Need an electronics gadget christmas "buy this" list

bknauss
bknauss Posts: 1,441
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Its almost that most terrible time of year again, and my mom is bugging me about getting me stuff. If I don't get her a list soon, she'll give me a bunch of crap I'll have to stand in long lines to return. Anyhoo, have you guys seen any electronics freaks shopping lists? I saw the latest Home Theater Review mag, and they had some decent ideas, but would like a broader range of stuff (all electronics in general, or just generally cool stuff for a guy).


TIA!
Brian Knauss
ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited November 2004
    im getting a pillars from a junk yard for christmas so i can glass my tweeter and mid range in it...
    need any wiring or cables?
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited November 2004
    Ask her for something from here . Ask her specifically for the amp at the top of the page. But before you do, I advise you to click the "pricing" link to the left of the page.
    1993 Ford Ranger super cab:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS
    MB Quart QSD216
    in need of amps and subs

    Home:
    52" Sharp Aquos
    PolkAudio Monitor 10's
    Harmon Kardon HK3375
    Xbox 360
    PolkAudio XM tuner

    Owner and co-designer of www.basicholdem.com
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited November 2004
    Crazy.... 350k..... who has that kinda money to spend on an amp? lol

    I also have no idea what I want but it seems like the only reasonably priced audio stuff I want would be what exalted mentioned. Cables and wiring or maybe some cd's. New music is always good.
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited November 2004
    I just said wires, or money/gift cards would be nice. If they get me mall gift cards, they can go towards my upgrades, like those MB Q's.:D
    1993 Ford Ranger super cab:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS
    MB Quart QSD216
    in need of amps and subs

    Home:
    52" Sharp Aquos
    PolkAudio Monitor 10's
    Harmon Kardon HK3375
    Xbox 360
    PolkAudio XM tuner

    Owner and co-designer of www.basicholdem.com
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited November 2004
    I should also say I don't need any "big pieces" for audio (especially since they're generally out of her price range). This would be stuff like
    speakers
    TV
    sources
    pre/pros
    amps
    stuff of that nature

    I'm so close to saying "I'm gonna buy the stuff I want, you can partially pay me back for whatever"
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited November 2004
    i wouldnt mind getting a gift certificate to www.speedsound.com
    im asking for air horns for my truck...lol
    list of cds/dvds
    few articles of clothing
    etc
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited November 2004
    I wouldn't mind a gift certificate for there either. I'm actually thinking about taking a ride up to their store. It's only about an hour or so away.
    1993 Ford Ranger super cab:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS
    MB Quart QSD216
    in need of amps and subs

    Home:
    52" Sharp Aquos
    PolkAudio Monitor 10's
    Harmon Kardon HK3375
    Xbox 360
    PolkAudio XM tuner

    Owner and co-designer of www.basicholdem.com
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited November 2004
    I was thinking about an SPL meter...
    Already have Avia...
    The remotes I want are too much money :D
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited November 2004
    How about an install? I know someone that could cut you a deal.:D
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  • jgido759
    jgido759 Posts: 572
    edited November 2004
    Here is an item no DVD owner should be without. :D

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    Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support
    group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.
    -Drew Carey

    There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
    -Unknown

    My DVD Collection
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2004
    I think I'm gonna finally get some decent headphones. I've never been a big fan of headphones--but what the heck...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Josh
    How about an install? I know someone that could cut you a deal.:D

    Yea, I'll give you some of those Snickers bars you keep complaining about me not bringing to you.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2004
    MadMax has a real ugly watch for sale on the Flea Market. Your mom might want to scoop it up for you if you're into ugly accessories.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by George Grand
    MadMax has a real ugly watch for sale on the Flea Market. Your mom might want to scoop it up for you if you're into ugly accessories.

    Ask him to knock-off the price further - he's misplaced the matching decoder ring.
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