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1: Inmate Central, Agree (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-22, 10:19:57 (207.216.251.158)
I haven't touched a car stereo for probably 40 years... but I am glad my new vehicle system is better than the last one. .......
2: Inmate Central, Maybe. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-22, 08:11:21 (207.216.251.158)
Maybe, maybe not. I saw quite a few posts about people on the Acadia forum considering replacing the speakers only in base systems. The frequent consensus was not to bother, partly as some of the spea .......
3: Inmate Central, Car systems. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-21, 18:49:05 (154.5.224.242)
Often times badges are there to help sell the vehicle. I have a Bose system in my new Acadia... overall it's not bad, but it's actually difficult to tone down the overdone bass. .......
4: General Asylum, Nice (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-17, 13:17:37 (207.216.251.158)
I had an Arcam remote that did that, gross. Never did fix it TBH. .......
5: Inmate Central, 3 Body Problem (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-17, 07:20:55 (207.216.251.158)
The show, not the book, I don't have books... :) The show is pretty cool, definitely draws me in. Some parts are a bit hokey, but then many sci-fi type shows/movies are. Overall, one of my favorite sh .......
6: Inmate Central, Not too often there is. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-11, 12:19:11 (207.216.251.158)
Evidence of product use that is. Celebrity endorsement is probably 99% non-use. Ice-T is a good example (bad example?)... pretty sure he can afford to fix any vehicle related problems without Carshiel .......
7: Inmate Central, Throw us a bone...N/T (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-10, 16:32:51 (154.5.224.242)
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8: Inmate Central, Same... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-04-03, 10:18:54 (207.216.251.158)
Most famous car I immediately thought... Batmobile Dukes of hazard Charger DeLorean from Back to the Future Magnum PI Ferrari Sharp car in the original post, but never would have thought it to be that .......
9: General Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-28, 14:12:16 (207.216.251.158)
It all started with a friend who's parents bought him a stereo. Brought me to the same place... never ending since. .......
10: General Asylum, Around the same time... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-28, 12:42:44 (207.216.251.158)
I bought my first stereo system at 15. Dual TT, Sony STR-V35 receiver, Genesis 1+ speakers. The receiver after some years actually caught on fire one day, flames out the top. Waited... used it for a w .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, My condolences. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-16, 20:55:16 (154.5.224.242)
Mart was a great guy and "the man" on this forum. I've missed him here... best wishes to his family and friends. Appreciate the post Dan. Grant VanderMye .......
12: Inmate Central, Yep, as far as I know. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-07, 14:41:22 (207.216.251.158)
Hugger orange was Chevy, Grabber orange was Ford. Interesting name (and hue) on the Dodge orange. .......
13: Inmate Central, I guess so! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-05, 06:46:08 (207.216.251.158)
Had to look that term up, but I def thought she was attractive when I saw the movie, and on the TV show she had a few years back. The Dating Game remake and her commercials, not so much. .......
14: Inmate Central, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-05, 06:42:56 (207.216.251.158)
It starts growing thru when the heat hits. I do what I can to make my lawns as healthy as possible until then, knowing it'll surface again. .......
15: Inmate Central, It was odd. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-04, 14:47:16 (207.216.251.158)
I'm not a fan of his movies, but not bothered either. The Happening's best part was Zooey... .......
16: Inmate Central, Bermuda grass (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-04, 14:36:22 (207.216.251.158)
The stuff will keep on growing using deep underground rhizomes to keep haunting you until you, well, until you just keep on trying. I rarely see tumbleweed around here... used to a lot more when I liv .......
17: Inmate Central, I think it already "happened"... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-04, 14:32:50 (207.216.251.158)
But I guess you already knew that (The Happening). .......
18: General Asylum, RE: tools (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-01, 12:28:22 (207.216.251.158)
Since I was around 17, after getting a cheap set of tools, I swore against cheap tools thereafter. I very rarely have to replace a tool other than for dead batteries on cordless units... Buy once, be .......
19: Inmate Central, How about a Harley version? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-03-01, 11:34:58 (207.216.251.158)
My BIL has an old Harley mini-bike sitting somewhere. Intended for his kid who had no interest... (no, did not buy it new, probably needs a lot of work). .......
20: General Asylum, Agree entirely. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-29, 22:42:07 (154.5.224.242)
A retailer def wouldn't be responsible, pretty sure about that. Tough call, but agree with everything you stated. .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Good score! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-29, 13:09:57 (207.216.251.158)
And it sounds like they might have needed some repair work. Would have been worth it, but was not meant to be I guess... .......
22: Inmate Central, Cool, lovin' my new GM. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-29, 06:47:27 (207.216.251.158)
Maybe my new Acadia was the one that pushed it over. LOL I've always been a GM guy, neat to see their sales so high, had no idea (but then I had no idea Toyota was first prior either). .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, Good score! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-29, 06:42:52 (207.216.251.158)
Nice grab and good on the OP for doing this as well. .......
24: General Asylum, Not that I recall, and never the latter. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-27, 12:10:58 (207.216.251.158)
Never had CP not attempt a delivery and instead pick up at the PO. They're great around here... .......
25: General Asylum, And check spam/junk folder? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-27, 08:47:54 (207.216.251.158)
Lastly, call them? .......
26: General Asylum, RE: Mo Fi (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-26, 18:31:03 (154.5.224.242)
They should reply of course. I looked up their return policy. Did you adhere to it? .......
27: Inmate Central, Explorer (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-23, 06:48:41 (207.216.251.158)
I'm guessing the latest models are pretty nice to drive... the older ones, yeah not so great. And the bottom of the line Jeep models, yeah, they fell flat for a few reasons. .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: I sure did! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-22, 17:33:42 (154.5.224.242)
They're OK. I think my lack of enthusiasm for the Explorer, is partly the RCMP use tons of them. If they are nice, they're also pedestrian here. .......
29: Inmate Central, I sure did! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-22, 14:20:59 (207.216.251.158)
Yes, more than enough to buy another. Drive super nice, 310HP is more than plenty, handles nice, and I love the way they look. Only SUV's nicer to my eyes cost a ton more (Range Rover and maybe Jaguar .......
30: Inmate Central, CrossClimate 2 and snow this year. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-22, 12:34:19 (207.216.251.158)
The CC2 are also very popular on the Acadia forum I belong to. Snow is all but gone here in lower central BC, I think we're done for the season. I just bought a new Acadia (to replace my '19) last Mon .......
31: General Asylum, RE: Onkyo TX-2500 MK II (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-16, 13:03:54 (207.216.251.158)
Maybe $50-75 if you like the unit. A quick search shows good condition lists for around $150-200 or so? It's all up to what you value it at however... Are you wanting to use it or flip it? ::: TOPIC:: .......
32: Inmate Central, I give in. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-12, 18:57:57 (154.5.224.242)
From a non regular watcher it def appeared like he got more screen time than other similarly active players... what do I know (not much) about it? .......
33: Inmate Central, Second half. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-11, 20:53:59 (154.5.224.242)
Second half was really good, OT completed a really good, fun game. I don't watch sports, it'd be football if I did... but I really enjoyed it. Highlighting the guy so much because he dates Swift detra .......
34: Inmate Central, Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-08, 18:18:24 (154.5.224.242)
That kind of determination is amazing, good for you. Keep it up, the end goal is in sight! .......
35: General Asylum, Good one. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-07, 11:13:25 (207.216.251.158)
I have heard her music on the radio for sure. But I'll admit I tend to turn the station when she's on (not intentionally her, just her sort/style of music). Works OK alone, but get my tween daughters .......
36: Inmate Central, And... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-03, 10:09:08 (154.5.224.242)
She could probably win. She's somewhat popular... .......
37: Inmate Central, Nice!! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-02-01, 12:29:42 (207.216.251.158)
One of my favorite cars ever to be honest. There was one for sale here a few years back, aftermarket exhaust... what a nice car. It was a LOT less than this one. .......
38: Inmate Central, Easy fix. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-29, 19:47:42 (206.116.220.203)
She probably just doesn't like that they're not the same height... .......
39: Inmate Central, Agree on making distraction easier... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-25, 14:22:21 (207.216.251.158)
Let's put massive screens right by the drivers. Want a bigger screen? Sure, you do!! Just a few more bucks. Or upgrade to this model and the screen is like your living room TV. Add cell phones, climat .......
40: Inmate Central, Maybe (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-25, 14:15:37 (207.216.251.158)
But it would probably save a ton of lives. It's the next step to autonomous cars, remove some of the drivers' abilities. .......
41: Inmate Central, That amazes me. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-25, 14:12:29 (207.216.251.158)
I must be out of touch with old barges, I honestly would figure that'd get $3000 - $4000 absolute max in mint condition. .......
42: Inmate Central, It's a tough call. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-24, 11:46:27 (207.216.251.158)
Even my wife and I disagree on this. I'll ask this, would he have pointed and pulled that trigger if a family member he loved was the target? I have never owned a gun and can't imagine I would ever po .......
43: Inmate Central, Maybe as much a preference to some then. And finance rates... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-23, 12:37:16 (207.216.251.158)
When I bought my '19 Acadia (new) I originally looked at newer used of the same. The payments on the used units were only around $50 less per month because the interest rates on used car loans was so .......
44: Inmate Central, Never been in and out of an In-N-Out. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-23, 11:14:23 (207.216.251.158)
Looks like there are none in WA state? That's the only place in the US I go yearly. .......
45: Inmate Central, Both topics could have been... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-23, 10:54:03 (207.216.251.158)
Make that should have been! LOL. Hilarious. My in-laws are on 5 acres in town, but close to forest areas. They often hear (and fairly often see) coyotes around their property. Odd how the timing coinc .......
46: Inmate Central, If people will pay it... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-23, 10:08:32 (207.216.251.158)
If buyers are willing to pay, and it helps the manufacturers maintain a profit, then maybe they did need to raise entry level models that much. More and more people want new cars. It's easier to deal .......
47: Inmate Central, Didn't they have to drop prices? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-23, 08:48:08 (207.216.251.158)
Sales for EV's aren't what they anticipated that I can see. Even rental cars are reverting back to ICE for around 20% of one of their fleet IIRC. And the ICE market, I think that's partly what the mar .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: Have to, no. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-16, 13:50:44 (207.216.251.158)
I have no part in the game, just know what would or wouldn't suit me/us. At this point in time, with the limitations of EV, I'm not interested. But I'm also not currently in the market for a new vehic .......
49: Inmate Central, Have to, no. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-16, 11:06:34 (207.216.251.158)
Have to if we would buy one and still want to maintain our driving conditions, yes. We take 2 trips a year that are around 4 1/2 hours each way just to arrive at our destination. No stops other than b .......
50: Inmate Central, Same (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-16, 09:58:35 (207.216.251.158)
Friend has an AWD X, quicker 0-60 than my Z06 was, effortless, quiet, smooth as non-crunchy peanut butter, and plain Jane as all... .......
51: General Asylum, Happy with what I have. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-15, 17:15:16 (206.116.220.203)
In April it'll have been 10 years since I turned 50 (nicer way of telling people I'm turning 60...?). Money... not a boat load. Last new purchase was my sub (Martin Logan 1100x), couple years old I th .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, Remote control only. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-15, 09:50:26 (207.216.251.158)
I do not stream music to or from my phone, have nothing otherwise related (no music, or other software) on my phone. Only the Gizmo software which is used as a remote control for JRiver. I can operate .......
53: Computer Audio Asylum, Gizmo? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-14, 09:58:41 (206.116.220.203)
Won't something like Gizmo work? That's what I use to control JRiver on my laptop. .......
54: Inmate Central, Cold! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-11, 13:58:40 (207.216.251.158)
Too cold for me, not that I can do anything about it. In F for those curious, that's 14F high today, -2F high tomorrow (!), and overnights around -4F (and down to around -20F with windchill, it is win .......
55: Planar Speaker Asylum, Oh my. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-11, 07:26:38 (207.216.251.158)
Condolences to the family and to the employees. .......
56: Planar Speaker Asylum, Might be best posting the model. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-08, 18:26:34 (206.116.220.203)
Quads in general are a bit more complex as far as stands go. .......
57: Films/DVD Asylum, The Invasion (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-08, 11:51:21 (207.216.251.158)
It's very rare I actually turn a movie off part way through. This one managed to get that award, only making it around 35 minutes in. Somewhat reminds me of The Happening, but at least The Happening h .......
58: Inmate Central, Yikes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-07, 10:54:59 (209.52.88.103)
If you like snow... have fun. None here (low central BC) yet thankfully, but it's coming soon it seems. Eastern USA? .......
59: Planar Speaker Asylum, It is. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-05, 06:51:58 (207.216.251.158)
But, some may be scared off by no stands... why no stands? Easy fix for sure. .......
60: General Asylum, Nothing much planned. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2024-01-01, 16:45:19 (206.116.220.203)
Maybe some DIY room acoustics...? .......
61: General Asylum, Thanks for following up. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-29, 15:01:29 (206.116.220.203)
I read the original thread... very nice of him. .......
62: Inmate Central, Nice (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-18, 11:10:04 (207.216.251.158)
Honestly, hate the color on it, and apart from being rare I don't hold any favor to the split window... otherwise very nice car. My neighbor has a '63 vert and his buddy a nice blue '63 HT. P-car mean .......
63: Inmate Central, SUVOTD? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-13, 09:47:03 (207.216.251.158)
SUV of the day? It wasn't originally called an SUV, but is today... LONG history! .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, Impressive! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-13, 09:42:43 (207.216.251.158)
They're obviously caught up compared to not that long ago... at least on some models. .......
65: Inmate Central, Laser discs (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-12, 14:14:55 (207.216.251.158)
Well, they far beat a VCR and video tapes. There was good reason I rented them frequently. I personally don't recall them being better in any way over DVD though. Plus the handling... .......
66: Inmate Central, Being an early adopter is worth it sometimes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-12, 13:01:13 (207.216.251.158)
My first DVD player was around $900, first Blue Ray player $600, both very worthwhile. After all, I got to enjoy the tech for 6 months more than later adopters. :) Prior to the DVD player purchase I w .......
67: Inmate Central, EV's have a small-ish target audience IMO. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-12, 10:01:45 (207.216.251.158)
Methinks some manufacturers miscalculated the buying interest. I know a few people who adopted into EV's quickly. One guy has been thru 2 Tesla's, one F150 Lightning, and now on a Rivian SUV. BTW, he .......
68: Inmate Central, +1 NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-09, 18:41:36 (206.116.220.203)
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69: Video Asylum, Def reduced usage. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-09, 14:52:53 (209.52.88.152)
We don't have any premium networks, Amazon Prime, Netflix... all we have is cable and Disney+. And with that our players are very rarely used, probably 6-12 months ago since. And that would just be pl .......
70: Inmate Central, Cat on Prozac... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-09, 12:03:21 (209.52.88.152)
We currently have a cat on Prozac. Miraculous change... .......
71: General Asylum, Out of all that, you're asking about the clock? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-06, 14:05:58 (207.216.251.158)
...'cause I'm curious too, nice clock. :) .......
72: General Asylum, Interesting point. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-03, 09:44:45 (206.116.220.203)
Rolling Stones, Zep, Beatles, Neil Young... the list is long. .......
73: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thought on potential Maggie upgrade (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-01, 19:11:23 (206.116.220.203)
1 vote for option 1. You sound like you need true ribbons in your life... .......
74: Inmate Central, Same (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-12-01, 09:05:13 (206.116.220.203)
I wouldn't buy anything based on a CR report, beyond maybe a toaster. They also started biased with the Toyota comment. .......
75: Inmate Central, Same. I have a saying... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-29, 16:40:46 (206.116.220.203)
A dirty black car looks better than others clean. There are exceptions, and I currently drive a darker blue (Dark Sky Metallic), but yeah... black. Last 4 vehicles were blue or black, and add a black .......
76: Inmate Central, Yooks yike a Yenko. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-29, 16:24:22 (206.116.220.203)
Nice car, and black... nice. Personally would put nicer wheels etc, but still. .......
77: Inmate Central, $1.4M!? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-29, 07:00:44 (207.216.251.158)
I don't like the house at all TBH, but $1.4M for that, with the land... a bargain compared to here. OK, you can also get a nice new house on a postage stamp (literally, like 0.12 acres) here... but a .......
78: Inmate Central, Or... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-21, 17:03:37 (206.116.220.203)
Grow one of them there bald top with dangling ring hair 'doos. Hmmm. K, bald it is. .......
79: Inmate Central, Depends where you live. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-19, 15:26:01 (206.116.220.203)
I used all of my around 450HP usually at least once a week driving to work with my lightly modded Z06. .......
80: Computer Audio Asylum, Appreciated! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-16, 12:21:53 (207.216.251.158)
The more I thought about it, the more obvious this is more an inconvenience than any cause for concern re sound quality. I recall going to that site when I originally set up my PC, I'll def dig in aga .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, Well received... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-15, 12:45:56 (207.216.251.158)
But that means buying a bunch of new stuff, and learning a bunch of new stuff... I'll try the ccleaner, but was really hoping one of the existing units could be made to work well (as opposed to buying .......
82: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-15, 12:43:15 (207.216.251.158)
I use Gizmo on my cell as a remote with the laptop though, which I'd like to maintain. Never mind learning a completely new platform... hm. .......
83: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver; RAM, laptop speed. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-15, 09:44:59 (207.216.251.158)
In the 12-year-old laptop with 6GB RAM (and 8GB max)? Question still remains as well; would this equate to better sound quality? .......
84: Computer Audio Asylum, JRiver; RAM, laptop speed. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-15, 08:22:18 (207.216.251.158)
I've been running JRiver MC 18 for quite a few years now on my old HP Pavilion G6. It has 6GB RAM (a 2GB & a 4GB), supposedly upgradable to 8GB, but I can't find another 4GB for it (SODIMM, 800MHz, DD .......
85: Inmate Central, Definitely, and it's getting worse. Rent is a big factor here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-13, 18:16:15 (206.116.220.203)
Part of the problem in our smaller city (150K) is rent. Current average: Studio: $1713 1 bed: $1942 2 bed:$2363 (down from last year) There are plenty of working people living in their vehicles, homel .......
86: Inmate Central, Lifted truck (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-11, 18:09:55 (206.116.220.203)
My FIL has a lifted Ford, he's 83, walks like... an 83 year old. His truck is so high... "How high is it!?" It's so high he installed stirrups under the running boards so he can get up into it. Seriou .......
87: Inmate Central, Nice tidbit, thanks. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-08, 19:36:26 (206.116.220.203)
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88: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Capital Audio Fest Nov 10-12, 2023 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-08, 16:41:17 (206.116.220.203)
See post by 66mgb on 10/18 Cool news. .......
89: Films/DVD Asylum, My family... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-01, 15:14:28 (207.216.251.158)
My wife and 12-year-old daughter both want the book, both readers. We also still regularly watch Friends, and he in all of our opinions was by far the leader of the pack as far as comedy went. He was .......
90: General Asylum, Agree with others, plus... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-11-01, 09:44:13 (207.216.251.158)
-Pretty much every forum can and does deal with your concerns. -If anything, a few forums could be deleted IMO. .......
91: Planar Speaker Asylum, Export, yes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-30, 20:22:47 (206.116.220.203)
Unsure what the S stands for though to be honest. Think E is simply Export. .......
92: General Asylum, And my girls. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-30, 18:02:45 (206.116.220.203)
My 12 year old and 9 year old girls were OK with it, nothing like the "irritating girls" next to them. My wife enjoyed it more than the girls, still only so much. They (13 total) went out for a bite a .......
93: Films/DVD Asylum, RIP. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-30, 08:44:30 (207.216.251.158)
We watched his interview... sounds like a guy that got what he wanted, but it wasn't at all what he really wanted sadly. I remember close to the beginning, something like: "Nice house" "Yes, I have it .......
94: General Asylum, Hard to say. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-28, 18:21:39 (206.116.220.203)
Who are you? :) .......
95: General Asylum, Crazy. I almost see how though. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-27, 21:12:41 (206.116.220.203)
She's obviously a smart lady, or has a good manager. Tomorrow night my wife and daughters are going to a movie theater with some others. To see what? A Taylor Swift concert... on screen!!?? I don't mi .......
96: General Asylum, RE: Email notification (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-23, 09:44:11 (207.216.251.158)
Are you positive your email address is current/correct? Emails hitting spam folder is another possibility. I always get my emails when I click the box, and I use 2 different emails depending where I p .......
97: Inmate Central, Rust, something on threads. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-21, 08:49:36 (206.116.220.203)
There was likely just some crud on the end of that bolt... .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan Upgrade Program & A Question on Older Speakers (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-21, 02:54:52 (206.116.220.203)
Have you looked into why? Could perhaps be something as simple as a cold solder joint. .......
99: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 2.7i, yep! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-20, 07:34:32 (207.216.251.158)
Better as in deeper, more authoritative, better...? Curious. I think this new model will be a huge hit. .......
100: Inmate Central, +3 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-20, 06:57:33 (207.216.251.158)
Never been to rock forum, that is beyond ridiculous to monopolize a forum like that! Had no idea, it's literally the Luminator forum. And I thought his posts here were far beyond, needing to be trimme .......
101: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnepan 2.7i, yep! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-18, 09:44:25 (207.216.251.158)
Perfect model size for many, fills between the 1.7i and 3.7i. This works for monetary reasons as well as the many times we've all seen the "what model would work best in my room?" question. It'll snip .......
102: Inmate Central, Neither. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-17, 14:16:37 (207.216.251.158)
I hate small houses, and Taylor Swift is a voice on the radio. I have nothing for or against her. Seems you're a Swiftie? (did I spell it right?). Second similar post in a short period. .......
103: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-14, 21:42:19 (206.116.220.203)
Seen a few triples, nothing like that tho. Neat to see. .......
104: Planar Speaker Asylum, And... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-13, 22:36:51 (206.116.220.203)
Many of us will want to see pics! .......
105: Inmate Central, ... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-13, 07:05:42 (207.216.251.158)
Had to look up all of this, had no idea about any bike rally out east, what Port Dover is, what a perch is (it's a fish I see)... How is it a day of rage? Dentists and nazis? Bike riders there are mos .......
106: Inmate Central, SPAM filters (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-05, 13:19:58 (207.216.251.158)
Many people will put filters in place to not accept SPAM containing specific words. So instead of television they'll spell it televison for example. If this is what you're reefering to that is. :) ::: .......
107: Inmate Central, It'd be better if a few were mine. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-02, 11:18:28 (207.216.251.158)
And I'd drive them, frequently. .......
108: Inmate Central, Sad, yes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-02, 11:17:47 (207.216.251.158)
I've known those on that side of the fence, and others who live on the edge trying to impress others. The middle works best... somewhere. .......
109: Inmate Central, Same as any car, just maybe not to Walmart. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-10-01, 10:00:00 (206.116.220.203)
Seriously, if I could afford a super rare car you can be sure I'd be driving it regularly. To each collectors own tho, I somewhat get why some would just park and admire it too (I'd pick something oth .......
110: Planar Speaker Asylum, I don't think so... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-29, 22:23:25 (206.116.220.203)
It isn't that long ago they brought out the 30.7 after all, after so many years since multiple panels. That said, assuming they're concentrated on what makes the bread and butter tho. And with all the .......
111: Inmate Central, Sign of the future from 2012. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-25, 11:27:39 (207.216.251.67)
I remember seeing this many years ago, was pretty shocked at the time, now it's real. .......
112: Inmate Central, Friend has a dual motor one. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-25, 11:23:42 (207.216.251.67)
The quick one. Rated at 3.5 0-60 and 12.0 in the 1/4. My Z06 for comparison was 3.9 and 11.9 respectively. The Y just needs you to press the gas, no shifting... smooth as silk. Does it feel as fast? I .......
113: Inmate Central, The 70's was a high point for Honda? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-24, 15:51:57 (209.52.88.238)
To my recollection, as previously stated, it was most auto makers low point. Honda was dependable, sure. But they weren't great in the 70's either. I will say tho, for people who asked me what brand t .......
114: Inmate Central, $100K for a Cobalt? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-24, 12:29:23 (206.116.220.203)
Let me know when you see that. I'll tell you a joke about H*** freezing over. ;) .......
115: Inmate Central, 70's (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-24, 12:27:19 (206.116.220.203)
Anything mid to late 70's was probably the worst most auto makers put out. Don't judge American cars on the 70's... .......
116: Inmate Central, Camaro, Firebird (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-24, 12:25:00 (206.116.220.203)
It's up to the individual. To my eye the 67-69 Camaro is much nicer than the Firebird. Early 70's got them closer, after that... don't matter. I'll still take a '69 Cougar over any of the above. ::: T .......
117: Inmate Central, Meh. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-20, 12:30:29 (207.216.251.67)
My wife bought me one of those for another car a number of years ago, I slipped it away... until I gave it away to a thrift store. Either the real thing or no thing for me. I don't remember the '55 Ch .......
118: Inmate Central, No doubt on the old vs. new in many regards. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-20, 11:20:27 (207.216.251.67)
Supposedly the '70 Challenger R/T 440 6-pack ran 0-60 in 5.8 seconds (and the 1/4 in 14.0). I'm guessing it was quicker... but if those numbers are even close, there are a plethora of soccer mom SUV's .......
119: Inmate Central, 340 Duster (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-20, 11:11:26 (207.216.251.67)
A friend had a souped up 340 Duster many years ago. At that time I was driving a manual Monza in which I dropped (in place of the factory 305) a modified 350 LT1 motor. I can't say which motor was nic .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: Today's used car (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-20, 09:51:24 (207.216.251.67)
We had a neighbor with a 440 6-pack '71 (IIRC, it had 4 headlights). That thing sounded glorious every Saturday morning when he would head out for his main weekly drive (70's something Trans Am daily .......
121: Inmate Central, Yep, I posted that in reply to the original thread. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-19, 13:52:56 (207.216.251.67)
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122: Inmate Central, The future looks bright. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-17, 18:58:29 (206.116.220.203)
I think solar power needs more research. Including on vehicles. .......
123: General Asylum, System synergy (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-15, 09:46:48 (207.216.251.67)
System synergy IME is by no means guaranteed by using the same brand for components. Unless Dartzeel has fully tested the pieces in question with your wiring and speakers (and room treatment, room...) .......
124: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Apogee stage (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-14, 19:07:26 (206.116.220.203)
Many feel they are equals (or close either way), but it's more difficult to get support, repairs on the Apogee. I haven't heard them for a long time, loved them when I did! .......
125: Inmate Central, A compromise? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-13, 10:38:27 (207.216.251.67)
Isn't your suggestion... exactly my suggestion? ;) .......
126: Inmate Central, Ethics... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-12, 11:11:37 (207.216.251.67)
Guessing there were some manufacturing issues out of their control, probably a small company... If you're going to use it, pay for it. If not, send it back with them paying shipping costs. ::: TOPIC:: .......
127: Inmate Central, So many considerations. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-09, 19:49:07 (206.116.220.203)
Essentially anything that will cause too much hassle, time, noise may deter a thief. May always being the key word. .......
128: Inmate Central, Says some random YouTube channel... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 16:46:22 (206.116.220.203)
WD40.ca says it's products will/does pass new regulations. .......
129: Inmate Central, Say it ain't so!! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 16:43:59 (206.116.220.203)
That'd be terrible. .......
130: Inmate Central, Been there, and sadly will again. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 16:38:48 (206.116.220.203)
My mom was a serious hoarder, took us a long time to clean her house out. My FIL... 5 acres. His is the full pic except the lower central house, my BIL rents the lower right house from him... takes af .......
131: Inmate Central, RE: Peanut butter fan here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 12:33:21 (207.216.251.67)
PB on toast is a regular weekend morning start for me. Another slice or 2 with butter and orange marmalade and I am set. I spread Kraft crunchy on dry bread all the time, works fine. Maybe less so whe .......
132: Inmate Central, No mice around here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 09:57:57 (207.216.251.67)
Unsure if it's the area, or that we have 5 cats though... never seen one in my neighborhood even. Hm. Now, black widows, there's another story. .......
133: Inmate Central, Peanut butter fan here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-07, 08:40:41 (207.216.251.67)
This is my fave (crunchy) by far, but... .......
134: Inmate Central, One thing I learned after having a view house. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-06, 12:32:19 (207.216.251.67)
Is that I'll likely never buy a view house again. Most houses with a view compromise on the property for my wants. I'd take a nice level property with no view, rather than a sloped property with a vie .......
135: Inmate Central, Hand me down. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-05, 00:11:34 (206.116.220.203)
One of our previous phones, family plan. .......
136: Inmate Central, Frightening? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-04, 18:43:00 (206.116.220.203)
Frightening, not to me. Odd, some parts yes. Well, the earlier ages anyway. We got our older daughter a cell when she went to middle school, 11 years old. .......
137: Inmate Central, Not impressed. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-03, 15:45:51 (206.116.220.203)
I'd think any decent watch (never heard of the one you mentioned, but assuming it should be decent if mentioned in a thread) would be far better. Hope you get it bettered... .......
138: Inmate Central, RE: definitely not a Rolex... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-03, 11:00:42 (206.116.220.203)
You said new, return it? Or do you mean new to you? .......
139: Inmate Central, A friend has one. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-09-01, 17:57:58 (206.116.220.203)
Nicely made, good fit'n'finish, etc. I haven't had a ride in it, but I understand they drive nice. .......
140: Inmate Central, Yep, never anything but. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-31, 20:17:59 (206.116.220.203)
It came out during low HP smog years, and left the same. The 351W and 351C were both offered starting earlier with better performance options. My '69 Cougar XR7 had the factory 4BBL, 10.7:1 that had 2 .......
141: Inmate Central, Context. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-29, 16:49:06 (50.220.87.3)
Nobody even hinted that you should pay what a dealer charges for any and all items. It's fighting over a $9 item that's not worth it IMO. But then I bought my windshield wipers from my dealer, so I'm .......
142: Inmate Central, $12 :) NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-28, 18:34:55 (50.220.87.3)
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143: Inmate Central, $9 or $12 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-28, 17:57:33 (50.220.87.3)
Trust me, the dealership is making squat on a $12 sale. Even if the markup is $8... So you're going to just do without the bumper? .......
144: Inmate Central, Yep, Holden. They're done, over and out. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-25, 12:22:16 (207.216.251.67)
Looks like the carry across the pond V8 powered Chevy SS sedan. Over 400HP, could be had with a stick IIRC. Pontiac had the same available in the G8. All by memory, might be errors in my head. ::: TOP .......
145: Inmate Central, And Outlook. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-25, 11:31:23 (207.216.251.67)
My main thing I use with MS Office 365. .......
146: General Asylum, Trash is supposed to come out, not go in? ;) NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-23, 15:10:11 (207.216.251.67)
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147: General Asylum, RE: System hum (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-22, 11:17:28 (207.216.251.67)
OK, otherwise it could have been caused by one or more components being plugged into a different outlet. .......
148: General Asylum, RE: System hum (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-22, 10:45:02 (207.216.251.67)
Curious, is everything plugged into the same outlet? .......
149: Inmate Central, FWD Lightning Lap (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-21, 14:20:58 (207.216.251.67)
Don't forget the all important FWD part... "Both turbo- and supercharged versions of the Cobalt SS were among the fastest *FWD* cars around Car & Driver's Lightning Lap in their respective years, beat .......
150: Inmate Central, Pretty much. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-21, 13:32:29 (207.216.251.67)
Looked around a bit. Looks like a later turbo performed even better than the super charger; mid 5's 0-60 (instead of 5.9), pretty decent for the time. .......
151: Inmate Central, Ghost, this is for you! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-21, 12:26:53 (207.216.251.67)
I've seen this car a number of times near my work over the years. Actually went looking for it a couple times lately at lunch where I used to see it, again today behind us kitty corner, but nope. Then .......
152: Inmate Central, I get that. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-21, 11:38:30 (207.216.251.67)
I'd take a Nissan before a number of other brands. Somewhat based on ratings and rep, mostly based on looks. Miles better looking than anything VW has to offer to my eyes, yes. Canada, yep. If I ever .......
153: Inmate Central, Not bad looking. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-21, 11:08:22 (207.216.251.67)
I don't think they look all that bad. I wouldn't buy one for a few reasons, but embarrassment is not at all one of them if that's what you're inferring. .......
154: Inmate Central, I can cook, and used to. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-19, 16:36:42 (206.116.220.203)
When we were first married I got home before my wife. So I would generally make dinner Mon to Thursday. .......
155: Inmate Central, Agree. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-19, 14:27:28 (209.52.88.118)
Although hot dogs are a rarity at our house. .......
156: Inmate Central, She does every night. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-19, 14:02:11 (206.116.220.203)
Feeds us healthy, decent meals, all good. .......
157: Inmate Central, Bad cooking is almost worse than no cooking. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-19, 13:44:03 (206.116.220.203)
My ex wife was a very good cook and baker, now owns a baking biz out of her house. My current wife of 24 years is an OK cook, not "good" for sure. She's a great wife and mother of our girls. Cooking, .......
158: Inmate Central, Quail, yep (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-18, 08:05:12 (206.116.220.203)
They run amok throughout our city. And yep, some people ear them. .......
159: Inmate Central, Should this post be reported? :) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-17, 16:50:32 (206.116.220.203)
Seriously, good stuff. Love Maui, we always stayed a couple blocks back from Front street, sad situation. .......
160: Inmate Central, I think many either like or dislike him. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-17, 11:41:47 (207.216.251.67)
I personally can't watch him. Never mind he's a total Toyota fanboy, not balanced from the very few videos I saw a long time ago. .......
161: Inmate Central, Mine has a flex head. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-17, 09:28:04 (207.216.251.67)
Love that thing. Hey, someone maybe gets a free socket out of it. Around 35 years ago I was driving along a side street and eeerrrch, reverse... hey, nice 1/2" drive Craftsman ratchet. Still have i .......
162: Inmate Central, Telescoping magnet won't get it? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-17, 08:39:55 (207.216.251.67)
One great tool to have. .......
163: Inmate Central, It was used on many vehicles. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-16, 10:37:49 (207.216.251.67)
According to my favorite GM supply parts (happens to be a dealership) place, this was used on 507 vehicle variants. This is the list they show, then clickable to model variations. And the same unit pu .......
164: Inmate Central, The hard way. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-16, 10:14:32 (207.216.251.67)
Driving to multiple dealers is a hard way to find out. You can always call first. :) I get it tho, if it's genuine gm, and available at your preferred vendor, go for it. .......
165: Inmate Central, Of interest, to me anyway... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-16, 09:47:35 (207.216.251.67)
This is not by any means an old shelved part; it bears the new gm logo. So if this was made in the last ~2 years, why doesn't gm sell it also? Odd. .......
166: Inmate Central, "...tried it out in the rain yesterday evening" (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-15, 06:51:41 (207.216.251.67)
Sure, rub it in. Wish we could have some of that stuff, been a while, and looks like it may be a bit yet. I do recall Bosch Icon wipers being good, but I just went with OEM from the dealer. ::: TOP .......
167: General Asylum, Theoretically, yes. :) NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-14, 12:08:00 (206.116.220.203)
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168: Inmate Central, I had that or similar. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-10, 21:58:13 (209.52.88.218)
IIRC the LED would circle while it calculated more complex equations. Processor speed wasn't quite up to current standards... .......
169: General Asylum, Android Auto, every day. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-09, 06:41:57 (207.216.251.67)
I only use it for maps and charging though, rarely will throw a song on (mostly at the request of my kids). My Acadia is wired, but it charges also then so no problem for me. Wife's Santa Fe is wirele .......
170: Inmate Central, Things being equal, steel wheels are heavier than alloy. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-07, 15:51:54 (207.194.94.32)
Perhaps your combos with alloy weighed more, but in general if both wheels are for example are 18 x 8, alloy will be lighter. There will be exceptions like anything in this world. One for example; che .......
171: Inmate Central, Yeah, I should have been more clear. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-07, 14:17:27 (209.52.88.54)
I mainly was referring to the entry level SUV's, the Cherokee seems better made. .......
172: Inmate Central, Jeep (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-07, 09:17:34 (209.52.88.54)
My sister is on her second (both bought new) Jeep, loved the first, loves the second. She's due for a new vehicle, will see if she goes Jeep again. Now those are "Jeeps", the brands SUV's don't have t .......
173: Inmate Central, RE: Stellantis Group Cars (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-06, 15:39:28 (209.52.88.54)
Copy and paste? Own a Dodge truck I'm guessing...? .......
174: Inmate Central, Northern Rockies. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-05, 18:05:36 (209.52.88.54)
Your info says you live in Wyoming, do you also live (or vacation) in Canada? .......
175: Inmate Central, Look on the bright side... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-08-01, 12:35:42 (207.216.251.67)
Intentional pun? :) Yep, saving the planet with every working bulb being thrown in the trash (maybe not you, or others currently discussing, but probably 10's of thousands). Best to at least wait unti .......
176: General Asylum, No such thing really. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-30, 16:24:47 (206.116.220.203)
If someone makes a product, and people are willing to buy... .......
177: Inmate Central, I did that once... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-29, 21:12:44 (208.181.174.144)
I was at a party, early 20's, headed out to get some things with a couple girls. The one in the back was in the middle with her legs on my console. Nice legs... legs distracted me; never realized my p .......
178: Inmate Central, I'll be sticking with ICE for now. yep. :) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-28, 14:20:46 (207.216.251.67)
I still think we're in the infancy of electric, too soon for me. I have a friend who went from a Tesla, another Tesla, I think a 3rd Tesla, F150 Lightning and now a Rivian SUV. Seems he likes electric .......
179: Inmate Central, Electric parking brake, nice item. Things break down, yes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-28, 14:11:25 (207.216.251.67)
My wife's engages more easily than mine, which is nice. But both will auto-engage parking on a slope. Mine also has auto-hold which is nice. I think hers does also, unsure tho. All good additions to m .......
180: Inmate Central, I would guess... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-28, 14:06:09 (207.216.251.67)
0 days. Maybe when I was a baby my parents didn't have one, but I doubt it. I've always had at least 1, but usually at least 2, currently have 3 hooked up, considering a 4th (have a spare TV, just not .......
181: Inmate Central, One key of a few. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-27, 09:01:15 (207.216.251.67)
Hassle is a big stumbling block also. I have a home-based business; it fully occupies our garage, no other option. Both vehicles live in the driveway. So, if we had car(s) to charge it would have to b .......
182: Inmate Central, Range is critical to some. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-27, 08:26:13 (207.216.251.67)
Sure, my daily driving is 10 miles each way to/from work. My wife's is around the same twice, dropping and picking up from school. But we usually take a couple road trips per year. Standard road trip .......
183: Inmate Central, Honestly... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-25, 09:34:02 (207.216.251.67)
Those are the temps I would expect in NM in July. Heck, we often hit those temps here in summer... colder this week tho, quite. (Kelowna BC) .......
184: Inmate Central, I guess Barbie if one must. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-24, 16:14:07 (206.116.220.203)
I've never seen the Birds of Prey movie, but she probably suits it better. But... like I said, never seen it (doesn't appeal). The problem with Barbie; brought up by my daughters (12,9), is that she l .......
185: Inmate Central, RE: New tool time (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-21, 20:03:01 (206.116.220.203)
I do have a corded Makita as well, but it is by far my least favorite. I try to keep a Dewalt battery always charged, and generally know ahead when I'll need a drill. So it generally works out. ::: TO .......
186: Inmate Central, 1984 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-20, 23:33:53 (206.116.220.203)
Maybe put some tracing on people with DUI or other driving records? Beyond that, I don't like the idea of big brother watching to that degree. .......
187: Inmate Central, Nice (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-20, 23:18:39 (206.116.220.203)
My parents had a similar idea unit maybe 35 years ago. Always liked it, have always kept my eyes open for one. Never found one that I really liked, this one looks good tho. Don't know how much I'd use .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: New tool time (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-20, 23:08:26 (206.116.220.203)
I have an old 1/2" corded Craftsman drill. I swear, it could just about turn me around if it caught. My Dewalt cordless is pretty darn powerful too tho. Super nice. It's my fave of 3 total by far. Sam .......
189: Inmate Central, Nicely done. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-10, 19:33:44 (206.116.220.203)
Bends and welds are very nicely done. Are equal length ideal? Yep. Are most headers equal length... to my recollection, no. .......
190: Planar Speaker Asylum, I think so yes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-07, 07:51:10 (206.116.220.203)
Unsure about the front, but the 6 surround, yes sir. I think all... .......
191: Inmate Central, Seems legit. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-04, 14:48:56 (206.116.220.203)
Saw a little interview. Last year he did 76. Said essentially that it's half a day of distress, and 4 days to feel decent. I had 1 1/2 dogs (healthier versions) yesterday, the second half was alone di .......
192: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Indiana Jones and the Film of Doom (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-02, 17:04:13 (206.116.220.203)
My wife wants to see it, me... meh. Was never a big fan of the series, they're OK at best for me, this one looks like a great opportunity (for him). .......
193: General Asylum, OK (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-02, 15:29:20 (206.116.220.203)
You can equally ignore my posts if you prefer. .......
194: General Asylum, Faberge Organics. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-07-01, 16:49:43 (206.116.220.203)
If you remember the commercials... and they'll tell their friends, and they'll tell their friends, and so on and so on. IOW, it eventually will likely spread to a lot more than just audio. No idea why .......
195: Inmate Central, Why? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-29, 12:19:31 (207.216.251.67)
Why hypothesize about that? Why not also then if we stopped building new housing, tools, TV's, cell phones... people want/need these things. Carry on. .......
196: Inmate Central, Correct link? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-28, 13:14:41 (207.216.251.67)
is there supposed to be one up for auction? You pointed to Wikipedia. I never really warmed up to the weird back end, but as I understand, an amazing car to drive. .......
197: General Asylum, #6 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-28, 11:07:42 (207.216.251.67)
What of your current system are/were you planning to replace on these visits? Were you clear with that directive? Sales is not fun. Snooty, snobby or not, it's a tough job. I feel for them, so I do ev .......
198: Inmate Central, Curious, what year span are you thinking? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-28, 06:43:37 (207.216.251.67)
In the late 70's and 80's our neighbor drove a Mercedes, another (and schoolmate) had 2 BMW's, buddy had a Datsun 510 (not Nissan at the time), the 240Z was a great looking car and plenty of them, the .......
199: Planar Speaker Asylum, 20.7, 3.7, 3.7, 3.5 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-28, 06:32:48 (207.216.251.67)
Must be absolutely amazing to experience! .......
200: Inmate Central, BMW, Corvette's, Camaro's, Grand Caravan's... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-27, 14:05:30 (207.216.251.67)
Pretty common for many enthusiast groups to do some sort of gesture to each other. Less so in big cities, more so in smaller. BTW, if you drive a base model Dodge Caravan, please don't wave at the Gra .......
201: Inmate Central, Equivalent for year (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 18:25:42 (206.116.220.203)
Taking cues from the body compared to the Mustang, guessing a '70 or '71? .......
202: Planar Speaker Asylum, Same! NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 17:55:52 (206.116.220.203)
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203: Planar Speaker Asylum, Yes, stealth all around. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 09:52:12 (207.216.251.67)
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204: Planar Speaker Asylum, No, a customers. Not too shabby lit either. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 09:48:24 (207.216.251.67)
Quite the amazing setup, Mid-Atlantic/North-eastern US. .......
205: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Impressive 9.1 HT ! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 09:46:14 (207.216.251.67)
I'd have to do some digging on the MC1's and CCR (or CC5?). I never asked to my recollection... .......
206: Planar Speaker Asylum, Here's another. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-26, 06:35:26 (207.216.251.67)
Front and rear of a pretty amazing setup. .......
207: General Asylum, Similar close to my office. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-23, 09:47:22 (207.216.251.67)
Zoom in far left for the NAD signage. Zoom in again under and around "Canadian fine art", the gray building in the reflection is where I work (almost 28 years). They have all the goods of years bac .......
208: Inmate Central, Guy (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-18, 20:57:21 (206.116.220.203)
From the first time I saw him on TV I just couldn't handle his OTT personality. Then I actually warmed up a bit and watched some of his stuff for a year or so... since then, back to square one. Adding .......
209: Inmate Central, Must be newer judge. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-18, 19:22:06 (206.116.220.203)
Masterchef Canada, US, yep. Top Chef Canada, US, yep. Great Food Truck Race, check. Hells Kitchen, yeah. Tried watching MC Australia a couple years ago, but never got hooked. Can barely find out who J .......
210: General Asylum, RE: THE Show 2023 Pictures...... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-14, 11:07:07 (207.216.251.67)
Nice, quality pics. And some very gorgeous equipment. Fave pic; the mac TT with a meter for the speed. Mac gear gotta have a meter! .......
211: Inmate Central, Yeah... darn Canucks, don't ship there! haha NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 15:13:08 (207.216.251.67)
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212: Inmate Central, I was gonna add that... possibly the issue. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 14:08:56 (207.216.251.67)
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213: Inmate Central, Nothing when I tried, and just did again. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 13:34:31 (207.216.251.67)
Not that it matters, as I don't have an applicable vehicle, was just curious. If you click on seller information moniker or visit the store, nada. This is what I get. .......
214: Inmate Central, Add the Rogue, if that era. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 12:28:01 (207.216.251.67)
We traded my wife's '14 Rogue in last year. In the time we had it, literally not one repair, problem, nothing. Not the battery, not a fan belt even... beyond dependable vehicle. Can't comment on the n .......
215: Inmate Central, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 12:23:34 (207.216.251.67)
He not only doesn't show anything for other brands, his store shows nothing, empty. Still interesting stuff though. .......
216: Inmate Central, VCM and AFM (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-13, 07:10:33 (207.216.251.67)
When I saw your note about VCM I looked it up... similar to the GM AFM; disabling 2 of 6 cylinders. I'm not a fan at all. I wonder if there's a simple resistor harness for my vehicle, as Range (disabl .......
217: Inmate Central, Main reason I noticed... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-12, 11:29:15 (207.216.251.67)
My wife has stated she wished she would have bought a larger SUV (sorry Ghost, LOL) than her '22 Santa Fe. Of new models, I like the current Pathfinder... not really the old model that was on that rep .......
218: Inmate Central, Curious, how old is the article? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-12, 09:14:43 (207.216.251.67)
Couldn't find it, when was that article released? I checked the Suburban for example, that's a 4-5 year old model, the Pathfinder also old... .......
219: General Asylum, You just might be right. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-12, 06:45:45 (207.216.251.67)
I don't recall the name, but looked them up... no posts since December. .......
220: Inmate Central, Packaging, yep. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-07, 12:30:13 (207.216.251.67)
You're spot on. I started out my biz packaging in wooden crates, custom made by... me. Slowly switched over to double wall 275# boxes, and cardboard tubes. Everything is tightly packed, lots of good f .......
221: Inmate Central, RE: DOTD (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-05, 12:52:06 (207.216.251.67)
Very cute! Your wife probably calls ahead and tells the groomer what to actually do... :) .......
222: Inmate Central, No, but we really should. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-04, 11:47:26 (206.116.220.203)
We have amazing soil, plenty of space... just no drive. .......
223: General Asylum, And zip cord for speakers... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-03, 12:59:13 (206.116.220.203)
Probably better options for a serious player. .......
224: Inmate Central, Can't disagree. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-02, 10:44:17 (207.216.251.67)
My wife: "Why don't they make them nice looking? They'd sell a lot more, I couldn't buy it looking like that." And she is not a car person. Can't argue with her. But yes, they are smooth and quick. An .......
225: Inmate Central, City driving seems to work well. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-02, 10:17:15 (207.216.251.67)
Good friend is on his 2nd or 3rd Tesla, says his electric bill change is not worth consideration. Another friend just got a 4 motor unit a couple months back. Says his gas savings not only outweigh hi .......
226: Planar Speaker Asylum, Seemingly so. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-01, 17:00:18 (206.116.220.203)
Wendell appears to be more than fine with ML. .......
227: General Asylum, Totally different response based on this. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-06-01, 14:08:42 (207.216.251.67)
Let her have the living room within reason, you'll have your man room in the basement. I have a big room in the basement, same idea. I still play a large part (>75%) in other room details, but if she .......
228: General Asylum, Ones spouse of course. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-31, 22:30:24 (206.116.220.203)
But should that mean the room is hers entirely, not IMO. .......
229: General Asylum, Marriage is about compromise. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-31, 13:48:12 (207.216.251.67)
Assuming you do not have another room where you can set it up free of interference... my take is this. The room belongs to 2 people, as such she has some input, and you have some input. Hers can even .......
230: Inmate Central, Yep, know the motors. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-30, 10:49:07 (207.216.251.67)
I had a '69 Cougar XR7 with the 4BBL 351W HO in it. Loved that car. I learned about both motors out of interest at the time... .......
231: General Asylum, For me it's limited time, not interest. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-30, 10:43:21 (207.216.251.67)
Younger kids, work, side biz, etc. When I do have a chance I have a hard time getting out... .......
232: Inmate Central, RE: COTD (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-30, 06:49:23 (207.216.251.67)
Very cool car. A neighbor had one where I grew up in my formative years, fascinated me. Powered by a 351W IIRC. .......
233: Inmate Central, Or fishing on calm waters. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-28, 16:02:24 (206.116.220.203)
I've been to a few small races and a 1/4 mile track once. Even being a car nut, it's not something I worry about missing. .......
234: Inmate Central, Why is "X" still a thing? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-28, 14:26:56 (206.116.220.203)
Hockey, football, soccer, 1/4 mile, track and field, the Olympics, cooking shows, and on. Because of advertising and viewers. I can't watch most of any of the above for more than a few minutes, but pl .......
235: Inmate Central, RE: Speaking of Spock (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-27, 16:02:02 (206.116.220.203)
Yeah, I like the later Star Trek movies... .......
236: Inmate Central, RE: Off road... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 19:25:43 (206.116.220.203)
Plenty of options I'm sure. Heck, I've never even owned a truck in my 43 years of vehicles, never mind taken one off-roading. I only mentioned GMC as I think they're the nicest looking truck. ::: TOPI .......
237: Inmate Central, RE: it's only love (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 13:26:01 (207.216.251.67)
How did it go from him not knowing (or liking) the song to him being racist? What else did he say, insinuate? .......
238: Inmate Central, 240Z (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 10:53:04 (207.216.251.67)
Probably my favorite car to ever come from Japan, at least of older models. That said, I've never personally owned a Japanese car (or anything other than American or German actually). .......
239: Inmate Central, Off road... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 08:48:52 (207.216.251.67)
Off road I'll take a simple GMC truck with the right tires please. On road... I'll take a Lambo out for a rip, sure! .......
240: Inmate Central, But... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 08:47:39 (207.216.251.67)
The guys in the "Euro trash" cars didn't care, they also had their fun in their own way. All good. .......
241: Inmate Central, My buddy used a Datsun 510 for a while. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 08:45:44 (207.216.251.67)
His boss had a 510 that he lowered and tuned up a bit. He also lightened it. Oh, how did he do that you may ask? (play along will ya :)) He removed all 4 doors!! We drove around like maniacs in that t .......
242: Films/DVD Asylum, Never seen one either. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-24, 06:54:18 (207.216.251.67)
Serious car fanatic, like movies involving car chases when somewhat believable and there's a story behind it... even tried watching the first one; but turned it off after not too long. Just not my cup .......
243: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: All the President's Men (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-19, 16:03:08 (206.116.220.203)
Seen it 3, maybe 4 times... good movie. .......
244: Inmate Central, Where are you that 90F is cold in mid spring? NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-15, 20:40:54 (206.116.220.203)
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245: Inmate Central, Lakes, and an 18' pool. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-15, 13:24:24 (207.216.251.67)
Ocean is 4 hours away in Vancouver. Lakes are close, a few of them, but we're using our Walmart pool to get cool. .......
246: Inmate Central, Feeling the heat! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-15, 12:37:53 (207.216.251.67)
Anyone else having warmer than usual weather? We're expecting a hot week here in lower central BC. Those numbers work out to 88-91F, mid May. .......
247: Inmate Central, No doubt. Never mind... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-14, 07:25:11 (206.116.220.203)
Never mind calling a fund raiser a "stupid" raffle ticket. From a supposedly generous retired doctor. Can't wait for the pic he borrows off the internet. .......
248: Inmate Central, Agree. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-13, 16:53:36 (206.116.220.203)
I sure don't need to see those commercials while having a snack on a relaxing evening. And part 3, WTH is that!? I never read the first (or any of his/her posts TBH), yet alone part 3 about that, or a .......
249: General Asylum, No customs. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-13, 09:38:53 (206.116.220.203)
But also no value, insurance. Otherwise go on their site and bring in a customs form. Quite easy to fill in. .......
250: General Asylum, Canada Post (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-13, 09:02:07 (206.116.220.203)
They have a plastic board with a slot in it. If an envelope (bubble wrap type would probably be best) passes thru, it can go regular post. .......
251: Inmate Central, Well.. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-09, 10:26:22 (207.216.251.67)
His pant legs are a bit short, and double-breasted suits are not as common lately. Otherwise he looks OK. Or do you mean the other guy? .......
252: Inmate Central, Interesting environment, been there. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-09, 09:44:21 (207.216.251.67)
Only a few of us here have an office, mine looks out into the open engineering area (2 people out there). Everyone here says GM to me, and I to them. The unwritten rule I've always abided by: If you w .......
253: Planar Speaker Asylum, Hey, my old best friends spouse is Karen... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-09, 06:45:26 (207.216.251.67)
Mind you, she is a bit of a Karen. :) I always wondered the same; other than size perhaps, how does this setup qualify as a condo system!? .......
254: Inmate Central, Less painful and more beneficial! NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-05-06, 09:01:12 (206.116.220.203)
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255: Inmate Central, Police and accident scenes. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-28, 14:13:07 (207.216.251.67)
Pretty sure it's standard here for police not to visit an accident scene, unless there is reason. Reason here means DUI, or some other potential crime. .......
256: Inmate Central, Interesting. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-26, 19:37:34 (206.116.220.203)
Thankfully my wife and I have similar tastes in TV shows. Where we work out our differences is in time shifting. She doesn't work, so has days to watch her shows. I catch up on mine later at night. So .......
257: Inmate Central, Thank goodness... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-25, 20:33:11 (206.116.220.203)
Good thing they didn't pick "Tanzanite Blue I Metalic"!! :) Nice car. .......
258: Inmate Central, Don't limit yourself to cars. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-25, 13:48:20 (207.216.251.67)
Drop in to your local paint shop... the world is your "Oyster Pearl". :) .......
259: General Asylum, Genesis Physics for both 1st and 2nd speakers. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-25, 13:42:35 (207.216.251.67)
My 1st pair of speakers; I was 15 years old, Genesis 1+ with a Sony STR-D35, Dual TT. Second pair was the 320, but I rebuilt the cabinet with sort of a d'Appalito configuration. Woofer on top, then .......
260: General Asylum, Have any younger kids? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-24, 09:21:53 (207.216.251.67)
The plethora of videos showing people unpacking all sorts of toys is staggering, and my 9-year-old daughter watches them with great interest. The hosts are usually girls, ranging from teens to mid 20' .......
261: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Optimal listening distance for good cohesion 3.7i's (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-20, 21:25:50 (206.116.220.203)
Maybe 9-10' minimum? There are those who are set up for near field tho... .......
262: Planar Speaker Asylum, Plenty differences I assume. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-20, 09:49:49 (207.216.251.67)
I'm guessing everything upstream of the speakers was different; amp, speaker cables, source, IT's, room treatments, flooring, furniture, etc.? Or maybe you just like the LRS's more, but without compar .......
263: Inmate Central, From a quick search, 74% of buyers. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-19, 12:31:09 (207.216.251.67)
Depends on which link you trust, but ranges around there somewhere, maybe higher. Windows rules. :) .......
264: Inmate Central, RE: Best Buy Store (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-19, 10:16:47 (207.216.251.67)
It's a department store focusing mainly on electronics. Not at all surprising to me. Their training in each little area would be limited, very limited if at all in Windows upgrade cards. For things su .......
265: General Asylum, Maggie 3.6's x around 20 years, ML 1100x sub x 1 year. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-07, 15:08:45 (99.199.105.197)
Sometimes forget how old my 3.6's are... .......
266: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Awesome! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-04, 07:03:36 (207.216.251.67)
I'll check it out... if you see anywhere that shows otherwise please let me know. A lot of the info I gathered from MUG, but it's only loaded with older models. .......
267: Planar Speaker Asylum, Loaded up (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-03, 15:22:25 (207.216.251.67)
Let me know what you think. I know it's not super clean (yet), text could be larger... but the majority of models are there. If you see any errors please do let me know. It'll be refined over time. :: .......
268: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: LRS (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-03, 05:51:00 (99.199.105.197)
The LRS+ They are a stepping stone to larger models for many. .......
269: Music Lane, Curious; why '90 vs '14? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-04-02, 08:40:53 (99.199.105.197)
From what I've read, the '14 version is the latest and greatest. Curious what you think about the 3 versions... .......
270: Music Lane, That's the problem... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-29, 22:39:55 (50.220.87.3)
The SQ (assume by this you mean sound quality, not the music) is questionable on my standard CD's. And recently I have read that the '14 re-issues are noticeably better. Zep, being my favorite rock ba .......
271: Music Lane, Now we're getting somewhere. :) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-28, 21:16:57 (50.220.87.3)
Do you know if Qobuz DL's are the same quality as HDtracks? Specific recordings to look for? Thanks! Definitive Collection for example...? .......
272: Music Lane, OK (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-28, 14:41:57 (209.171.88.45)
Looking for a good digital copy for a reasonable price... .......
273: Planar Speaker Asylum, MUG updated (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-27, 22:03:19 (99.199.105.197)
MUG hasn't been updated for some time, so I've started a list on my site. I'm hoping to have it done in the next week or so. .......
274: Music Lane, Led Zeppelin digital recordings (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-27, 18:08:54 (99.199.105.197)
I had a great music session last night. About 2 hours of Zep followed by Aaron Neville and a bit more. It reminded me once again that I really need to try to find noticeably better quality Zeppelin re .......
275: Films/DVD Asylum, Reacher (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-26, 15:37:16 (99.199.105.197)
None are really my type of movie, but of Reacher and Wick I would pick Reacher. Never seen Equalizer. .......
276: Planar Speaker Asylum, Same (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-26, 09:15:09 (99.199.105.197)
Last time I emailed him I didn't get a reply. Hope he's OK, good guy. Dan... maybe that's it, yeah. .......
277: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Yeah that's gotta be an error (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-26, 08:08:20 (99.199.105.197)
It'd be nice to know how Mart is for sure... IIRC Dennis was his brother's name? .......
278: Inmate Central, Jeopardy (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-22, 09:36:45 (207.216.251.67)
This week Jeopardy had a column on etymology. One of the few answers I got that night... "what is entomology" .......
279: Inmate Central, Yes, I like it. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-21, 13:32:12 (209.52.88.14)
My laptop is W11, and... I think my newish work computer, it might be W10? Either way, I have no issues with the laptop, runs nice, like the ergonomics. I use it mostly for Office 365; emails, book ke .......
280: General Asylum, Sony CDP-CE575 5 disc, Dark Side of the Moon? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-18, 22:11:54 (99.199.105.197)
Pretty sure of the model, not as sure about the CD. My first record many years earlier (at 15) was BTO Not Fragile, that I'm sure of (and a Dual TT). .......
281: General Asylum, Not enough info. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-16, 06:55:35 (207.216.251.67)
Was the box 6 x 6 x 6, 24 x 24 x 24? Was it shipped within one state or across the country? Is the item usually sold locally, or already packaged for shipment? There are a lot of variables. Regardless .......
282: Planar Speaker Asylum, Highly doubt it... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-13, 08:54:35 (207.216.251.67)
Even if they were willing, they appear to have more than enough work on their plates. Never mind it would likely cost you near the fee for a pair of 1.7i's (or more). Call them if you're really wantin .......
283: General Asylum, Raspberry marg, consider it... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-10, 14:40:12 (207.216.251.67)
My wife likes her margarita's every so often. We went to a great Mexican restaurant a few weeks ago and tried their raspberry marg, wow, very yummy! I might just go back for the drink alone... and get .......
284: General Asylum, RE: Thoughts. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-08, 16:23:07 (99.199.105.197)
No... never heard of him, and as I said IMO they only detracted from the video. .......
285: General Asylum, Thoughts. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-08, 15:13:26 (207.216.251.67)
Playing is fantastic. Whoever made the video, not so much. The 2 hosts, ciao, ditch them, they added nothing, only distracted. .......
286: General Asylum, Ask your go-to dealer. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-08, 07:03:25 (207.216.251.67)
What's the case in small town BC might not be the same in St Louis or Pensacola... only your dealer can answer that for you. I think if one has to lease their stereo, they should be looking further do .......
287: Inmate Central, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-05, 16:54:36 (99.199.105.197)
Telling us peasants more about how amazing his imaginary self is. Wonder what's next. Maybe his time helping a POTUS, or inventing penicillin, offering his home to more wealthy Ukrainians and bragging .......
288: Inmate Central, I recall, others similar also. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-05, 09:27:18 (99.199.105.197)
Didn't remember who found them, but the same thing happened with the Lambo at least, maybe the GT-40 also... Unsure if any of his stories are real. I'm 20/80 .......
289: Inmate Central, If that's the case... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-04, 17:14:21 (99.199.105.197)
He might not even own a vehicle at all. Lambo, GT-40, Ferrari... never seen a pic yet. .......
290: Inmate Central, Yep, another story alright. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-04, 12:28:08 (99.199.105.197)
Like the Lambo he posted and went on about (and another vehicle or 3 he supposedly owns)... that a member found was a pic of someone else's car. Happened more than once. .......
291: General Asylum, Agree (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-04, 07:10:41 (99.199.105.197)
I've used both maybe 800 times each. UPS has slightly better tracking, but will charge a broker fee (usually $15-20 for my $700 shipments). CP/USPS does not. .......
292: Inmate Central, Things people get away with... my grad annual. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-03, 15:00:24 (207.216.251.67)
One of my HS classmates figured he would try to get away with something, and he did. His write up below his picture reads along this line... Fridays were fun. Under the bleachers Clowning around 4 mor .......
293: Inmate Central, Maybe... maybe not. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-03, 13:24:59 (207.216.251.67)
My Acadia is an SEL, which is entry level (cloth, no sunroof, pretty much just the V6 is all I really wanted). It has an OLM. It tells me when I'm down to IIRC 25%, then other reminders as it gets low .......
294: Inmate Central, Oddly enough... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-03, 12:33:04 (207.216.251.67)
I'm pretty sure it will not. My wife's '22 Santa Fe has no reminder that I could find. Odd IMO. My '19 GMC Acadia not only has an OLM, but I get an email when it's close to time. .......
295: Inmate Central, 100% (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-03, 11:40:28 (207.216.251.67)
I DL a copy for each vehicle on my cell and on my PC (actually, my home PC and work PC, but not my laptop... yet anyway). I use my phone while out there, and maybe print a page or 3 if it's something .......
296: Films/DVD Asylum, Sean Connery (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-03, 07:18:48 (207.216.251.67)
Daniel Craig's Bond movies are good because of what surrounds him. Better effects and all compared to what was possible years back. So, I would say the latest Bond "movies" are better, but Connery was .......
297: Inmate Central, You're on the good side then IMO. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-01, 13:52:24 (207.216.251.67)
You actually use your pickup as a pickup. I was mainly referring to full size pickups, but the point is the same. A guy at work bought a truck a while back. What are you using it for I stupidly ask? A .......
298: Inmate Central, Haha (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-01, 10:13:33 (207.216.251.67)
Good one. Don't get the Clark reference though. Clark Kent? .......
299: Inmate Central, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-01, 07:46:26 (207.216.251.67)
Braking is about tires and braking systems more than anything. AWD helps you go, tires help you stop is my old saying. .......
300: Inmate Central, No sheepish wave? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-01, 07:44:09 (207.216.251.67)
That's the standard here, always has been. Do something that somewhat affects someone else (unable to know how severe your incident was), but no harm to anyone, give them the sheepish oops/my bad wave .......
301: Inmate Central, I've always wondered... why so many pickups? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-03-01, 07:16:22 (207.216.251.67)
I remember in high school a guy bought a pickup, a friend asked what he needed a pickup for, legit question to me and my friend. He had a job that needed a truck. OK. I don't honestly get buying one u .......
302: Inmate Central, Yes, electric. Maybe that light bar is tricking me. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-28, 09:52:10 (207.216.251.67)
A good friends son, and my wife's sister's son-in-law each own one. Those are the 2 people I personally know for sure. There is a possibility I'm incorrect on others... I assumed only the Lightning ha .......
303: Inmate Central, It's even common here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-28, 09:09:18 (207.216.251.67)
150K population, and they just passed allowing high rises to have 0.8 parking spots per condo!? So the building kitty-corner to my office get's to leave their $1M (looking at alley with garbage bins I .......
304: Inmate Central, "In '22...16,000 F-150 Lightnings were sold" seems low. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-28, 08:45:12 (207.216.251.67)
I would have guessed more. They're aplenty here. I know of at least a red one, baby blue, 3 white ones, and at least 1 business one. All in a town of 150K At 0.79 vehicles per person in Canada (exclud .......
305: Inmate Central, Many do. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-25, 12:26:44 (99.199.105.197)
Leather; people need cooled and heated... because they're hot or cold. Or just get cloth and also be more comfy (me anyway). Nothing better about leather for me. But not a deal breaker if the vehicle .......
306: Inmate Central, Start/stop and AFM. And things I avoid. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-24, 18:36:53 (99.199.105.197)
Thankfully my vehicle doesn't have start/stop, horrible thing it is. My wife's does, can't stand it. Mine does have AFM, I'll try one of the Range defeaters one day maybe (they don't make one specific .......
307: Inmate Central, RE: Apples to oranges tho. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-23, 17:45:43 (99.199.105.197)
It was my previous daily driver (spring, summer and fall), for 5 years, gone for almost 4 years now. Over my middle age crisis, driving an SUV. :) I like the S2000, one of the nicer small cars IMO. :: .......
308: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: FAF is not a problem with mine.... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-22, 17:16:54 (209.52.88.71)
I get that, this is a room invasive speaker/system type! .......
309: Inmate Central, Looks tasty. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-22, 12:26:41 (207.216.251.67)
Doubt I've ever had a good gumbo, wait... have I ever had gumbo? I'd try that for sure, but nobody in my house would be making it. I have heard of both andouille and roux, but have not the slightest i .......
310: Planar Speaker Asylum, That looks great. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-22, 08:52:29 (207.216.251.67)
And I'll bet sounds equally great. Very nice set up! Posting ones system is def allowed and welcome. .......
311: Planar Speaker Asylum, I can't break thru the FAF. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-22, 08:50:10 (207.216.251.67)
FAF being Frugal Acceptance Factor. :) My wife doesn't ask or care about what I do in my room. She knows I'm much more frugal than she is, and wouldn't spend the money easily. I also run one sub. Afte .......
312: Inmate Central, Not really IMO (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-21, 15:21:49 (207.216.251.67)
No different than a huge TV, big speakers, big house... All in theory a "waste", but spend the money if you have it is far better to me (economy support for one thing) than keeping it stored away. ::: .......
313: Inmate Central, I've never seen a Porsche Cayenne driven by an old lady. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-21, 14:12:06 (207.216.251.67)
Around here they're driven by mid 30's to mid 40's types, mostly guys. Know because they drive them like they should (I hear it first generally, then see). Why does it matter so much anyway? Seriously .......
314: Inmate Central, How about this one in my small town? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-21, 13:28:49 (207.216.251.67)
Saw one yesterday, pretty dirty too (probably gonna fire his assistant). Starting at $350K USD Seen a couple of the Lambo SUV's also, they're getting pretty popular. .......
315: Inmate Central, RE: Apples to oranges tho. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-20, 14:39:44 (99.199.105.197)
No, nothing special. You're talking highway driving... it has 2 overdrive gears, 6th gear is 0.50 ratio. Plus the car is a hair over 3100#, and crazy aerodynamic. 90's Falcon probably not a mileage ca .......
316: General Asylum, Wow! Never been there before just now. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-20, 11:13:25 (99.199.105.197)
...And won't be going back after seeing that. And I thought his/her posts on Central were too much. Pretty sure there is a forum rule when people post too much. .......
317: Inmate Central, Apples to oranges tho. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-19, 15:59:30 (99.199.105.197)
An old car with a 327, bad gas mileage is expected. Heck, my Z06 got over 30 MPG on a "country trip" .......
318: Planar Speaker Asylum, Had no idea. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-18, 18:43:52 (99.199.105.197)
I do my utmost to never speak against others, but... I know back in the day he had some ire aimed at some in this forum. I looked it up, had no clue to what degree, and so many years later. Def some, .......
319: General Asylum, RE: Pan back (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 20:54:49 (99.199.105.197)
Nice setup! I honestly don't think any sort of treatment over the opening will make an appreciable impact however. You feel you are noticing odd effects? .......
320: General Asylum, Pan back (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 12:32:15 (207.216.251.67)
Can you pan back, zoom out, so we can see the set up? I'm wondering if this will help... can't say without seeing the big picture. .......
321: General Asylum, RE: well that's an interesting subject! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 10:13:20 (207.216.251.67)
I'll bet there are, and this thread is hijacked enough already... :) .......
322: General Asylum, True (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 08:56:31 (207.216.251.67)
True on all; we need to know what his room treatment is, not just that there's lots of it. And a better understanding of what the issue is. One can def have too much room treatment IMO however, partic .......
323: General Asylum, Sounding flat. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 07:32:51 (207.216.251.67)
I was thinking more of his comments on it is "now sounding flat". Bass he can figure out after... .......
324: General Asylum, RE: Poor Dynamic Range? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-15, 07:08:25 (207.216.251.67)
Agree with Analog Scott here... if it was poor without and with, that's not the problem. Phase as noted above can cause odd anomalies. Placement of you and your speakers. Any chance you can try a diff .......
325: General Asylum, RE: Poor Dynamic Range? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-14, 21:03:55 (99.199.105.197)
What type of room treatments? Too much absorption could def kill the sound a bit. What do you have and where? I'd highly consider removing pieces and see if that improves it. Then try a different set. .......
326: Inmate Central, Maybe for some, not for me. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-13, 12:23:32 (207.216.251.67)
I think it'd work for a company cutting lawns if they had a substantial contract. Or maybe a municipality, etc. My sub $2K gas unit works just great. And saves me tons of time vs. a standard lawn mowe .......
327: Inmate Central, In some instances, sure. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-12, 18:32:43 (99.199.105.197)
Seems in this case you're correct. But being a good, responsible parent by no means guarantees a good child either. Can you control genetics? .......
328: Inmate Central, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-12, 18:27:03 (99.199.105.197)
Well said, so true. .......
329: Inmate Central, Depending how long, you've missed some good ones. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-12, 18:04:05 (99.199.105.197)
I personally don't think you missed anything too special today. It was OK, a bit ... yaaawwwn for us. .......
330: Planar Speaker Asylum, Lather, rinse, repeat. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-11, 19:17:22 (99.199.105.197)
This is pretty much exactly the same as my situation. Only difference is I have a single door. We have 6 cats and a cat sized dog... .......
331: General Asylum, Used Canuck Audio Mart (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-11, 09:47:11 (99.199.105.197)
Same parent company, no problems. .......
332: Planar Speaker Asylum, Dipoles (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-10, 18:40:49 (99.199.105.197)
The majority of the discussion was understanding the wording he used (gradient being a key word), and if the design is or isn't a true dipole. Some may have questioned the wording for sure, but I don' .......
333: Inmate Central, Phone book!? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-10, 13:14:29 (207.216.251.67)
We haven't had phone books for years, many. I assumed that was typical of most places... .......
334: Inmate Central, And Uline... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-10, 12:26:44 (207.216.251.67)
I order 1-2 shipments a year from Uline; boxes, tubes and ribbon tape. I order ONLINE. With every shipment is a 3/4" thick white paper, glossy cover catalog. And in the recycle bin it goes, instantly. .......
335: Inmate Central, RE: Unless they bought the cars for the track.. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-10, 09:15:27 (207.216.251.67)
You always mention how where you live there are no possibilities of enjoying a nice sports car. So, for that reason you insinuate nobody should own one. Where I live I can enjoy one plenty, and did, p .......
336: Inmate Central, No exceptions? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-09, 13:09:10 (207.216.251.67)
I agree on pickups in the sense that I don't "get" owning one unless you need one (work, hauling stuff, off-road needs), but to each their own. I know a few who own the Lightning, is that OK? Other dr .......
337: Inmate Central, Learned skills. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-08, 21:25:48 (99.199.105.197)
Most mid-20 somethings have more experience and skill than their teen counterparts. .......
338: Inmate Central, Agree/disagree (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-08, 16:44:45 (99.199.105.197)
Agree fully that very few EV owners (or any for that matter) will track their personal vehicles. I'm sure less than 1% I'll possibly get the craving to buy a fun car again one day however. Plenty fun .......
339: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-07, 19:39:32 (99.199.105.197)
Let's bring Magnum PI back while we're at it. No please. Wait... dang. .......
340: Planar Speaker Asylum, The condo unit. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-07, 08:10:05 (207.216.251.67)
Eventually I'm sure. False claims? You're referring to Bruce stating it's a dipole? He did state gradient dipole. .......
341: Planar Speaker Asylum, Gradient dipole. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-07, 06:55:25 (207.216.251.67)
It's described as gradient dipole, I get that. Gradient, as in partial/not full, on a grade toward (being a true dipole) as it will. And the design is not a true dipole. I don't see it being possible .......
342: Planar Speaker Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-06, 17:23:47 (99.199.105.197)
Lots would probably appreciate it. .......
343: Inmate Central, Or Alaska? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-06, 06:50:33 (207.216.251.67)
USA could have done so where it entered into US grounds when it was about to, or after it entered Alaska. That way they wouldn't be over another countries air space (Canada). .......
344: General Asylum, Hot dang. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-05, 22:48:30 (99.199.105.197)
I tried a remote years ago, can't even recall what the (or my) issue was, but Gizmo works amazing! I am definitely getting fatter now. Seriously best 3 minutes I've spent in a long time. Android sc .......
345: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sorry... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-05, 22:43:27 (99.199.105.197)
It was a play on words about my stands, support struts... bad joke. .......
346: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I left it on purpose...... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-05, 13:06:17 (99.199.105.197)
My wife's very supportive (get it? Sorry, dad humor) of my Magnepan craziness. .......
347: Planar Speaker Asylum, My initial thought from the title. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-05, 10:47:38 (99.199.105.197)
Spouses/partners who nag about Magnepans = Nagnepans. Catchy. .......
348: Planar Speaker Asylum, Apples and oranges for sure. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-04, 21:27:42 (99.199.105.197)
But this is an oranges (or apples, whichever, but not both) forum... .......
349: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-04, 12:03:21 (99.199.105.197)
Also, the stud finder will show up double studs where used. .......
350: Inmate Central, Invaluable tool (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-02-03, 22:05:27 (99.199.105.197)
Even for a DIY reno person. There's been one in my tool collection for probably 25 years I'm guessing. Never had a Ryobi tool until last year, when I replaced my scroll saw... but haven't used it yet. .......
351: General Asylum, I need to do this... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-30, 10:18:29 (207.216.251.67)
Do you run JRiver? I'd love to have a remote with viewing like that. .......
352: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 20.7 inside pics please (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-27, 16:49:09 (209.52.88.33)
In the future, please keep us updated on your system changes. :) Enjoy the Apogee's! .......
353: Inmate Central, Not I. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-27, 10:16:56 (207.216.251.67)
I've bought 2 or 3 items off Amazon, wife's account. More so, I'm not a dreamer. If I want something and can afford it, I buy it. If I can't afford it, then poof, it's gone. .......
354: Films/DVD Asylum, Elvis (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-25, 20:53:54 (99.199.105.197)
We saw Elvis at the drive-in, well most of it anyway. Nearby storm knocked the power out around 2/3 to 3/4 way thru. Didn't bother the 4 of us much to be honest. The part we saw didn't impress us much .......
355: Video Asylum, Do you have a source or 2? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-24, 15:16:42 (207.216.251.67)
Do you use a DVD player and or cable box? .......
356: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sounds right (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-20, 14:45:04 (99.199.105.197)
Pretty sure they're 5/64 here... .......
357: Planar Speaker Asylum, Like button. :) NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-14, 19:58:20 (209.52.88.191)
.......
358: General Asylum, I'll bet it sounds great. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-14, 18:35:36 (99.199.105.197)
I've not looked into this with great detail, so my numbers may be off. I like the speaker, stand option. With this I'd probably get a laptop for source, maybe a used pre-DAC and a decent used amp. Any .......
359: Planar Speaker Asylum, Nice thorough answer... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-14, 17:52:48 (99.199.105.197)
I'd only add: -Better said than if I did. :) -I have identical stereo amps and vertically bi-amp, which has some advantages. -Many recommend tube pre-amps with Maggie's. .......
360: Inmate Central, We almost lost a cat from moving a couch. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-14, 13:30:46 (99.199.105.197)
Pulled a couch from our house, into my BIL's truck, few miles to his house, drop it into his back shop. About to leave... I think there might be a cat in your shop. Look, look more... somehow she got .......
361: Inmate Central, Not Fragile had an impact. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-13, 21:47:43 (99.199.105.197)
I bought my very first record around 1979 or so, to play on my first system. It was BTO Not Fragile. Got some good play out of it... .......
362: Inmate Central, A few years ago (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-12, 23:05:41 (99.199.105.197)
Nobody would have paid over $500 for it. :) .......
363: Inmate Central, Perhaps (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-11, 08:59:33 (207.216.251.67)
Too long ago to recall (maybe 1984?). He did put a dent in the trunk (near the bend no less, not easy to do) of my brothers 1968 Cougar. .......
364: Inmate Central, I have been rear ended 3 times, well 4... a bicyclist (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-10, 16:54:09 (99.199.105.197)
Thankfully none that bad. All 4 I was stopped, one of them actually parked (guy was parking and foot slipped off the brake pedal). Another time, #4, I was parked on a busy kinda narrow street. Bam... .......
365: Inmate Central, Mayo Clinic (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-10, 11:15:32 (207.216.251.67)
From the Mayo Clinic site: "Although the amount of vitamin D adults get from their diets is often less than what's recommended, exposure to sunlight can make up for the difference. For most adults, vi .......
366: Inmate Central, People suck (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-09, 14:11:15 (207.216.251.67)
In my life as far as I recall, we've had 2 thefts from residences. We were in our house when we saw a Mercedes slow down... guy in PS gets out, runs down our driveway and steals our snow shovel. Not e .......
367: Inmate Central, RE: 200 pounds this morning... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-09, 09:26:13 (207.216.251.67)
Good for you! I'm up at 193.0, trying to get at least 10# off. .......
368: Films/DVD Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-05, 16:38:44 (99.199.105.197)
Honestly, very unlikely I will. If it comes on TV sometime in the future I might... but probably not. Not my type of movie at all. .......
369: Planar Speaker Asylum, I don't know that anyone must. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-05, 15:05:40 (207.216.251.67)
He obviously doesn't want to, or hasn't bothered, that's any members right. Also, it seems he's been a member since 2005, not new... maybe I'm wrong. .......
370: Films/DVD Asylum, Alien vs Aliens (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-05, 06:56:14 (207.216.251.67)
We're far off the original subject, but to me it's somewhat opposite of what you noted. Alien was suspenseful, kept you on the edge of your seat. It had class, built to moments better... Aliens was al .......
371: Films/DVD Asylum, Dunno (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-04, 13:19:12 (207.216.251.67)
I just watch movies, I don't study who directed, etc. Actually, I've maybe seen half of the Alien movies. .......
372: Films/DVD Asylum, Different though (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-04, 10:28:31 (207.216.251.67)
Avatar; 2009 Avatar water, 2nd of 2 made; 2022 Alien series; '79, '86, '92, '97, '12, '17 .......
373: Inmate Central, RE: Reliable email server (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-03, 17:28:16 (99.199.105.197)
I have a few emails... they are all dependable IME, I judge them mostly by absence (control) of spam. Gmail; pretty much no spam or problems. Home biz domain via GoDaddy; same. Work email hosted by lo .......
374: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Avatar Way of Water in Imax 3d (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-03, 16:57:06 (99.199.105.197)
I saw the first one (finally some may think) a couple months ago. It was better than I expected. I'll see the new one some day also. .......
375: Inmate Central, DNA (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2023-01-01, 09:11:35 (99.199.105.197)
Just to start, so they say. .......
376: Inmate Central, 2 acres justifies a higher end unit. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-29, 22:12:20 (99.199.105.197)
I'm 0.34 acre including house, driveway... our cheapo has been very dependable for a long time. .......
377: Inmate Central, IMO the best lawn mower is a tractor if you have enough lawn. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-29, 14:44:00 (99.199.105.197)
I bought a Yard Works tractor many years ago, maybe 20? Replaced one cable, oil changes, tune ups... keep 2 sets of blades. I did it mostly to save time, and boy does it! Leave the house to back in th .......
378: Inmate Central, My sis had a Honda mower around 30 years ago. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-29, 14:38:24 (99.199.105.197)
Actually... I think she still does. Crazy dependable. .......
379: Films/DVD Asylum, Funniest thing is, it probably will. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-28, 13:20:20 (99.199.105.197)
All those celebrities need some patting on the back from each other, and some pointless awards show. Commercials don't look very promising. .......
380: Inmate Central, BMW (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-25, 21:53:32 (99.199.105.197)
I drove 3 series BMW's for 17 years, very many of those out of warranty. The ultimate driving machine? I think so. Dependable, IME yep. But more than anything, never driven cars that literally feel li .......
381: Inmate Central, Happy for you... a wee bit cooler here. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-24, 19:36:26 (99.199.105.197)
We're up to a balmy 25F right now, but had a very cold few days. A couple days ago our high and low was -8F! Yikes. .......
382: Inmate Central, Pay sites (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-23, 18:10:06 (99.199.105.197)
My thing about pay sites, is that the internet is chock full of free sites that are sufficient for my interests. If I ever find a site that I feel would be worth paying for, I'm sure I'd just pay up. .......
383: Inmate Central, "Layers and some local newspaper." (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-23, 08:50:09 (207.216.251.67)
... and some local newspaper. Which in 2022 is a cell phone, so I'd need a few of those stuffed in my shoes! :) .......
384: Films/DVD Asylum, Which just proves... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-21, 06:57:44 (207.216.251.67)
Everyone has their own taste. There are a ton of movies on that list that wouldn't even classify as watchable for me, but to each their own. .......
385: Inmate Central, Sure (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-20, 11:40:57 (207.216.251.67)
Mask, distancing... and of course... .......
386: Inmate Central, Manual says change at 36,000 KM (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-19, 18:08:04 (99.199.105.197)
Or 22,000 miles. So I'm around 1500 KM away. Vehicle is '19 GMC Acadia, bought new in Aug '19. Will see what it looks like at that point. If crazy dirty like the one in your photo I'll bring the next .......
387: Inmate Central, April 11th. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-17, 18:56:36 (99.199.105.197)
:) .......
388: Inmate Central, I think she's Parisienne. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-13, 21:27:43 (99.199.105.197)
The car might be also... .......
389: General Asylum, Should probably move to vintage forum. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-12, 17:12:38 (99.199.105.197)
And even at that... pretty unlikely I'm thinking. .......
390: Inmate Central, Chevy pickup too (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-11, 14:51:12 (99.199.105.197)
I recall reading of a guy who took a Chevy pick up to 1.3 million miles (2m KM). And I think a Caprice or something even further. Personally doubt any recently manufactured vehicles will hit the mark. .......
391: General Asylum, With knowledge of the product, thanks. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-06, 08:03:24 (207.216.251.67)
I should have gone with my gut, to ask for the OP to post the specs. .......
392: Planar Speaker Asylum, I like'm (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-05, 07:03:00 (207.216.251.67)
One of the classiest looking color combo's is the white cloth and cherry trim. It's all taste and room dependent though, so mine are black on black. .......
393: General Asylum, Center the drivers (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-04, 16:07:42 (207.216.251.67)
Edit, it seems it isn't W/T/W, go with the other post. Assuming it's woofer, tweeter, woofer? I'd try it upright if you have the space. Second option horizontal, but the driver array centered, not the .......
394: Inmate Central, K car (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-03, 21:59:37 (99.199.105.197)
My parents bought a new car every 4 years like clockwork. One time they lost their mind and bought a K car. They only bought from the big 3. Mostly my dad's choice as they both moved from Europe, and .......
395: Inmate Central, RE: Idaho Murders (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-02, 19:13:21 (99.199.105.197)
The thought crossed my mind, but no more than other options. Girls and young women frequently share beds, they're not as afraid to as men. That said, in my younger years I shared a bed with my buddy a .......
396: Inmate Central, Unimog (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-01, 21:19:59 (99.199.105.197)
Had a jungle tour, with lots of cold drinks, outside of PV Mexico. It was a blast. My favorite Mercedes memory... .......
397: Inmate Central, RE: Cookie cutter .. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-12-01, 09:59:16 (99.199.105.197)
Most sedans, also cookie cutter. Side views in particular will bring out the similarities. Guess my GMC Acadia isn't in the same mold. Haha .......
398: General Asylum, Same, and not at all similar. :) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-29, 18:03:06 (99.199.105.197)
My dad also got me into music and audio, even though his stereo was an all in one Soundesign TT, 8 track, tuner and simple speakers. He loved hearing my system. His music tastes were similar to your d .......
399: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: raise the Mye stands 8 inches and report back ,,,,,,,,,, n/t (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-29, 16:44:21 (99.199.105.197)
I used to sell riser stands, didn't sell many. Now that someone else is making a riser stand... I'll not bring them back to avoid him feeling like I'm stepping on his market. .......
400: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mye sound myestands vs magnariser (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-29, 16:24:39 (99.199.105.197)
Def no need to apologize. You answered Joost's question with plenty experience to back it up. .......
401: Inmate Central, Ding ding ding. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-28, 20:13:19 (99.199.105.197)
Whatever happened to Ivermectin... .......
402: Inmate Central, Not generally practical. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-28, 17:48:17 (99.199.105.197)
Our living room sees a ton of TV time. I would think 10+ hours a day on weekdays, maybe 5 on weekends. Running a PJ that much would be too hot, too many bulbs, too much noise, etc. Add difficulty to p .......
403: Inmate Central, Size vs quality (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-26, 08:22:08 (99.199.105.197)
Unsure if my 75" LG is OLED or not, but I'm more the "biggest TV possible with a good picture". I'll take whatever I have in 75" over a 65" OLED Our 65" prior (Haeir) didn't have a great pic, enough s .......
404: Inmate Central, Agree, room dependant (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-25, 16:52:48 (99.199.105.197)
Before our 75" we got a 65" We were pretty excited at the time. Unpack, plunk... about 30 seconds in, looked at each other "kinda small" It died IIRC around a day after warranty (maybe exaggerated, bu .......
405: Inmate Central, RE: MasterChef Australia (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-24, 18:09:03 (99.199.105.197)
I've seen parts of a few episodes. I'd say overall, many if not all reality shows are fixed. Or at least aimed in a certain direction. I still enjoy many, trying to put that out of mind. .......
406: General Asylum, RE: Cheapskate source of high end audio (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-24, 15:17:53 (207.216.251.67)
What brand was the replacement? I'm not really too surprised, but I've never listened using my cell, so no experience. .......
407: Inmate Central, RE: That's what I told my wife (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-23, 10:29:57 (207.216.251.67)
I honestly rarely pay attention to gas prices. Why? Because I still need gas whether it's high or low. I don't want to pay a lot, don't have $ to burn, but if the price is high... I still need it. Tha .......
408: Inmate Central, Further... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-23, 07:02:27 (207.216.251.67)
Gas here is currently around $1.73 per liter. To fill my 22 gallon tank it would be around $145 Costco station (that I drive past to get to my usual station, because there's almost always a line) is $ .......
409: Inmate Central, RE: Hard to understand (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-22, 22:18:42 (99.199.105.197)
The 2 cars in the foreground are fairly new, most are probably 10 years old. That said, I've never been one to go in gas lines. My time is worth something... .......
410: Inmate Central, And the hutch is a Murphy bed! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-20, 18:45:33 (99.199.105.197)
Everything you need in a tiny package. .......
411: Inmate Central, Itchy (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-19, 15:58:49 (209.52.88.91)
Shins most, thighs, lower back sometimes... .......
412: Inmate Central, RE: yes, a high revving 4 liter... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 16:39:53 (99.199.105.197)
Yep, a NA 4.0 L is only going to provide so much low end torque. But oh that sound... .......
413: Inmate Central, I was gonna say... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 14:22:35 (207.216.251.67)
I think it looks more like a Maverick, or Pinto. But Vega, also similar. Nicest AM's are latish models for me. DB9, something like that. .......
414: Inmate Central, Was that a year with the V8? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 14:20:33 (207.216.251.67)
If so... niiiiice! .......
415: Films/DVD Asylum, So what do you think...? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 14:19:06 (207.216.251.67)
"...I know it looks good but will it suck?" :) .......
416: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: A True Unicorn? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 11:16:51 (207.216.251.67)
Is said dealer listed on the Magnepan site? Really nothing Magnepan can do to remove another company re their site, short of a law suit I would think. .......
417: Inmate Central, 1957 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-17, 07:01:01 (207.216.251.67)
The '57 is one of the nicest cars of that era made IMO. Take it up a bit with nicer wheels, suspension (lowered a bit, not too much), motor items... gorgeous. .......
418: Planar Speaker Asylum, You might be right. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-16, 17:10:52 (209.52.88.232)
But I hope you're wrong... .......
419: Planar Speaker Asylum, A set up! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-15, 14:02:49 (207.216.251.67)
You need to hit a campfire and tell some stories! You have some goodies. .......
420: Inmate Central, RE: RMOTD...Rebel Machine of the day (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-15, 12:28:11 (207.216.251.67)
Looks like an Edelbrock (formerly Carter IIRC) replaced it. Likely better performing and more dependable for daily driving. .......
421: Planar Speaker Asylum, Poor kid, funny though. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-15, 12:24:48 (207.216.251.67)
Maybe they could rename the infamous city to Dill Dough! .......
422: Planar Speaker Asylum, That's great! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-15, 08:50:18 (207.216.251.67)
I hope they can make it work in this world of online buying. To a fellow Canadian, those cities are bult into my head, and almost not odd at all. Now, "that" place in Newfoundland, starts with a D.... .......
423: Inmate Central, the mortal condition (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-13, 19:41:20 (99.199.105.197)
"Cleaver and genius and original response. Useful also." Cleaver, also potentially related to mortality... :) .......
424: Planar Speaker Asylum, I believe everything I hear (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-13, 15:34:49 (99.199.105.197)
Everything I hear with my ears, not everything I "hear" (read, hear from others). 1. If, only if, set right, a sub can be an absolutely positive addition. Necessary, no. 2. Implementation of subs is e .......
425: Planar Speaker Asylum, +2 on the Anticables (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-12, 18:55:58 (99.199.105.197)
I compared them to every cable in my arsenal at the time. Limited like most... I had them, some Monster, Straightwire, Tara Labs. Ended up using the Anticables, Tara was my second fave. .......
426: Inmate Central, Tax, duty? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-11, 21:49:22 (99.199.105.197)
Just neglected to show the amount...? .......
427: Inmate Central, RE: More Twitter drama... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-10, 17:04:22 (99.199.105.197)
I'm probably the only one who doesn't know what Twitter really is. A cross between Instagram and Facebook? I'm on those (IG for friends only, and FB for biz only). .......
428: Video Asylum, RE: One box options (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-10, 16:48:29 (99.199.105.197)
HD PJ, so as good as possible. Android phone. The older Roku was recommended when I asked this a while back. This is not first priority in my life, but figured by now there'd be something new. I'll pr .......
429: Video Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-10, 06:46:56 (207.216.251.67)
I was hoping for a one box solution, but it seems there is no such beast. Appreciated. .......
430: Inmate Central, Or find a chocolate planet and make 'smores. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-08, 09:32:41 (207.216.251.67)
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431: Inmate Central, Bruce Willis; Die Hard (NT) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-03, 22:04:37 (99.199.105.197)
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432: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sacrificial bear, there for sound absorption. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-03, 09:36:29 (207.216.251.67)
;) My girls love the big room... .......
433: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I did the laser pointer trick ..... I did the laser pointer trick .... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-02, 18:23:13 (99.199.105.197)
I just ensure my symmetrical couch and system is centered in my symmetrical room... then in theory my head will be centered. .......
434: General Asylum, RE: ripping 1000 CDs? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-11-01, 19:44:51 (99.199.105.197)
I used dbPoweramp for around half of that. Used a normal PC though while working... worked great. .......
435: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: so what's different about the sound of a MAGTECH AMPLIFIER ? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-30, 12:06:15 (99.199.105.197)
No first hand experience... all I can say is the Magtech was designed with planar speakers in mind. .......
436: Inmate Central, Similar (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-29, 13:13:11 (209.52.88.7)
Bro, sis and I were going skiing once. Had a loaner Pinto... literally couldn't go the speed limit up the hill, and when it leveled off... police gave my brother a ticket. Worst car anyone in my famil .......
437: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Room Size - Tympani III (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-26, 18:22:09 (99.199.105.197)
The room is maybe on the small side for 8 panels, but I'm guessing it would still sound great. I'd at least try the bass panels with your 3.5's tho... .......
438: General Asylum, :) (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-25, 09:03:56 (207.216.251.67)
LOL, making it work, love it. .......
439: Inmate Central, Nope, assets not applicable in Canada (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-25, 07:25:29 (207.216.251.67)
Assets are completely separate. When a person goes into a care home, they pay 80% of their monthly income for their care. Their assets are not in the equation. Subject A: Multi-millionaire, $5M in the .......
440: General Asylum, Enemy of Maggie's... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-24, 21:38:34 (99.199.105.197)
Not necessarily of Maggie owners. My system is in a dedicated room, no cats allowed (and we have a few). Makin' it work. .......
441: Video Asylum, Current options for Disney+ from cell/tablet to HDMI/digital out, to PJ (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-24, 12:26:49 (207.216.251.67)
Is there anything new out there that will allow me to stream Disney+ from my cell to "a box" that has both HDMI and digital out? My room is 2CH only. I use an HDMI switcher (4 inputs) for flipping bet .......
442: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I've got them for 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-24, 12:21:08 (207.216.251.67)
For those who don't like the struts being as visible... I do offer a V-base model. It is a fair bit more costly, as it is a lot more work, but nicer aesthetics for some. .......
443: Inmate Central, One solution. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-24, 06:46:29 (207.216.251.67)
Assuming your mother is in a care home of some sort, and never coming out... Have you considered selling the majority of (keep some for clothing, other needs) her assets and dividing them now? ::: TOP .......
444: Inmate Central, Hits home? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-23, 08:27:48 (99.199.105.197)
What's more dramatic than hitting home? Don't see that NY is picked on more than most, but picking a large city also has more impact. .......
445: Inmate Central, Yep (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-22, 09:25:45 (99.199.105.197)
2-3 times now. First time had to look it up. Cool to see actually... .......
446: Inmate Central, RE: Got Lot's Of Pet Hair On Your Furniture? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-22, 07:19:58 (99.199.105.197)
That works well, or a tape roller; keep one in my car and a couple in the house. .......
447: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thanks to both of you. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-20, 18:59:12 (99.199.105.197)
Thanks for posting these, educational... .......
448: Inmate Central, Take care! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-20, 07:41:58 (207.216.251.67)
Health is number 1, happy to hear you are mostly asymptomatic! G .......
449: Inmate Central, Depends. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-19, 08:46:16 (207.216.251.67)
Depends on what site you visit for your info. I've never heard of vitamindforall (shocker they push vitamin D), but the following may be good reads; from trusted, known sites (I don't know how to actu .......
450: Planar Speaker Asylum, Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-18, 18:38:14 (99.199.105.197)
Many people's dream speakers! And a fresh start with them again, will be great I'm sure. Enjoy the journey. .......
451: Planar Speaker Asylum, Oh that hair. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-17, 15:01:19 (207.216.251.67)
Wonder if he does still have ML's... .......
452: General Asylum, RE: I get that (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-15, 08:44:39 (99.199.105.197)
I have no problems as is, can't be bothered to fix something that ain't broke. If I had oodles of spare time... maybe? Like most, plenty enough to do with my time. And I'm not trying to prove anything .......
453: General Asylum, I get that (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-15, 08:19:43 (99.199.105.197)
I don't recall stating (at least not intending to state) that a single line can't be great, and doesn't have the possible issues that more than one run can cause if not done right. My only intent is t .......
454: Inmate Central, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-14, 22:04:03 (99.199.105.197)
McLaren no doubt, right off the bat. Nice car. .......
455: General Asylum, RE: We will have to disagree here. :) nt (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-14, 21:54:30 (99.199.105.197)
I've been wrong before, entirely possible I could be again. When I built my room I did a boat load of research. Ended up with 3 dedicated breakers, obviously from the same pole. I honestly can't be 10 .......
456: General Asylum, If long; not close is the way to go. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-14, 15:24:32 (207.216.251.67)
Offspring. "gotta keep em separated" .......
457: General Asylum, Not if on the same pole IME. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-14, 11:52:34 (207.216.251.67)
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458: Inmate Central, Airplane man (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-14, 11:15:45 (207.216.251.67)
Reminds me of our neighbor (in a retirement home now). He was an airplane mechanic of some sort. We called him airplane man for obvious reasons. We also had stick people (tried growing this stick in t .......
459: General Asylum, Small monitors (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-12, 06:51:29 (207.216.251.67)
There are some fantastic small stand mounted monitor speakers out there. You may as well be happy with the sound, no? Otherwise, why bother? .......
460: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: LRS with subs (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-12, 06:47:22 (207.216.251.67)
That room can easily do 1.7i's (or more), I'd take that step if you can. The subs will be easier to integrate with the larger model as well. The carpeted back wall as E-Stat noted, definitely remove. .......
461: Inmate Central, NOT an easy thing to do right. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-11, 13:53:40 (207.216.251.67)
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462: Inmate Central, Non 57's and 4 doors (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-11, 10:48:19 (207.216.251.67)
There was a time that 4 door versions were also considered pretty much worthless. Thier prices have increased plenty in the last number of years... .......
463: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New 20.7's (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-11, 06:50:29 (207.216.251.67)
Nice setup! Some absorbing panels on the first side reflections would probably help, and some dispersion on the front wall. Tweeters in as you have them ... Enjoy. .......
464: Inmate Central, Tucson IIRC (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-09, 08:04:15 (99.199.105.197)
One of the dumbest commercials on TV. And they park it between 2 old beater trucks. Intentional or not; door dings, scratches, and mad people beside you. .......
465: Inmate Central, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-08, 19:43:32 (99.199.105.197)
I do remember. What an oddball, off the wall show. We watched a few episodes, almost like having to rubber neck a car accident. .......
466: Inmate Central, Sorry to hear (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-07, 20:16:27 (99.199.105.197)
But... 17 years of doggy friendship makes for many great memories. .......
467: Inmate Central, Province... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 19:01:36 (99.199.105.197)
I remember as a teenager there was very simple testing in Vancouver BC (pretty sure never since). No testing required in Kelowna (150,000 pop) since I've lived here, around 30 years. .......
468: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ordered 1.7i (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 15:02:49 (207.216.251.67)
Pretty sure the optional stands are extra, and not yet released; later this year I hear... .......
469: Inmate Central, That too I'm sure. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 12:35:22 (207.216.251.67)
All-encompassing comments on my part... just very little experience with Apple products or software. .......
470: Inmate Central, RE: More of them have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 12:32:28 (207.216.251.67)
I'm not a top trim guy. All I really wanted was the 310HP V6, a nice color (black or what I got; dark sky metallic), cloth interior and no sunroof. AA is a great feature that came with it, very glad i .......
471: Inmate Central, +1 NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 11:47:41 (207.216.251.67)
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472: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I miss the omni-directional presentation ...... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 10:48:28 (207.216.251.67)
Not much experience with omni-directional speakers, but you can do a lot of improvements on that area with placement and room acoustics. .......
473: Inmate Central, Add (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 09:04:03 (207.216.251.67)
Caddy CT5-V And there are plenty of wickedly quick turbo 6's out there with manual as well. Yes, I also love the sound of a V8, and not fond of too many 6 sounds. .......
474: Inmate Central, Same with our vehicles with Google Maps. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 08:53:13 (207.216.251.67)
My '19 Acadia is wired, but it also charges the phone at the same time, no biggie. My wife's '22 Santa Fe is wireless Android Auto. Google Maps always on as long as her cell (or another cell with the .......
475: Inmate Central, They don't? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 08:50:18 (207.216.251.67)
The other poster brought up new cars, not me. My reply was if one were buying a new car... it'll come with a screen. V8 with 6 speed: Camaro Corvette Challenger/Charger Mustang I'm sure there are othe .......
476: Inmate Central, RE: Not worth buying a new car for said feature.... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 07:53:15 (207.216.251.67)
Doesn't pretty much every new vehicle come with a screen and Android Auto though? Maybe not. Mine is an entry level SEL model '19 Acadia, came with both. Would I buy a new car just to get the features .......
477: Inmate Central, If you don't have a factory screen, I get it. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 07:01:56 (207.216.251.67)
If one has a factory screen however, Google Maps (also free lifetime updates) on Android Auto requires no out of place extra screen and wire. .......
478: Inmate Central, Unless used with Android Auto onto the vehicle screen. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 06:51:14 (207.216.251.67)
Then better in every regard that I am aware of. Google Maps has never failed me yet. .......
479: Inmate Central, The weight also affects car carriers... NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 06:49:07 (207.216.251.67)
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480: Inmate Central, Google Maps vs onboard systems. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-06, 06:42:12 (207.216.251.67)
I can't say how many times I've seen people complain about their nav systems being out of date, needing an update that costs $X from the manufacturer, etc. Android Auto with Google Maps... always up t .......
481: Planar Speaker Asylum, Mark me green. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-04, 14:11:27 (207.216.251.67)
Green with envy... seeing Zep live would have been my concert dream. .......
482: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Spikes (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 17:04:12 (99.199.105.197)
Suspended wood floors definitely can change things. .......
483: General Asylum, Blindfold her eh? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 14:14:34 (207.216.251.67)
Could be a good or bad idea... depends on the neighbor! .......
484: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mass loading the Mye stands ,,,,,, with lead shot no less ,,,, (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 13:52:59 (207.216.251.67)
I simply fill my tweeter side struts with aquarium sand, woofer struts with playground sand. The bases... haven't done so (or did I, it's been a long time, haha), but definitely a good idea. ::: TOPIC .......
485: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I have got bass extension ,,,, I have got bass extension (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 13:51:16 (207.216.251.67)
You do not want noise imparted from the wood/MDF panels, nope! Nice write ups! .......
486: Planar Speaker Asylum, Steel shot, better option, yes. NT (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 13:48:32 (207.216.251.67)
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487: Planar Speaker Asylum, Spikes and "plunking the entire speaker on the floor" (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-03, 07:12:30 (207.216.251.67)
Maggie's differ in his "plunking the entire speaker on the floor" theory, as there is no (well, very little floor area) speaker to plunk. If you had a large box speaker (and I'm sure this is what he i .......
488: Planar Speaker Asylum, Spikes (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-10-02, 14:32:27 (99.199.105.197)
My answer is no surprise to anyone I'm sure. In no way do I believe that spikes, solidifying a speaker panel or box, has a negative effect on the presentation being natural. There are exceptions; some .......
489: General Asylum, Size by frequency. (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-28, 10:21:38 (207.216.251.67)
Best I can explain it... Let's say you have a 15" woofer. It will reproduce the lowest frequencies best because of the wavefront it generates. A tiny tweeter will reproduce the highs best. A good mid- .......
490: General Asylum, Frequency range (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-28, 09:47:24 (207.216.251.67)
Some even very cheap and simple speakers can put out a very realistic sound across a very narrow frequency range. They will excel at perhaps a human voice, but anything above or below won't fare well. .......
491: General Asylum, OK then (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-27, 20:51:10 (99.199.105.197)
So, you listened to a CD of your own recording, on a JVC DVD player, thru your cables, a DAC... and your speaker design. Seems less like a review, more like an ad. .......
492: Inmate Central, No Hot-wheels bug behind? (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-27, 07:53:31 (207.216.251.67)
That's hilarious, well done. Just need a tiny Hot-wheels bug one more back. .......
493: Inmate Central, RE: Do what Porsche does... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-25, 15:00:29 (99.199.105.197)
Can't remember all the things GM did to the C5 Z06 to reduce the weight (3100# vs 3400#) compared to the standard model, but one interesting one was a thinner windshield. Less sound deadoning, smaller .......
494: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-24, 21:12:41 (99.199.105.197)
We rented this tonight... a bit worse than I expected, and I wasn't expecting much. My younger daughter asked my rating part way thru, 3/5. Ended up maybe 2.5 And she's 58, and honestly never a woman .......
495: Inmate Central, Don't think so... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-22, 15:28:18 (207.216.251.67)
Maybe in concept it was ahead of its time? But I don't think so, as there were plenty other SUV type vehicles back then. The Venza was unattractive to the public eye. That was it's killer... ::: TOPIC .......
496: Inmate Central, Toyota, BMW, hating brands (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-22, 09:41:34 (207.216.251.67)
An ex coworker, right after I bought my first BMW, very emphatically stated that he hated BMW's. Hate an entire brand? Hate an inanimate object? Anyway, I guess he did, as others do. As for Toyota, I .......
497: Planar Speaker Asylum, Probably many meanings (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-22, 07:28:58 (72.143.216.204)
Concerning people working, OT wouldn't likely mean off topic tho. :) .......
498: Inmate Central, Essentially, yes (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-22, 07:25:28 (72.143.216.204)
I don't know anyone who's bothered by that tho... just a raised wagon pretty much. .......
499: Planar Speaker Asylum, Overtime ... (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-22, 05:32:49 (99.199.105.197)
Pretty much all work 4 10 hour days, Monday to Thursday, which = 40, then Friday 10 usually also. There when I get in, still working when I'm done. .......
500: Planar Speaker Asylum, Pretty common nowadays (0.00)
Posted by grantv on 2022-09-21, 20:54:06 (99.199.105.197)
At my day job our biggest problem is work force. We need machinists, fabricators... the ones we have are essentially on OT for 11 months now. We try to say no to some jobs, they ask again. We say can' .......
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