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Re: Nostala LB12
I'm digging all of the "nostalgia" speakers that have been coming out the last few years. These strike me as being in the current Wharfedale Dovedale target market for a much lower price. I think the popularity of turntables and vinyl are what has enabled this trend towards audio products that have a more visible presence in a living space. The beautiful wood cabinets are a necessity and walnut is the classic choice. Large old school doped paper woofer. People don't just want narrow speaker cabinets with small drivers anymore!
I agree. I auditioned a pair of Wharfdale Lintons (in home) about a year ago because of the vintage retro look. They were gorgeous in there walnut finish & the matching stands were a perfect match & really made a statement in my room.
I did like them but in the end I found them to be a tad too much on the laid back sound. So back they went. I'm the kind of guy that likes to bring gear in for a in home trial period before passing judgement.
pearsall001
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Re: R200 50th AE Edition.....
This the worst of the damage. Damaged in shipping. The seller has the original box.
heiney9
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Re: Finally tidied er up
Looks really nice. However, I think the Geek Squad is false advertising an ISF calibration. Can't really do that for $75. A proper ISF takes hours to complete and requires a lot of specialized equipment/training.
Luckily most TVs these days are coming out of the box looking pretty good once you turn it to Film/Cinema mode and disable all the enhancement and motion smoothing features.
Luckily most TVs these days are coming out of the box looking pretty good once you turn it to Film/Cinema mode and disable all the enhancement and motion smoothing features.
billbillw
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Re: Finally tidied er up
Definitely show us after the new TV is in place.
$1400 for the TCL 75QM7K, $140 for the Sanus BLT3-B1 mount, and $75 for the Geek Squad to come to my home and ISF calibrate the display. Plus tax, of course. All Canadian rubles.
AND I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! THIS THING IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!
They will not calibrate a new TV here, they highly recommend 300hrs of viewing on the full panel first. Full panel means no bars at top or sides, they need every pixel activated.
pitdogg2
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Re: M7B DATS Cabinet Impedance Sweeps (Pics)
So it looks like system tuning frequency Fb ( the minimum between the two impedance maxima) may have drifted a tad upwards to around 42 Hz. Arguably should be around 38 Hz.
For the sake of discussion, what would one do to correct this? I can think of several things to try before adding weight to the PR.
It would be EPIC if someone who owns 7B, 7C, and 7 Series II and also has DATS could do a thread comparing the cabinet impedance sweeps and also the driver free air sweeps. @DeRod 🤣 . You have said your 7C has the best bass by far. Not to give anyone any holiday homework of course 😁
For the sake of discussion, what would one do to correct this? I can think of several things to try before adding weight to the PR.
It would be EPIC if someone who owns 7B, 7C, and 7 Series II and also has DATS could do a thread comparing the cabinet impedance sweeps and also the driver free air sweeps. @DeRod 🤣 . You have said your 7C has the best bass by far. Not to give anyone any holiday homework of course 😁
Gardenstater
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Re: PS Audio AC3’s, Power Ports and a Pair of Douglas Connection Cables
Aren't those the ICs from Doug that Skip highly praised as being the best "bang for your buck" interconnects?
Yes they are. I run 5 of them for my HT setup. I’m buying the small run for my 2 channel and if I could I’d snatch the 6’ and everything else here lol.
EndersShadow
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Re: Finally tidied er up
Chris, are you still in school. If I remember it was electrical related, no?
I'm sure you are looking forward to a new TV with your plasma being that way.
I applied for electrical, yes! I revoked my application after being told to pay yet another application fee, even though I was told I'd go on yet a 3rd year of waitlist.
Been graduated for nearly 2 years now. I make very good money (as much as my mother) and thoroughly enjoy my job. Will eventually get back to school, but I want to explore and actually experience different career paths before making a long-term decision.
ChrisD06
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Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?
There were a few cds back in the day that actually had Easter eggs when you ripped it and it wasn't audible on the disc originally
VR3
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Re: New or Recent Purchase Non-Audio
Some states (like Georgia) are starting to outlaw JDM market cars by refusing to register them. It's BS if you ask me.
billbillw
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Re: New or Recent Purchase Non-Audio
Congrats! Won't see another one of those in the neighborhood. I always thought I'd find it awkward manually shifting a right-hand-drive vehicle.
The shifting isn't that awkward, It's the same H pattern 1st is all the way to the left and up. It's the looking up and to the left to check the rear view mirror that gets me.
Congrats on the Kei truck purchase!
As for me I've purchased a bunch of Christmas presents and severe cold and flu medicine.
HzTweaker
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