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1: Inmate Central, None of those hair styles beats the 1980's mullet look and those "hybridized" short sides/full top cuts ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-21, 09:28:04 (72.36.1.89)
... for overall yechi-ness. Those 70's cuts look made men like Nordic trolls and elves. But the 80's pretty much tied the 70's for overall weirdness. .......
2: Inmate Central, I waste no meat - white or dark. Besides... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-20, 13:14:21 (72.36.1.89)
... who eats the skin anyway ? .......
3: Speaker Asylum, I too have developed a fondness for stands I can fry an egg on in the summer sun... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-20, 13:11:53 (72.36.1.89)
Green Energy tech at it's best... Feed the family for less ! .......
4: General Asylum, I have earned a doctorate in Preferential Learning. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-20, 13:04:43 (72.36.1.89)
And a PHD in Delusional Studies. .......
5: Inmate Central, Hemorrhoids ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-09, 08:59:07 (72.36.1.89)
"And it burned, burned, burned - that "ring of fire"..." - J. Cash .......
6: General Asylum, How About a Food For Less Forum? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-06, 17:19:11 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
7: Speaker Asylum, Depends on vibrational behavior of both speakers and room (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-06, 10:50:06 (72.36.1.89)
Some speaker cabinets are more inert than others. Less inert cabinet designs might interact more (or less?) with certain types of speaker stands than more inert cabinets. Interactions, interactions... .......
8: Inmate Central, Like smoke trails wafting from exhaust pipes, so go the Days of Your Lives.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-04-04, 13:17:45 (72.36.1.89)
Nearly invisible. Yet voluminous, and oh-so stinky ! .......
9: Classical Court, Senility. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-28, 08:13:27 (72.36.1.89)
It's the new normal. .......
10: General Asylum, "A horn profile that opposes my belly profile." (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-28, 08:11:57 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
11: Inmate Central, Remember "It takes two hands to handle a Whopper." ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-26, 18:10:48 (72.36.1.89)
That's what my old girlfriend used to say about me. I think she was talking about my brain size but I can't be sure... .......
12: General Asylum, Should be easy to convert to reflective. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-25, 13:00:51 (72.36.1.89)
I would simply cover up some of the absorption with some thin reflective panels. That way, the absorptive stuff underneath the reflective overlays might still absorb some bass. .......
13: Digital Drive, A fragile Happiness indeed. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-24, 18:08:49 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
14: General Asylum, Does anyone else you know own a dedicated BACCH SP listening room ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-24, 18:06:08 (72.36.1.89)
Or are going to be one of the first (on earth) ? .......
15: Inmate Central, Women drive differently. They "dart" from place to place as if they were on a foraging mission. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-23, 06:36:24 (72.36.1.89)
In other words, women drive their cars exactly the same way that they push their shopping carts inside of Walmart. .......
16: Speaker Asylum, Must be a Rockport... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-21, 06:14:45 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
17: Inmate Central, There's a 19 yo human next door, I'm gonna mow her lawn... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-17, 10:18:15 (72.36.1.89)
Might be the earliest she's ever done it. .......
18: Inmate Central, Fresh from the Hell's Angels club house (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-17, 10:14:36 (72.36.1.89)
Circa 1988. .......
19: Inmate Central, Neanderthal genes = low, heavy brow line. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-16, 07:36:57 (72.36.1.89)
Notice that I said "brow line" - not "bra line"... .......
20: General Asylum, Wow ! You really are "well hung"... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-16, 07:20:19 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
21: Inmate Central, You really can't discuss humanity here. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-15, 14:44:32 (72.36.1.89)
Too many taboo subjects come up, people get offended. .......
22: Inmate Central, As Isaac Newton is said to have perceived: "What goes up must come down." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-15, 09:01:42 (72.36.1.89)
"Western Civilization" started when a portion of mankind started perceiving itself as a 3-D entity in which all essential aspects of itself were of equal importance, and it ended when a portion of man .......
23: Inmate Central, Western Civilization ended quite a while ago. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-15, 07:09:50 (72.36.1.89)
I sleep very soundly in the halls of this museum. .......
24: Speaker Asylum, You need to find a BIG one (12" or 15" woofer), living room sized ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-15, 07:01:30 (72.36.1.89)
Then your ideal speaker search might finally be over. .......
25: General Asylum, Subwoofers and supertweeters might improve things. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-14, 16:04:04 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
26: Inmate Central, "Racism" disguised as "Patriotism" (or "Nationalism")... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-07, 10:41:41 (72.36.1.89)
How some *famous people* can excuse or even praise the January 6th "rioters" while never even bothering to mention (or even think of ?) other inbred, white, terrorist, extremists like TIMOTHY MCVEIGH .......
27: Inmate Central, That is exactly what they do when my booger(s) hit their eyeball(s)... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-07, 10:23:26 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
28: Inmate Central, "Criminals" that we let into this country... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-07, 07:33:30 (72.36.1.89)
... can't possibly do more damage than the nationalistic "criminals" that we have always had here. Immigrants have always committed fewer serious crimes than our own citizens have done - and continue .......
29: Inmate Central, RE: What do you know about that neighborhood? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-07, 07:19:02 (72.36.1.89)
Probably, good in some ways and bad in others - just like ALL neighborhoods. You never know when some misguided lunatic is going to pull out a gun. .......
30: Inmate Central, I aim for the eyeballs. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-07, 07:15:24 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
31: Inmate Central, Tell that to Trayvon Martin... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 17:31:13 (72.36.1.89)
Oops, I forgot, he's dead... Or maybe we should redefine what the terms "bad neighborhood" and/or "dishonest people" might mean ? .......
32: Inmate Central, Try using a slingshot. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 17:26:18 (72.36.1.89)
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33: Inmate Central, Maybe she could not run fast enough ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 17:24:44 (72.36.1.89)
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34: General Asylum, Depends on the room, the speakers, and the listener ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 17:13:55 (72.36.1.89)
My room was so screwed up, almost anything my speakers (or I) could do was something of an improvement. .......
35: General Asylum, So, we might need a new word (or two) "in audio" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 17:10:52 (72.36.1.89)
How 'bout "Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious" ? Hum-diddle-diddle-diddle, hum-diddle-ay ! .......
36: Inmate Central, Two things that might be better than carrying a gun for self-defense. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-06, 12:41:07 (72.36.1.89)
1) A good pair of running shoes. 2) The ability to run a quick 1/4 mile. .......
37: Inmate Central, The winner of the next Presidential debate should be... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-05, 13:01:00 (72.36.1.89)
... the candidate who can find the most GOOD THINGS to say about his (or her) fellow candidates ! Now, that is what I'd call "leadership"... Yeah, right. Dream on. .......
38: Inmate Central, SOME humans survived and thrived on much less meat. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-04, 09:23:44 (72.36.1.89)
I think that humans have always survived on whatever they could get their hands on. Some faced starvation on a fairly regular basis so "survival" could mean eating nothing but red meat for long period .......
39: Classical Court, Dang! (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-03, 10:50:26 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
40: Inmate Central, You mean, what WAS LEFT of Navalny after being deliberately poisoned ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-01, 13:41:28 (72.36.1.89)
I'm guessing that his immune system never worked too well after that unfortunate episode... .......
41: Classical Court, RE: Pianist Angel (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-03-01, 13:37:54 (72.36.1.89)
"Cupid is winged and doth range" - Robert Herrick .......
42: Inmate Central, Isn't San Antonio a part of Mexico ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-29, 07:15:40 (72.36.1.89)
Not yet ? .......
43: General Asylum, RE: "IME people think their preference, whatever it might be, is accurate." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-28, 08:01:27 (72.36.1.89)
Maybe, but some might be doing this type of thing more than others are. A matter of tendency. A question of degree. (?) .......
44: Inmate Central, White Rural Ragers (WRR) resent White Urban Changers (WUC). (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-28, 07:33:11 (72.36.1.89)
There are many reasons why the WRR resent the WUC (and vice-versa). But at the basis of these resentments is "pride" - or, as the WUC might prefer to say, "egotism". The "WRR" prefers to act upon deep .......
45: General Asylum, "Accurate" (in audio) might mean different things, depending on the *type* of listening you do. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-28, 07:01:45 (72.36.1.89)
In my version of audio theory, I like to distinguish between "critical listening" and "recreational listening". In reality, definitions like these ones might refer to little more than capabilities (or .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I wonder how they compare to Burson discrete op-amps. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-27, 14:03:13 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
47: General Asylum, I "fixed" a minor acoustic problem in room with a single (well-placed )2' x 2' diffusion panel. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-27, 13:59:41 (72.36.1.89)
When I was playing track # 3 of my Stereophile system test CD ("The sound of the dog should appear to come from a point in between the speakers...", etc...) the sound of the dog barking "out of phase" .......
48: Inmate Central, Villainize somebody (or some thing) then offer a solution to remove or fix those problems (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-14, 08:14:28 (72.36.1.89)
Absolve me of substantial blame and prop me up with a belief in "providence", and I'm all yours... Sounds familiar, doesn't it ? .......
49: Speaker Asylum, What type of sound are you searching for ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-02-14, 07:53:36 (72.36.1.89)
Please describe the type of sound that you are searching for and the size and the type of room that your speakers would be going into. There must be something out there that would work for you... But .......
50: General Asylum, As long as certain things are not fake, I don't care either. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-19, 14:00:00 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
51: Inmate Central, I scored an A+ on my junior college Nietzsche essay ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-19, 09:42:54 (72.36.1.89)
I left the page blank. It was hailed as a stroke of genius. .......
52: Speaker Asylum, No. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-10, 08:36:54 (72.36.1.89)
Simply, no. I've already gone down the rambling road of experimentation, I'm far beyond mere theory. I've listened with and without room treatments, I've used narrow dispersion speakers and wide disp .......
53: Speaker Asylum, You don't like my cookin' ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-09, 11:32:30 (72.36.1.89)
That might be all that this diatribe amounts to. BTW, the "best" type of speaker system for that big, weirdly-shaped room of yours might be an extreme near field setup using controlled-dispersion loud .......
54: Speaker Asylum, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-08, 15:56:24 (72.36.1.89)
If there are speaker types that provide certain types of sound, no other types can replace them. So you might want to learn how to work with the type(s) you really like. Of course, there are limits to .......
55: Speaker Asylum, Every type of speaker has a certain type of sound and associated hassles are (sometimes) worth it.. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-08, 11:00:43 (72.36.1.89)
While it is true that certain types of speakers will do what they are supposed to with fewer hassles than with other types of speakers, some of us are after a certain *type* of sound that is not found .......
56: Speaker Asylum, Very dependent on speaker type - and the type of listening you do most. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-07, 09:09:28 (72.36.1.89)
In the realm of speaker design you will find many different dispersion philosophies. Some types embrace "narrow" or controlled dispersion, other types feature "wide" or relatively uncontrolled dispers .......
57: Speaker Asylum, Listen first. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-06, 15:51:11 (72.36.1.89)
I ended up by treating my room pretty extensively - partly because of high reverb levels (room contains a lot of glass), but mostly because it sounds better to me that way. I usually suggest trying to .......
58: Inmate Central, The final SC ruling... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-04, 07:39:50 (72.36.1.89)
... is bound to affect the brains of those who support baseless "conspiracy theories" (election fraud, etc...). If the decision upholds Colorado one would think that conspiracy theorists would rejoice .......
59: Speaker Asylum, The "power response" measurement. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-04, 07:16:53 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
60: Inmate Central, Does "engaging" in insurrection require a conviction ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-03, 13:13:52 (72.36.1.89)
That was (and still is) the important question. Some say yes, others say no. .......
61: General Asylum, Only true for Home Theater DACs. Audiophile DACs are different. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-02, 06:37:41 (72.36.1.89)
My DAC is so esoteric, even I don't know how much it costs. .......
62: Inmate Central, Putin wants better placement in Baltic and Black Sea regions. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2024-01-01, 08:34:06 (72.36.1.89)
All of that stuff is mostly the EU's problem. Unless Putin's war keeps on expanding, somehow. .......
63: Inmate Central, Surprised to see a Jap vehicle in of the same hand basket with Jeep... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-30, 08:16:38 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
64: Inmate Central, Whorehouses were quietly tolerated, even welcomed. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-29, 16:37:17 (72.36.1.89)
The idea, I think, was that these whores would keep diseased, poor, irresponsible boys away from the daughters of respectable town folk. Masturbation and oral sex were looked down upon as being deprav .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: eating up all the power (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-29, 16:28:11 (72.36.1.89)
So, if the TI amp is 50 watts or less it may not require bandwidth limiting ? But that amount of power would limit our choice of loudspeakers to the more expensive, more efficient models. So maybe the .......
66: Inmate Central, It has doors. How "sporty" can it be ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-27, 10:41:41 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
67: Inmate Central, That's it ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-27, 10:40:55 (72.36.1.89)
The Thunderbird remake. Unusual looks for a modern car. .......
68: Inmate Central, Mayo looks like pus. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-27, 10:37:07 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
69: Inmate Central, There is but one good use for mayo: Moisture-proofing breads and buns. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-27, 07:12:37 (72.36.1.89)
If you do not spread mayo "moisture-proofing" on the inside of hamburger buns, etc.., greases and juices will saturate the bread. The only reason that I'd ever use mayo. Ye-ee-cch ! .......
70: Inmate Central, There was an American car made (back in the 1990's ?) that looked similar. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-27, 06:36:11 (72.36.1.89)
I forget who made it. Probably, GMC ? Only made for a year or two, I think... Late 1990's, I think. Convertible top, and it had the same sort "cigar-shaped" of styling - like something that a young bo .......
71: Inmate Central, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 13:24:01 (72.36.1.89)
To defend themselves against Iran (and/or that country's cooperatives), as we all must do... Stay tuned ! .......
72: Inmate Central, With Mortisha sitting in the rumble seat. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 13:18:54 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
73: General Asylum, I'm holding out for the $100,000 steam-powered turntable simulator. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 13:09:22 (72.36.1.89)
And I'm waiting for it to go on sale at Walgreen's for $19.99 (msrp). .......
74: Inmate Central, Having nuclear missiles is not as important as being able to stop them. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 07:24:41 (72.36.1.89)
... from ever being fired in the first place. Good gun control. The next most important thing is being able to stop the missiles after they have already been fired. Bad gun control. .......
75: Inmate Central, "Last Xmas I gave you my heart... The very next day you threw it away." - George Michael (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 06:39:18 (72.36.1.89)
Any other contenders for worst Xmas song of all time ? .......
76: General Asylum, If you want a specific type of sonic coloration I'm pretty sure... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-22, 06:33:51 (72.36.1.89)
... that same sonic coloration can be digitized (or faked) pretty well. Why then should we mess around with vinyl or reel-to-reel tape ? Because it's fun to "mess around" - and when you're involved i .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Will it roast chestnuts ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-21, 06:53:54 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
78: General Asylum, The sound we hear is all so "system-dependent", it's not even funny. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-21, 06:48:55 (72.36.1.89)
So I will not bother to unleash any lame jokes. At least this time... But I think that you CAN find either ear-bleeding analog or ear-pleasing digital if you listen around. How cum? Mostly becuz, room .......
79: Inmate Central, I think we should give back a southern strip of Texas land back to Mexico. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-17, 09:30:11 (72.36.1.89)
Maybe even a strip of land stretching across all of the USA's southwestern states borderlines... In conjunction with Mexico, we might create a temporary "waiting ground" or "safe country" in which to .......
80: Inmate Central, I did not know you were anti-Zionist ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-17, 08:31:30 (72.36.1.89)
Reputation, reputation, reputation. .......
81: Inmate Central, "Reputation, reputation, reputation !" - Othello (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-17, 08:26:14 (72.36.1.89)
Let us examine the minds of these stalwart moralists: If the major industrial powers do not APPEAR to be doing something about "climate change" they risk being blamed every time some "third-world (is .......
82: Inmate Central, Reason ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-16, 09:24:59 (72.36.1.89)
In N.M, so many "Latinos" and "Native Americans" who tend to marry only others of their own type(s) ?. .......
83: Inmate Central, Socialist morality lacks a sense of "passional morality". Big no-noin humanistic terms ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-15, 10:51:21 (72.36.1.89)
Southern hicks and rednecks do the "passional morality" thing pretty well, as farming men are prone to do. Muscular morality. Needle-nosed Northerners prefer "intellectual morality". They work in offi .......
84: Inmate Central, "I always feel like... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-14, 16:47:05 (72.36.1.89)
... somebody's watching me-eee. Can't get no privacy. Woh-oh-oh...." Dance little sea monkey, dance ! .......
85: General Asylum, Well, you might have to change your diet a little... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-14, 16:18:39 (72.36.1.89)
" Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible." - Euell Gibbons .......
86: Inmate Central, She needs two meatballs. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-14, 16:08:37 (72.36.1.89)
Send her back to home (to me), please ! The other one is getting cold. .......
87: General Asylum, Also try, "If you can't see this then you're not a Videophile: (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-14, 15:58:28 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
88: Inmate Central, Hamas knew what would happen to Gazan civilians. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-13, 13:00:14 (72.36.1.89)
Hamas is using their fellow Palestinians as sacrificial offerings to their God. They fully expected (and welcomed) such retaliation, in order to stir up controversy and increase anti-Semitism worldwid .......
89: Inmate Central, More voluntary giving is what we need, not more (or higher) taxes. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-13, 07:04:47 (72.36.1.89)
Why is the federal government in the arm-twisting business ? Because we are a-holes. .......
90: Inmate Central, Chocaholics are an irascible bunch. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-13, 07:00:02 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
91: Inmate Central, Whatever you do - DON'T buy her an exercise machine. "Instant divorce"... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-13, 06:58:34 (72.36.1.89)
I remember reading some comments made by women regarding the Peleton stationary cycling machine ads. Mostly because the ads always showed a svelte, 115 pound woman pumping (happily) away on the pedals .......
92: General Asylum, ALL of the best things truly are free. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-13, 06:48:49 (72.36.1.89)
Crap is unaffordable. Go figure. .......
93: Inmate Central, Yup. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-11, 06:00:37 (72.36.1.89)
WW III. .......
94: Inmate Central, A flood of ideas and images sometimes occurs right before deep sleep. Happens with meditation too... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-11, 05:57:46 (72.36.1.89)
People who practice certain types of meditation techniques report that, in the first phase of meditation (prior to the deep meditation phase), a flood of ideas and dreamlike imagery ensues. Just befor .......
95: Inmate Central, RE: Belief in "absurdities" that "can make them "commit atrocities." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-11, 05:51:10 (72.36.1.89)
It does sound like you are talking about politics. Is nothing pure any longer? .......
96: Speaker Asylum, RE: Single-Driver Monitors (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-11, 05:42:05 (72.36.1.89)
Try asking this question over on the "high-efficiency" speaker forum (link near top of this page). Some of us here in the inefficient multi-driver world have already experimented with single driver s .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not without some forepay first ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-11, 05:35:26 (72.36.1.89)
Oh, I had meant to say: "Not without some foreplay first.". Sorry 'bout that. .......
98: Inmate Central, Why cheaper "fortified" wines like Port or Sherry are the old standbys ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-10, 11:26:59 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
99: Inmate Central, No one (criminal or non-criminal) is in complete control of themselves. Egotism lurks in all... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-10, 07:13:00 (72.36.1.89)
You may think you are in total control of your thoughts and emotions, but you probably *are not*. You could be the next mass murderer and not even realize it... yet. Guns are safe, yes. But you are no .......
100: Inmate Central, There was somebody hiding in a grassy knoll... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-09, 11:57:08 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
101: Inmate Central, Not a single thong or G-string in which to park my Hummer. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-09, 11:54:55 (72.36.1.89)
Darn. .......
102: Inmate Central, Has nothing to do with sleep. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-09, 11:52:24 (72.36.1.89)
You simply stopped typing. For once. .......
103: Classical Court, Does she play with her feet ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-09, 11:50:41 (72.36.1.89)
I mean, does she play the -Instrument- with her feet ? Nasty boy... .......
104: General Asylum, I know I heard somebody fart, I just know it... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-09, 11:44:19 (72.36.1.89)
I must be an audiophile. .......
105: Inmate Central, Mostly abstract & useless pontification ? No, because "man does not live by bread alone.". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-03, 07:51:40 (72.36.1.89)
He needs a sauce to dip the bread in. Think of "Au Jus". .......
106: Headphone Heights, Alex Cavalli designs... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-01, 07:15:39 (72.36.1.89)
I have a small Alex Cavalli headphone amp that punches above it's price class. The Liquid Platinum would seem to be on the same price/performance ratio. It's probably a good thing that it runs hot. :: .......
107: Digital Drive, RME ADI-2 dac is in the same price neighborhood... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-12-01, 07:10:38 (72.36.1.89)
That might be my first choice for build quality, features, etc.., in this price neighborhood. And I'm sure that it probably sounds just about as good as all of the others too. .......
108: Inmate Central, There is NO SUCH THING as a "clean black car" ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-30, 12:24:58 (72.36.1.89)
At least, not outside of a showroom. Light colors look much better when dirty than dark colors do. Even white is better than black. The best colors for dirt-hiding are also the some of the most boring .......
109: Inmate Central, I was hoping to see a chocolate bar nestled between a young woman's thighs... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-29, 07:09:08 (72.36.1.89)
Oh well. Maybe next time ? .......
110: General Asylum, The problem might be between the ears. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-29, 06:57:19 (72.36.1.89)
Hard to tell for sure, just do what you must do. .......
111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, LS50 needs a lot of grunt in the bottom end. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-27, 09:01:07 (72.36.1.89)
I tried a pair of LS50s hooked up to an 80 watt Music Hall integrated amp that was (supposedly) a "2 ohm stable" high current design. The speakers sounded ok in the mids, but anemic in the bass. Then .......
112: Inmate Central, Hey, they wanted to make a car that matched their two-toned wingtip shoes... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-25, 14:14:19 (72.36.1.89)
... and they succeeded ! .......
113: Speaker Asylum, RE: KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-25, 14:10:17 (72.36.1.89)
Nice speakers. Because of the concentric dispersion style of these speakers I would try to place these speakers against the long wall of any rectangular room ,so that side wall reflections will interf .......
114: Inmate Central, Those middle eas.erners (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-24, 16:08:51 (72.36.1.89)
Huge noses, dirty turbans, one hand on their robes over the crotch... Tsk, tsk. .......
115: Speaker Asylum, RE: KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-24, 16:02:59 (72.36.1.89)
There should be a boundary proximity adjustment somewhere on the speakers. Use the recommended setting for near wall placement. .......
116: Inmate Central, Hey, it's a holy war ! None of this stuff matters in a holy war. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-19, 07:32:04 (72.36.1.89)
Even if the holiness is mostly in Palestinian underwear. Those poor Gazans... .......
117: Classical Court, Eliminate the repeats and freeze the Profundity? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-19, 07:24:11 (72.36.1.89)
Frozen profundity. But profundity nonetheless. .......
118: General Asylum, Cassettes for packability. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-17, 07:31:16 (72.36.1.89)
/ .......
119: Digital Drive, Brits have smaller rooms and harder walls... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-17, 05:46:00 (72.36.1.89)
... and that could have something to do with the "voicing" of some Brit gear. Or, some Brits might simply be a bit wonky. .......
120: General Asylum, Go with vinyl. It's Imperfect Sound Forever. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-17, 05:40:32 (72.36.1.89)
Imperfect Sound, Forever. .......
121: Inmate Central, RE: A bit of good news (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-16, 08:13:01 (72.36.1.89)
Or, a bat of good news (?). .......
122: Inmate Central, I'd first have to see how you "haggle" over prices in the market square... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-16, 07:26:49 (72.36.1.89)
All middle-easterners love to haggle, if you do not love to haggle then you probably ARE anti-Semitic. .......
123: Digital Drive, If Brit gear actually does sound better to Brit ears ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-16, 07:13:30 (72.36.1.89)
... then we too are probably beyond the reach of hope. .......
124: Speaker Asylum, He did try the 10 ga.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-15, 09:10:25 (72.36.1.89)
And sound is still coming out of his speakers ! But he is not surprised. .......
125: Inmate Central, The "world" has already entered WW III. You did not know that ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-10, 08:16:31 (72.36.1.89)
Man, you are behind the times. The fight is on. .......
126: Inmate Central, WTF ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-10, 08:12:34 (72.36.1.89)
They seem normal to me. .......
127: Inmate Central, The Road To Meggido. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-09, 08:32:24 (72.36.1.89)
.......
128: Inmate Central, Not sure, but the problem might be... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-08, 15:46:22 (72.36.1.89)
... that nobody has figured out what the blood level for "impairment" when using weed is, yet. They have figured out what impairment is when using alcohol is, not so for THC. I believe that alcohol is .......
129: Inmate Central, RE: "driving under the influence, yes" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-08, 07:22:51 (72.36.1.89)
One of the main problems with hemp products (and similar drugs) is that the psychoactive effects (or influences) usually last much longer than the effects of "traditional" drugs like alcohol. So, eve .......
130: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ascend Acoustics Experience? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-05, 15:34:09 (72.36.1.89)
I have not heard them but some measurements and reviews appear to be favorable ones... .......
131: General Asylum, As long as it *sounds* balanced/symmetrical. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-11-04, 10:53:00 (72.36.1.89)
It don't matter if it looks lopsided. But still, I don't like the look of off-center windows directly behind the speakers. It feels mind-bending. .......
132: General Asylum, I'm not an audio cyclops, so I do both things. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-31, 10:52:34 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
133: General Asylum, RE: Open baffle works best with headphones (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-30, 17:38:25 (72.36.1.89)
Not if you listen with a box on your head. .......
134: Inmate Central, A bidet perhaps ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-21, 17:59:21 (72.36.1.89)
I cannot imagine anyone taking a pee or a dump in a communal kitchen but "cleaning up" is OK anytime... Perhaps it is a diaper dumper ? Not much better. .......
135: Speaker Asylum, Too little or too much bass are usually related to speaker size problems. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-19, 13:28:44 (72.36.1.89)
Subwoofers for the former, EQ for the latter. But for the lower midrange on up, room/speaker matching is more about speaker dispersion characteristics than size of speakers. Usually, bigger speakers p .......
136: Inmate Central, Hospital parking lot hit, nearby buildings caught fire. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-18, 18:27:57 (72.36.1.89)
Not a direct hit but f'd up anyway. .......
137: Inmate Central, Oh yeah... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-18, 09:27:41 (72.36.1.89)
Poorly shielded eyes will eventually require cataract surgery and eyeball lens replacement .......
138: Inmate Central, Sifting through the upcoming deluge of "real vs. fake" satellite imagery... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-18, 09:24:41 (72.36.1.89)
... is going to be fun to watch. .......
139: Inmate Central, Kingpin (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-18, 09:18:10 (72.36.1.89)
Do you bowl ? .......
140: Speaker Asylum, Room, listening distance, and speaker dependent (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-17, 17:56:31 (72.36.1.89)
Try different things out for yourself in order to satisfy your curiosity. Wide-dispersion speakers and narrow dispersion speakers like different amounts of toe-in, generally speaking. Listening in far .......
141: General Asylum, Become a sub-objectivist. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-16, 06:43:15 (72.36.1.89)
Run silent, run deep. Torpedo the purely objective and the purely subjective pretenders. They both deserve whatever they get. .......
142: Inmate Central, Sure, but you have to be in the mood. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-15, 11:22:02 (72.36.1.89)
Pass the beans and cornbread will 'ya ? Minus the platform shoes of course. .......
143: Inmate Central, You can't judge Disco by it's sound. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-15, 07:41:58 (72.36.1.89)
It's an experience, not a sound. It's sort of like "Country" music in that way: Without the checkered tablecloths, BBQ ribs, and hot buttered corn cobs it simply makes no sense. .......
144: General Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-13, 07:05:27 (72.36.1.89)
Nice review. .......
145: General Asylum, RE: "a while" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-10, 12:05:30 (72.36.1.89)
How long is "a while" ? Few seconds ? Few hours ? Few days ? Like sand in an hourglass, so goes the days of our lives... .......
146: Inmate Central, I know, this is the Heartbreak Hotel... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-10, 12:00:39 (72.36.1.89)
But peppy don't pay no mind. .......
147: Speaker Asylum, Hard to know until you've tried them. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-10, 06:59:01 (72.36.1.89)
I've owned some more expensive "well reviewed" amps but none have drive any of my speakers better than my Yamaha R-S700 receiver. It looks classy, seems much more powerful than it's conservative ratin .......
148: Inmate Central, RE: La, la, la, la, la... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-10, 06:43:16 (72.36.1.89)
... La. Obviously, I'm the only sane person here. .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yes, I still own a pair of "upgraded" Wave 8 monoblocks. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-09, 08:42:14 (72.36.1.89)
No speakers I own are suitable for them. But definitely decent quality for the dollar. .......
150: General Asylum, RE: Digital active crossovers (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 16:10:28 (72.36.1.89)
Any good affordable ones to recommend ? .......
151: Inmate Central, Anything seems better than remaining at home. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 10:36:02 (72.36.1.89)
I hope they like hummus. .......
152: General Asylum, Ok, Ok.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 10:25:22 (72.36.1.89)
Raise the monopole subwoofer crossover point to 100z ? You're not a fan of Martin Logan speakers ? .......
153: Inmate Central, Sells more albums that way... Not that I think she's attractive. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 10:21:15 (72.36.1.89)
Take a good look at her sometime. She's nothing but a plain Jane on a silver platter, hyped up to high heaven. IMO. Not that there's anything wrong with plain Janes. They are wonderful with the shade .......
154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Used to be part of Divergent Technologies Inc... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 09:44:25 (72.36.1.89)
..., but I don't see any ASL stuff there any more. Canadian company, I believe. Most of it was decent stuff for the dollar. Chinese. .......
155: General Asylum, But surely they can provide enough bass above 40hz ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-08, 09:28:16 (72.36.1.89)
Monopole Subwoofers are required. for certain types of music. But only if you listen to certain types music. The bass that dipoles do provide is awesome. For sub bass, something like "The Swarm" multi .......
156: Classical Court, It's poetic noise. Spurs memories, thoughts, emotions. It feels good. It's healthy distraction. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-07, 06:54:16 (72.36.1.89)
I know that all of this has done something for me but I really can't figure out what it is. .......
157: General Asylum, Correction applied. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-06, 18:12:18 (72.36.1.89)
, .......
158: General Asylum, One of my goals is a wide, tall listening window. Can DSP help with that ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-06, 18:08:14 (72.36.1.89)
From what I've read so far, standard EQ and DSP mostly help to make better sound inside of a narrow listening window. The way I have arranged my physical room treatments, my two main speakers, and my .......
159: General Asylum, I'd rather minimize the use of room treatments and DSP not maximize them. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-06, 13:03:58 (72.36.1.89)
And I used to own Maggie 1.6 speakers, BTW. I don't rely on "long held audiophile beliefs" about rooms and speakers, I rely on my ears and my experiences. In almost all cases, the bigger the room, the .......
160: Classical Court, Very interesting ! Thanks. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-06, 07:02:04 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
161: General Asylum, Glad to hear it. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-06, 06:32:02 (72.36.1.89)
Glad to entertain anyone's opinion on anything as long as I have the time or patience to read or listen. My opinion ? A lot of people may not be willing (or able) to provide enough unobstructed space .......
162: Classical Court, Are there any good HIP Chopin nocturnes out there ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-05, 08:18:11 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
163: Inmate Central, The Hot Wheels collection by Mattel, by far. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-05, 08:05:20 (72.36.1.89)
The one you can afford to own. It even includes some fantasy vehicles. .......
164: Inmate Central, Now he has to face his wife (who was shaming him for not having a better paying job). (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-05, 08:01:42 (72.36.1.89)
Give these poor cops a pay raise, please. .......
165: Inmate Central, That little jar of Vaseline. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-04, 12:43:59 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "The amps arrive cold - " And so do their ears. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-04, 12:07:45 (72.36.1.89)
I wonder if "listener acclimatization" might takes hours, or even days ? .......
167: Inmate Central, Doyle Shillelagh Irish stickfighting method (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-04, 06:55:07 (72.36.1.89)
Created and refined by the Doyle clan, an "in-fighting" style (close proximity) based on western boxing techniques. It uses the weight of the body for striking force (rather than stick velocity) - whi .......
168: Inmate Central, Apply what ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-01, 06:12:53 (72.36.1.89)
Some moisturizing lubricant ? .......
169: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is it the sound of "warm up" ? Or is it the sound of "listener acclimatization" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-10-01, 06:09:05 (72.36.1.89)
Not sure how anyone would know for sure. Maybe Analog Scott knows ? .......
170: Inmate Central, Experience matters more than brain cells. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-30, 07:35:53 (72.36.1.89)
Yeah, if they still had the brain cells they would know enough to step down in timely fashion. But they are influential people who have earned many connections over the decades. They know who to talk .......
171: Classical Court, Chicken breasts sauteed in spicy coconut cream sauce, baby green peas. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-30, 07:27:30 (72.36.1.89)
I'm humming a merry tune of my own making. .......
172: Inmate Central, With pedal at bottom your leg should stop short of full extension (slight bend at knee). (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-28, 08:12:38 (72.36.1.89)
This will usually equate to a seat height that allows you to touch both feet on the ground with "tip-toes" only. Shoe sole thickness affects leg extension. Bike racing shoes with thin soles require a .......
173: Inmate Central, Oprah Winfrey Special Edition, serial # 0000000000001. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-27, 11:07:51 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
174: Inmate Central, And they still are... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-25, 07:25:13 (72.36.1.89)
As long as you pedal a bicycle most of the time, as I do. I just jump on and go... Save the Dodge Demons for the *very* occasional foray. What this country needs are batches of publicly owned ICE supe .......
175: General Asylum, The goddess Hygiea would be proud of this video. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-24, 15:24:51 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How to beat an old NAD 3020e on a budget? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-24, 15:07:11 (72.36.1.89)
With a stick, obviously. As if it were a dead horse... .......
177: Inmate Central, And yet, some people have the audacity to complain about the seats in their Mustangs... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-24, 07:14:38 (72.36.1.89)
Ungrateful swine. .......
178: Inmate Central, What kind of seats would I deserve if I wanted a new Mustang?... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-24, 07:11:48 (72.36.1.89)
... .......
179: General Asylum, Some emotions.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-24, 07:01:58 (72.36.1.89)
+1 .......
180: Inmate Central, That might be a good thing... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-20, 16:25:33 (72.36.1.89)
Not sure. .......
181: Classical Court, What happened to them ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-20, 16:22:22 (72.36.1.89)
If she needs a midget to work the foot pedals for her, tell her I'm for hire. .......
182: Digital Drive, I wow and flutter when I breathe so I guess I'm a natural medium too. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-20, 16:18:01 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
183: Inmate Central, Lunacy and incompetency are my main goals. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-20, 05:58:01 (72.36.1.89)
The twin virtues that keep me from associating too closely with the wrong people. And I will never stray from my mission. .......
184: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Reminds me of a TV soap opera that I do not ever watch... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-19, 16:45:32 (72.36.1.89)
I think it's called, "The Young and the Breastless". Or somethin' like that. .......
185: General Asylum, It's not even a listening room. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-19, 08:33:15 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
186: Digital Drive, I'd try cleaning the output jack(s) on the Leak transport. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-17, 16:59:32 (72.36.1.89)
See if that brightens up the sound. .......
187: Inmate Central, A highly inbred variety. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-17, 07:38:52 (72.36.1.89)
It is much more likely that an XL Bully will *eventually* exhibit aggressive behavior and a "tenacious" fighting style, even when compared to other types of bull dogs. Fighting is what this particular .......
188: Classical Court, A trumpet castrato (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-17, 07:23:02 (72.36.1.89)
This kid must have been practicing and playing incessantly ever since the diaper days. Don't tell me that this can't, or won't, affect the reproductive system somehow... .......
189: Speaker Asylum, RE: "suspended wooden floors" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-17, 07:16:19 (72.36.1.89)
If your flexible flooring is "resonating" somehow, you might want to try something like the Auralex SubDude II subwoofer isolation platform. Sealed box subwoofers won't help unless you counteract roo .......
190: General Asylum, If you can afford one you should probably buy the other. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-15, 06:59:04 (72.36.1.89)
Imagine how much clout you would lose without the matched pair ! The derision would be quite audible... .......
191: Speaker Asylum, I would mod Klipsch RP series speakers. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-14, 07:02:00 (72.36.1.89)
They are inexpensive enough to justify some effective modding expenses. GR Research sells DIY mod kits. .......
192: General Asylum, We're so sorry, Uncle Albert. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-14, 06:53:09 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
193: Inmate Central, Donate it to local thrift store. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-13, 07:53:27 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
194: Digital Drive, 8 track rules. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-11, 07:31:14 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
195: Digital Drive, I don't think that CD players have improved all that much in recent years. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-10, 06:13:09 (72.36.1.89)
Buy up old CD players cheaply and prevent them from going to the landfill. What matters most if you want "modern" digital sound is a new DAC with better re-clocking and more filter options. Any of th .......
196: Inmate Central, Why I much prefer the giant jockstrap idea. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-10, 06:03:30 (72.36.1.89)
Simply undo a few snap buttons on the front pouch area and you're ready to let it all hang out on the streets again. .......
197: General Asylum, Good or bad, improper or proper... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-10, 05:56:19 (72.36.1.89)
If you can't hear it don't worry about it. The audiophiles will howl in derision, but pay them no mind. Don't pay them anything at all. The test is a simple one: Try it stacked and unstacked and hear .......
198: Inmate Central, I'm marketing a new catalytic convertor protector. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-09, 06:19:10 (72.36.1.89)
Looks like a large jockstrap underneath, but made to fit over the entire car. Muscle car owners seem to like 'em. No surprise there. .......
199: General Asylum, A male toilet perhaps (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-09, 06:10:42 (72.36.1.89)
I'd hate to see a female try to use one. Actually, I'd probably want to watch. But I'd be aghast. .......
200: General Asylum, More powerful. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-08, 15:54:49 (72.36.1.89)
You are right about more air movement. It will sound both louder and more "visceral", bigger, more powerful. .......
201: General Asylum, Can you woo, woo, woo ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-08, 07:27:36 (72.36.1.89)
The Worst hit of 1986 ? .......
202: General Asylum, My bass smells so good. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-07, 06:25:49 (72.36.1.89)
I've been using an asymmetrical DBA for a while now. And you are absolutely right. Once you've heard a dialed-in four sub DBA, you'll never want to go back to using only one or two subs. .......
203: Inmate Central, If only we only we could unravel the true motivations of researchers. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 10:35:19 (72.36.1.89)
Scientific curiosity ? Natural resource discovery ? For the sake of the rich and the powerful ? For military advantages ? .......
204: Inmate Central, ".., but deliver us from evil." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 10:23:07 (72.36.1.89)
You forgot to add the last part of the sentence. Carbon fiber, carbon schmiber. .......
205: Inmate Central, If it was available back in my day, I would have been all over it... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 07:20:59 (72.36.1.89)
Drooling, sticky fingers... the whole schmeer. And I'd feel as if I had X-Ray vision when I went back to school too. There's a foxy-looking female teacher in the fourth grade classroom. .......
206: Inmate Central, Must have been wearing a miniskirt, or some 1980's style running shorts... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 07:14:18 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
207: Inmate Central, A lot of porn for those under the age of 10. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 07:09:45 (72.36.1.89)
I've read some different estimates. Some say that as much as 30 - 40 percent of all porn is viewed by those under the age of 10. .......
208: Speaker Asylum, Besides stand height, what's next in importance ? That the speakers don't move. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-05, 07:04:43 (72.36.1.89)
I would not worry about the "mass" of the stands too much. But I would worry that the speakers might be shaking slightly during playback, "countering" the movements of the drivers. Countering = Cance .......
209: Classical Court, I wonder what Yuja thinks of Bang Bang the pianist (not the pastime) ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-03, 07:38:51 (72.36.1.89)
Anyone know ? .......
210: General Asylum, TV and hifi at the same time.. Was your debut during the "MTV generation" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-03, 07:30:49 (72.36.1.89)
Or should I say, MTV degeneration ? Your invisible "guardian angel" is trying to protect you from something that leans toward evilness. This is the most likely explanation. .......
211: General Asylum, The current trend is moving toward non-penetrative action... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-01, 06:18:50 (72.36.1.89)
So you know that she truly is an old-fashioned woman. She grins and she bears it. The bigger the grin, the greater the reward. .......
212: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-09-01, 05:42:05 (72.36.1.89)
Some people don't like gases of any kind. But I love to fart. .......
213: General Asylum, KEF LS50W and Genelec G4 active speakers both cost about the same... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-31, 18:20:34 (72.36.1.89)
But I'm betting that the G4 would play louder, cleaner too. And I really like the looks of the silver "unfinished" version of the G4. More "features" (that I don't want or need) on the LS50W though... .......
214: Inmate Central, And a newly released video of Putin handing out fly swatters... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-31, 10:39:53 (72.36.1.89)
Ha, made you look ! .......
215: Headphone Heights, All for the better. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-31, 10:11:38 (72.36.1.89)
Not sure how it might change the sound. But Grado might say it's all for the better. .......
216: General Asylum, One reason why I prefer the Genelec G series actives to KEF LS50 (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-30, 15:26:14 (72.36.1.89)
Genelec RCA analog inputs are actually RCA analog inputs (no internal DAC). Active crossovers and some handy room response adjustments too. .......
217: Inmate Central, Bad news for those on sodium-restricted diets. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-30, 06:18:50 (72.36.1.89)
Rising sea water might be all we have left to recharge those aquifers. .......
218: Inmate Central, Too boring for a caption. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-30, 06:12:46 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
219: Inmate Central, I can't show you mine. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-29, 06:29:10 (72.36.1.89)
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220: Inmate Central, Turning over a new Leaf. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-28, 21:12:27 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
221: General Asylum, Oh no, please not another "girl power" movie... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-28, 20:53:58 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
222: Inmate Central, Might have only been 5 yellow jackets... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-28, 14:49:38 (72.36.1.89)
Each yellow jacket can sting multiple times because their stingers are not barbed like bee stingers are. Barbed stingers break off in flesh, smooth ones don't. Yellow jackets, wasps, hornets can sting .......
223: Speaker Asylum, Triangle Genese Trio (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-27, 05:59:34 (72.36.1.89)
Warmer, not as "forward" sounding as other Triangle speakers. It would be the Triangle model of my choice... But it also costs more than the Borea. Of course. .......
224: Speaker Asylum, Yes, designed for "pro" use but (like magic!) they sound even better on dedicated stands. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-27, 05:54:34 (72.36.1.89)
That seems to be the consensus of most reviews I've read so far. But they can work on top of a table or a console too. .......
225: Inmate Central, You might be right about the time. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 18:12:02 (72.36.1.89)
The tank is concentrated so I had thought it all might occur quicker. But I wonder how long one could stay awake that way ? .......
226: Inmate Central, Welders use carbon monoxide sometimes, gas and welding supply stores sell small tanks. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 17:52:56 (72.36.1.89)
They only sell it to licensed industry professionals and certain others but if one came across a little tank of it "somehow"... one could pipe it into a gas mask. Take it all down to the bathroom. Tur .......
227: Inmate Central, What about carbon monoxide ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 14:52:23 (72.36.3.237)
With a car in the pre catalytic convertor days, one could simply get drunk after running a hose from the exhaust pipe of your running car into your partially rolled down car window. The you would kick .......
228: Speaker Asylum, Repairing NHT C-3 speaker grilles (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 14:43:34 (72.36.3.237)
Knocked one of my speakers over onto the floor. Front grille had four little plastic nubs that plugged into the speaker cabs, all but one broken. NHT sells replacement C-3 grilles for about $50 a pop. .......
229: Inmate Central, Potatoes make good vodka. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 14:11:44 (72.36.3.237)
Squeeze The Potato Head .......
230: Speaker Asylum, I much prefer holes to blumps. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 07:57:19 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
231: Inmate Central, I think it's impossible to know what the best "way to go" is... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-26, 07:50:50 (72.36.1.89)
We assume that the most painless and least stressful method is necessarily the best way to die. But being drugged and paralyzed before actual "brain death" may not be the guarantee of a "most pleasant .......
232: Speaker Asylum, Bass diminishes slightly as speaker height increases. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 17:38:50 (72.36.1.89)
Tonal balance changes according to speaker height, for better or worse. First reflection points on the floor between speakers and seat should be addressed (just as you would the first reflection point .......
233: Inmate Central, How stupid ! Our homeless people sorely need that wine. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 15:10:00 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
234: General Asylum, Isn't that what the replicant muttered in the movie "Blade Runner" ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 06:24:55 (72.36.1.89)
.., just before he gouged his creator's eyeballs out ? .......
235: Inmate Central, Thank you for NOT saying that this would be a "plus". (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 06:20:58 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
236: General Asylum, Warmth, Fullness = Distorted, Unclear. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 06:11:12 (72.36.1.89)
No free lunch ? I am going to starve today. But I can remember worse. I can remember when Ronald Reagan ruled that a dollop of ketchup could be considered one serving of vegetables. .......
237: General Asylum, Distortion perhaps ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 06:03:08 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
238: Inmate Central, His classmates called him "Well Hung" but I'd call that low ball humor. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-25, 05:54:08 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
239: Speaker Asylum, How tall are you and what is your seat height ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-24, 16:05:34 (72.36.1.89)
27" stands cannot possibly be the perfect size for everyone. Magic Johnson might have liked 40". .......
240: General Asylum, Transcoloration. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-24, 16:02:08 (72.36.1.89)
There is a trans version of everything else today. Why not coloration too ? .......
241: General Asylum, RE: If you view the world through rose-tinted glasses . . . (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-24, 15:44:28 (72.36.1.89)
But they are colored too. .......
242: General Asylum, No, missing information is a lack of transparency. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-24, 05:42:59 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
243: Inmate Central, Industrialists serve consumerists, don't they ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-23, 18:14:03 (72.36.1.89)
And the military serves and protects both. Just sayin', it's not so cut & dried. We're not bunches of "good guys" and "bad guys". Were just a bunch of "guys". .......
244: General Asylum, GIGO (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-23, 18:00:43 (72.36.1.89)
Garbage In, Garbage Out. .......
245: Classical Court, No lossless hi-rez recordings in Atmos ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-23, 11:07:25 (72.36.1.89)
I did not know that. I wonder how long it will be ? .......
246: General Asylum, No, I think she's a real "ideal" 1950's woman. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-23, 11:03:47 (72.36.1.89)
And man, you better bring home the bacon. Or else ! .......
247: General Asylum, "Honey, I feel perky again! Pointy too !" (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-22, 17:30:55 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
248: Speaker Asylum, This is important ! Experiment a little bit first ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-22, 08:28:11 (72.36.1.89)
... BEFORE you order your stands. Listen first, buy second. Use something stackable, tall ,and thin (cinder blocks, boxes, etc...) to raise your speakers up to 24", 30", 36". Try a few degrees of tilt .......
249: Inmate Central, Just burns a little oil. My '91 Honda Civic has the same problem. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-21, 06:44:55 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
250: General Asylum, Of course. But I can see the speakers too. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-21, 06:39:21 (72.36.1.89)
/ .......
251: General Asylum, Spatial "transparency" or electronic transparency ? Tonal "coloration" or electronic coloration ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-21, 06:36:29 (72.36.1.89)
This is part of the problem we face: Trying to describe -in words - this crazy mish-mash of sound, vision, thought, and feeling. So the attack on our sanity and reasoning is a multi-pronged one. But i .......
252: Inmate Central, Lovers and house guests should come prepared to order pizza. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 14:50:33 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
253: Inmate Central, What will become of all the homeless people ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 09:52:10 (72.36.1.89)
Many don't seem to like taking baths or showers. .......
254: Inmate Central, Hmmmm, there's not much fiber in Hamburger Helper... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 05:11:43 (72.36.1.89)
A very gassy lassie, I'm sure. .......
255: Inmate Central, "Can she bake a cherry pie ? She's the apple of my eye..." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 04:58:49 (72.36.1.89)
Man, you are one old-fashioned dude ! Expecting a modern gal to cook for you would be like Donald Trump expecting a scalp massage from Ivana. .......
256: Classical Court, An elegant solution to the age-old problem. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 04:50:09 (72.36.1.89)
How to take a bow in a very short skirt without exposing your bits & pieces ? Problem solved. .......
257: Speaker Asylum, Reviews get you to the ballpark. It's up to you to play ball. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 04:44:19 (72.36.1.89)
Knowing how to select and make a pair of speakers work in your room marks your status as a ball player. Doofus wearing a ball cap ? Or Mickey Mantle ? The choice is yours. .......
258: General Asylum, Yeah, and look at the the way his speakers turned out... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 04:31:23 (72.36.1.89)
"Have you ever seen a speaker A speaker, a speaker Have you ever seen a speaker Go this way and that ?" - Old SCottish Folktune .......
259: General Asylum, Ah, no wonder I can't understand Dylan. His words don't mean anything. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-20, 04:22:47 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
260: General Asylum, Distortion distorts, noise is noisy. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-19, 06:22:32 (72.36.1.89)
Or is it the other way around ? .......
261: General Asylum, I don't know (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-18, 15:20:34 (72.36.1.89)
If I noticed distortion it would be"excessive", I guess. But it's not bothering me right now. .......
262: Inmate Central, Hopefully they wrote down the vehicle license number. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-18, 07:09:11 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
263: Inmate Central, Pork meat really took off in those islands... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-18, 06:41:54 (72.36.1.89)
They used to call human meat "long pig", back in the pre-colonial days when cannibalism was common. It was considered a delicacy with a unique taste. Now they have Spam. How charming. .......
264: Inmate Central, Raw or fried ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-18, 06:36:42 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
265: Inmate Central, Limited resources, priorities. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-17, 06:49:05 (72.36.1.89)
The US Supreme court has already decided in "Castle Rock vs. Gonzales" that police are not required to respond to all emergency calls or all reported crimes. What is it the police MUST do ? They MUST .......
266: Inmate Central, The problem is not drug use. The problem is drug use outside of a controlled environment. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-16, 04:28:37 (72.36.1.89)
I've always been in favor of legalized drug use inside the walls of an asylum speciously built for that purpose. Let's convert and renew old, dilapidated malls across the country into Drug Use Center .......
267: General Asylum, Why can't it be both ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-16, 04:16:02 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
268: Inmate Central, Hospitals and offices too. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-15, 16:39:09 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
269: Headphone Heights, The 'stat sound is different than the planar sound. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-15, 16:11:13 (72.36.1.89)
Some prefer one type of sound over the other. But almost any $1500 - $2000 planar headphone on the market today will sound "airy and detailed" enough for many people, while providing deeper bass than .......
270: Inmate Central, You can always loan them out. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-15, 04:30:17 (72.36.1.89)
Coffee shops, senior activity centers, restaurants, schools, libraries, bars, and dispensaries all like to have art their walls. Price tags optional. .......
271: Speaker Asylum, Supertweeters add a sense of "shimmer" or "air" to the sound. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 17:40:53 (72.36.1.89)
Even if you can't hear the shimmer your mind knows it's there. It's hi-end. .......
272: Inmate Central, NO thanks. I'm holding out for the upcoming Stanley Steamer redux. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 17:06:45 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
273: Inmate Central, Not felons but we pay to see them act like felons. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 07:25:17 (72.36.1.89)
The Romans with their Gladiatoral spectacles were a bit more obvious about their actual thoughts and emotions. But we carry on the tradition just fine, in our own twisted way. MMA is the bomb ! ::: TO .......
274: Classical Court, I did not know that. Not surprising though... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 07:18:11 (72.36.1.89)
I adore Frank's pop tunes. .......
275: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "Virtual" probably stands for "virtual surround". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 07:14:59 (72.36.1.89)
It is supposed to make two stereo speakers sound like five. If you like it, use it. .......
276: Amp/Preamp Asylum, But he likes it ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 07:13:18 (72.36.1.89)
Can't get "virtual" mode in a cheap Topping. .......
277: General Asylum, Next time, make sure the amps are hot enough to cauterize the wounds. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-14, 07:09:33 (72.36.1.89)
Save yourselves a trip to the ER next time. A little dose of fentanyl and it'll feel like nothing ever happened. .......
278: Inmate Central, I'd try contacting some galleries in order to book a show. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-13, 16:57:48 (72.36.1.89)
You might have to wait in line for a while and galleries are hogs for commissions. But they do help spread the word around and sell work to well-targeted audiences. .......
279: Classical Court, Lots of songs contain stolen or "borrowed" musical phrases before expanding into something new.. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-13, 16:49:42 (72.36.1.89)
I was listening to a collection of Frank Loesser songs the other day. I would have sworn that several of his tunes contained borrowed phrases from the likes of Mozart and other classical composers, us .......
280: Speaker Asylum, That "Density of Sound" sensation might be partly due to the omni-directional bass of monopoles.. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-13, 04:53:19 (72.36.1.89)
Dipole bass cancels out or "nulls" at the sides of the speakers. Not as many room modes are excited. And I think some differences extend up into the lower midrange as well. Dipole bass, while sounding .......
281: Speaker Asylum, What is the minimum room size for those speakers ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-13, 04:39:53 (72.36.1.89)
Is a bit of distance required before the sound "congeals" ? .......
282: Inmate Central, It's the same exact thing as more commonly used Neosporin (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-12, 14:32:15 (72.36.1.89)
The only difference is that Veterycin is formulated specifically for dogs and some other animals. What are you trying to imply ? That olddude is an animal ? .......
283: General Asylum, I wish you were talking about chicken nuggets. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-12, 07:27:18 (72.36.1.89)
Much easier to chew, swallow, digest, and expel than the "nuggets of wisdom" encountered in certain hifi stores. .......
284: Speaker Asylum, I wonder if it's possible to know exactly what is creating that "fine detail and nuance" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-12, 07:21:39 (72.36.1.89)
To what degree might it be due to the incredible lightness of the drivers ? Or, to what degree might it be due to dipole dispersion characteristics ? Quads and electrostatic speakers and headphones in .......
285: Inmate Central, I used to practice at a maximum of 5 yards, but... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-11, 18:30:59 (72.36.1.89)
I used to do all of my practicing drawing (above crotch/under belt holster) to fire with one hand from the hip at a maximum of 5 yards. I figured that most defensive encounters would not allow me eno .......
286: Inmate Central, Good for everything except recoil management. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-11, 13:43:30 (72.36.1.89)
There are a number of skills related to actual self-defense shooting scenarios that might require a ton of practice. For these practice sessions, a .22 conversion kit might be handy as well as cost-ef .......
287: Inmate Central, Any fans of physical comedy here ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-11, 09:17:29 (72.36.1.89)
This sounds like something that might happen in an old "Tom & Jerry" cartoon. Not trying to degrade the seriousness of this injurious event but in an animated show it might have looked quite funny... .......
288: Inmate Central, The springs might be fine. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-11, 08:50:36 (72.36.1.89)
Could it be that there is more drag or friction in the mechanism of the offending door ? Maybe some type of mechanical adjustment or re-alignment is required ? Could the door manufacturer possibly be .......
289: Inmate Central, 30-30 and 7.62 X 39 are similar in performance. Ruger may have named it... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 18:51:31 (72.36.1.89)
... the "30" because of the similarities in size and performance between it and 30-30 ammo. I also think the "Mini-30" was so named because it was a gun meant to perform in the same duties as the old .......
290: Inmate Central, Sure, but the quotation was probably real and correct. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 16:10:04 (72.36.1.89)
One thing though. The statement by that forensic pathologist was given a number of years ago. It may have been true at the time of the statement but ammo has evolved since then. Still, if I was lookin .......
291: General Asylum, That mo' expensive is always mo' better... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 15:58:04 (72.36.1.89)
Always listen first, because you might actually prefer the sound of some of the cheaper stuff. No shame in that. .......
292: Speaker Asylum, It might be a superficial scratch in the clear coat (if there is a clear coat)... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 15:53:41 (72.36.1.89)
In that case, it might be possible to fill only the scratches without much (or any) buffing. But I have the feeling that it might be best to leave well enough alone. At least the ML bass cabinet sits .......
293: Classical Court, The same dress but with the train wrapped around her waist ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 13:00:34 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
294: Inmate Central, 30-30 ? Massad Ayoob (remember him?) used to quote a famous forensic pathologist... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 12:53:15 (72.36.1.89)
Ayoob asked him about guns that produced the most damage in human flesh, based on his experiences examining scores of gunshot victims... Without hesitation the pathologist answered, "30-30 caliber". 3 .......
295: Inmate Central, He really needs a haircut. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 11:56:05 (72.36.1.89)
"Dad, he meant to say "blow dry". .......
296: Inmate Central, Magnum loads in a semi-auto pistol might be a dumb idea, at least for some. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 09:12:45 (72.36.1.89)
Misfiring can occur if you can't keep a firm grip on your semi-auto pistol. For self-defense, any gun that cannot be fired repeatedly and rapidly is too much gun for you. A .22 in the right hands migh .......
297: Inmate Central, Dogs do act "friendly" but that does not mean they are our "friends". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 08:49:06 (72.36.1.89)
Your car, your phone, and your computer are designed to act "friendly" too. That does not mean that they are your friends. I'll leave the subject of wives out of this discussion for now. .......
298: Inmate Central, When is international bird day ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 08:40:01 (72.36.1.89)
Cats kill millions of birds a year. .......
299: Inmate Central, I've seen this before and I have to wonder.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 08:36:24 (72.36.1.89)
Are larger boxes sometimes cheaper to mail than smaller box sizes, regardless of weight ? Are shippers simply running out of small boxes ? .......
300: General Asylum, "The ultimate headphone system." (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 05:07:13 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
301: General Asylum, There are no rules in this game. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-10, 05:03:32 (72.36.1.89)
Either you like the sound a lot, or you like it a bit, or you do not like the sound very much (or at all). And the reasons why you like or dislike things run the gamut. It is within your powers to all .......
302: Inmate Central, Any numerical markings on the springs ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-09, 10:40:33 (72.36.1.89)
Spring rating numbers perhaps ? .......
303: Inmate Central, Patches also throw tire rotation off balance, and create other problems too. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-09, 10:35:58 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
304: Inmate Central, There are (or were) different versions of the Schwalbe Marathons. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-08, 17:29:48 (72.36.1.89)
The more expensive (and more flat-resistant) models use the "Smart Guard" or "Green Guard" flat protections, I think. One nice thing about the Marathons ? Rolling resistance is low so you can run them .......
305: Inmate Central, I never "fix" flats. I simply replace the entire tube (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-08, 17:16:49 (72.36.1.89)
It is possible to repair a flat without removing the wheel - after you locate the puncture site(s) and break the tire loose from the rim (pulling out a section of the tube as needed for repair). But I .......
306: Speaker Asylum, I'd contact Martin Logan. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-08, 17:02:39 (72.36.1.89)
Find out what they recommend doing ? Or NOT doing ? .......
307: Inmate Central, The "Son of Sam" murderer might be to blame for that... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-08, 07:12:18 (72.36.1.89)
But the revolver was a cult classic for a little while. Charter Arms revolvers were cheap and not built that well. .......
308: Classical Court, What about "Die Meisterfinger" ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-07, 04:55:59 (72.36.1.89)
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309: Inmate Central, What a "monumental UFO" ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-06, 08:00:31 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
310: Classical Court, Music that befits phallic domination themes ? Any ideas ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-06, 07:55:57 (72.36.1.89)
Beethoven ? Wagner ? Ravel ? Glass ? .......
311: Inmate Central, I like to keep a friend on standby... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-04, 05:12:40 (72.36.1.89)
Someone who will hose my ass down with a stream of urine if it catches fire. .......
312: Speaker Asylum, Do you have enough room for 3.7s ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-04, 05:04:34 (72.36.1.89)
Have you given up on your Theils ? .......
313: General Asylum, Now you're in vinyl territory. Reason does not apply. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-03, 09:48:27 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
314: Inmate Central, The Constitution was designed to protect land owners rich and poor. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-01, 16:43:33 (72.36.1.89)
Based upon experiences with native Americans in the colonies up to that point, it probably seemed very likely that additional lands in the west would soon be opening up to anyone who wanted to stake a .......
315: Speaker Asylum, Beautiful speakers ! But that big screen hovering over the wall... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-01, 16:17:03 (72.36.1.89)
How does that affect the sound ? .......
316: Classical Court, RE "growing pains for the first five years or so" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-08-01, 04:55:55 (72.36.1.89)
What part(s) of a Steinway piano are changing that much over five years time ? And what makes a Fazioli piano more immune to such changes ? .......
317: Inmate Central, If your rims have Schrader-sized holes (or if you want to drill them out yourself... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-31, 18:54:06 (72.36.1.89)
... use Schrader valves instead. And the larger holes will still work with Presta valve tubes as long as you use a special rim adapter to protect the rim holes from deformation. Prestas were designed .......
318: Classical Court, RE: Steinways "can range from dreadful to mircaulous in sound quality." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-31, 07:23:15 (72.36.1.89)
How can the Steinway "range "of sound quality possibly be that wide ? Who would buy a "dreadful" sounding expensive instrument ? .......
319: Inmate Central, They kind of look alike too. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-30, 04:49:28 (72.36.1.89)
No surprise there. The worst offenders in this regard are dog and cat owners, so many people look like their dogs or their cats... Or vice-versa ? .......
320: Inmate Central, Swiffer has been notified. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-30, 04:43:32 (72.36.1.89)
It's the Swiffer picker upper. .......
321: General Asylum, Hunh ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-30, 04:36:18 (72.36.1.89)
Didyoo zay zomething ? .......
322: Inmate Central, All taxes are "voluntary". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-27, 03:26:16 (72.36.1.89)
When the IRS asks for the money, you have one chance to "voluntarily" give it up... If you don't volunteer, they break your door down. .......
323: Digital Drive, Somebody please donate a public demo unit for the Smithsonian museum. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-27, 03:16:18 (72.36.1.89)
That way some of us might hear one without having to buy one. It could make a difference in how it sounds. .......
324: Inmate Central, Snake charmers don't count for nuthin'. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-25, 06:41:19 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
325: Inmate Central, Shows you how important the garment and textile industries once were... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-25, 06:30:13 (72.36.1.89)
Tailors have become world dominators. A landmark achievement. .......
326: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Optimizing "impedance interfaces" might be the secret ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-24, 03:58:28 (72.36.1.89)
I've wondered about this myself. How do you do optimize all of the various impedance interfaces ? .......
327: General Asylum, "Have you met my bidet ?" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-20, 18:42:17 (72.36.1.89)
Hyuk hyuk.. .......
328: General Asylum, RE: I was intrigued. The salesperson said she had a pair of double D's. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-19, 05:38:48 (72.36.1.89)
"D" for dingleberry ? .......
329: Inmate Central, I don't consider push ups to be a "strength exercise" (weighted training)... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-18, 17:57:36 (72.36.1.89)
... because push ups usually don't tire my muscles out in 10 reps or less. For me then, push ups are more like "calisthenics" than they are "weighted training". Pull ups, OTOH, are much more strenuous .......
330: Digital Drive, "Designed and built in California". Reason enough to buy one ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-18, 17:45:54 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
331: Inmate Central, Out of practice but I can easily do 15 or 20. So, that means... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-18, 04:44:17 (72.36.1.89)
... that I might be able to do 30 or 40 after a few weeks of "practice". If I wanted to... Practice is important because *conditioning* is not just about muscular strength. Technique (balance, coordin .......
332: Inmate Central, Kameltoe Harris. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-17, 07:25:21 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
333: Digital Drive, Don't forget to wipe. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-17, 07:22:24 (72.36.1.89)
You just took a dump. .......
334: General Asylum, "Why use inefficient/insensitive speakers?" Because they are easier to build ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-17, 07:15:52 (72.36.1.89)
I think that voice coil gaps need to be tighter in order for cone speakers to be made easier to drive. Drivers with tight voice coil gaps are more expensive to make and are therefore unsuitable for us .......
335: General Asylum, I'd change the name to Research Audio. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-16, 11:25:58 (72.36.1.89)
It works. Same products, different name. .......
336: General Asylum, I'm trying to imagine a hand basket being slowly lowered down... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-15, 04:13:48 (72.36.1.89)
... by an evil oligarch who crouches on a ledge above the lake of fire. The question is "why" ? .......
337: Inmate Central, "Beyonce" is not a word that means "hopping forward into the future" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-15, 03:58:11 (72.36.1.89)
Dang, now I got to find me a new word for that phenomenon. .......
338: Inmate Central, Happy Nude Year. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-14, 19:34:24 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
339: General Asylum, Just thinking about fuses improves the sound of my system. But when... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-14, 06:05:26 (72.36.1.89)
... I stop thinking about them the sounds gets worse again. Funny how that works. But now my mind is trapped in a vortex of sorts. I can't stop it. Somebody, please help me. .......
340: General Asylum, To hell with hand baskets and to hell with hell. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-13, 05:55:10 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
341: Inmate Central, Wheels. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-12, 06:01:42 (72.36.1.89)
Bearings smoother, wheels more aerodynamic, tires that roll better. An expensive set of wheels helps the average rider a lot more than just about any other upgrade. But the frame gets all the attentio .......
342: Inmate Central, Legs , legs, legs are what matter ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-11, 08:30:46 (72.36.1.89)
I ride vintage steel frames exclusively. They feel honest, and they keep me honest too. I don't obsess over 5 lbs because I know that 5 lbs won't slow me down or speed me up. My steel road bikes weigh .......
343: Inmate Central, Dump all Luddites in the same barrel. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-09, 06:51:04 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
344: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rename it . (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-09, 06:45:14 (72.36.1.89)
The Impurifi. .......
345: Inmate Central, Vin Diesel's wife.(nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-08, 05:19:59 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
346: Inmate Central, Their huge pollution problem is our huge pollution problem. Should we implode ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-08, 04:58:46 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
347: General Asylum, With acoustic recordings I play it as loud as seems realistic. Otherwise, as loud as the room will let me. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-07, 04:40:33 (72.36.1.89)
NO break up problems to report. One thing NowHearThis speakers do well is playing loud without thermal overload, "breaking up", etc... I suspect that the "breaking up" sound you report hearing has mor .......
348: Speaker Asylum, I'm worried about it ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-07, 04:33:41 (72.36.1.89)
Tubenstein seemed worried about it. All I do is play music. .......
349: Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe in a big room... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-05, 18:48:32 (72.36.1.89)
My room size is only 11' X 18' X 8' and phase diffs below 100 hz manifest themselves as slight increases (or decreases) in loudness and muddier (or cleaner) bass articulation. Depends on the settings .......
350: Inmate Central, They are not going to Celebrate Diversity ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-05, 15:45:07 (72.36.1.89)
Diversity in things like food and energy is always better. Food types or energy types, if one or more production or supply lines gets busted there must always be others ready to fill their places. I'm .......
351: Speaker Asylum, Only if any phase shift is audible to you and bothers you. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-05, 15:33:36 (72.36.1.89)
I think I can hear differences in bass phase below 100 hz but I guess it's possible that someone else may not hear what I think I can hear. I think it's time to get out those subwoofers and experiment .......
352: Inmate Central, Lincoln wanted freed slaves to move out their own country in the Atlantic, with US assistance. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-05, 15:19:57 (72.36.1.89)
He correctly envisioned some the problems involved in the integration of freed black slaves and free whites, I guess. .......
353: Inmate Central, I guess it's too late to get outta yer frickin' cars. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-05, 05:51:07 (72.36.1.89)
I lived there back in the days of when maximum sunshine and minimal rain was the norm. Not that many people there seemed willing to forsake the car culture. But now with fires, rains, mud, snow, smoke .......
354: Inmate Central, Keeping away from the modern world is harder than keeping up with it. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-04, 11:08:02 (72.36.1.89)
I piss people off because I refuse to be instantly available for phone talk 24/7. Why? The cheap flip dumbphone that Verizon sent me for free has something to do with it, as does my cheap phone plan w .......
355: Inmate Central, The Tour de Pants is much more interesting to me. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-04, 10:50:30 (72.36.1.89)
Road biking is fun to do but boring to watch. I'm the guy in the vintage Eddy Merckyx cycling outfit and binoculars. Binoculars help immensely. .......
356: Speaker Asylum, I've never tried dipole subs crossed over at 200 hz but... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-04, 10:29:38 (72.36.1.89)
In the (sub - 200 hz) bass region you want to hear continuity in sound, of course. Mixing up monopole bass from main speakers with dipole bass in the sub - 200 hz subwoofer region might not provide co .......
357: General Asylum, Just gotta have those big blue meters. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-03, 16:37:41 (72.36.1.89)
Some brands that people remember, recognize: McIntosh , KEF, Bowers & Wilkins, and possibly Magnepan. In order to make some money you need name recognition. Everything I actually like would be sold th .......
358: Inmate Central, What's a few thousand years ? A mere blip on the radar screen. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-03, 05:16:41 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
359: Inmate Central, I've heard of "bare-knuckle" fighting but this is ridiculous. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-02, 13:11:09 (72.36.1.89)
Hyuk-hyuk ! .......
360: Inmate Central, RE: Get some EXERCISE (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-02, 10:51:55 (72.36.1.89)
You rang ? .......
361: General Asylum, It's fairly easy to forget that it is a system. So the answer is yes, I guess. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-02, 10:44:50 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
362: Inmate Central, Maybe not good to give pork to a human either, according to ex-LSD guru Owsley... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-02, 06:42:27 (72.36.1.89)
... unless it is marinated and "cured" first. Important chemical changes then take place, according to his research. Most of the time when I do eat pork, I marinate it in a solution of apple-cider vin .......
363: Inmate Central, Bacon cooking shootout (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-02, 06:26:41 (72.36.1.89)
A lot depends on the amount of time for cooking and cleanup that you want to spend. And individual tastes matter quite a bit too, or so I'd imagine. I don't eat much bacon. Maybe once or twice a year. .......
364: Inmate Central, Please, never say "never." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 14:23:36 (72.36.1.89)
You might be forced to comply with such ideas one day. And possibly, sooner than you think.. Such a "revolution" (for lack of a better term) might, in fact, require nothing more than a few well-placed .......
365: Inmate Central, Should irresponsible consumerists be treated like irresponsible drivers ? That is, should they... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 14:15:04 (72.36.1.89)
... have their "privileges" taken away until they have proved they can live and cooperate in a "clean and sober" fashion ? Both types of "drunken" or irresponsible operators are potentially harmful an .......
366: Inmate Central, Horsepower (in things like EVs), not electrical power, has become too cheap. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 14:02:17 (72.36.1.89)
The problem I see is that the prices of EVs don't always reflect their true costs. At least not yet. Costs related to manufacturing, usage, and disposal, as well as their effects on the human body are .......
367: Inmate Central, The latest development of EV idiocy in my town: EV skateboards. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 11:05:55 (72.36.1.89)
Cheap EV power is ruining everyone. Our fat kids can't even push a stinking skateboard any more. And they think it's all OK because they are "not polluting" anything. Also, precious reputations are at .......
368: Inmate Central, I remember that rotary engine "problem". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 04:10:35 (72.36.1.89)
High pressure seal failures. In addition to poor gas mileage. .......
369: General Asylum, Combine Auto-Tune with RFI... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 03:50:39 (72.36.1.89)
... and we have RFIAT. One of the most destructive forces known to man. .......
370: Inmate Central, "This is a life changer." (?) (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-07-01, 03:45:16 (72.36.1.89)
OK... How much bacon do you eat ? .......
371: Inmate Central, +1 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:55:48 (72.36.1.89)
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372: Inmate Central, + ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:53:54 (72.36.1.89)
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373: Inmate Central, Right now ... (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:53:11 (72.36.1.89)
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374: Inmate Central, + 1/16 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:52:01 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
375: Inmate Central, + 1 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:51:13 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
376: Inmate Central, - 100 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:50:16 (72.36.1.89)
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377: Inmate Central, + 1/8 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:49:35 (72.36.1.89)
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378: Inmate Central, + 1/4 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:49:02 (72.36.1.89)
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379: Inmate Central, I hope you're enjoying your unprecedented heatwaves. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:48:16 (72.36.1.89)
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380: Inmate Central, +1 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:46:37 (72.36.1.89)
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381: Inmate Central, + 1/2 (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:46:09 (72.36.1.89)
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382: Inmate Central, "Reduce. RETRAIN. Reuse. Recycle." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:45:13 (72.36.1.89)
Not talking about job eliminations - talking about job transformations that would happen gradually, not all at once. New jobs, not lost jobs. 10 - 20 years to complete necessary transformations in the .......
383: General Asylum, Understood. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:35:27 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
384: General Asylum, What I said was, "... seems wrong to me." . (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 16:34:13 (72.36.1.89)
I took it for granted that these are ALL personal opinions and observations being written here. .......
385: General Asylum, Every one of your assertions seems at least slightly wrong to me. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-30, 11:13:49 (72.36.1.89)
Subwoofers can help clean up bass problems when full range speakers load the room badly. Digital does not always sound nasty, analog does not always sound good. Both formats can sound good, or bad. Co .......
386: General Asylum, Can't argue with your personal tastes or feelings, but I'd suggest that... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-29, 15:59:14 (72.36.1.89)
... the only way to judge the sound of a system is to hear it in person. Everything you have listed as sounding bad can also sound good. System setup counts for a lot. .......
387: Inmate Central, If we were to stop building new automobiles, what should we build instead ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-29, 09:16:17 (72.36.1.89)
I'm with Mr. Bean on this one (see link). EVs are a lousy alternative to internal combustion vehicles at this point in time. But, supposing we did somehow make the jump away from the manufacture of ne .......
388: General Asylum, Being a makeup man and/or not having a dick are bad things ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-29, 08:23:02 (72.36.1.89)
I learn something new every day. .......
389: General Asylum, Fee-fi-fo-fum... what ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-28, 10:51:53 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
390: Inmate Central, Not without plenty of condoms. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-28, 10:43:02 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
391: Speaker Asylum, I'd ask Gradient Labs or details on "why"... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-28, 10:40:38 (72.36.1.89)
The only thing I can think of is that, with conventional box speakers, the transition from dipole bass to monopole bass sounds smoother when the crossover to dipole is at 200 hz. Otherwise, you might .......
392: Inmate Central, I do use "ultralight tubes" sometimes - but not the latex ones. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-28, 05:22:00 (72.36.1.89)
"Ultralight" tubes do provide that "peppy" feel on climbs and during accelerations but they are not made from latex. Their synthetic rubber material is thinner than usual, that's all. More expensive .......
393: Classical Court, Or, you might summon the nilknarf. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-27, 16:53:42 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
394: Digital Drive, RE: SchiitUrd (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-27, 03:39:06 (72.36.1.89)
Very clever name. .......
395: Speaker Asylum, RE: Swarm Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-26, 05:09:50 (72.36.1.89)
80 hz or below should be fine. And the Swarm subwoofers are nice because they are "boundary compensated". That is, they are designed to be placed close to the walls without sounding too boomy. That i .......
396: Speaker Asylum, RE: Swarm Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-25, 16:38:42 (72.36.1.89)
All bass below 80 hz is naturally omni-directional. No need for stereo subwoofers in that range, mono works just fine. You don't need an amp with four separate subwoofer outputs for the Swarm system. .......
397: General Asylum, Soloist or small ensemble recordings do sound most realistic, and certain instruments ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-25, 11:30:42 (72.36.1.89)
... are more easily reproduced than others. The larger and more dynamic-sounding the ensemble on the recording is, the less realistic it sounds via loudspeakers. Interesting that AR chose to make thei .......
398: Inmate Central, Let's hope someone worse does not take his place. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-25, 08:08:03 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
399: General Asylum, No, it's like comparing a mannequin to a real human (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-25, 07:31:11 (72.36.1.89)
The basic forms and colors are there to see in the mannequin but somehow I never get a boner. I'm never fully persuaded, even with my eyes closed. Which is actually OK, as I've become satisfied with " .......
400: General Asylum, Curious, as to why you might ask Analog Scott that question ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-25, 07:25:09 (72.36.1.89)
Does being a musician provide an advantage in the understanding of hifi music reproduction ? .......
401: General Asylum, RE: "TAS/Harry Pearson philosophy" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-24, 14:23:58 (72.36.1.89)
The idea that live acoustic music (regardless of acoustical signature) should be used as the reference for the SQ of stereo playback has some validity, for the simple reason that playback via speakers .......
402: General Asylum, "Poorer sound quality" vs. "Finer sound quality" ? Explain diffs between "poorer" SQ and "finer" SQ. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-24, 10:17:41 (72.36.1.89)
This is what Analog Scott is asking, I think. Please explain how you differentiate between "poorer" and "finer" sound. You are using those words so you must believe that they mean something and that t .......
403: General Asylum, I would rate the "SQ of live acoustic music" by the way the performance venue sounds (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-24, 07:43:02 (72.36.1.89)
How do I "judge" SQ in a live acoustical performance ? In a good acoustical environment the SQ seems "pleasing" to me. "Pleasing" is a subjective call that is at least partly based on measurable facto .......
404: Inmate Central, Fat Earth is more like it. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 18:44:18 (72.36.1.89)
Not knockin' it... I'm just sayin' the earth is round, not flat. .......
405: General Asylum, For references, I try to memorize the sound of sounds. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 18:39:58 (72.36.1.89)
I know, I know: My memories are impure, corrupt, unreliable. Not true reference material. Sourced from the dream factory. .......
406: Inmate Central, I think he was talking about the exoskeleton crowd. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 11:21:03 (72.36.1.89)
Can we leave the microscopic squirmy creatures inside of the underwear where they belong ? For once. .......
407: General Asylum, Just sayin' . (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 11:15:23 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
408: General Asylum, The problem with MBL speakers... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 05:58:55 (72.36.1.89)
They are such demanding speakers. So hard to set up properly that almost nobody ever gets to audition them in a decent setup in order to hear what they might (or might not) do very well. At least that .......
409: General Asylum, There is almost nothing like that today. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 05:26:10 (72.36.1.89)
It's all gone online. It's all on to the buyer. .......
410: Inmate Central, Looks like a car that Bluto might have driven... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 05:21:08 (72.36.1.89)
... in the old Popeye cartoons. .......
411: Inmate Central, Death by implosion (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-23, 05:17:44 (72.36.1.89)
Like the microwave meal: clean and convenient. Death penalty states, please take notice! .......
412: General Asylum, You like to mix accuracy with distortion. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-22, 20:08:13 (72.36.1.89)
You like the "SQ" distortions produced by vinyl and tubes, but dislike the "SQ" distortions produced by wide-dispersion speakers. Interesting, but hardly unusual. It seems like we are all paradoxical .......
413: General Asylum, After treating my room, a wider + taller listening window. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-22, 10:17:39 (72.36.1.89)
Now I can move around the room and hear fewer changes in tonal balance. A wider, taller listening window too. Imaging has always been best while sitting in the central sweet spot, however. And I've fo .......
414: General Asylum, If standing, gas cylinder must be chained to prevent accidental tip-over and ... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-21, 18:03:07 (72.36.1.89)
... the catastrophe(s) that might result if the valve section on top were to break open. A ruptured tank could take off like a rocket and ricochet all over the building, destroying everyone and everyt .......
415: Inmate Central, Those who need "global warming/climate change" to spur them towards creating a cleaner environment... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-21, 08:11:00 (72.36.1.89)
... have already been inundated by rising waters. "Water on the brain", that is. Filthiness and waste should be enough to spur us on towards the cleaner and the greener. With or without climate change .......
416: Inmate Central, Pilates exercises ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-21, 07:39:19 (72.36.1.89)
Keeping things tight. .......
417: General Asylum, Did you forget to wear a gas mask ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-21, 07:23:31 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
418: General Asylum, This ain't no party. This ain't no disco. This ain't no foolin' around. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-20, 08:02:11 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
419: Inmate Central, Nuthin' beats horseshoes. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 19:02:58 (72.36.1.89)
Ever been fitted ? .......
420: General Asylum, It used to be called "Pulling a Train"... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 19:00:35 (72.36.1.89)
Back in the 1980's when cocaine was plentiful. .......
421: Inmate Central, I didn't think Berkeleyans ever ate things like hot dogs. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 18:54:32 (72.36.1.89)
Times, they are a' changin'! The Berkleyans I used to know would have burned a hot dog effigy on a stake just for shits & giggles. But they would never eat one. .......
422: General Asylum, Common household furnishings or objects don't "diffuse " much. Instead, they "reflect". (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 11:52:43 (72.36.1.89)
Diffusion is a type of "reflection", I guess. So let's get that argument out of the way. But most of the stuff audiophiles depend on for "diffusion" in their listening rooms do not diffuse sound very .......
423: General Asylum, It depends. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 07:03:36 (72.36.1.89)
Diffusive (or absorptive) objects in the wrong places about the room can screw up the spectral content of speaker output during the dispersion phase. One has to pay special attention to WHAT gets plac .......
424: Inmate Central, And I wonder, could massive de-forestation have significantly contributed ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 06:48:43 (72.36.1.89)
Humans may have caused this, without a single internal combustion engine. It would come as no surprise to me. That entire region must have been seen as a valuable source of timber, among other valuabl .......
425: Inmate Central, Too many fake orgasms will do that to a woman... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 06:35:29 (72.36.1.89)
Or maybe, I should say "will do that to women". .......
426: General Asylum, RE: "repeatable, transferable, predictable" (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-19, 06:30:14 (72.36.1.89)
Yup, Trappist Monk. Not that there's anything wrong with that... .......
427: General Asylum, Empty rooms make some people nervous. That's one reason they fill them up with things.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-18, 16:26:13 (72.36.1.89)
Whatever makes you feel calm and relaxed is what is best for sound. For some that might mean an empty room, for others it might mean a full one. Maybe you were a Trappist monk in a previous lifetime ? .......
428: Inmate Central, Is that her boyfriend the pistachio running behind her ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-18, 10:48:19 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
429: Inmate Central, "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac." - H. Kissinger (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-18, 07:11:42 (72.36.1.89)
Henry, no... No, no, no, no! Health, not power, is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Although I do realize that you're no longer very powerful either. .......
430: General Asylum, RE: Speaker placement (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-18, 07:07:25 (72.36.1.89)
I've tried many of the things you've recommended and by now I've pretty much exhausted all of the possible loudspeaker/listening seat placement schemes in my room. I know from actual experience what .......
431: General Asylum, RE: "better bass" (with long wall speaker placement). (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-18, 06:35:27 (72.36.1.89)
What I had meant was (and this will be room/speaker dependent to some degree), with long wall speaker placement the speakers are probably going to be placed closer to the wall behind them, compared to .......
432: General Asylum, A nice synopsis, thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 11:46:58 (72.36.1.89)
Can't ask for much more than that. Very informative, thanks! .......
433: Inmate Central, Dang ! That's more than a bizarre show... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 11:35:59 (72.36.1.89)
That's an extravaganza! .......
434: General Asylum, Room reflections, "competing schools of thought", and speaker placement. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 08:52:09 (72.36.3.237)
For "recreational" or home listening the following preferences in speaker setup are based on my own personal tastes and experience: "Controlled dispersion" type speakers work very nicely with short wa .......
435: General Asylum, Huh ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 08:17:24 (72.36.3.237)
This thread has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. But, just for the record: Black lives do matter! .......
436: General Asylum, RE: "re-engineer the acoustic signal path" ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 07:19:47 (72.36.1.89)
Room acoustics treatments don't re-engineer the acoustic signal path. The acoustic signal path in my room was never "engineered" to begin with. Did you think that speaker manufacturers have my room o .......
437: General Asylum, Even the best tweaks cannot re-engineer the signal path. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 06:58:59 (72.36.1.89)
And I'm not even sure that I'd want to. .......
438: General Asylum, Unless you're holding a speaker conference. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-17, 06:49:31 (72.36.1.89)
Sounds so bad, it's all they can lay claim to doing. .......
439: General Asylum, Sorry, I thought it would be obvious. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-16, 15:01:26 (72.36.1.89)
Guess not. .......
440: Inmate Central, Fentanyl stops oxygen intake before you realize it is happening. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-16, 14:58:36 (72.36.1.89)
Your breathing slows and stops before you even realize that is what is happening to you. Then you become numb, unable to move, pass out, and die. A death row inmate who has received a fentanyl injecti .......
441: Speaker Asylum, That salks ! (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-16, 14:40:26 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
442: General Asylum, Sure, but my post pertains to acoustical measurements. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-16, 14:39:03 (72.36.1.89)
Our speaker systems have to be set up properly for the task of revealing what's on our recordings. Measurements might help. Or not. .......
443: Inmate Central, Fox says:"They could be Chinese test tube babies from outer space." I made... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 16:40:17 (72.36.1.89)
... you look, didn't I? .......
444: General Asylum, And yet, I can't hear recordings... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 16:34:42 (72.36.1.89)
I can only hear speakers. .......
445: General Asylum, I own and use the Densen DeMagic CD... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 08:30:48 (72.36.1.89)
Have never heard any difference before/after but I keep on using it on a bi-monthly basis. Other people say the same thing about rosary beads: Little or no before/after difference, but they keep on u .......
446: Inmate Central, Her focus should be on you, not the food. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 08:14:00 (72.36.1.89)
Please don't tell me you're more boring than a subway sandwich. Please, don't. .......
447: General Asylum, I'm a music lover, not a dictionary. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 08:09:21 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
448: General Asylum, De-lovely! (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-15, 08:05:58 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
449: General Asylum, Damn, I was hoping to find some Plasma headphones! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 17:13:02 (72.36.1.89)
Darn that dream. .......
450: Speaker Asylum, Why would that be ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 17:09:56 (72.36.1.89)
What makes Falcon's version sound that much different than all of the others ? .......
451: Digital Drive, Eric Dolphy, "Out to Lunch". (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 17:06:30 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
452: General Asylum, You do trust your ears after all ? Or, at least sometimes ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 17:03:48 (72.36.1.89)
I wasn't sure if you ever did trust your ears alone. Without a suite of measurements to back up your subjective impressions, that is... .......
453: Inmate Central, If I suffered from dementia (compounded by Parkinson's disease) like Putin... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 11:17:21 (72.36.1.89)
... I'd probably shoot myself. .......
454: General Asylum, Shameful ! A portable headphone rig might help judge "upstream" component sound. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-14, 07:18:10 (72.36.1.89)
I've always felt that these shows would be almost worthless for loudspeaker evaluation. Yet I wonder how many exhibitors would allow for the plugging in of a portable headphone rig for upstream compon .......
455: General Asylum, Although some people hear imaging/soundstaging better than others. Some hardly hear it at all. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-13, 12:01:15 (72.36.1.89)
Singer Patricia Barber is a famous case in point. She claimed that she could not discern imaging/soundstaging in a stereo loudspeaker system. My takeaway is that certain brain conditions might preven .......
456: Inmate Central, RE: The problem is not poor countries, it is... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-13, 05:43:00 (72.36.1.89)
... rich countries like the USA, that forge ahead with the ideal of gratuitous consumerism. Stop their consumeristic demands and the world becomes nearly perfect. Of course, China is happy to enable o .......
457: General Asylum, Which measurements correspond to to the sensation of good soundstaging in a typical stereo system ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-13, 05:27:07 (72.36.1.89)
Or is "good soundstaging" mostly (or partly) a subjective thing ? .......
458: General Asylum, I often do. But I'm learning that it might be better... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-12, 05:52:57 (72.36.1.89)
... to keep my mouth shut about it. Reputation, reputation. .......
459: Classical Court, Speaking of Skrowaczewski... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-11, 07:03:18 (72.36.1.89)
My Analogue Productions (Doug Sax remastered) CD reissue is one of the very best sounding orchestral recordings I own. I never liked Ravel very much. But this recording is now one of my favorite "eas .......
460: General Asylum, Speaking of pennies... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-10, 16:31:40 (72.36.1.89)
It almost looks like she's holding a penny in between her butt cheeks as she walks. Quarters and half-dollar coins were the smallest that Princess Diana could ever manage. So Penny's future seems brig .......
461: General Asylum, In those kinda rooms the females never stop talking... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-10, 16:13:03 (72.36.1.89)
... and fiddling around with their phones. What kinda listening room is dat? .......
462: General Asylum, Not enough time or money to run proper DBTs for every system change? Reputations are on the line here!. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-10, 16:05:42 (72.36.1.89)
"May the winds blow till they have wakened death! Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation ! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial." - William Sh .......
463: Inmate Central, Coney Dog... Yum ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-09, 05:25:33 (72.36.1.89)
Just kiddin - I gave up on the eating of dogs years ago. American Eskimo breed, right ?. Cut!... ooops, I meant to say, "Cute!". Now, if only I could find the hot dog buns and condiments I have laying .......
464: Speaker Asylum, Genelec makes aluminum speaker cabinets that are as inert as anything Magico produces. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-09, 05:15:57 (72.36.1.89)
For the small standmount shopper, Genelec is a great budget option that certainly deserves consideration. .......
465: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Capacitors made from old tin cans and resistors made of rice ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-09, 05:10:05 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
466: General Asylum, Not talking about "plugin DSP filters" Talking about the various types of "digital reconstruction" filters... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-09, 05:02:45 (72.36.1.89)
... used in DACs to construct a smooth analog output signal. There are several types or versions of these filters in use that I'm aware of, and some (so-called) filterless DACs are named "Non-Oversamp .......
467: General Asylum, With DACs, do you consider any of the various filter options to be... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-08, 11:16:38 (72.36.1.89)
... truly "euphonic" ones ? As "euphonic" as the euphony of the vinyl medium, perhaps ? What type of digital filter(s) do you prefer ? Is digital euphony different than analog euphony ? If digital eu .......
468: Inmate Central, Please, please - forget about EVs ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-07, 15:21:54 (72.36.1.89)
Hey, that even rhymes ! Gotta have some bumper stickers made up. .......
469: General Asylum, Yes, definitely. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-07, 15:04:26 (72.36.1.89)
Studying the Stonehenge monument, I can see exactly what I would want to avoid doing in a listening room. .......
470: General Asylum, Flocks of vultures swirl overhead... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-06, 07:06:33 (72.36.1.89)
... where the carcass lies. .......
471: Amp/Preamp Asylum, One that features tone controls ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-06, 06:48:43 (72.36.1.89)
That way you can make it sound bitchy and frigid too, on occasion. When you are not in the mood for romance, that is... .......
472: Inmate Central, The ones who should be living on the "reservations" right now... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 18:52:28 (72.36.1.89)
... are not the ones living on the reservations right now. Let's not forget that. How horrible this mess is,. .......
473: Headphone Heights, Aha, I see it now... Thanks ! (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 18:40:35 (72.36.1.89)
. .......
474: General Asylum, Better results ? No... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 12:56:36 (72.36.3.237)
Just different ones. .......
475: Inmate Central, It's probably impossible for most Native American tribes to ever go back to truly "traditional" lifestyle. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 12:51:07 (72.36.3.237)
Here in the USA, buffalo and open ranges are no longer in plentiful supply. Wild game animals don't run free over thousands and thousands of square miles any longer. The "Indians" now live inside of b .......
476: Inmate Central, RE: "In other words inability or refusal to adapt to the modern world." (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 12:31:13 (72.36.3.237)
I can understand the "refusal" part of the equation. But "inability" ? What do you think might be the causes of this inability ? Do you consider your Native Americans to be primitively *sub-human*, a .......
477: General Asylum, Bras, too. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 12:16:10 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
478: General Asylum, Because all it takes to start a HiFi company is a garage and a soldering iron ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 12:00:52 (72.36.3.237)
Oh yeah, I almost forgot: Some cheesy rag has to give you a glowing review, too. .......
479: Headphone Heights, The main difference between the Basic and the Audiophile versions would seem to be... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-04, 09:02:12 (72.36.3.237)
... that the Basic uses manual measuring tape measurements for the room while the Audiophile version uses more accurate acoustic measurements. But this is for loudspeaker usage, I think... Would the A .......
480: Inmate Central, Bomb them with fentanyl !!! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-03, 14:53:56 (72.36.1.89)
About 100,000 burrito-sized bombs dropped from drones should do the trick. Economical and effective. "Mama, Mama! It's raining burritos..." .......
481: Digital Drive, What's Spinning ? (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-03, 14:42:30 (72.36.1.89)
Ooops, I forgot! You people don't spin. .......
482: General Asylum, Glass ceilings are probably bad for sound. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 13:00:11 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
483: General Asylum, No mention of the possible effects of RFI on his attention span ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 12:56:51 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
484: General Asylum, One possible problem with acoustic measurements in the miniature model. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 12:37:08 (72.36.3.237)
No fleshly bodies inside the miniature model ? They should have filled the miniature Stonehenge model with 100 sausages dressed in priestly robes before taking acoustic measurements. Fleshly Bodies an .......
485: Inmate Central, I scored a 9 out of 10 without knowing anything... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 12:02:16 (72.36.3.237)
"I must be psychic !" Fact or opinion ? .......
486: Headphone Heights, You might want to ping inmate "Analog Scott" about this. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 11:50:06 (72.36.3.237)
He is a big fan and promoter of the BACCH4mac thing here at AA. NO one else uses it here, AFAIK. I know he uses it with stereo speaker systems but I'm not sure if he has tried it with headphones. ::: .......
487: Inmate Central, Has welfare spending kept up with cost of living increases ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 11:43:19 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
488: General Asylum, Bad linky ? (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-02, 11:31:44 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
489: General Asylum, Labels, labels, labels ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 10:40:44 (72.36.3.24)
Tch, tch ! .......
490: Speaker Asylum, You might want to try a system featuring one wide-dispersion mono speaker. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:37:28 (72.36.3.24)
. .......
491: Speaker Asylum, My drivers regularly perform somersaults. (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:35:41 (72.36.3.24)
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492: Inmate Central, The longer each side can wait to come to agreements with the other side, the better. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:32:51 (72.36.3.24)
Both sides know that compromises must be made. But by holding off on effective compromises until the last minute each side can appear to be "fighting to the death" for their campaign promises and/or p .......
493: Classical Court, +1 for Mercury LIving Presence. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:23:36 (72.36.3.24)
Typically, not for the widest soundstages. But certainly for some of the best in overall sound and performances. .......
494: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You might be right about that ! (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:17:46 (72.36.3.24)
Now I'm thinking about installing some hay bales in my listening room. .......
495: General Asylum, One more reason why spouses should only ever meet each each other in the bedroom. This "soulmate" thing.... (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-06-01, 07:14:35 (72.36.3.24)
... is a destructive force in sensual/romantic relationships. It's the biggest load of Victorian-era crap we have that still persists to this day. I know, I know. Marriage is supposed to be all about .......
496: Speaker Asylum, May have as much to do with dispersion characteristics as it might with frequency response. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-05-31, 05:16:02 (72.36.1.89)
You have previously expressed an interest in monophonic or quasi-monophonic speaker systems. The happy result (for you at least) may be that, with mono, you can better focus on things other than sound .......
497: General Asylum, LoL ! (nt (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-05-30, 15:12:34 (72.36.3.237)
. .......
498: General Asylum, "So what?" - Miles Davis (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-05-30, 05:08:37 (72.36.1.89)
You are changing. It's possible that something in you has died, or is dying. I'll gladly hang a wreath at your funeral and wish you well in the "afterlife" of a new hobby. Your system existed to serve .......
499: Classical Court, Check out the Reference Recordings catalog. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-05-29, 11:47:23 (72.36.1.89)
Dynamic and spacious sound. OK performances. .......
500: Inmate Central, WWII Germany, like an unbraced parallelogram. (0.00)
Posted by peppy m. on 2023-05-29, 06:13:00 (72.36.1.89)
Unwilling to be toppled over with a fair push though. Very unsportsmanlike. .......
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