Ben G. Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Hey, I'm wondering what qualities and specifications i should look for in buying an O-scope and also a Clamp meter? I just want to know whats important and what to look for? Please help. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 A hold feature on the clamp. Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Who makes a good meter for a good price? I also could use a O-scope.... lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmalinich Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 actually... my dad just ran over my DMM with his suburban so i'm just gonna make the jump to a clamp meter\DMM.... is there anything specific to look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben G. Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 HAHA!!!!...2 out of the 3 people that replied are wonderig the same thing..haha...Well an O-scope can be used like a multi meter as well rite?...... Still need a bunch more info about these things? What specifications should I look for when shopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Depends on the O-Scope. You need to look at maximum input voltage. Any quality scope will take like 5kv on the inputs but some of the little handheld ones are only good for like 20v p-p which means they're no good for scoping anything more than about a 50w amp. Don't worry about frequency range, even a super cheap scope is good to like 1Mhz which is far, far beyond anything you'll ever see in car audio (unless you start repairing full range class D amps, even then it's unlikely) 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EclipseChris Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Depends on the O-Scope. You need to look at maximum input voltage. Any quality scope will take like 5kv on the inputs but some of the little handheld ones are only good for like 20v p-p which means they're no good for scoping anything more than about a 50w amp. Don't worry about frequency range, even a super cheap scope is good to like 1Mhz which is far, far beyond anything you'll ever see in car audio (unless you start repairing full range class D amps, even then it's unlikely) Every comment i see from you is so intelligent, i wish i knew half of the stuff you know. i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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