In Car Music - Page 5

cashman · 06-12-2009, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Benipete

I think the answer is in the question "In Car Music"That is what they were intended for and not to be used as a public address system.

£30 is, in my opinion not enough of a deterrent - Should have been sat in an enclosed space and made to listen to several hours of Des o' Conner.

ya got a real "Cruel Streak" in ya pete.

park381 · 06-12-2009, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Neil

No we shall not. Get you meter out and check yours. I will be surprised if you get to 110dB without distortion making it un listen-able

Here we go, what do they say "the proof of the pudding is in the eating"
Location - Peel Retail Centre (Whitebirk) far end of car park adjacent to canal.(not wanting to subject anyone to the noise)
Car - Peugeot 206sw estate reg. 2005
Radio/CD unit - Clarian assumed fitted as standard at time of manufacture.
Sound level meter - model 332 CE iec 651 type II calibrated 94dB A/C weighting with a maximum hold function.
1. Radio smooth - record - my sweet lord - max reading 119dB
2. CD jean michel jarre - oxygene tk 2 - max reading 111.7dB
3. CD n diamond - beautiful noise -max reading 114.5dB
The "bass" was set at "0" for the whole of the test.
Volume turned up to full.
In all cases the average noise level was between 106.8dB/110dB depending on the record. there was no distortion at all just the car vibrating from the noise.
I think this proves the point, since the car is 4 years old, am sure that younger cars are fitted with better sound equipment.
If your employer made you work for 8 hours a day under those conditions and did not provide you with ear protection you would be screaming at the union and your health and safety rep. So why not protect your hearing and turn the music down

Neil · 06-12-2009, 15:41

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Originally Posted by park381

Here we go, what do they say "the proof of the pudding is in the eating"
Location - Peel Retail Centre (Whitebirk) far end of car park adjacent to canal.(not wanting to subject anyone to the noise)
Car - Peugeot 206sw estate reg. 2005
Radio/CD unit - Clarian assumed fitted as standard at time of manufacture.
Sound level meter - model 332 CE iec 651 type II calibrated 94dB A/C weighting with a maximum hold function.
1. Radio smooth - record - my sweet lord - max reading 119dB
2. CD jean michel jarre - oxygene tk 2 - max reading 111.7dB
3. CD n diamond - beautiful noise -max reading 114.5dB
The "bass" was set at "0" for the whole of the test.
Volume turned up to full.
In all cases the average noise level was between 106.8dB/110dB depending on the record. there was no distortion at all just the car vibrating from the noise.
I think this proves the point, since the car is 4 years old, am sure that younger cars are fitted with better sound equipment.
If your employer made you work for 8 hours a day under those conditions and did not provide you with ear protection you would be screaming at the union and your health and safety rep. So why not protect your hearing and turn the music down

I will bring my car round and you can test if for me.

park381 · 06-12-2009, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Neil

I will bring my car round and you can test if for me.

What, and have my neighbours complain when you turn up the sound.

What was that question on a car insurance form - Has the vehicle been modified in any way???

AngleIron · 06-12-2009, 16:55

i totally agree withmost people....he should have been arrested on the spot, locked up and the key thrown away!!
and the same goes for anyone else that listens to THE KILLERS.......THERE SH*TE!!!!!!!!!!
no... on a more serious note he could have been distracted by the music level and mown a few kids down....keep levels respectable

Neil · 06-12-2009, 17:00

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Originally Posted by park381

What, and have my neighbours complain when you turn up the sound.

What was that question on a car insurance form - Has the vehicle been modified in any way???

it is reported to them along with the 7 seat install

***Mr D*** · 06-12-2009, 17:27

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Originally Posted by park381

What was that question on a car insurance form - Has the vehicle been modified in any way???

Some insurers would class a uprated sterio as a modification and maybe apply an additional cost, I doubt it would invalidate any policy, most just put a standard replacement warranty on.

The guy the thred is about had a standard stereo.

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Originally Posted by AngleIron

no... on a more serious note he could have been distracted by the music level and mown a few kids down....keep levels respectable

It was 10pm so kids should be at home in bed.

I find music isnt much a distraction when driving however loud, although it can influence driving style.

The main thing is this is more silly laws/statutes (IMO) when does it stop, soon you wont be able to sneeze in public as it could be to loud.

park381 · 06-12-2009, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Neil

it is reported to them along with the 7 seat install

Just what I need for a golf trip, do you hire it out

park381 · 06-12-2009, 18:06

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Originally Posted by ***Mr D***

Some insurers would class a uprated sterio as a modification and maybe apply an additional cost, I doubt it would invalidate any policy, most just put a standard replacement warranty on.

The guy the thred is about had a standard stereo.

It was 10pm so kids should be at home in bed.

I find music isnt much a distraction when driving however loud, although it can influence driving style.

The main thing is this is more silly laws/statutes (IMO) when does it stop, soon you wont be able to sneeze in public as it could be to loud.

It's been in force for a good few years 1986 I think
Car Stereos (Hansard, 11 May 2004)

Neil · 06-12-2009, 19:51

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Originally Posted by park381

Just what I need for a golf trip, do you hire it out

You can't turn the noise down sorry

park381 · 07-12-2009, 07:43

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Originally Posted by Neil

You can't turn the noise down sorry

A hammer would do the trick, mind I have several sets of ear protectors

Neil · 07-12-2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by park381

I have several sets of ear protectors

Why how many ears do you have?

park381 · 07-12-2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Neil

Why how many ears do you have?

Your motor 7 seats, seven sets ear protection, you wana borrow them

Ossywarrior · 13-12-2009, 19:41

to be fair if its late at night and disturbing people then yeah they should but its a slippery slope... this time its a ticket for playing music late at night, tomorrow it will be for playing slade before xmas day

jaysay · 14-12-2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Ossywarrior

to be fair if its late at night and disturbing people then yeah they should but its a slippery slope... this time its a ticket for playing music late at night, tomorrow it will be for playing slade before xmas day

That's a hanging offence