Must have tools and skills in this hobby

[Yelamanchili manohar]

Just thought I'd add some tools I've found indispensable in this hobby so far. Please add your own

1. Multimeter
2. Phase plug
3. Unik-1 or 2 microphone. ( This should be at No.1, an absolute must for everybody. Stop guessing and start measuring )
4. Level gauge
5. Laser distance finder ( Stopped working, and I find I can live without it )

A must have skill that I'd like to learn :

1. Soldering. ( This is an absolute must for everyone I guess. I recently bought a soldering station, yet to figure out how to solder decently, Youtube videos are definitely making it easier to learn )
2. wood working

 

[arj]

Adding..( althought I dont use 2 and 3 from the above list)

• Screwdriver set
• Pliers
• Drill
• Cable Stripper ( not to be confused with Stripper on cable tv)

Phone app for
- SPL
- RPM ( for tt)

 

[Analogous]

Adding: (skills?)
- Training ears and brain to listen better (investing time and effort)
- Perseverance to work towards our personal audio goals
- Strong back and muscles to experiment with speaker placement, specially if using subwoofers

 

[rwnano]

Thinking. Research on the internet and various forums. Understanding of whom to listen to and whom not to. Keen eye on used and second hand listings.