[dhwilkin]

... my search for a job, that is! That's right, after nine months of being unemployed, I've finally found another job. It's w/ a consulting company, and the project is for Java development/testing at IBM. Very few people were hiring junior developers, so this is a major relief.

Now, what does this have to do w/ Head-fi? Nothing, but since this has put me in a good mood, I want to celebrate. So, I'm looking for suggestions as to what I should buy in celebration of this? Obviously, some of these things would require a month or two of saving up. Feel free to suggest other stuff. Oh, but don't suggest music, since I've already went out and bought a bunch of that.

 

[Ebonyks]

How much exactly do you have to play around with? Perhaps a omega II/KGSS is in your future

 

[dhwilkin]

Assume that $4000 is my hard upper limit (I'm basing this on current savings plus a month or two on the job), and I'd probably only spend that much if I went for the plasma tv. Also, Stax is a possibility, but where would I get a KGSS from, and roughly how much would that combo cost?

 

[Edwood]

Consider a Samsung rear projection DLP set instead of Plasma.

You'll get twice the resolution (720P) that you would get in an 480P Plasma set.

-Ed

 

[MD1032]

PLASMA TV, BABY!!!! That Gateway commercial is great.

 

[dhwilkin]

Quote:

Edwood said... Consider a Samsung rear projection DLP set instead of Plasma.

Well, most of my viewing would be dvds and games, so I'm not sure there'd be enough HD material that I'd want to watch to make a true HDTV necessary. In any event, I've seen a bunch of rear-projection tvs (no idea if they were calibrated well or not), and I've never been thrilled by the picture, or the sheer bulk of them.

 

[EyEPoD]

If its mainly for movie watching, have you considered a projector?

 

[mxs1030]

Plasma TV and a comfy couch

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[aphex944]

You haven't played a game until you've played Grand Theft Auto: VC projected onto a 110" screen

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally posted by aphex944 You haven't played a game until you've played Grand Theft Auto: VC projected onto a 110" screen

Doesn't that get a bit pixely?

 

[Music Fanatic]

Just 42"? Man, if I had to buy my plasma over again, I'd go with 50 - 60 inches for sure. 42 is good for a week, and then one starts thinking "this is a bit small".

 

[Todd R]

Ok,
I'll be the official buzzkill here.

Save it.
Put it in the bank for the next time....

Sound just like your Mom don't I?

 

[Ebonyks]

You could do omega II + KGSS for 4000 dollars, and have extra left over for hookers and booze.

1. Talk to koji and get some omegas, i believe he charges 1500-1600, depending on his mood and how good you are at barganing

2. Talk to justin of headamp.com about getting a KGSS built, as i understand it, he's starting to produce them in quanity. I believe his price is around 1500, but i honstly don't recall.

Around 3000 bucks, and you've got just about the best headphone setup out there

 

[TheMuffinMan_01]

don't even think about getting a plasma tv! they are insanely overpriced for what you are getting. you might as well get some 500 dollar wooden knobs! if you want a nice tv, get a projector. 110 inch screens for less money. those things are freakin uber. in conclusion, plasma tv's are for suckers.

 

[markl]

Congrats on the new job dhwilkin!

[size=xx-small]Erm... if it's a temporary position/project, maybe you should consider socking it away for a rainy day. Just in case...[/size]