, then it will eventually fall out of calibration and be subject to varying atmospheric conditions. Which means, It may be 1 dB off from a TL now, but after a few months of use it can be 5 dB off. Also, it may be 1 db off from a TL in summer on a clear day, but in fall on a cloudy day it could be 8 db off. Bottom line is consistancy, a TL will never deviate from it original calibration. Also, a TL has a built in O scope and spectrum analyzer that will tell you the exact frequency you peak at. Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyan Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 but u cant get a TL for <100 bucks ... my VIDEOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I wonder if it really is a mic, or if it uses a manifold pressure sensor like another well known meter 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big J Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 if u could compare it with the TL ...that would be great ...whats the price on it ($50) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/public/style_emoticons/default/hairtrick.gifMore like $77.00 2 DD 9515 1 Soundown SAZ-3000D 2 Optima Redtops Big 3 upgrade Hitting 151.1db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker Guy Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 A friend of mine had one, and they are fairly accurate. Measured .3 dB lower then TL on same freq. The thing is you need a GOOD dmm also, cheap ones don't work well. Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Sub Amp:American Bass VFL 500.1 Subs: 4 Fi BL 18's Enclosure:21.5 Cubic foot flat wall tuned to 40 hz Batteries: 3 Kinetik 2400's in the back, Kinetik 1200 under hood. Mids & Highs: 4 Kicker DS 6.5 coax in doors, 2 Kicker DS coax in pillars Highs Amp: Kicker kx250.2, kx100.2 Wire: 4 Runs 1/0 gauge Knukonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 if anything i think they would be nice to have for testing with. just to see what gets you louder. and bassrace runs for practice. that's what i'd use it for, not necessarily to check how loud i am. i'll leave that up to a TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakwin Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 i got mine about 4yrs ago, i paided like 90something shipped to alaska its no TL but it sure does make life alittle ez-er when testing at home and im on a budget and don't have the $$ to own a TL myself so this works out fine for home use for me im useing a fluke dmm with mine 84 austin mini building a system for it currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyan Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 i got mine about 4yrs ago, i paided like 90something shipped to alaska its no TL but it sure does make life alittle ez-er when testing at home and im on a budget and don't have the $$ to own a TL myself so this works out fine for home use for me im useing a fluke dmm with mine that what i was thinkin ...just for home use to get some numbers and to see where u r my VIDEOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big J Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 that what i was thinkin ...just for home use to get some numbers and to see where u r x3 I mean I can always ask my buddy to use his termlab. But after awhile of asking it gets bothersome. So I was just planning to use the mic for ball park figure of my Dbs, and use his termlab like when a comp is coming up. 2 DD 9515 1 Soundown SAZ-3000D 2 Optima Redtops Big 3 upgrade Hitting 151.1db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18inchjeepin Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I was looking at those a while back too but I decided against it because it doesn't have peak hold. I'm still curious how well it actually works though.it depends, it's your DMM that has a peak hold, one isnt included so just buy a nicer DMMI have one, its good for in my garage, and to see what feq I peak at with changes, mine is prob a DB off the termlab HHR (2) 15 DC Soundlab Lvl4XL SPL's (1) Soundstream XXX-15000D (9) XS Power D1000's XS Power - Soundstream SS N/W 155.1 db and climbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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