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- Sum1s2pid
Made some selfish impulse buys for the holidays.
Jamo S 803 HCS.
On their own, everything above 60Hz is clear, articulate, and spacious. Hooked up to a Yamaha TSR-700 with a flat EQ in a 14'X18' room, the highs are a bit bright for some music, but are great for movie dialogue and effects. Needs a sub. Bass fizzles out hard with hip-hop, EDM, and heavy explosions.
I don't know if the set is worth the $554 from the Jamo site or the $349 high on Amazon. It might be worth the $249 that's more common. Definitely worth it if you can get the set for under $200. Grabbed the black for $189. Seen the white as low as $169.
Also picked up:
Brawndo's got what affordable home theater systems crave.
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- Thailand
As a loose boxer wearer my whole life, I got tired of the inevitable wedgies I get wearing regular fit work
trousers.
I purchased some close fit sports underpants and I feel like a new man.
I was expecting restriction, but they’re unnoticeable.
I don’t have pics, unless I get someone to take a photo of me in my skinnies. Nobody wants that. Trust me.
trousers.
I purchased some close fit sports underpants and I feel like a new man.
I was expecting restriction, but they’re unnoticeable.
I don’t have pics, unless I get someone to take a photo of me in my skinnies. Nobody wants that. Trust me.
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- opelgt1969
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- Pasadena, MD
- Minty TS
After a few years of saving and waiting on deals and sales, I've finally capped off the major purchases to complete my desk. Just a few small things left like cable management, headset hangers, and I should probably find something to replace the books.
Finally found and bought a monitor arm capable of supporting the weight of the Odyssey G9(look how chunky the tilt spring is), though I had to use bolts at the rear and a few books at the front to stop the shelf from flexing too much with the arm fully extended.
And after getting the arm set up, I drove to Microcenter to get this surprisingly sturdy collapsable "sim rig" that sits just high enough to fit perfectly within the monitor arm's reach.
And finally, I've always wanted a high-end long-term office chair, and Herman Miller had a pretty substantial black Friday deal going, so after watching more chair review videos than any one person should, I cannibalized a chunk of my "non-essential" savings and recently received the Herman Miller Logitech Embody.
It's not as comfy as the old cushy chair when reclining, but it's some sort of magic when sitting up and working/gaming. The thing is somehow shockingly solid and perfectly compliant all at the same time, I genuinely miss this chair when I have to sit in the (still fairly comfortable) ones at work. Spent 6 hours in it a few days ago and when I stood up I swear my spine felt less stiff than when I sat down. Still not sure if I'd pay full price for it, but with 30% off I'm more than happy with it.
Finally found and bought a monitor arm capable of supporting the weight of the Odyssey G9(look how chunky the tilt spring is), though I had to use bolts at the rear and a few books at the front to stop the shelf from flexing too much with the arm fully extended.
And after getting the arm set up, I drove to Microcenter to get this surprisingly sturdy collapsable "sim rig" that sits just high enough to fit perfectly within the monitor arm's reach.
And finally, I've always wanted a high-end long-term office chair, and Herman Miller had a pretty substantial black Friday deal going, so after watching more chair review videos than any one person should, I cannibalized a chunk of my "non-essential" savings and recently received the Herman Miller Logitech Embody.
It's not as comfy as the old cushy chair when reclining, but it's some sort of magic when sitting up and working/gaming. The thing is somehow shockingly solid and perfectly compliant all at the same time, I genuinely miss this chair when I have to sit in the (still fairly comfortable) ones at work. Spent 6 hours in it a few days ago and when I stood up I swear my spine felt less stiff than when I sat down. Still not sure if I'd pay full price for it, but with 30% off I'm more than happy with it.
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- Null Island
TB v.s Boston77, Taco Sumo, winner gets to keep their truck
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- Manila, PH
- TakuKanonji22
Got these right after work:
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- Cy-Fi
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- Indiana
- CWM_Spirit
Got a set of winter tires & wheels for my Honda Civic. I could get away with the all-season tires & 18" alloys that came with the car, but I want to keep those wheels clean. Having a little extra grip in the worst of winter weather never hurts.
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I picked up a few livestreams from The Mads. I missed Teenagers From Outer Space and The Brain That Wouldn't Die when they were first broadcast. They were both riffed by Mystery Science Theater 3000 back in the day. I'm looking forward to these new riffs. And I've pre-ordered their next broadcast, A Night of Shorts X.
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Picked up the Daniel Craig collection. I had the first 4 films on Blu-ray but really wanted the last one too as I really enjoyed it. So it made sense to pick up the set on 4K (well it did in my head anyway)
Also ordered the doggo an Equafleece in Mulberry. It’s made from Polartec so should be fantastic for the colder weather when he’s just walking and running around like a man possessed.
Pic of the doggos is not mine and is from the site.
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Been a while since I last posted here...
There were a few more purchases, but these were probably my biggest ones this year. Hopefully I won't have to spend as much next year.
2017 Ford Fiesta ST
Vibra-Technics Fast Road Transmission Mount (it sounded like the transmission mount was failing, so I got all three mounts replaced)
Vibra-Technics Fast Road Engine Mount
Cobb Rear Motor Mount
Vibra-Technics Fast Road Transmission Mount (it sounded like the transmission mount was failing, so I got all three mounts replaced)
Vibra-Technics Fast Road Engine Mount
Cobb Rear Motor Mount
- Custom 2.5" catback exhaust (turned out to be cheaper to get one locally built + installed compared to ordering a system from overseas)
- Misc. car care products
Dell S3422DWG (for work)
Keychron K8 TKL Gateron Brown Hot-Swap (also for work)
Mountain Everest 60 Tactile
Mountain Everest 60 Tactile Numpad
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Deepcool AS500 Plus
Asus Zenfone 9 128GB
Keychron K8 TKL Gateron Brown Hot-Swap (also for work)
Mountain Everest 60 Tactile
Mountain Everest 60 Tactile Numpad
- Two sets of Mountain PBT keycaps - one for my old Cooler Master keyboard (which I'll give to my sister), and one to potentially replace the stock Keychron keycaps
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Deepcool AS500 Plus
Asus Zenfone 9 128GB
There were a few more purchases, but these were probably my biggest ones this year. Hopefully I won't have to spend as much next year.
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