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[GT5Redsucker23]

 

[Sprite]

Picked some music...

Went to my local record store but couldn't get the RSD vinyl I wanted but did pick these up.

















Also bought some solid Oak boards to do this...

Suspended top plate on my speaker stands. The've elivated the base and warmed up the sound slightly. The 685s sound a little harsh on rock but now sound outstanding with what ever I throw at them.

I've also picked up some 10mm heatshrink tubing for the speaker cable ends, just so they look a little tidier.

Edit: Wire cut down and terminated properly.

 

[Shaun]

@Sprite didn't choose to bi-wire the speakers? Sorry can't remember your receiver so not sure if it can.

 

[Sprite]

@Sprite didn't choose to bi-wire the speakers? Sorry can't remember your receiver so not sure if it can.

It's a AV receiver by Yamaha. Unfortunately I can't bi-wire them, but I may be able to bi-amp them by using the Amps additional speaker outputs. I may try that another day though.

I'm not using the plates from the speakers, I've cut small runs of speaker cable (same as used from amp to speaker) and run that from the HF to LF at the back.

Ala this...

 

[Shaun]

What model number is the receiver?
If it's 7.1 and you're only running 5.1 you should be good to go with the bi-wire set up.

I found it makes a difference with the highs on my 685's.

Edit: Rxv-675 correct?
Unless you are indeed running 7.1 you should be able to use the two spare channels, check the manual. Just something to think about thats all.

 

[Sprite]

It's the 7.1 Yamaha 675.



It has the Bi-amp output on the back. I've found the highs on the S2 to be just spot on so far, especially for classical and Jazz but they sounded a tad bright on heavy rock but the new Oak boards have sorted that.

Ohh and I'm only running 2.0 at the moment with a view for 600 series 5.1 setup in the future.

 

[AzNTypeR]

I technically didn't buy this today, nor did I actually pay for it (my parents did), but I got this delivered today:

LG G Pad 8.3!

First impressions, it's a pretty decent device! Although, it got quite confusing, as I hadn't used an Android device for so long; as you can clearly see by my portfolio of other devices that were on the table.

 

[Azure Flare]

The GranStand cockpit, all together (with a Logitech G25/G27 shifter mount that I will put my TH8 RS on, + shipping) was ~$550. From reviews I've seen it's worth it. GranStand Bill and Logitech G27 are not included.

-And-

The Basherboards T500 RS brake mod, made by mrbasher, for just $20.

 

[Crash]

On the drive home off Highway 1:

 

[Azure Flare]

E39 M5 = Me very jelly.

 

[jjjkr20]

For any Roosterteeth fans.

 

[Tornado]

Some tennis balls for the puppy.

Also, a puppy.

 

[Ryanswannell]

Unboxed Playstation 2 Slim,

8mb Memory Card

and Need for Speed Underground 2.

This in total costs me £43, less than the cost of most PS4 games .

I'm going to go on a huge nostalgia trip with the PS2 when it get's here. Also, I saw Getaway Black Monday on sale for £1.50 the other day, so that will soon be another purchase. The whole bundle should arrive before the end of the week, and I feel like a kid on Christmas eve .

 

[Cano]

@Sprite Those records are puuuuuure class 👍 Kind of blue ftFw

@Crash Awesome car! own thread?

@Tornado Aaaawwww!! MOAR PICS.

 

[RouWa]

Sony 55W905 + Schnepel ELF L120 Lowboard (black)

 

[dice1998]

Why I didn't have a pair before is beyond me.

 

[Crash]

@Crash Awesome car! own thread?

Thanks. I've done a small write up of my road trip home in my car thread.

 

[Doog]

 

[Inferno251]

Got this today (after returning from holiday):

 

[Solid Lifters]

Kanger Protank 3 A clear, red (both pictured) and a blue tank. The clear tank had the new atomizer heads and the colored tanks did not. So, I complained and they are sending me new style heads, which are a lot better, for free.

 

[Monatsende]

15 Euro bucks - brandnew and sealed. Can´t be wrong.

 

[Lissa]

The most money I have ever spent on anything. EVER!

 

[Ryanswannell]

The most money I have ever spent on anything. EVER!

I've always liked the design of those. Almost like a mini McLaren SLR .

 

[Monatsende]

The most money I have ever spent on anything. EVER!

Good choice to spend your money. 👍
So you have to replace your avatar, too!?

 

[Inferno251]

Bought this off ebay for about 20 bucks:

The contents include:
Mousepad (I needed a replacement, and this looked pretty cool):



3D Lenticular sleeve (written in Polish, which doesn't matter much to me since I can't find it anywhere in English):



Steelbook (the main reason why I purchased this, because its probably one of the best looking steelbooks I've seen):

Even the inside looks awesome:

It did come with the game, but didn't come with any activation codes . Thus, this merely is for aesthetic purposes only.
If I find a cheap Simcity activation code, i'll probably get it-especially since the game has apparently improved significantly in terms of stability, bugs and crashes (although the issue with city sizes has not been resolved as of yet )

 

[Monatsende]

Just to glorify old GT5 days and to complete my collection. Was worth 30 Euro bucks. Total bargain because it came in very good condition with complete content (SLS AMG model, wallet, keyring, USB-stick, APEX book, art book, expired codes and the game inside the shiny black metal box in outer white cardbox).

 

[Sprite]

Picked up a few more records today...

RSD release of The Levellers - Carry Me EP Number 128 of 1100.

Also picked up Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here.

 

[Terronium-12]

Finally picked up F1:CE after I don't know how many years of wanting it (anywhere between 5 and 7) and some peach rings.

 

[TB]

The most money I have ever spent on anything. EVER!

Either you've never bought a house or that's worth more than your house!

 

[Brend]

Got this t-shirt.