DMM or O-scope

[ShadowElky]

I just got a Sundown SA-15 D2 and while tuning my amp I started wondering if maybe my amp could put out more without clipping. All I use to set it currently is a DMM. Found a deal on a DSO nano O-scope for a price that I can easily justify to my wallet. Should I get it or am I fine with the DMM. Amp is a Pioneer GM-D8601.

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[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Dd-1. What else would you really use the o-scope. Plus it's 1/3 the price.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Between the O scope and DDM, I'd say O scope. Never used a Dd-1, so I can't weigh in on that

 

[ShadowElky]

Dd-1. What else would you really use the o-scope. Plus it's 1/3 the price.

O-scope I found is 1/3 the cost of a DD-1. Like I said, I got a deal. Brand new for $67. And I like to tinker with a lot of things include cars, so I would likely use the O-scope alot (checking sensors to see if functioning, getting o2 sensor reading to see if its working, etc)

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

O scope if its between the 2. Sorry i thoght it said dd-1. (running on no sleep) lol

 

[ShadowElky]

O scope if its between the 2. Sorry i thoght it said dd-1. (running on no sleep) lol

I know that feeling all to well. Most days I go to work with like 2-3 hours sleep... and I work 11 hour shifts.

 

[turtlestrap]

Get the dso! Got one the other day and it's awesome! People say the stock firmware is bad but I had no trouble with it.

 

[Boominburban]

deff get an oscope if you can swing it .....

 

[yogegoy]

Only difference bet the two is that a DMM can't show you what an electrical signal looks like in visual form in real time.

 

[CSCStang]

Those amps do rated, but they don't have a subsonic filter, so if you're ported be careful.

 

[Jepalan]

O-scope FTW. I likes to see the waveform. I never trust a DMM unless it is an expensive one with True RMS capability and specifically rated to cover audio freqs.