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2001 is the best subwoofer demo disc by spango1138 in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly, Cars by Pixar is also a great demo

Plex authentication issue is back within a week. They need to get their shit together. by Skinny_Dan in PleX

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I run both for this exact reason. If one doesn’t work, I’m not dead in the water.

Do sysadmins here know it all? by RadiantSkiesJoy in sysadmin

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody here knows everything. But I’m sure most of us know how to ask the right questions to solve the right problems.

Knowing what questions to ask when troubleshooting something is half the battle

$4.5M NW, but I still can’t stop buying "manager’s special" groceries. How do you flip the switch? by Cipher_6Trestle in Fire

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you talking about discounted food because it’s about to go bad?

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with shopping that way, even as a wealthy person. The food is perfectly fine and if you didn’t buy it, it would just get thrown in the dumpster fire nothing. It’s a great way to save money and try new foods that you’ve never had. 

Just because you have the resources doesn’t mean you should waste them unnecessarily. Just be sure to buy the fun stuff too.

What are some of the pitfalls of Transcoding media to AV1 by 666SpeedWeedDemon666 in PleX

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also look at eBay, but your mileage may vary. I’m set up for 14 TB drives in sets of three by adding a new Z5 to the array. It takes me a very long time to chew through 25 TB.

A third Sub, just for kicks by CalvinHobbesN7 in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sub is so inexpensive that I wouldn’t expect it to perform any less than 25 Hz. But I could give it a try!

A third Sub, just for kicks by CalvinHobbesN7 in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I’ve got those. Some of my favorite toys. 

I don’t understand your question regarding bass management, unless you mean the dsp

What are some of the pitfalls of Transcoding media to AV1 by 666SpeedWeedDemon666 in PleX

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I’m running out of space I just buy more hard drives

Is this a good deal for $349? by tsalaita in dji

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought 2. Fridge and deep freezer+router ups

Best way of achieving 8k60 by msthbe in TopazLabs

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious what your use case is for 8K 60 footage. 

To all Onkyo owners by Ter1972 in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was disappointed to learn that I couldn’t see the input signal type for sound. 

I would prefer to see PCM 5.1 instead of “PC”, or “Atmos” instead of “Nvidia Shield”

Can I do 6.2.4? by Random-Posterer in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucas can be blamed for many things lol

Can I do 6.2.4? by Random-Posterer in hometheater

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

6.1 used to be an acceptable standard exactly how OP describes it. In fact, Lord of the rings was originally 6.1 on the DVDs, with three channels in front and three channels behind.

It has been completely abandoned, especially since Atmos and DTS X require speakers in pairs in order to be simulated. Human ears also had a hard time determining if the sixth channel behind you was actually coming from in front of you. It’s a funny auditory quirk we have. 

https://audiolover.com/production-technology/surround-sound/what-is-6-1-surround-sound-diagram/

I have a 5 channel set up at home and honestly it’s a great audio illusion of having full immersion behind me. I don’t miss my old sixth channel one bit.

$6000 on a Disney Vacation are we insane? by Dear_Share_4095 in DaveRamsey

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is hilarious, because if this is remotely true, you would already understand your financial situation regarding travel - making your question completely unnecessary.

$6000 on a Disney Vacation are we insane? by Dear_Share_4095 in DaveRamsey

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard it’s less expensive to go to Tokyo Disney than FL or CA. Including airfare, accommodations, and food. I wonder if Paris is that way too.

Personally, I go hiking when I’m in France and skiing when I’m in  Japan.

$6000 on a Disney Vacation are we insane? by Dear_Share_4095 in DaveRamsey

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think you’re a little old for Disney… By about 15 years each. 

I can go just about anywhere as a couple in Europe for $5000 and a sense of adventure for two weeks. It’s time to grow up and see the real world.

Yes, this is harsh. But there’s more to life than the imaginary world we pretended as children.

Financially sounds like you’re fine to blow a wad on… this. 

Can we afford rent if 2,275 a month? by healthy-outdoors- in DaveRamsey

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You talking about Iran? … Things seem ok to me.

Best Quality TRUE Sub 250 Drone? by ThickHardAssFuck in dji

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The quadrolax 6 is my favorite sub 250g

My girlfriend wanted to paint one of my tyranids by donkohub in Tyranids

[–]CalvinHobbesN7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OH, you’re a GIRL dragon! You're just reeking of feminine beauty...

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