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GottaB

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  1. I used a projector for a while. 1) get a screen. I used a flat wall but still the texturing of the paint showed up in faces and it was odd. 2) It was exhausting for certain types of watching. I followed the guides for size and distance but some times it was too big. 3) some projectors are louder than others. It may seem like low fan noise at first but it can be annoying. 4) plan the whole setup and keep in mind how long the cables will need to run. HDMI cables have limits. There are solutions but still a consideration. I started out with the receiver and other equipment close to the projector but it was weird to turn around to change the channel. 5) bulbs can burn out. And they aren’t cheap. I bought the projector in 2009 for $800 and the bulb was $200. My suggestion would be to go and look at a place that has both a projector and a huge TV side by side. The TV looks better to me, even if the size of the screen is smaller.
  2. There’s one for any price point. If you don’t have a delica, that’s a great start. My favorite are the sage lineup. Pick your favorite style. My favorite sage is the Sage 2. They are a great pocket size knife with a deep carry clip and a lot of blade. Want more robust? Paramilitary 2. Native. Delica seem too small? Endura. Or Manix. Flipper? Domino.
  3. Victorinox INOX Seiko Monsters Citizen Solars
  4. Formerly the Seiko Dive Watch thread. I can’t afford a Rolex but I do like me some inexpensive watches. I got a new rubber strap for my SKX007. Jubilee off. Geckota rubber dive strap on. Thought I’d was a good time to revive the Better than the stock rubber strap IMO. Very comfortable. Only $9 https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-pvc-rubber-z20-z22-replacement-watch-strap.php
  5. Saddleback leather ID wallet. Holds 4 cards, two IDs and a small amount of cash. http://www.saddlebackleather.com/leather-front-pocket-wallet
  6. I was in a class he taught. I don’t remember much else about him.
  7. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kingsford-18-6-lbs-Charcoal-Briquettes-2-Bag-4460031239/205796026
  8. Wanted to give and update on my progress. I got the MCACC mic in. Ran the setup. Still needed to replace speakers and add a center. I went with Klipsch over Ascend Accoustic for two reasons. First I was able to hear them locally. Second, if I went with ascend I’d have to spend another $100-150 on stands. Seemed a waste. Setup: Pioneer VSX1020 Reciever (kept the same) Klipsch RP-250f for L/R ($500) Klipsch RP-450c for center ($400) Klipsch R-10SWi ($250). I kept the receiver because it was still working and didn’t need wireless though some day I might upgrade. I did not go bookshelf speaker because they would be under sized for the center and the setup would look weird. The center was the hardest decision. RP-250c vs 440 vs 450. The prices were $220, $350, $380. It just seemed like a good place to invest the money. I didn’t think it would be too big for the space and I got the biggest I could afford. Somewhere I read someone explain it that bigger sounds better even if you aren’t using it to it’s fullest ability. As for the sub, I was going to wait. And I’ll eventually upgrade the one I got. But wireless kits run $100-200 alone so a speaker with wireless built in for $250 will work for now. Plus, most of the time we turn it way down when my wife is watching TV because she doesn’t care for it. Result: I like it. In the end, I’ve spent a little more than I planned but I’m happy with it. As for the quality of sound: we’ll see. I don’t hear the brightness yet. Maybe the MCACC adjustment tamed that beast. I’ll test it this weekend when the kids aren’t sleeping and make a better judgment. Thank you guys for helping me put my money to meet my goals. (In a matching front set vs receiver).
  9. $12.99 double bags of charcoal this week at Home Depot and Lowe’s
  10. Viair gets great reviews. I picked up one for my wifes van. For my car, I have one from pep boys https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9357343/01727?quantity=1 or something like it. https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9327241/01727?quantity=1
  11. From the sound bars I have owned, most used proprietary connections to their subwoofer. You then use either optical/hdmi/stereo (red/white) inputs to connect to a TV. Any receiver would have the same outputs as a television. Surround speakers use speaker wire to connect to the receiver. I don't think you can use both. I have owned one soundbar that used speaker wire and was able to incorporate it into a full surround setup, but that was the exception. I have never seen a soundbar that would connect to other surround speakers directly.
  12. Panasonic soundbar sub ARC TCL TV ARC input TCL TV menu
  13. Does the sound bar or sub have an HDMI out? More specifically does it support ARC. You can connect tv (arc input) to sub (ARC) and the sub should act like TV speakers. Then DirecTv to sub. ProTip: my Roku TV requires you to go activate the ARC functionality. It’s in the TV menu under advanced setting IIRC
  14. Crates of tea and a feather
  15. If I can't get to it till wednesday, will that be too late. I won't be watering between now and then.
  16. Saw it today. Really liked it.
  17. I love the early success. I have lost 15 pounds in 18 days. I don't expect this to continue at this pace. I know that wouldn't be healthy.
  18. Crap. It’s not 2,4 d. It’s atrazine.
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