Oscilliscope Purchase
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=76638
Printed Date: July 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Topic: Oscilliscope Purchase
Posted By: ZipPhReaK
Subject: Oscilliscope Purchase
Date Posted: April 22, 2006 at 8:39 PM
I'm looking for an entry level oscilliscope for car audio purposes. I was checking out Vellemen's the series HPS10/SE. It seems like a pretty decent handheld meter for the money, Any one have any comments/suggestions on picking out a o-scope for car audio purposes.
Thanks,
Paul
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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: April 22, 2006 at 8:56 PM
I've got a pretty low BK Precision that I bought for around $350 that does a good job. Its dual channel, which is nice. However, I've never used mine for any car audio stuff, so I guess I really can't comment on that aspect of it. ------------- Kevin Pierson
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: April 22, 2006 at 9:14 PM
That Velleman is one I would like to have. Parts Express has https://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=320-290&ctab=6#Tabs------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: ZipPhReaK
Date Posted: April 22, 2006 at 9:57 PM
Anyone here used one of these velleman's that can comment on it's functionality for car audio purposes?
Posted By: saturnsubohio
Date Posted: April 22, 2006 at 11:22 PM
I've only used HP models, they are 4 ch scopes and good to 10Mhz so pretty darn expensive.. def. not for a shop environment.
But good luck let us know what you find out
Posted By: ZipPhReaK
Date Posted: April 23, 2006 at 12:05 AM
Did a little research on google and came up with this site: https://www.bcae1.com/oscope.htm
Has a doodieload of information on various car audio subjects, including o-scopes..
Also I found the Velleman HPS10SE on ebay for $170 shipped, this is the special edition with nice backlit blue screen. Also comes with hard case, and NIMH rechargable batteries. I think it may be perfect for setting amp gains, checking rca preouts, etc..
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: April 23, 2006 at 12:18 AM
I have it, I use it, I love it. Works PERFECTLY for audio frequencies.
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: ZipPhReaK
Date Posted: April 23, 2006 at 12:21 AM
haemphyst,
The screens pretty decent sized, and easy to read?
Thanks
Posted By: ZipPhReaK
Date Posted: April 23, 2006 at 12:40 AM
I also found this baby on ebay MCP 10Mhz Oscilloscope
Hmm bench analog, or digital handheld...I'm gonna have to sleep on it. 
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: April 23, 2006 at 9:24 AM
eBay links are edited by the servers, and don't work, but in answer to your question? Yeah, pretty easy to read, a bit of light is required, but decent sized, and good contrast...
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
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