dBs :S

[pandamonk]

Ok, I didn't know where to put this, so i thought i'd put it where i hang out most.

I'm looking at upgrade my PA system. I have a pair of full range speakers, which i'll use for tops, and their dB limit is 125dB. I am looking at a pair of subs which peak at 133dB. How can i calculate the maximum dB for the whole system. I know 133dB + 133dB = 136dB, so what does 133dB + 125dB = ? Would the whole system be 136dB + 128dB at 1m?

 

[Freudian Slip]

Ok, I didn't know where to put this, so i thought i'd put it where i hang out most.

I'm looking at upgrade my PA system. I have a pair of full range speakers, which i'll use for tops, and their dB limit is 125dB. I am looking at a pair of subs which peak at 133dB. How can i calculate the maximum dB for the whole system. I know 133dB + 133dB = 136dB, so what does 133dB + 125dB = ? Would the whole system be 136dB + 128dB at 1m?

Just curious? I'm sure they are rated using pink noise, so there is really no real world relivance.

F.S.

 

[pandamonk]

Just curious? I'm sure they are rated using pink noise, so there is really no real world relivance.

F.S.

Yeah probably. But even so, a speaker peaking at 133dB should be louder than one peaking at 130dB, regardless of what's playing through it.

 

[CIRO]

Hi, Panda!

I think you could try on "Other equipment "and/or" Rack forum" .Guys like Mshilarious/Dgatwood and others will help.

Ciro

 

[pandamonk]

Hi, Panda!

I think you could try on "Other equipment "and/or" Rack forum" .Guys like Mshilarious/Dgatwood and others will help.

Ciro

Thanks. Yeah i thought about that. I almost did, then thought about the acoustics guys here, and thought they might be able to help.

I love the building & display forum. Acoustics really interests me.

I might try it there, but it's not a huge issue for me right now.