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    Major Tinnitus problem

    Hi all. I had an ear infection back in June, and since then, I have had tinnitus in my left ear. I checked a doctor about it, but there was no hearing issue, no fluid, and no problems with neurons. The doctor said he could not help me, but he referred me to another doctor, who he said could...
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    Watches - another passion of ours, it seems...post your pics!

    Hi guys. I was just given a graduation "gift" from my parents. It's a citizen eco-drive watch. I really like look, and it's a great sized-watch.   My previous watch was the $10 Casio F91W-1. Perhaps my parents thought that because I am going to college soon, I should have a better watch.  ...
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    Ear infection + tinnitus

    That is very unfortunate news. It sounds like I may be stuck with this for the rest of my life. :(   If I did not have this condition ever, before the ear infection, and now the infection is gone, why would the tinnitus stay? That really is the biggest dilemma for me.   All signs point...
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    Ear infection + tinnitus

    Yes; that is one my symptoms, Whenever I swallow, there is a cracking sound in the ear.   Again, this has only started with the ear infection. Could it be that my Euchastian tubes became swollen as a result of the infection? Is it likely to become "unswollen" (I don't know the proper term).
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    Ear infection + tinnitus

    Hi; thanks for the comments so far.   I went to the doctor yesterday, and the diagnosis was pretty bad. No infection/redness, and no fluid behind the eardrum, so they don't know what is causing the tinnitus. I told the doctor that I think it is no coincidence that the tinnitus started at...
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    Ear infection + tinnitus

    Hi All. About a month ago, I had a really bad ear infection. The pain was really bad, and I had to take 400mg ibuprofen regularly so that it was manageable. I also could not hear from my ear, and there was really bad tinnitus. About a week later, the pain was subsiding, but my hearing was still...
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    Summer Job

    Hi All. The school year is about to be over, and I need to look for a summer job. For the last two years, I worked at a research lab, but now that the project is over, I have no where to go. I'll be going to college in September, so I want to earn some money to use for expenses during the...
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    The "luxuries that I give up to save some money" thread.

    Quote: That's great! It saves money and your health!
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    Grado's going bad?

    Hi. I recently noticed a problem with my Grado sr80i's. Whenever I listen to music, some parts seem to phase in and out. I soon realized that this may be connected to the moving of the wire. If I "jingle" the wire, some parts phase in and out. I can't really describe what it is, but despite the...
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    Good sounding + durable earbuds

    Hi. My brother wanted some new headphones because his old ones are breaking (his old one are cell-phone pack-ins).   I tried to convince him to get either regular over-the-head headphones or IEMs, since earbuds are a low-level product,  but he said he wanted to consider better quality...
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    What book are you reading right now?

    Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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    2-Channel system for "home theater": Possible?

    Ok. I've purchased the TA2020, but I have yet to buy my speakers.   I think I will most likely go with the Pioneer speakers.
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    2-Channel system for "home theater": Possible?

    Thanks guys. The problem is that I really don't have the space for a stereo receiver. If I were to buy one, I don't know where to put it.   Of course, I want the highest fidelity given my constraints. How much compromising would I have to do with the Lepai, as compared to an actual av receiver?
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