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  1. Computer Speakers

    in Computer Talk - News, technology, advice

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for your help, and thank you Daddy for posting the video. I decided on the Z-2300. I already have a decent sound card in my desktop, though this will primarily be used with my laptop (laptop speakers FTMFL).

    Now comes the part of online shopping I really hate. I'm really anxious to get these things in. I have a shitty camera, but I may put up a video when I get them in.

  9. Can I Call Bullsh*t?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted · Edited by BJD3

    So my buddy has a 2001 camry xle, great car. we were about 60% done installing a low-line crunch amp to go along with my old kicker sub, less than 200rms total, 8 gauge Monster brand ampkit.

    his dad comes in gloating that he's an electrician and says that you cant install this "system" because the car is already drawing too much power.....stock. but what kind of electrician doesnt have a DMM laying around anywhere?

    he's a house electrician and he thinks that blowing fuses is the end of the world, i told him its a safety device and its meant to be blown if something goes wrong so theres no more damage done. anyways his dad keeps going on how you cant do this do that etc. and get this, he actually needed me to tell him why and where you needed to ground the amp. i told him on a surface that is clean with all paint grinded off then bolted to that spot then he actually started to look around under the rear deck in between the 2 speakers for a ground spot...

    can i call bullshit on the drawing too much power? iirc a car barely uses 10-20amps of current with no accesories on and maybe like 60-70amps with all accessories on (i would need to clamp it to check for actual output though)

    I can't give you numbers, but from what I'm given to understand, there is a small amount of overhead in the electrical system. If the car is stock and in good condition, it wouldn't be "overdrawing" power.

    It may be possible this could be the straw that breaks the camel's back, but in my untrained opinion, it is highly unlikely.

    Either way, I wouldn't say "call BS" but I wouldn't worry about it too much.

    just sounds like he doesn't want you guys to mess with the car.

    This all the way. I was thinking it, but didn't want to say it. lol

  10. Old School Original Lambos, For Those That Dont Know

    in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"

    Posted · Edited by BJD3

    I dont understand the thread title. This vehicle came out in the late 70s or early 80s. And this vehicle is not what made lamborghini famous. the rivalry with ferrarri in the formula 1 , and european road racing circuits are what made lamborghini and ferrarri the companies the are today. Even most lambo collectors and aficionados will tell you this vehicle is a black sheep of lamborghini's historu.

    ^This^

    Honestly, this is the beginnings of Lamborghini.

    lambo.jpg

    And if you mean the start of their car building it starts here.

    lamborghini-350-gt-10_460x0w.jpg

    Maybe we're just missing the point of what you were trying to say? :unknw: Either way, I do like that truck.

    Im not 100% sure about this but these were going to be used in our military but werent because we took the cheaper route... hummer

    id drive it... wouldnt change a thing either except put some offroad wheels and tires and some tint on it smile.gif

    I'm not 100% sure on this either, but I would think the US Military would have used Jeep before they used this. IIRC, those were the two the government was looking at before they chose the HMMWV. The Jeep was cheaper, but it wasn't the workhorse they needed it to be.

    It's been a while since I've seen that show, but I think that's what was said.

  18. Four 10's Vs. Two 15's

    in Subwoofers / Enclosures

    Posted

    In a perfect world assuming it was all good equipment on the exact same power, box type, orientation, etc... four 10s. More cone area.

    EDIT: posted late...

    This.

    Though, as you know box construction plays a HUGE role. Two 15s in a poorly made box will almost always lose out to 10s in a well made one.

  21. Computer Speakers

    in Computer Talk - News, technology, advice

    Posted · Edited by BJD3

    he's saying check out the avatar. avi = avatar. the speaker in the avatar is a logitech speaker

    OIC. I couldn't tell anyway. Firefox's rendering makes that thing JUMP!

    To be honest, while I was posting, I was looking in the picture, but didn't make the connection between avi and avatar, even when I use that abbreviation myself.

    Anyway, virtually anything is going to be an upgrade from what I have. Laptop speakers suck. I figure while I'm already upgrading (and I have the money) I may as well go as big as my budget will allow me.

    I bought these about 4 days ago and boy I love them. They hit prettty damm hard and pick up every low except for below 20hertz. here they are http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...3051&catid=

    I'd looked at Altec Lansing,

    A) if I did go with them I'd get these (no offense, I just like the remote): http://alteclansing.com/index.php?file=nor...oduct_id=vs4221

    B) the Logitechs seem to be hitting harder. I can't be sure without hearing them myself, but that is just my conclusion from hearing people say that the ALs are nicely balanced, but the Logitechs have overbearing bass. And with me, I have a feeling their "overbearing" is my "purrfect". lol

  24. Computer Speakers

    in Computer Talk - News, technology, advice

    Posted

    Logitech Z-2300:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00...P2/ref=dp_olp_2

    My friend has these, along with a set of Logitech Z-5500 (~$400). The bass is much cleaner and much louder on the Z-2300. Does start to get distorted at ~90% volume though (most I've heard in this price range do).

    Those are actually what I was looking at. Couldn't find anything that I thought was better than that without jumping up into the $150-$300 range. Just wanted a second opinion before I pulled the trigger.

    Now I need to decide whether I want this or Rock Band more.

    I'm still open to other suggestions. (Though I doubt anyone is actually watching this thread.)

  25. Add a Game

    in Game Champs

    Posted · Edited by BJD3

    super smash brothers brawl on Wi-Fi.

    i'm old school vet since 64 days.

    I'm up for Brawl. I suck though.

    As for RB/GH, I'm thinking more scorehero type set up instead of playing online against each other. Where we post scores instead of actual head to head. Maybe with picture confirmation?

    That way, you can have more than one console competing against each other. They're all similar enough where there shouldn't be an advantage of having one version over another.

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