What makes Hella Supertones so special? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

boredom.is.me · 08-29-2014, 12:59 AM

Yes I know they are louder, but what makes them so special compared to other possible options. They are 118db, and RSD has them for $64. I wasn't looking, but saw a suggested link on eBay for some 105db at $15.

I not trying to stir an ants nest or anything, as I really don't give a flying... but I am very curious as to why Hella is the only horn aftermarket I ever hear about.

904FRSlow · 08-29-2014, 04:16 AM

Only reputable one people know about is my guess. I have only heard of Hella Supertones for horns.

aznatama · 08-29-2014, 09:52 AM

Try Stebel, they're a good brand too. Get some air horns for your car!!

Also, 105 v. 118 is a rather large difference.

JohnJuan · 08-29-2014, 02:39 PM

I like the FIAMM Freeway Blaster on my motorcycle. $15 each on Amazon.

wheelhaus · 08-29-2014, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznatama

Try Stebel, they're a good brand too. Get some air horns for your car!!

Also, 105 v. 118 is a rather large difference.

Every 3db is approximately "twice" the volume. So, for a 13db increase, the Supertones would sound about 16 times louder.

deucethemoose · 08-29-2014, 03:30 PM

Decibels are exponential, so there is a large difference between 105 and 118.

To give an idea:

A vacuum cleaner is ~70dB.

A garbage disposal is ~80dB. It is 2 times as loud as 70dB.

A motorcycle 25ft away is ~90dB. It is 4 times as loud as 70dB.

A jet takeoff at 1000ft away is ~100dB. It is 8 times as loud as 70dB.

A live rock concert is 110dB. This is the average human pain threshold. It is 16 times as loud as 70dB.

Hella Supertones clock in at just under 120dB. They are ~32 times louder than 70dB.

So, there is some context for you.

8R6 · 08-29-2014, 05:50 PM

i never knew the decibel "rating" increments were calculated exponentially. thanks to those that posted those references up.

so related to the original question, what other horns have others installed and been satisfied with the loudness/volume of it?

i need to change this shitty horn that sounds like those toddler squeeky shoes.

Clipdat · 08-29-2014, 05:53 PM

Additional context - My car's cold start, taken standing a foot behind the rear bumper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deucethemoose

Decibels are exponential, so there is a large difference between 105 and 118.

To give an idea:

A vacuum cleaner is ~70dB.

A garbage disposal is ~80dB. It is 2 times as loud as 70dB.

A motorcycle 25ft away is ~90dB. It is 4 times as loud as 70dB.

A jet takeoff at 1000ft away is ~100dB. It is 8 times as loud as 70dB.

A live rock concert is 110dB. This is the average human pain threshold. It is 16 times as loud as 70dB.

Hella Supertones clock in at just under 120dB. They are ~32 times louder than 70dB.

So, there is some context for you.

08-29-2014, 09:52 AM	#3
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try Stebel, they're a good brand too. Get some air horns for your car!! Also, 105 v. 118 is a rather large difference. __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

08-29-2014, 03:30 PM	#6
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Decibels are exponential, so there is a large difference between 105 and 118. To give an idea: A vacuum cleaner is ~70dB. A garbage disposal is ~80dB. It is 2 times as loud as 70dB. A motorcycle 25ft away is ~90dB. It is 4 times as loud as 70dB. A jet takeoff at 1000ft away is ~100dB. It is 8 times as loud as 70dB. A live rock concert is 110dB. This is the average human pain threshold. It is 16 times as loud as 70dB. Hella Supertones clock in at just under 120dB. They are ~32 times louder than 70dB. So, there is some context for you. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

08-29-2014, 05:50 PM	#7
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i never knew the decibel "rating" increments were calculated exponentially. thanks to those that posted those references up. so related to the original question, what other horns have others installed and been satisfied with the loudness/volume of it? i need to change this shitty horn that sounds like those toddler squeeky shoes. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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