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steve30

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Cheap sound meters?
« on: February 06, 2014, 10:22:35 AM »
Can anyone recommend either a cheap sound meter that I could purchase, or a cheap DIY sound meter?

It doesn't have to be too accurate. I would like to measure the sound of motor cars.

Thanks
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Re: Cheap sound meters?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 07:19:48 PM »
What's your budget? I can recommend something based on that.
Eric Haney
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Re: Cheap sound meters?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2014, 05:41:34 AM »
Hmm.

Would around £20-£30 be reasonable if looking at cheap things?

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Re: Cheap sound meters?
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014, 06:33:55 PM »
Hmm.

Would around £20-£30 be reasonable if looking at cheap things?

Here is a decent Mid Range which has decent specs and reliability.

Pyle PSPL05R - About 90-100 US Dollars.

...and here a budget range which has decent specs also but reduced in features =.

Pyle PSPL01 - About 25 US Dollars.

I have the PSPL0SR, and it's been a great sound meter. Very accurate and the features set are pretty good.

If you have a smart phone such as an Android or iPhone, you can also use a plethora of free apps which also provide you with a limited but decent sound meter.

Hope this helps!
Eric Haney
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Re: Cheap sound meters?
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2014, 07:02:46 AM »
Thanks, I'll keep those in mind.