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How Are You Measuring Peak Decibel in Your Amp Reviews

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Fri, 02/09/2018 - 12:51
SFJorge
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Hi, David.

 

Just wondering how you are measuring Peak Decibel in your amp reviews.  Is it measured while you are playing or using test tones?  Thanks!

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Fri, 02/09/2018 - 14:12
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David Barrett
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Hello SFJorge. I placed the

Hello SFJorge. I placed the amp on the floor. Placed my decibel meter on a chair 5' away. Put the volume on the verge of feedback (usable stage volume) and played very loudly.

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