0db 110c vs Donny Tatsu

[sticman77]

does anybody have experience with both? i actually just purchased a 0db (my first non donny) because i really like the aesthetics. should be shipping soon.

was wondering if someone had both, and has done some sound compairsons? they are roughly the same size/cost. guess i should have checked before the purchase

 

[Greenarrow]

I'm curious also. I bought the 0db compact and wonder how it compares to the Tanto. It will be here soon.

 

[CurlyWoods]

What are the diameters of their 2 moderators? I see they state the lengths but I see nothing on diameters of either of them.

 

[sticman77]

tatsu is 1.5, and 0db is 1.25 per this article: https://airgunwire.com/daystate-debuts-stylish-new-0db-airgun-silencer-at-shot-show-2019/#:~:text=The%200dB%20Silencer%20is%20female,22%2C%20.

perhaps i answered my own questions. volume is king for noise reduction?

 

[Calbarry]

Please post a review when you get a chance. Thanks

 

[mmahoney]

Be careful assuming greater volume = less noise. It matters a lot, yes. If it were the whole story than an empty moderator would be more effective than one that takes up space with baffles, which we know is not the case.

 

[CurlyWoods]

Agreed but volume is a very big part of the equation. 

 

[Ghostranger169]

In general, volume is king, although not always. Different internals and shape can have an effect. Perceived noise to the human ear and measured noise from a decibel meter are 2 different things. I think it has to do with tone and duration(and subjectivity of different ears)?

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

I have a Tatsu on my Wildcat MK1 in.22 and a 0DB 110 on my Zbroia Kozak in .22.



To my ears, they are equal in their qualities of moderation. Both rifles are running as close to same same in power as to make no difference.

The 0DB is skinnier in OD than the Tatsu, and the finish is a parkerized looking finish versus the smooth satin finish on the Donny.



The only real difference between them for my money is the ability to match shroud diameter and or finish depending on choice.

 

[sticman77]

I have a Tatsu on my Wildcat MK1 in.22 and a 0DB 110 on my Zbroia Kozak in .22.



To my ears, they are equal in their qualities of moderation. Both rifles are running as close to same same in power as to make no difference.

The 0DB is skinnier in OD than the Tatsu, and the finish is a parkerized looking finish versus the smooth satin finish on the Donny.



The only real difference between them for my money is the ability to match shroud diameter and or finish depending on choice.

thanks chuck, great real world application here. i prefer the finish/look of the 0db. good to know to the human ear they are essentially undiscernible. 

 

[sticman77]

even though i went with 0db this time, for anybody unsure of what size/direction to go with a moderator, i would recommend with Donny (for your first one or two at least). the customer service is unparalleled from almost any other company/industry i've interacted with.

i just like trying new things

 

[Lemensd]

Have the Tatsu in .22 and at 920 fps with 18 grain pellets and is very effective, however I had the Tatsu in .25 same fps which is obviously more power but was very loud in comparison, it's actually louder than the FX Hollow can that comes stock on FX barrel kits, but dry firing the .22 version on the .25 it's just as effective as on the .22 ,so go figure, I believe the .25 version maybe has to much clearance for the pellet so the extra volume of air escapes around the pellet making a more pronounced bark. Off course good clearance around the pellet eliminates any chance of clipping.

 

[sticman77]

So now that I’ve had the 0db a while, I have had interesting results.


my phone app is reading the 0db as 2-3 decibels quieter, but I have done this a few times it make sure. Because the donnyfl sounds quieter to me to my ears.


im not sure if this is an odd case of fan boy unconscious bias, or some fancy thing with acoustics where something louder sounds quieter to the human ear.



up close the exposed mesh looks a little odd/cheap also.

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

Could be that the 0db sounds louder to you while you are on the trigger because of it venting so much at the rear of the mod VS the Donny.