Girlfriend's Dim Witted Dimmer Switch Idea
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20 minutes?! mmm... if it takes 20 minutes, maybe you shouldn't put it in yourself...
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I didn't see where you two are married. I say dump her now while you have the option and date someone more amenable to your idiosyncrasies.
The above option has already been mentioned, however, if she is a good match for you, get the dedicated 20 amp circuit for your system; as stated, it's a win-win. Dimmers are major noise generators as you can see. Good luck.[ -
I look forward to reading more about events in this couple's life together, including perspectives from the original poster. It's refreshing to read firsthand about the flexibility of those in the now generation.
"First came the dimmer;
then the verbal "ouch";
then came "honey,
you can sleep on the couch!" :eek:
Peace, y'all.
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Dimmer switch today, what's next?My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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Tell your girlfriend that the only dimmer that's going to be installed in your house will be on her yapper.
Then go plop on the couch, turn on the football game, and direct her to get in the kitchen and make you a sammich.
When she delivers your sammich, tell her to "hit the showers" because you might be in the mood for a little luvin' during the half-time show.
Trust me.
She'll forget all about the dimmer.
P.S. It seems as if she might be a little hard of hearing, so be sure to snap your fingers at her when she's receiving commands. That'll help get her attention.Sal Palooza -
Sounds like your girlfriend is more like a fiancSalk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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Just make sure the electrician doesn't make regular visits while you're away
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I have a hard time understanding why an electrician needs to be called to install a simple dimmer. *grunts* That is a typical female... they would rather pay someone else to do what A: you CAN do yourself, (seriously, you can, it's not hard, you already have a computer on the internet, you can google how to do it), and B: would rather pay someone else than to CONVINCE you to do it yourself.
See, this is typical passive aggressive behavior, you don't want the dimmer, so she is going to fight back by hiring someone to do a 10 minute job that you could do, but don't want to, thus humiliating you in the process (so she thinks). Most women these days (not all, but most western, and more typically american), are brought up from day one to learn the "other way", this passive aggressive **** that really gets us men all pissed off, and then rightfully so or not, starts a fight, where the real action takes place... and then they can claim that you started the fight, leading to YOU apologizing to her for what she set into motion in the first place.
We are a nation of men raised by women, so men just deal with this crap and either let it get to them, brush it off, or otherwise accept it as "typical" female behavior (like I did, see what I did there?).
How do we get out of this vicious cycle? Find the right woman, the yin to your yang, as it were. There is nothing shameful about putting your foot to the ground and saying no. IF it is your place, she has no business going behind your back and hiring an electrician... how can that kind of relationship maintain itself? Where is the trust? She should be able to trust that you will listen to her and consider her wants, just as you should be able to trust her not to go behind your back and do something against your will.
The dimmer, is the least of the problems here, my friend. Put your foot down and keep it down, and if she loves you, she isn't going to leave you over a dimmer, and in the mean time, you can arrange for the dedicated line, and once it is installed, put the dimmer in when she isn't around so she comes home surprised that you actually did listen to her afterall. Patience is a virtue. -
Your reading alittle too into this Yashu.......call the electrician.....install the dedicated line,and the dimmer....you get what you want....she gets what she wants....win/win.HT SYSTEM-
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Yashu is right on target. The least of this guys problems is the dimmer switch!
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Your reading alittle too into this Yashu.......call the electrician.....install the dedicated line,and the dimmer....you get what you want....she gets what she wants....win/win.
Agreed.
What's going to happen when they cannot decide on which house to buy.Michael
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It's called "compromise" gents.....something that happens in every happy :)relationship.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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Ill probably let her have her dimmer switch ...
Tell the electrician that you want the type of dimmer switch that looks like a regular light switch. The ones that have a round knob which you push to turn on and rotate to adjust "dimmage" won't last nowhere as long as the other type will.Be gentle, I'm new to all this...
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Agreed.
What's going to happen when they cannot decide on which house to buy.
It appears that has already happened.zx_toth wrote:and we just bought a house togetherzx toth wrote:I may have to change my a-hole act tommorow morning to something more pleasant ...
I know it is funny how I stomped my foot down without knowing what a dimmer switch did that was detrimental to the sound
Sounds like Zsolt can handle this all by himself. Is a spirited female such a threat to some of you? Maybe we should go back to foot binding?
I recall having all sorts of stupid arguments like this early on with my wife. Idiotic power struggles. Things got better after I accepted her as an equal partner in our marriage. The oak tree and the cypress grow not in each others shadow. Tony is right. If you cant compromise, get out now before children are involved.Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 * -
I've found the above to be true as well.Tell the electrician that you want the type of dimmer switch that looks like a regular light switch. The ones that have a round knob which you push to turn on and rotate to adjust "dimmage" won't last nowhere as long as the other type will. -
Put your foot down and keep it down, and if she loves you, she isn't going to leave you over a dimmer, and in the mean time, you can arrange for the dedicated line, and once it is installed, put the dimmer in when she isn't around so she comes home surprised that you actually did listen to her afterall. Patience is a virtue.
That's is the funniest line I've read in this thread.... The mental picture I get of the argument over a dimmer then her storming out the door is priceless.
Defiantely suprise her and get the dedicated line as well as the dimmer.....might get you a little extra that night or it might get you sleeping on the sofa cause you did it without consulting her.
