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Re: Looking forward to L800 but have concerns, what are your thoughts?
I've never listened to a graph in an effort to determine what a rig sounds like.
F1nut
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Re: Ideas for a job that is over the top...
I agree instead of giving him material things I would do something with him. Too much emphasis on materialism these days. Take him to an event like a baseball game or some other sport he’s interested in. Be there with him.
dromunds
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Re: New Wood Rack Possibilities
My existing rack is abysmal . . . I'm thinking hefty wood shelveing rack would be waaaay better (than thick glass).
This local guy seems to have reasonable prices
I've never done this type of carpentry before . . . some pieces look very cool. Anybody got helpful suggestions??
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/grd/d/utica-lumber-slabs-cherry-maple-elm/7750517070.html
Initially, my thought was somewhat symmetrical shelves, at least 2 inches think with threaded rod connecting 4-5 shelves, approx 5 feet long
I like the idea of combining modern electronic with the rustic look
Make sure the slabs have been properly air dried and climate acclimated.
Have them milled as flat as possible and if you have limited tools, possibly cut and drilled for you so all you have to do is finish them.
Cutting and drilling 1” holes in hard wood slabs can be a lot harder on your tools than you might think.
I used 7/8 threaded rod and nuts on mine, it’s a really good solution.
Upstatemax
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Re: Ideas for a job that is over the top...
Welp, that only leaves something totally crazy. Maybe track down someone he looks up to, like an athlete or celebrity and arranging a way for them to meet. Sounds far fetched but also very memorable.
Moonshot!
Moonshot!
VR3
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Re: Outdoor system suggestions
If you can find a pair of Niles OS20 speakers, grab them. I have 2 pairs and they have stood the test of time(and weather). Good bass for outdoor environs.
muncybob
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Re: Outdoor system suggestions
We are having trouble determining if a TV (I think he's getting a Hisense) will stream directly to a pair of active speakers. Anyone know? The specs that I looked at specify computer, phone, etc. but don't mention a television.
We would need to know the model number. Might connect to Bluetooth sound devices, but those can always be glitchy. I would explain to him that if he wants the system to work consistently, get a small receiver and passive speakers...
Would avoid BT for this setup, seem to always run into issues with latency/lip sync issues when BT and video are involved.
I agree. I think he's going to come around to the idea of a stereo receiver and a pair of passive speakers. That will open up a lot more choices for him for one thing. He's going to hang the new TV and then decide where to mount the speakers.
Thanks for the input everyone.
Jimbo18
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Re: Looking forward to L800 but have concerns, what are your thoughts?
Secondary note - I firmly believe the bass performance the Grandes bring to the table is because the speakers essentially put a subwoofer in 4 corners of the room (upper right/left and lower right/left). What the Grandes can do bass wise over a broad range is nothing short of astounding. Sometimes with bass you just have to introduce more drivers in different locations to level things out. I still have a null here and there but otherwise their bass is very even across most of the frequencies.
I also am a firm believer that you need to be like +10db at 20hz and -6db at 20khz in room response. Flat response is for the birds! :-P
I also am a firm believer that you need to be like +10db at 20hz and -6db at 20khz in room response. Flat response is for the birds! :-P
VR3
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Re: Ideas for a job that is over the top...
I highly recommend you take a day off from work and do whatever it is he wants to do, with him, without interruption and at the end of the day look him dead in the eyes and say, I am beyond proud of you and give him a hug and a firm hand shake.
He will never forget it.
Even if its video games for 12 hours. Whatever it is!
I know I would have enjoyed that as a 15 year old kid with my Dad! :-P
He will never forget it.
Even if its video games for 12 hours. Whatever it is!
I know I would have enjoyed that as a 15 year old kid with my Dad! :-P
VR3
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