Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 767929)

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.:hehetable

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 767750)

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

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 767941)

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 :theband:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 767963)

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

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 767975)

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

:hehetable:hehetable


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

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 767975)

Originally Posted by AngleIron (Post 767978)

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

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 767980)

it is reported to them along with the 7 seat install :D

Originally Posted by ***Mr D*** (Post 767986)

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.:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 767992)

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 768005)

You can't turn the noise down sorry :rolleyes::D

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 768083)

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 768138)

Why how many ears do you have?

Originally Posted by Ossywarrior (Post 769621)

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 :D