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bob1029 updated 2 products

bob1029 — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:47:13 -0400

1. updated Sharp Aquos LC-32D62U - May 17, 2007 at 4:47 pm

agreed: "Benefit as 1080p on this size TV is diminished (you have to sit really close to see the difference)"

2. updated Seasonic M12-700 - May 17, 2007 at 4:46 pm

agreed: "Better than standard voltage regulation (+/- 3%)"

bob1029 updated 5 products

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 11:01:06 -0400

1. updated Paradigm Millenia 200 - May 16, 2007 at 11:01 am

agreed: "Lacking bass (would benefit from being paired with a sub-woofer)"
agreed: "Sleek, chic look (chrome finish)"

2. updated Seasonic M12-700 - May 16, 2007 at 10:58 am

new pro/con: Price.
new pro/con: 80%+ efficiency rating.
new pro/con: High build quality.
new pro/con: Virtually silent.
tapped as "have it"
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3. updated Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 - May 16, 2007 at 10:50 am

new pro/con: Low availability.
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4. updated Starcraft Battle Chest - May 16, 2007 at 10:44 am

new pro/con: Graphics becoming outdated.
new pro/con: Extremely replayable online multiplayer.
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

5. updated Nintendo Wii - May 16, 2007 at 10:42 am

tapped as "have it"
disagreed: "the people on Wii are cute, but i wish they had the graphics of xbox games"
agreed: "Virtual console games are too expensive ($5-12 each)"
disagreed: "No built in ethernet port"
disagreed: "Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3"
disagreed: "Tough to find in stores"
agreed: "No HD resolution (480p maximum)"
disagreed: "Cool Wiimote accessories (steering wheel, tennis racket, etc.)"
agreed: "Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket"
agreed: "Backwards compatible with Gamecube games"
disagreed: "Integrated Web browser with Flash support"
disagreed: "Runs very quiet. No loud fans."
agreed: "Cheaper than competing systems."
agreed: "Controller is innovative and allows for new game types"

bob1029 commented on 2 items

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:59:30 -0400

1. commented on Seasonic M12-700 - May 16, 2007 at 10:59 am

"I own the m12 and love the fact that I will probably never have to buy another power supply again. This unit looks and feels like a quality product, and certainly performs like one. I feel confident in the capabilities of this power supply, and would highly recommend it to anyone building a high-end gaming system or graphics workstation."

2. commented on Does 1080p matter? or: How close can I sit to my TV? - May 16, 2007 at 10:39 am

"I think the difference between 1080p and 1080i is being overstated. The biggest deal with 1080p is that you dont get deinterlacing artifacts, and each frame is a complete, unaltered image. 1080i is popular in most transmission formats due to the fact that it uses much less bandwidth since the image height is taken from 1080 lines to 540 lines, and the vertical rate is doubled. The difference between the 2 formats makes itself painstakingly clear when a 1080p set is hooked up to a computer and set to 1080i and then 1080p for comparison. Even with a really good deinterlacer, scrolling through text and other rapid vertical movements involving fine detail are completely distorted and unreadable at 1080i."

bob1029 updated 7 products

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:17:12 -0400

1. updated Bluegears b-Enspirer - May 16, 2007 at 2:17 am

new pro/con: Supports EAX 1/2 and a few others.
new pro/con: Does not support EAX3/4.
new pro/con: Excellent alternative to Creative's solutions.
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2. updated Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 - May 16, 2007 at 2:08 am

tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"
new pro/con: Best overclocking board available for C2D cpus.
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3. updated Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - May 16, 2007 at 1:58 am

tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"
new pro/con: Overclocks to more than 3.0Ghz.
new pro/con: Amazing performance for the price.

4. updated TC Sounds TC-1000 - May 16, 2007 at 1:51 am

added a link http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=155
tapped as "want it"
new pro/con: Accurate bass, good for home theater use.
new pro/con: Excellent parameters for use in large, low-tuned enclosures.
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5. updated Sharp Aquos LC-32D62U - May 16, 2007 at 1:30 am

new pro/con: Many cable providers encrypting HD channels, making QAM obsolete quickly.

6. updated Onkyo TX-NR905 - May 16, 2007 at 1:26 am

new pro/con: BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
new pro/con: Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
agreed: "too expensive!"
agreed: "THX Ultra2 certified"
agreed: "Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)"

7. updated Behringer EP-2500 - May 16, 2007 at 1:20 am

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bob1029 commented on 4 items

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:16:09 -0400

1. commented on Bluegears b-Enspirer - May 16, 2007 at 2:16 am

"This card is great for those who want excellent audio performance but do not want to deal with the "bloatware" and snake-oil that comes with the new x-fi line of creative cards."

2. commented on Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - May 16, 2007 at 1:58 am

"I use this processor in combination with a Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 (which i HIGHLY recommend), and 2GB of decent corsair memory, and I can easily push this cpu to 3.08 GHZ using mild aftermarket air cooling by simply adjusting the fsb and memory divider. Even at stock speeds, this processor dominates any other available offerings in the price range."

3. commented on TC Sounds TC-1000 - May 16, 2007 at 1:50 am

"I plan on constructing a sonotube-based subwoofer for a future home theater project, and this driver is top on my list of choices."

4. commented on Two amazing/ridiculous AV setups - May 16, 2007 at 1:22 am

"Absolutely amazing. Setup #1 went just 1 step too far in my opinion. The stage before the final one is awesome."

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bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 01:39:24 -0400

1. updated Crossovers - May 16, 2007 at 1:39 am

added the category Crossovers

2. updated DIY - May 16, 2007 at 1:39 am

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3. updated Enclosures and Kits - May 16, 2007 at 1:39 am

added the category Enclosures and Kits

4. updated Tweeters - May 16, 2007 at 1:38 am

added the category Tweeters

5. updated Midrange - May 16, 2007 at 1:38 am

added the category Midrange

6. updated Subwoofers - May 16, 2007 at 1:37 am

added the category Subwoofers

7. updated Audio - May 16, 2007 at 1:36 am

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8. updated Pre-Amps - May 16, 2007 at 1:18 am

added the category Pre-Amps

9. updated Equalizers - May 16, 2007 at 1:18 am

added the category Equalizers

10. updated Amplifiers - May 16, 2007 at 1:18 am

added the category Amplifiers

bob1029 responded to the thread New categories?

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 01:19:35 -0400

May 16, 2007 at 1:19 am

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Ive actually tried to create the category, but I think I may be doing it in the wrong spot. As far as the taxonomy goes for audio equipment, I think it would be best to use the following structure to minimize confusion: ...Audio>A/V recievers (a combination of all of the below) EX: onkyo nr905 ...Audio>Amplifiers (power amps) EX: Behringer EP-2500 ...Audio>Equalizers (parametric equalizers, dynamic equalizers, etc) EX: Behringer DEQ2496 Ultra ...Audio>Pre-amplification (digital to analog converters, etc) EX: Audiosource Pre One/A Stereo Preamp The idea here being that these products, combined equal an A/V reciever, but should not be classified as such, as they can be mixed and matched as desired. Obviously some of these products are very "specialist", so it would probably be a good idea to avoid pinning them on the main audio page, and reserve the space for more popular/new products. Update: I managed to create the subcatagories from the audio page.

bob1029 updated Sharp Aquos LC-32D62U

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 01:02:22 -0400

May 16, 2007 at 1:02 am

new pro/con: Good black levels when backlight set to resonable output.
new pro/con: Integrated QAM tuner for hd cable.
new pro/con: Display is capable of very high backlight levels.
new pro/con: Excellent for use as computer monitor.
new pro/con: Smallest 1080p set available.
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bob1029 commented on Sharp Aquos LC-32D62U

bob1029 — Wed, 16 May 2007 01:01:27 -0400

May 16, 2007 at 1:01 am

"Im currently using this lcd tv as a computer monitor. It provides a very good, crystal-clear image when used at native resolution. Contrast ratio is good as well, and the response time is more than adequate for the most demanding of gamers. The integrated QAM tuner is VERY nice for those who have unencrypted hd cable channels. The dynamic backlighting mode is very cool for certain games like counter-strike, as the backlight will ramp up when white levels increase, making for a startling effect in a dark room when the player is flashbanged in-game. There are several other modes available, making web browsing or document creation alot easier on the eyes. The tv can also output dolby digital over optical toslink cable for those who are watching ATSC/QAM hdtv along with a seperate reciever and sound system."