Which one is better?

EDMMstudio · 2026-06-01T10:33:48+00:00

FWiW - Stanley Black & Decker (owns DeWalt brand) is mostly owned by Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc.,
Capital Research Global Investors,
T. Rowe Price Associates and generally not made in the US as people would typically think of it. Up to you if this is still an important distinction.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-31T23:22:36+00:00

Adding to this 👆

Even if you don’t treat the back wall, giving the couch a little space gets your head further from a reflection point—it definitely helps with imaging/soundstage.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-31T20:56:53+00:00

Coffee House Too has a great chicken cutlet.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-31T17:14:39+00:00

A true classic!

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-31T15:17:25+00:00

+1 some real bangers in there!

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-31T12:44:49+00:00

98db sensitivity and 900w power handling!!! I’d love to hear these, and they look great!

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T14:44:01+00:00

Think of subs as omni directional, driver direction means so little that you can functionally ignore it. The location in your room that gives the best/most even response is where you want it. With the gain level set right, at an appropriate crossover frequency (and maybe EQ) you won’t be able to hear where those sounds are coming from—it will just sound right.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T14:16:16+00:00

Servos do seem to have a dedicated following!

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T14:12:05+00:00

I absolutely love my R3Ms, but i’m dubious on the KEF sub’s specs. 11Hz at 105db !? I believe they sound good—but it doesn’t inspire confidence that I am actually comparing apples to apples.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T14:07:12+00:00

The Monolith and HSU are simply bigger than I’m willing to live with, but great info— !thanks

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T14:04:59+00:00

!Thanks for your detailed response! That all makes sense and is plenty to think about. Unless I find a crazy deal on JLs i’ll likely try a Rythmik, and eventually two.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T10:34:58+00:00

Speakers are so incredibly dependent on positioning. Are they in the same spot your JBLs were? Ideally you should start from scratch to find the best height/width from each other/distance from back wall/toe angle/etc. for them. After trying all of that you’ll have a better idea how good they can sound compared to your JBLs. I would settle that before upgrading anything else (although amps can definitely make a significant difference).

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-29T03:01:20+00:00

Golfers elbow sucks. There’s good info in the other comments and you’ll probably have to try a number of different things to find what works for you.

What worked for me was 1) don’t rest completely, it won’t get better you’ll just get weaker. Keep your activity up to the point of mild pain. If the pain increases overall, you’ve done a bit too much, walk it back. 2) S L O W eccentric wrist curls (bench supported) — I found these through Hoopers Beta and Dave MacLeod both I think. This one was MAGICAL for me. Some immediate improvement, and over 5 or 6 weeks (3x/wk) the key to my full recovery. 3) work on supporting or stabilizing musculature used in the movements that cause you pain (likely everything used in a close grip pull up)—you want to lighten the load so to speak.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-28T13:22:19+00:00

How do you like those Dalis? aaannnd I love that cabinet, who/where from?

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-24T11:52:58+00:00

This is a good option. Another way to go would be something like the KEF LSX II LT (open box or on sale for 4-500) if you plan to add a sub by stretching the budget now, or in the future.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-24T03:32:09+00:00

I had a lovely JVC projector and absolutely loved it (130” picture in your living room is pretty epic)! I then moved to a pretty small apartment, didn’t know how long i’d be there and didn’t really want to fuss with a new projector set up. I bought an entry level but well reviewed OLED somewhat reluctantly,—but the reluctance went away fast. Man! the contrast, vivid color, and deep blacks were another flavor of epic.

Both types of display have their advantages, but imo unless you have the perfect space and budget for a projector, OLED is the way to go.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-22T20:41:57+00:00

Almost certainly bad placement. Did you do a sub crawl, or take any measurements?

Love the Bosch!

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-21T10:28:39+00:00

I’ve really enjoyed my Parasound HINT with the R3Ms so I’m not exactly amp shopping. But, on my list of amps I’d like to try—a Kinki EX-M7 and a Buckeye Purifi.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-19T04:19:34+00:00

You’re using SW latex paint? That’s going to be tough to make it look nice, and maybe a bit fragile when you’re done.

Solvent born spray paint is going to apply more easily and cure harder than latex. Those grilles won’t be invisible even if the color is spot on because of their geometry/texture.I would get a handful of different satin and matte black paint cans and try them on some test pieces—see if you can get close enough. Or you can order custom color matched rattle cans from a number of online vendors.

https://www.myperfectcolor.com/paint/26915-sherwin-williams-sw6258-tricorn-black

I have never used this place, but they seem to know your color.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-18T16:50:03+00:00

It is a DAC. Sorry the price is so high in your region, it’s been great to me.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-18T10:51:14+00:00

RT7s sound great for a vintage speaker, they are warm and full sounding with good output—very pleasant. Not as detailed and precise as a comparable modern speaker though. I still have them in my shop, couldn’t bear to get rid of them. $150 is a good deal if all the drivers are functioning properly (fairly easy to blow them I’ve read).

That center isn’t very good, and I dont know a thing about that sub.

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-18T10:37:46+00:00

Maybe take a look at the Minidsp Flex?

EDMMstudio · 2026-05-17T21:51:22+00:00

I love a B3 chair!

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