Author Topic: Ridgid Laser Measurer  (Read 4122 times)

Offline richidoo

  • Out Of My Speaker Cabinet
  • ******
  • Posts: 11144
Ridgid Laser Measurer
« on: October 10, 2010, 03:46:13 PM »
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/micro-LM100

Resolution is 1/16". This tool is essential for speaker positioning. When the tweeters are exactly the same distance from your ears the soundstage sounds great and the tone becomes very smooth and clean, delicate, exquisite. I don't know what this one will cost, but the competitors are a couple hundred bucks. I hope this one is cheaper as I would love to someday own one myself, instead of always borrowing Carl's Leica laser. 

Ridgid is an American company subsidiary of Emerson Tools that makes excellent quality products. They have 4 factories in USA, 2 in Europe and 1 in China. If you register any Ridgid product after you buy it from Home Depot, it is guaranteed for life.  I have been very happy with my Ridgid tools.

Offline tmazz

  • Out Of My Speaker Cabinet
  • ******
  • Posts: 12088
  • Just basking in the glow of my tubes.....
Re: Ridgid Laser Measurer
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2010, 08:36:38 PM »
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/micro-LM100

I don't know what this one will cost, but the competitors are a couple hundred bucks. I hope this one is cheaper as I would love to someday own one myself, instead of always borrowing Carl's Leica laser.  

$153.96

http://www.brocktooldetroit.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=119&products_id=722&zenid=2eec13221d797d899d90b7980c275fb0
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

Offline richidoo

  • Out Of My Speaker Cabinet
  • ******
  • Posts: 11144
Re: Ridgid Laser Measurer
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 07:47:43 AM »
Excellent!  8)    Thanks Tom    You are google master

Offline Carlman

  • Audio Neurotic
  • *****
  • Posts: 3037
Re: Ridgid Laser Measurer
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 01:50:30 PM »
You can get the real McCoy for that price.. http://www.amazon.com/Leica-DISTO-Laser-Distance-Measurer/dp/B001AOUQXG

I think the more expensive ones get better accuracy.. but my issue with all other laser pointers I've tried is they can't measure the same distance twice.  I end up asking it, "Well, which is it?"  I don't have that experience with the Leica. 

-C

I really enjoy listening to music.

Offline richidoo

  • Out Of My Speaker Cabinet
  • ******
  • Posts: 11144
Re: Ridgid Laser Measurer
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 02:02:35 PM »
Thanks Carl. I thought I remembered the Leica price higher when I looked last year.  I guess a lot of things prices are lower now. Accuracy and consistency is pretty important.

Offline Carlman

  • Audio Neurotic
  • *****
  • Posts: 3037
Re: Ridgid Laser Measurer
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 05:10:25 AM »
I have the D2 Disto and it is almost perfect for me.  If it had a way to mount it to a tripod perfectly centered it would be completely perfect.  I think it uses the same laser/reading software as the D3 or whatever the next step up is.. same specs, just more features.  The D2 also has a lit display that makes it really easy to read in low-light man caves. ;)
I really enjoy listening to music.