WTB: Radio Shack Sound Level Meter

shawn474
shawn474 Posts: 3,047
edited January 2006 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
After reading how vital is is to listening, I have decided to try to calibrate my rig. If anyone has a new or used Radio Shack Sound Meter laying around that they are willing to sell, I'd appreciate it. Analog or digital is fine, but I'd prefer digital. Thanks for any help that you guys can give.
Shawn
AVR: Marantz SR-5011
Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
Front: Polk LsiM703
Rear: LSI fx
Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • dylan
    dylan Posts: 453
    edited January 2006
    I have an analog one I will part with... are you also interested in an Avia disc? I'll take pictures when I get home.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    dont' buy the digital. Use the analog it's far more accurate.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Unless of course you can't squint hard enough to read it.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited January 2006
    dylan wrote:
    I have an analog one I will part with... are you also interested in an Avia disc? I'll take pictures when I get home.

    Interested on your AVIA disc.......if not taken.........
    More specs please on you AVIA>...looking for 6.1 cal............
    Price please.......
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    Unless of course you can't squint hard enough to read it.

    NOW he can get the more accurate analog meter..
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    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
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    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Hmm, I'm gonna have to find me an arm like that. Looks like a very convenient way to store glasses...maybe even a good place to hang jackets, too!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    lol right on
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2006
    I'm definitely interested in the analog meter. Let me know how much you're asking. I am interested in the disc as well. I don't need pictures; your word that it works as it should is good enough for me. Thanks for the reply.

    PM sent.
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited January 2006
    I just ordered a new SPL meter and Avia dvd from the SVS website. I'm not sure exactly how to use it...but I'll play around with it and try and figure it out.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited January 2006
    Just remember guys, these meter readings are not cut in stone. Get the calibrations close and let your ears be the bottom line.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2006
    Joe,

    The AVIA disc is pretty self explanatory. They pretty much tell you how to do everything, including how to use the spl meter.

    Enjoy it and share it with your friends.

    Zach
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2006
    Do a search for SPL or Calibration and you'll find quite a bit on the subject. This link might help too...
    http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/spl.htm
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited January 2006
    use your ears... i had both the Avia and the RS Spl meter and ended up NOT using either. My system sounds sweet and all it took my my own ears and a little patience and speaker placement
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