sven6977 Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I was looking into getting a SPL tester so I could finally meter my car just for fun and proof. So naturally I looked into term lab and it was like $400????? I dont have that much money and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could find one for less than $100 thats still fairly accurate I hope its not unrealistic Rowan University Electrical Engineering LINK TO MY BUILDDDDD Current Setup in my 00' Hyundai Accent: Pioneer DEH-P6900UB RE.6.5C AUDIO 500w 6.5" COMPONENT CAR SPEAKERS Eclipse SE 6500 (6.5 coax in rear deck) two Kicker C124's in a t-line tuned to 28.6Hz Kenwood KAC-7204 US amps 1600.4 V2 Upcoming Build this summer: T-Line enclosure for two C124's tuned to 28ish hz O_O amp my speakers with a US amps 1600.4. Second Skin Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl0wn Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 If that one you found for $400 came with everything that's a good deal. A basic term lab with everything you need directly from tempro is $649. If you only want a $100 one, you can go to radioshack and get one, but don't expect it to be accurate at all. Get what you pay for, and that rule of thumb greatly applies here. 06 Mini Cooper S Sundown, SoundQubed Cadence, XS Power 151s Sealed 155s Outlaw Windshield @ 37hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven6977 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 If that one you found for $400 came with everything that's a good deal. A basic term lab with everything you need directly from tempro is $649. If you only want a $100 one, you can go to radioshack and get one, but don't expect it to be accurate at all. Get what you pay for, and that rule of thumb greatly applies here. I figured, but id rather spend $400-$649 on more sound equipment ya know what i mean? Rowan University Electrical Engineering LINK TO MY BUILDDDDD Current Setup in my 00' Hyundai Accent: Pioneer DEH-P6900UB RE.6.5C AUDIO 500w 6.5" COMPONENT CAR SPEAKERS Eclipse SE 6500 (6.5 coax in rear deck) two Kicker C124's in a t-line tuned to 28.6Hz Kenwood KAC-7204 US amps 1600.4 V2 Upcoming Build this summer: T-Line enclosure for two C124's tuned to 28ish hz O_O amp my speakers with a US amps 1600.4. Second Skin Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainzPlanetz Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 If that one you found for $400 came with everything that's a good deal. A basic term lab with everything you need directly from tempro is $649. If you only want a $100 one, you can go to radioshack and get one, but don't expect it to be accurate at all. Get what you pay for, and that rule of thumb greatly applies here. This^^^^^^^^ It will work if you want to compare between your freinds, but it will in no way be recognized as an official score. ¿ǝɯɐƃ ǝɥʇ Trolls never learn............ All BS aside, If I see one more comment in here that is NOT about the pre-sale, I will start the vacations. And that includes the trolls feeding the trolls. YOU THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A OGER AND HUMPBACK/TROLLS? Add "SMDLIFER" on Xbox LIVE to play with other SMD members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 schoshe makes a spl meter works. 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 schoshe makes a spl meterworks. What the Boom stick? hahahaha. Works if you like inaccurate readings and only up to about 136. I broke the mic in mine, cheap POS. 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...
BulletInjection Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I have not seen any cheap meters that read above 139dB. Any I did see that read around that point were still around $100. I would not waste my money on one of those and just get a termlab if you are serious. After shipping it will run you $700 My build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...8920&st=100 http://www.youtube.com/Bulletinjection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 What the Boom stick?hahahaha. Works if you like inaccurate readings and only up to about 136. I broke the mic in mine, cheap POS. just saying it works. its down 3db but consistent to 136..lol dont expect to much for 60.00 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven6977 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 true that guys. It looks like I'll just have to save up. I too am only finding meters that read up to like 130max.... not that great especially if I'm gonna be upgrading soon. Thanks for your help guys! btw, I was googling this and came across this -->"ECM8000 mic and UB-802 mixer from Behringer." apparantly people are using this a as a setup to measure spl? anyone have experience with this setup or is it garbage? lol Rowan University Electrical Engineering LINK TO MY BUILDDDDD Current Setup in my 00' Hyundai Accent: Pioneer DEH-P6900UB RE.6.5C AUDIO 500w 6.5" COMPONENT CAR SPEAKERS Eclipse SE 6500 (6.5 coax in rear deck) two Kicker C124's in a t-line tuned to 28.6Hz Kenwood KAC-7204 US amps 1600.4 V2 Upcoming Build this summer: T-Line enclosure for two C124's tuned to 28ish hz O_O amp my speakers with a US amps 1600.4. Second Skin Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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