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Originally posted by MeanGene:
With regard to SPL meters what is the best value today? I have the Ratshack meter, which I have heard was bought by ATI, and recoginize the errors of my ways. I would like something that will be more accurate at levels down to 5 Hz.
The problem with meters is that they only take a measurement in one spot. With bass issues, you can move the meter a few inches one way or the other and get a different reading. I think the best meter today is to get a laptop with a measurement microphone and use a spectrum analysis program. This way you can compare different results to get the best average level for your room.

As for the Ratshack meter, I remember reading about a chart that will adjust the curve to make its readings more accurate in the bass range. Here's a link:

http://www.svsound.com/questions-faqs-rscomp.cfm