Never thought the day would come.....new speakers once again.

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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,144
    When I drive across country I pack.
    I’d rather feel safe should the circumstances arise than the other what if.

    Personally, my thoughts are your trip will be uneventful just going by the percentages.

    Think of it as an adventure with surprises and danger…. 😳
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Does a realistic air soft or BB pistol count as carrying? Sometimes the i illusion is all you need.

    Bad bad advice!

    I need to be more careful with my sleepy posts.... I should have had a series of crazy emoji with it. I will see myself to the door now. :o:#:s
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,469
    I pack my own TP. Highway rest stop TP can be brutal.
  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,569
    Best advice ever! You will be fine.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    Emlyn wrote: »
    I pack my own TP. Highway rest stop TP can be brutal.
    I don’t know what’s worse… the wax paper kind or the 80 grit…
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    I get the exact same gut feeling when Russ is around. :D
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    Damn, I wish I had read this before now. You coulda brung me a sh*rt-b*rr*l A*-!5 from Palmetto LOL.

    Seriously, don't even think of this, especially in NYC (although the DA there likes ROR and cashless bail so you won't ever hear that cell door slam home).

    It's not as bad as you think. It's worse. Just don't stand on a subway platform. Or walk down the street at night. Or during the day. But it's not that bad here. Spoken like a true LawnGuylander....
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,114
    Does a realistic air soft or BB pistol count as carrying? Sometimes the i illusion is all you need.

    About a month ago my 79 year old garbage man got arrested and booked for an air soft illusion. Definitely not the thing to do.
  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,957
    Good luck and stay safe.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    Updates?
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,931
    I just rolled into the hotel up in New York. Will pick them up tomorrow...then the long trek back home.

    So far, 13 hours one way of nothing but windshield time....and a plethora of bugs on the front end of the truck.

    My tush is a little sore at the moment. Now it's time for a date with the pillow.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Good news!
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,931
    Well, I made it in and out of New York without incident. Man, their roadways.....wow. They are about as smooth as Bryan Adam's face. More on that later.

    I will say, the Woodmere's are much better looking in person....and much bigger than I am.

    On the way back home now...

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    Pictures?
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,538
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,144
    Emlyn wrote: »
    I pack my own TP. Highway rest stop TP can be brutal.

    I’ll second this one……
  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,144
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Well, I made it in and out of New York without incident. Man, their roadways.....wow. They are about as smooth as Bryan Adam's face. More on that later.

    I will say, the Woodmere's are much better looking in person....and much bigger than I am.

    On the way back home now...

    Tom

    Happy to hear it went uneventful….
    Enjoy the happy trip home.

  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,931
    Thanks, @skipshot12. I read that comment while I was driving and it put a smile on my face. I still had six hours to go at that point.

    Anyhoo, the eagle has landed.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    Have you got them hooked up yet? If not, what’s taking so long?😀😂😇
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,538
    For sure... Need a review!

    Glad it was a successful journey
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,310
    Why aren't the XO's already being worked on? Pffft slacker!
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,369
    Come on man, hurry up! I can’t sleep until I see them set up and properly dialed in, along with a full review preferably with DK level measurements.🤣
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,538
    In system pics?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,931
    Dayuum. You guys are relentless. They are still out on the trailer, wrapped up in 6 mil plastic....and it is raining.

    Plus, moving these bad boys is NOT a one man operation.

    I just now woke up again. 26 hours of nothing but windshield time in a 48 hour period? I'm gonna grab a cup of Joe and maybe listen to some tunes on the current rig...perhaps contemplate how the new rig will be configured.

    As many of you know, real estate is already at a premium and I chuckled last night when I saw just how (relatively) small the Linbrooks are, compared to the Woodmere's.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Get to it brother!!

    Anxiously following the project....
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,310
    I hope that trailer is in a garage....
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,931
    Naw, it's bundled up pretty good and I live in a good area of town. All of my neighbors know me, we all watch out for one another, and they all pack enough to arm a small army. The radar says that it's not raining but when I go outside, it's drizzling pretty good and has been since a little bit before I rolled into Charlotte last night.

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    Here they are, wrapped up and ready to hit the road down to their new home...

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    In the pic below, look at the blue dot. This is about 13 miles away from where I picked them up. I came from about 30 miles SW of Charlotte....long drive!

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    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,538
    Epic journey!

    I love Rosewood finishes, my Super Towers had a similar finish
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,130
    Looks like the seller lives in The Hamptons, which makes sense given the value of those bad boys.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 764
    Glad you are home safe! That is quite a journey. You could lay a skeleton on top of those boxes and call it a Halloween decoration! Damn! They're big!
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