Galaxy CM-140 SPL Meter Pre-Order

**Sonnie** · **02-28-07, 05:29 PM**

If anyone who has already paid me would rather have the CM-150, please PM me and let me know. I will refund your CM-140 PayPal and you can re-send me the full amount for the CM-150. It will be easier for me to keep up with this way.

Thanks!

**Sonnie** · **02-28-07, 06:03 PM**

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Gizmo wrote:

Sign me in, Its only in holland. if you can give a calculation i would be happy

PM me your full name and address and I'll check on the postage.

**Sonnie** · **02-28-07, 06:05 PM**

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apolo wrote:

I'm in for the meter!!!

Send me a PM.

**necrosis** · **02-28-07, 06:39 PM**

I am very intereseted also. Only i ive in the netherlands, thats in europe

Can you PM or E-Mail me the total rice of the CM150 with shipping?

Thank you,

Xander

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 02:20 AM**

You can also buy the Galaxy CM-150 from Europe, Conrad Electronics to be more exact. It's labeled as Voltcraft 322, but it's the same meter. I self bought it from there.

http://www1.int.conrad.com/scripts/w...e&~target=_top

Just search for "sound meter 322".

The price is 255.44 EUR + shipping.

**Chrisbee** · **03-01-07, 02:36 AM**

That's £175+ shipping Ilkka. Ouch! :raped:

Edit: Conrad are asking £195! :raped:

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 02:51 AM**

http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...html#post27977

That meter seems to be the best deal so far. All the important specs are pretty much identical with the CM-150 (external dimensions are different, no back light, AA batteries instead of 9V, no RS232 interface), and it can be had for $99 only.

Highly recommended!

Though it would be still nice to check a few of them to ensure that the frequency responses are as accurate and consistent as with my CM-150.

Direct link: http://www.reliabilitydirect.com/sou.../RDI-AR824.htm

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 02:52 AM**

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Chrisbee wrote:

That's £175+ shipping Ilkka. Ouch! :raped:

Edit: Conrad are asking £195! :raped:

I know!

Doesn't it suck to live in Europe...or not.

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 03:06 AM**

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Sonnie wrote:

If you are interested in a CM-150 (these are flat and do not need testing), I can get those at a significant discount as well.

I would still test a few of these too. We have now only tested one meter, mine, and though it was pretty accurate, we can't be sure if all are alike.

**Chrisbee** · **03-01-07, 03:30 AM**

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Ilkka wrote:

I would still test a few of these too. We have now only tested one meter, mine, and though it was pretty accurate, we can't be sure if all are alike.

Isn't this the precise point where we started with your rubbishing the RS meter?

I think I'll come back in a week or two and see if you've all made a decision on which meter to buy.

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 03:38 AM**

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Chrisbee wrote:

Isn't this the precise point where we started with your rubbishing the RS meter?

I think I'll come back in a week or two and see if you've all made a decision on which meter to buy.

It is. But if you want accurate results, one must check them. Even $2000 lab mics are always calibrated against a known source.

**simon10** · **03-01-07, 03:39 AM**

I too am interested in this deal. I live in Australia Melbourne and will PM my details to you shortly.

My e-mail is Simon10@aanet.com.au

Thanks

**Miron** · **03-01-07, 04:49 AM**

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Ilkka wrote:

I would still test a few of these too. We have now only tested one meter, mine, and though it was pretty d*mn accurate, we can't be sure if all are alike.

"paiva" Ilkka
It doesn't suck so much if you can get somewhere where you get over 20 °C 12 months in a year (What am I doing in Vienna then ?

)
I spent several months as a student in Helsinki/Espoo and I admit I ran away after first -15°C struck
Regards
Miron

**Sonnie** · **03-01-07, 09:33 AM**

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Ilkka wrote:

http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...html#post27977

That meter seems to be the best deal so far. All the important specs are pretty much identical with the CM-150 (external dimensions are different, no back light, AA batteries instead of 9V, no RS232 interface), and it can be had for $99 only.

Highly recommended!

Though it would be still nice to check a few of them to ensure that the frequency responses are as accurate and consistent as with my CM-150.

Direct link: http://www.reliabilitydirect.com/sou.../RDI-AR824.htm

As noted in that other thread... I have spoken with Chris at Reliability Direct and it appears their AR824 is going to be more in line with the CM-140. Anyone wanting to purchase from there is more than welcome to... but it will not be compared to my ECM8000 for results.

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I would still test a few of these too. We have now only tested one meter, mine, and though it was pretty accurate, we can't be sure if all are alike.

I had planned on it anyway.... just to make sure.

**dweeke** · **03-01-07, 10:27 AM**

how accurate are the galaxy 140 and 150 meters above 200hz?

**Sonnie** · **03-01-07, 11:25 AM**

We are not really sure. I am going to try to test them both though, however, testing above 200Hz is not so easy for me.

**Sonnie** · **03-01-07, 12:30 PM**

I just spoke with my Galaxy rep and they are sending me a CM-150 to test. Although Ilkka has tested his and it reads flat, to be safe, I would rather test another. I would be very disappointed (and I'm sure some others would be as well) if we paid more money and it still needed correction just like the CM-140.

This unit should be in my hands by Monday, so I will continue to take orders up until at least Tuesday.

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 12:38 PM**

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dweeke wrote:

how accurate are the galaxy 140 and 150 meters above 200hz?

Here's my CM-150 compared to a calibrated mic.

**Sonnie** · **03-01-07, 12:41 PM**

I'd say that's pretty good for an SPL meter...

I doubt our ears would ever notice a difference between those two responses.

What smoothing are you using on that response Ilkka?

**Ilkka** · **03-01-07, 01:14 PM**

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Sonnie wrote:

I'd say that's pretty good for an SPL meter...

I doubt our ears would ever notice a difference between those two responses.

What smoothing are you using on that response Ilkka?

No smoothing at all. A full 1/24 octave resolution.

**ThirdChord** · **03-01-07, 01:53 PM**

Let me have the cm-150 instead and let me know what the new cost is.

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