That first horn M5 has a great sound that sounds perfectly matched to the train horns I heard as a kid being blown in the distance as I was getting ready to fall asleep. I actually found this soothing for some reason. My hearing was really good back then but not wearing earplugs messed me up bad.
I've watched all your videos and I'd say this is the one where the horns sound their best. The one where you blow them on a small table in the backyard they sounded flat. Like musically flat/ out of tune. But this video clearly shows that they are tuned better. I have a real k3 in the front bumper off my car and am thinking about building another set for the back bumper. I will be using your tips to build my own. I know these a kinda old but you should do a more in depth one on the tuning process. Thanks for taking the time to show everyone what's possible with some pvc fittings and some effort.
Looking for a set of horns for my truck. I saw where you didn't sell any of your horns. But if you ever decide to and the price is right, I will defiantly be interested.
Your K5LA does sound like one to me, and I came of age with the ones on Amtrak and Chessie System in the late 1970s/early 1980s. There is a one note difference between those two types, but I don't remember exactly what the one note difference is, or exactly which one yours sounds most like. I think it favors the Amtrak tone, but I'm not sure. U. S. train horns usually blow off of the main reservoir tank on the locomotive, which is set for 130-140 psi. I don't know if there is normally a reduction valve between the main res and the horns. Yours sound just fine at 95 lbs. You could have fooled me outdoors wondering where the train was. Back then the railroads mounted the horns directly on top of the cabs, and at that time didn't allow engine crews to wear ear protection, so there's a lot of hard-of-hearing retired railroaders from that era.
Very impressive, along with your other great videos !! Can you reduce the loudness just be reducing the air pressure, or are they tuned to sound best at a specific pressure. The feathering with the ball valve sounds really, really sweet, even though a ball valve is kind of poor for modulating air flow. I bet it won't be too long before you disassemble the ball valve and contour the hole thru the ball to smooth out its affect. Nice work!
Oh I know from experience one time and maybe the times before a few Friday’s who last month or so we went to a bar called back 40 here in Birmingham Alabama and near that there is an abandoned steel mind called Sloss Furnace with a working train track for trains in front and either a minute or a second after the train blew it the horn at the crossing I felt kind of deaf
skipped all your talking and went straight to the action. let me tell you.. this turned up in headphones with full feedback going through woke a friend up in an instant as he jumped out of bed
WOW! 128 DB is twice as loud as 125 DB.....AND 128 IS 1000 times LOUDER THAN 100 DB! Not bad at all for plastic! For every ten decibels its 10 times the former measurement, so 28 dB is almost 1000 times as loud. When you have that level of noise, your ear can't tell the difference between 100 dB and 130 dB!!!!
But then and now I’m fine I think listening to music kind of loud has helped my ears maybe be more tough plus I’ve been doing it as a kid with my dad and I’m only 19
You can't toughen your ears. Every loud noise affects your hearing negatively to some degree. You may notice it right away, or when you're older. But, it will affect you at some point. If you like the idea of being able to hear and not needing a hearing aid, WEAR EAR PROTECTION for mowing, weedeating, grinding, circular sawing, air powered tools and other loud tools. And consider volume reducing ear plugs for concerts. They are made by brands like Sony. They are designed to lower the volume without sacrificing sound quality like foamies do.
Austin Mattingly Sorry to reply like this, but the post function did not work. I loved the video and your horn design, and I hope to see more in the future, Thumbs and subscribed :)
I go to/and watch the trains here through sloss or lke at/@ sloss or so. But,/…I’m 22now. Bt lke,/…I cxn definitely tell or lke hear a difference or sx , well maybe difference bt they are loud
Best sounding PVC train horns on RUclips. Great work fellas!
That first horn M5 has a great sound that sounds perfectly matched to the train horns I heard as a kid being blown in the distance as I was getting ready to fall asleep. I actually found this soothing for some reason. My hearing was really good back then but not wearing earplugs messed me up bad.
The PVC M5 sounds like a real M5.
I like the K5LA the best, too!
All the videos are DLUX!!! Great work!
That's not a setback. That's a blessing
0:44 lol the train horn in the background
I like the K5LA the best
Hey man is there any way you could make a pdf blueprint or some kind of parts sheet that i could look at
how much were the horns to build just want a rough estimate.
they really sound like train horns! awesome
shouldve beeped the regular car horn at the end for comparison
Jagdgeschwader 27
15PSI AND ITS STILL RUNNING
THATS SO GOOD
Hey you know the train horns yeah they were loud but my ears were not damage and they were so cool and made me excited
Wow, awesome k5la!!! Can you do a run by of your horns one day?
I've watched all your videos and I'd say this is the one where the horns sound their best. The one where you blow them on a small table in the backyard they sounded flat. Like musically flat/ out of tune. But this video clearly shows that they are tuned better. I have a real k3 in the front bumper off my car and am thinking about building another set for the back bumper. I will be using your tips to build my own. I know these a kinda old but you should do a more in depth one on the tuning process. Thanks for taking the time to show everyone what's possible with some pvc fittings and some effort.
I would like for you to make a set of either M5 or M3 horns for me.
Let me know
They sound great
Great sound and tuning!
Wow I need to make those horns!
If you are running a full portable tank,do you know how long you can blast before the sound degrades,and a compressor is needed to refill?Thanks!
I wish this question would get an answer.
How and where do I buy a Nathan air chime?
That's awesome but I think you guys have too much free time. LOL
Congrats you guys!
That's sound like Arkansas & Missouri C420 horn
Looking for a set of horns for my truck. I saw where you didn't sell any of your horns. But if you ever decide to and the price is right, I will defiantly be interested.
Your K5LA does sound like one to me, and I came of age with the ones on Amtrak and Chessie System in the late 1970s/early 1980s. There is a one note difference between those two types, but I don't remember exactly what the one note difference is, or exactly which one yours sounds most like. I think it favors the Amtrak tone, but I'm not sure. U. S. train horns usually blow off of the main reservoir tank on the locomotive, which is set for 130-140 psi. I don't know if there is normally a reduction valve between the main res and the horns. Yours sound just fine at 95 lbs. You could have fooled me outdoors wondering where the train was. Back then the railroads mounted the horns directly on top of the cabs, and at that time didn't allow engine crews to wear ear protection, so there's a lot of hard-of-hearing retired railroaders from that era.
The M5 And the RS5T Sound did like a K5LLA Train Horn
the blast at 3:38 is my fav
Maybe it is a "southern thing" but I am not sure why your sister having a baby is a set back to you, her brother, lol.
Wm Robert Leschyna suporting family members. wether its a million miles a way or just down the road a peace
have y'all ever considered having a cover of sorts on the rear of the bell to help protect the diaphragm?
Very impressive, along with your other great videos !!
Can you reduce the loudness just be reducing the air pressure, or are they tuned to sound best at a specific pressure. The feathering with the ball valve sounds really, really sweet, even though a ball valve is kind of poor for modulating air flow. I bet it won't be too long before you disassemble the ball valve and contour the hole thru the ball to smooth out its affect. Nice work!
Did you guys built homemade manual valves? I spotted one in your videos that appeared to be homemade. If so, can you give some details?
We're the m5s on older trains when they were used
Doesn't look like many replies but do you sell these?
Do you guys sell these?
Hey man is there anyway I could buy a pre-made set? I got time, I just wanna email you the info and everything to see what all you could do
K5la yang mana sih ?
Oh I know from experience one time and maybe the times before a few Friday’s who last month or so we went to a bar called back 40 here in Birmingham Alabama and near that there is an abandoned steel mind called Sloss Furnace with a working train track for trains in front and either a minute or a second after the train blew it the horn at the crossing I felt kind of deaf
what trumpets sound like
Take my money now!!! How much ?
250$$
I see 250 how about 275 do i see 275
skipped all your talking and went straight to the action. let me tell you.. this turned up in headphones with full feedback going through woke a friend up in an instant as he jumped out of bed
WOW! 128 DB is twice as loud as 125 DB.....AND 128 IS 1000 times LOUDER THAN 100 DB! Not bad at all for plastic! For every ten decibels its 10 times the former measurement, so 28 dB is almost 1000 times as loud. When you have that level of noise, your ear can't tell the difference between 100 dB and 130 dB!!!!
HRRRRRRR!!!
At 1 meter the M-5 would be 137.4 dB RS5T 138.0 dB K5LA 137.7 dB.
Where do you get your rubber for the diaphram?
How much does it cost to build the k5
The RS5T Sounds like a K5LLA
Do you sell theses
2:17 why you came
Interesting how the horns all have human names in the front maybe there names were Leslie and Nathan
Where can I get this
I look below people asking if you build and sell these if you do Please reply to me as well. Will Greatly Appreciate It.
The M5 and RS5 sound good but to me, the K5 sounds off.
But then and now I’m fine I think listening to music kind of loud has helped my ears maybe be more tough plus I’ve been doing it as a kid with my dad and I’m only 19
You can't toughen your ears. Every loud noise affects your hearing negatively to some degree. You may notice it right away, or when you're older. But, it will affect you at some point. If you like the idea of being able to hear and not needing a hearing aid, WEAR EAR PROTECTION for mowing, weedeating, grinding, circular sawing, air powered tools and other loud tools. And consider volume reducing ear plugs for concerts. They are made by brands like Sony. They are designed to lower the volume without sacrificing sound quality like foamies do.
any suggestions on how to rig the valve in my truck
could you build me one of those for a good price. i will pay shipping
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THATS LOUD
Awesome!! Very interesting. Could you message me please. Have a few questions.
Do you sell your horns yet?
Cool
How do you tune the horns?
Austin Mattingly Sorry to reply like this, but the post function did not work. I loved the video and your horn design, and I hope to see more in the future, Thumbs and subscribed :)
My mom had a friend names Leslie
How much for a K5LA and are these rated for permanent outdoor use such as mounted under a truck frame??
Hurts my ears
I would like to know if you sell these particular horns if so contact me thank you .
I go to/and watch the trains here through sloss or lke at/@ sloss or so. But,/…I’m 22now. Bt lke,/…I cxn definitely tell or lke hear a difference or sx , well maybe difference bt they are loud
I'll give you $150 for your K5LA TODAY.
Hate to be your neighbors.
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