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OK. I have given up trying to locate the person that has my old SPL meter, so I am going to buy one. I typed SPL meter in Amazon and got a truck-load of diffent models ranging from 30$ to 500$ Does anyone have any suggestions on which one to get? (10-to-1 Mojo has a suggestion!  ) I don't want to buy one that is too cheap if paying 20$ more would have made a difference. But, at the same time, I am only planning to use it for HT calibration and not professionally! Thanks in advance...
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Most people use the one from Radio Shack for $50... The one that they show on their site is out of stock though... Radio Shack SPL Meter
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That's what I had. So if I'll look for a similar one.
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I doubt you have any Radio Shacks in Montreal. I think they've all been converted to Circuit City. And CC no longer carries SPL meters. You may want to try a music store. I use this. It's extremely easy to use and I've had it for 3 years and never changed batteries. I would discourage you from using an analog meter. The scales are too cumbersome.
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Thanks. Probably order it today or tomorrow.
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That is the same unit I have Mojo. Seems to do a good job.
It once picked up an extra .5 db when my dog was wagging its tail.
Just in case anyone wondered what the SPL of a dog wag at 1 meter is. heh heh.
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What's the impedence of your dog? How much resistence does he put out for his B-A-T-H?
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Here is one from Circuit City that I have had my eye on. I don't know if it's a very good quality SPL meter. As far as I know the only difference is the accuracy. SPL meter
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I ordered it Yesterday. It was the only place not charging me 25$ to ship it and that can actually ship it in Canada. Today, I received an e-mail that it is back order! So instead of receiving it Monday (I am off Monday and Tuesday next week to do so audio tune-up), I will receive it early November.
Gees... Good thing my new back surrounds (and a pair of M3 for a gift... that I might just happen to use for "testing") are arriving this morning, at least I'll have some fun for a while.
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Let me know what you think of it, quality etc.
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