Is it just me???

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,201
edited August 2008 in The Clubhouse
Or does everything SUCK???
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited August 2008
    It's you.

    The world is not that bad if you really think about it... it's governments that f*%$ it up.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited August 2008
    You got a point but I was actually referring to the audio/video world right now.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited August 2008
    petrym wrote: »
    It's you.

    The world is not that bad if you really think about it... it's governments that f*%$ it up.

    I second that. Most people are good....governments are bad!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2008
    Go back to 2 channel, you won't have anything to complain about.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited August 2008
    For the most part........on the topic of recording properly? Yes.
    ~ 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. ~
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited August 2008
    If this is all you have to complain about, you're doing pretty good.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    Lot's of stuff in the HT world sucks right now. BluRay is kind of like taking home a beautiful woman and finding out once you get under the covers that she's got the same equipment you already have :eek:
    DKG999
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited August 2008
    Bad day on the job, Dan?
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited August 2008
    Well, there hasn't been much progress in boxcutter design lately either. ;)

    Agree though, HT seems to be a stagnant thing right now.....2CH is in revival.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited August 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Bad day on the job, Dan?


    Bad few months. It seems I do more defending new technology then enjoying it.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,002
    edited August 2008
    Well Dan,thats because new technology means spending more money.Most are reluctant to do so right now,given the economy.Same old story....people want good audio/video,but at walmart prices.Gets harder and harder to convince people you get what you pay for.
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited August 2008
    Hi mantis,

    Sorry about your current lament with HT/Audio. I bought my HT 6.5 years ago and haven't looked at anything new since then... I guess I'm happy with the sound as it is.

    I think tonyb said it well concerning the economy, but it's the choice of millions of new products vs the hundreds we had to pick from when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s. Back then you bought a Walkman, and not one of 10,000+ different mp3 players. My Dad bought TEAC and Marantz, without choosing among 150 major brands these days.

    Sound reproduction is so good these days, it's hard to continue to sell new things that get much better than the average without breaking the bank. Hope you feel better soon.

    Michael
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    Technologies are way too complicated for the average consumer--that's a downer for sure. You have to really do some research before you buy anything electronic these days, to make sure you've got something that will last awhile.

    I saw a gal in Walmart trying to explain the difference in technologies with HDTV's to an old guy--the poor old man was LOST. I think he left more confused then when he arrived.
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