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Tourmaline Negative Ion Generators?

post #1 of 48
5/27/08 at 11:51am
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Hello!

What do you think of these devices? Their product pages make them sound indispensible, but I cannot understand how they are actually supposed to work. They even say that they make the picture improved on DVD's.

Can you explain what you think about them please?

Thank you very much!!!!


Goodbye!
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post #2 of 48
5/27/08 at 10:42pm
It would be easier if you provide a link to the product. Thanks.
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post #3 of 48
5/27/08 at 11:39pm
I think this is what crazyface is writing about:

Acoustic Revive RIO-5 II
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post #4 of 48
5/28/08 at 3:42am
Place the RIO-5 II in your listing [SIC] room. Once you switch it on, the natural negative ions are released by the halogen lamp rays and heat. The ions will purify the air in the room. The result is that sound waves travel within the room better, yielding signficiant [SIC] sound improvement!

What complete crap.
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post #5 of 48
5/28/08 at 1:36pm
And it's only $595.00 dollars.

What expensive crap.
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post #6 of 48
5/28/08 at 2:16pm
Snakeoil, lol...how the hell is it supposed to improve picture quality?

"RIO-5 II feature is a significant product accomplishment, because by treating CD's, CD-R's, SACD's and DVD's, it dramatically improves the sound and picture quality. How to use the RIO-5 II: Place the CD and DVD etc. on top of RIO-5 II, and press the red button. This will run the electric fan for 14 seconds, which irradiate the surface with natural negative ion on to the disc. The Acoustic Revive RIO-5 II not only releases negative ions, it also emits infrared rays which works as a surface-active agent. This improves transmissivity of the laser beam inside the CD player, which leads to improved sound and picture quality. When using the RIO-5 II, the S/N ratio and dynamic range should be improved. All instrument and vocals should become vivid and fresher sounding. For Video (DVD, BluRay) it provides excellent depth and excellent color contrast."

Riiiight...

Well, I have a revolutionary new product that will enhance your listening and viewing experience by stimulating neurons in the brain directly. When paired with a high-tech glass delivery system, this product will increase the percieved quality of sound and images many times over. Here's a picture: CLICK
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post #7 of 48
5/28/08 at 3:20pm
I wouldn't believe a word anywhere on that whole website based on that page. Overpriced wall recepticles, wire lifters, hideously expensive power strips... TOTAL snake oil.

See ya
Steve
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post #8 of 48
5/28/08 at 8:25pm
It's this kind of crap that makes audiophiles look like idiots to non-audiophiles.
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post #9 of 48
5/28/08 at 11:34pm
I can stop by taco bell on the way over to your house, release a MASSIVE toot and thus influence your viewing experience. All for $5.95.

Ok, so it will be akin to teargas but wtf are you complaining about for $5.95?
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post #10 of 48
5/28/08 at 11:44pm
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Originally Posted by Budgie View Post
It's this kind of crap that makes audiophiles look like idiots to non-audiophiles.
To be fair, I should hope anyone would think someone who put stock in one of those is an idiot.
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post #11 of 48
5/29/08 at 12:05am
True
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post #12 of 48
5/29/08 at 5:09am
But, it releases negative ions.
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post #13 of 48
5/29/08 at 5:13am
Well, at least this appears to be recognized by most as the nonsense it is. I was afraid someone was going to start discussing its merits in all seriousness.

The more dangerous money-wasters are those which are not so easily recognized for the con they are. But I suppose that is a status reserved for power cables and other things which shall remain unmentioned...
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post #14 of 48
5/29/08 at 5:16am
No, you have to block the negative ions. There is a cost effective way to do this:



It'll make your blacks blacker, too.
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post #15 of 48
5/29/08 at 6:04am
A ton of air cleaners actually have the feature to generate negative ions, and some of them are quite good and quite cheap too...
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