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Has your musical interests evolved as your system improves?
I have found my appreciation and even love of music has grown exponentially as my system is capable of delivering performances that are engaging and fun to listen to. Even five years ago, my listening would predominantly be classic rock and more modern country...
Today, those horizons have expanded to include every genre (except Rap). As I type, I am listening to Steve Martin and his bluegrass music. I truly enjoy sitting back and trying on new music that there is no way I would have otherwise been exposed to. Having my rig perform at a level that draws me into the performance is truly a blessing.
Today, those horizons have expanded to include every genre (except Rap). As I type, I am listening to Steve Martin and his bluegrass music. I truly enjoy sitting back and trying on new music that there is no way I would have otherwise been exposed to. Having my rig perform at a level that draws me into the performance is truly a blessing.
nooshinjohn
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Re: Going to look at these 10bs today, worth it?
If all the drivers work and the cones for the mids move smoothly without any scratching noise, I would buy them, even though I already have a pair with the peerless tweeters.
The asking price is less than I see them sell for in my area. If you want a pristine pair, I would expect to pay at least double the ask.
The drivers are going to have to be pulled to epoxy the magnets, so the screws can be easily cleaned up or replaced with machine screws and hurricane nuts.
The asking price is less than I see them sell for in my area. If you want a pristine pair, I would expect to pay at least double the ask.
The drivers are going to have to be pulled to epoxy the magnets, so the screws can be easily cleaned up or replaced with machine screws and hurricane nuts.
RTally
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Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7
I've been into computers properly (building, servicing, upgrading) since I was about 11 years old and have almost 7 years under my belt of experience with this stuff.
Generally speaking, a core i5 will last you as long as you need, so long as you're not doing anything intensive such as gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, or simulations.
What you're going to want to look for is a computer with good specifications all around. Nowadays you can't really go wrong with most mid-end computers. Just don't buy a chromebook or a $200 HP.
My recommendation is to look for a computer that advertises 16GB of RAM, and an SSD. So long as the processor is at least an Intel i5 (12th generation or better- model reads as i5-12400F, 12600K, etc.)
If you want to 'future proof' you could get into the nitty gritty and ensure the type of RAM is DDR5, and the type of SSD is an NVMe. Other than that, processors generally don't need much future proofing. A 2nd generation i5 from 2011 still holds up today, even in a lot of games. By the time your CPU is going to be too slow, your computer will either be on its way out, unsupported by newer software/operating systems, or in need of a repair.
Generally speaking, a core i5 will last you as long as you need, so long as you're not doing anything intensive such as gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, or simulations.
What you're going to want to look for is a computer with good specifications all around. Nowadays you can't really go wrong with most mid-end computers. Just don't buy a chromebook or a $200 HP.
My recommendation is to look for a computer that advertises 16GB of RAM, and an SSD. So long as the processor is at least an Intel i5 (12th generation or better- model reads as i5-12400F, 12600K, etc.)
If you want to 'future proof' you could get into the nitty gritty and ensure the type of RAM is DDR5, and the type of SSD is an NVMe. Other than that, processors generally don't need much future proofing. A 2nd generation i5 from 2011 still holds up today, even in a lot of games. By the time your CPU is going to be too slow, your computer will either be on its way out, unsupported by newer software/operating systems, or in need of a repair.
ChrisD06
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Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7
The i5 is intended and good for general use. The i7 (seems like they are in their 14th generation now since 2008 or so) is intended for higher performance business processing and video editing. There are many different iterations of i5 and i7 processors over many years.
I'd look at the other features included like size of SSD, RAM provided, and graphics card, but the processor itself isn't a significant concern for a general use desktop when purchased new these days.
I'd look at the other features included like size of SSD, RAM provided, and graphics card, but the processor itself isn't a significant concern for a general use desktop when purchased new these days.
Emlyn
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Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7
I have an old i7 laptop from 2011... To this day it can still do everything I need it to do. I only replaced it because it would occasionally shut down when using it, like over heating and it can't run windows 11.
My daughter uses it occasionally for games and ms paint.
For browsing the net and office work I don't think you would experience a difference.
Fwiw mine is a Sony vaio
My daughter uses it occasionally for games and ms paint.
For browsing the net and office work I don't think you would experience a difference.
Fwiw mine is a Sony vaio
VR3
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Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7
Computing power seems to have stalled. Quantum leps in speed just aren't happening
If anything, pc stuff has just gotten more streamlined. Laptops have fewer ports,
no optical drives, and the mouse pads are useless. Windows 11 seems to be designed
to make any hardware more than a few years old obsolete. You really have to drop a
bundle on a desktop gaming machine to get that next level of performance. My
existing stuff is more than fast enough for my needs. I have a tablet that I normally use
for day to day surfing and streaming. The wife uses a laptop normally, but a tablet would
most likely meet 99% of her needs. I've got a tank like ThinkPad for when I need to get
serious. In retirement, who needs spreadsheets?
If anything, pc stuff has just gotten more streamlined. Laptops have fewer ports,
no optical drives, and the mouse pads are useless. Windows 11 seems to be designed
to make any hardware more than a few years old obsolete. You really have to drop a
bundle on a desktop gaming machine to get that next level of performance. My
existing stuff is more than fast enough for my needs. I have a tablet that I normally use
for day to day surfing and streaming. The wife uses a laptop normally, but a tablet would
most likely meet 99% of her needs. I've got a tank like ThinkPad for when I need to get
serious. In retirement, who needs spreadsheets?
sucks2beme
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Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?
Yes socket savers are a godsend. Be sure to get a good one, too many cheap Chinese junk socket savers out there.
pitdogg2
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Re: Post a picture... any picture
mrbigbluelight wrote: »I was actually kind of partial to Darla 🤔
Once she moved, she showed us around a bit then fell off the face of this forum.
Willow
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Re: Replacement Peerless Tweeter Diaphragm
Gardenstater wrote: »I could see that there was something missing in the upper harmonics. Freq. response showed a bit of a rolloff above 15kHz that wasn't present in the originals. I should try burning the holes and revisiting.
All I have for testing is my cell phone and the Spectroid app. Obviously not the most reliable equipment, but you can see there is a drop off. The green vertical line is 15kHz. Fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, anything over 12kHz is beyond my range so i wouldn't hear it anyway. Ha!
joebass3
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