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DougO

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  1. Center speakers are the most misunderstood of almost every setup, and almost always too small for the job when packaged in a set, though it's the most important part of a surround system. Tough to get the adequate volume and tone in your dialogue with little tinny speakers. I have wired two 8 or 10-inch stereo speakers together for that function with a decent degree of success, far better sound, but it takes up more space. These days I prefer to just use two big external speakers without a surround system and just run it stereo or virtual surround and they sound great.

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  2. My friend's soundbar is total shit, can't hear dialogue. Wish I could replace it with something. Soundbars in general are shit for a big tv. There's not much room there for receiver with external speakers, so might just look for a bigger decent soundbar that won't be a waste of money. Not many people really understand how those things work.

    I had an older heavy 50 inch dumb TV with big speakers in the front, like God intended, stashed away for the game room. But it got donated to the poors behind my back. Great picture, sounded damn good with no attachments and didn't have to fudge with streaming shit. Pissed me off bigtime.

  3. I think this qb class is vastly overrated. Great college qbs that I'm not sure will translate well to NFL and may have long term issues. I wouldn't want to be one of the teams needing to draft a qb early. Later rounds may produce better long term prospects.

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  4. Fun start to the season. Had to watch the game away from home, missed most of it because streaming shit they had is a total clusterfuck. Ended up having to watch the last couple innings on Deportes for some reason, the only channel that would work. 

  5. Noiseless pickups apparently work well with fake amp systems on a big stage. I've had the lace sensors on a Strat and noiseless N3 on a Tele that I got used, hated how sterile they sounded and replaced them. 

  6. 16 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said:

    They must've accidentally hired a pitmaster who gives a damn.

    When I first got there and parked near the pits I saw the pit guy walking and talking with what was probably a trainee about details of the job. I liked what little I heard, like the guy actually knew what he was talking about. Definitely encouraging. I'll check back again to test for consistency and be more prepared to get some pics. 

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  7. Yesterday out toward the lake in the Morgan's Point/Belton area, in a pinch, I needed some food, and about the only thing around was Backyard Barbecue, or BBQ or whatever they call it. I hadn't been there in about 20 years, being unimpressed in prior visits. It was known more for chicken fried steak and other sources of grease and carbohydrates. But I was starving and way late for my usual eating time. I got a brisket and rib plate to go and it was actually quite good! Brisket was moist and smoky with just the right amount of fat, perfect pull, legit barbecue. The rib was large and had a perfect bite, no-frills smoked porky goodness. Sides were good, but I was shocked by how decent the barbecue goods were, and the price was lower than the usual trend. I've definitely been missing out. It may be my new local go-to barbecue destination when both quality and price and the lack of bbq tourist douche element are all factored in.

     

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  8. He made one of the greatest catches I've ever seen in a loss to Kansas City, that year they didn't make the playoffs with an 8-6 record, I believe. Tipped a high ball up and caught it on the way down. Shame they never show that in the old highlights. I remember after that game I was so upset I broke the shower head. Golden was cool. 

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  9. 10 hours ago, Steamboat1874 said:

     

    I have a lot more respect for Frances Baviar (Aunt Bee). She is absolutley brilliant in this series.

    She also plays a good drunk. There are a couple of episodes where she accidently gets drunk and she is brilliant.

     

     

    That's because when she is playing just regularass sober Aunt Bee she already seems borderline drunk.

  10. On 2/9/2024 at 11:12 AM, Hermanator said:

    If he just puts Parsons back to linebacker who situationally rushes it's already an upgrade. I couldn't believe DQ kept him at DE full time for a 2nd straight year after watching him get worn down by week 12 the season before. 

    I tend to agree with this. Not only wears him down, but limits his amazing ability to use his speed an instincts making plays all over the field. They can disguise his rushes more and keep offenses guessing.

    19 hours ago, Irish Wrist Watch said:

    Zimmer's a fucking retread

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    Stretch bit don't break defensive philosophy.

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