Originally Posted by SBinNYC

Equalized tension among similar spokes is probably more important than the actual tension (within limits). I check for equal tension by plucking the spokes and listening to the note. For dished rear wheels, driving side spokes should sound close to one another. Ditto for the non-driving side. The driving side spokes will have a higher pitch. All spokes should have the same pitch for non-dished wheels.