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Blu Studio X unlocked phone
Took a long shot on a phone from a rather unknown company. Popped in my Sim card and worked right away. Pretty happy for the $130 I spent. Anyone looking for an inexpensive phone id definitely recommend. I uploaded a small YouTube video on my channel...- mr56k
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What smartphone screen size do you prefer?
Just got a new HTC Desire 816. Huge jump in screen size (5.5"). After adjusting to the large display I don't think I'd ever wanna go smaller. Pretty much don't have a need to use my small (7")tablet anymore. Browsing, YouTube and Netflix are great on this larger display in my opinion. What's...- mr56k
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Closed, Circumaural Headphones under $80?
Wondering what people would recommend at that price or below. So far I have found Sony MDR-7506, Audio-Technica ATH-M30x and the Shure SRH240A hovering within price range. Like to watch movies, listen to mainly pop/hip hop and these will be used directly out of my Samsung Chromebook or...- mr56k
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Bluetooth Headphones ?
Looking for some Bluetooth headphones to use with my Nexus 7 tablet. Mainly for Watching movies via Netflix, games, music etc. Don't need anything high end. Would like to stay $100 or below (if that's even possible). I'm open to behind the neck, traditional and In ears if they make them. Thanks...- mr56k
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Headphones are going. What speakers $300 or less.
Over the last month I have decided to get rid of my headphones and get a nice set of speakers/studio monitors for my new iMac. I just don't enjoy headphones nowhere as much as I do my speakers. All my content is coming from my new 21.5" iMac. iTunes music, Movies, etc what...- mr56k
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Beyerdynamic headphone assembly video
Came across this when searching for something else. Pretty cool video on how the headphones are assembled and tested. http://youtu.be/bh8dW3UNKIs- mr56k
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Computer Question: Cpu Temp BURNING
So I recently built a machine. I used some leftover parts from my previous rig to the new one. Here is what I got.. AMD Phenom 9950 BE @ 2.6GHZ Factory 8GB DDR2 Corsair Ram -Came from old rig 1x500 + 1TB - Came from old machine as well Geforce 9600GT 512 Antec 900 Case (2 front fans) (1...- mr56k
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Who is getting Call Of Duty World At War ?
Seems like a lot of members have been talking about different games they are ordering/buying. Just curious who else is getting COD5. I have mine on pre-order at gamestop. So nice to finally have a machine I can actually play it on. Videos look amazing!- mr56k
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M-Audio Studiophile AV30 Good ?
So I have some Logitech Z-2300 that will be here tomorrow but I was browsing around on ebay and also through in a low bid for a new set of the M-Audio AV 30's. Well I ended up winning the auction . So my question -------> Has anyone demoed or heard these ? I use to own the AV 40's at one point...- mr56k
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Logitech Z-2300 ok for Movies ?
I purchased these speakers on Friday "Will be here Tuesday" and now I'm reading through some of the posts here on how "bad" they are. I mainly purchased them because of price $69 w/ shipping and the reviews they got everywhere. I am ripping my whole dvd library to H.264 video to store on my pc...- mr56k
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Can spend up to $175
So right now I'm using some Sennheiser wireless headphones with my desktop computer for movie watching and some music. I really like the freedom of no wires but wonder if I'm giving up a lot by doing so. I mean I could drape a 20' eighth inch extension cord across the room . With the budget...- mr56k
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Pentium Dual Core ok ?
I had purchased a Lenovo Ideapad less then a week ago. I had some issues in the last day and ended up returning it "had 14 days". I'm now looking at a Toshiba Satellite that looks like a really good deal. Only question is I usually go with a AMD 64x2 or a Core Duo/ Core 2 Duo and this model has...- mr56k
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New Speakers. What to get ?
So right now I have a Logitech Surround sound setup. It's good for movies but I don't like how bass heavy they are. Even with the bass nob turned all the way down it's still to much. So I turn it up louder to hear voices etc and thump thump.. Getting complaints from the next room lol. It seems...- mr56k
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Desktop or Laptop Person ?
What is your main machine ? Desktop or Laptop? Maybe throw your specs if you got them as well. I will get things started iMac Intel Core 2 Duo "New Aluminum model" 20" Widescreen 2GB DDR2 800MHZ ATI Radeon 2400 250GB HDD DVD+-/RW OSX 10.5.3- mr56k
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Asus Eeepc questions ?
Just ordered one the black models and a 8GB SDHC card today. Just wondering if the output on these are ok ? I believe its just headphone out no optical. I got it as its very portable but a screen that is easier to work with websites, windows etc. Since I'm using alac in iTunes I'm assuming those...- mr56k
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Apple Lossless Ok ?
So for the longest time my iTunes library was a mixed bag. I had some 96kbs, 128, 192 etc.. So I figured since I was getting more in to the audio thing to re-rip my music. I started a few days ago. So far I have about 1,000 songs done. I am re-ripping to Apple lossless. I can really tell the...- mr56k
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Beyerdynamic DT770 Impressions
Well this is my first venture in to some Beyerdynamic headphones. I wanted something closed and with decent bass for movies and hip hop music. So what do I think? So far these are exactly what I was looking for. Vocals sound great and bass is definitely there . Its not as tight or controlled as...- mr56k
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Shure SE530's Arrived today !
So as the title says the SE530's were waiting for me when I got home from work. First the box it comes in is amazing lol. A very tight packed cube of goodies . I almost thought I got ripped off because I opened the box and found everything but the shure iems. They were hiding towards the bottom...- mr56k
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Shure SE530 compared to UM1
I currently own the Westone UM1's and really like them. I just found out I can get the Shure's for $250 shipped brand new through are company partner. This seems like a good deal. I have been eyeing the Etymotic ER4 for a month and a half. So for the people that own the SE530's just how good are...- mr56k
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UM1 vs UM2 How much better ?
Really really like my Westone UM1's. Most comfortable iem I have ever owned and like the sound signature. Just curious if anyone can comment on the comparison between the UM1 vs UM2 ? Really worth the price difference? I don't mind shelling out the $ if its quite a bit better. Just hoping to get...- mr56k
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Etymotic ER4 P/S vs Shure lineup
I have tried several different iems "The ue metro fi.2" being the latest. I thought those were horrible. Seemed ok at first but then I just started to hear how bass heavy they were and didn't show lots of detail either. So I finally decided to spend some real money and get something worth while...- mr56k
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IEM For My Laptop
Looking for a iem for portable use with my laptop. I will mainly use it for music "Mostly Rock" and the other BIG USAGE will be for watching dvds or movies through iTunes. I want to block out my surroundings and of course really small for the portability. Also I want it to come straight out of...- mr56k
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Just got Sennheiser HD555
My Sennheiser HD515's were showing some age and plus I had serious upgraditus. So my friend got the 515's "he was using some cheap no names". I ordered the Sennheiser HD555 yesterday and got them today. These headphones are very nice. Very comfortable and sound great! I was afraid there might...- mr56k
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Headphones for Movies
Wondering what people recommend or our currently using for movie watching. My source will be straight out of my Macbook Pro. I like to watch action movies but getting good volume without disturbing others is hard to do where im at. So speakers are outta the question. Im currenty using some Audio...- mr56k
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UM1's Arrived Today !
So got home today and usps had delivered my westome um1's. So packaging is quite nice. Case is nice and handy. First thing I notice is wow these are way smaller then I thought they were gona be. It seems like every picture I have seen of them make them look like 2x as big lol. The cord seems...- mr56k
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