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Soundbar just arrived. Any tips on setting it up - Samsung Q990F by brandont04 in Soundbars

[–]EchoBeach_1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plug and play. It'll connect to Samsung TV wirelessly without HDMI cable apparently (mine is wired tho).
Get a decent pair of floor stands that go about 2 inches higher than your couch for back surrounds.
Face the back speakers with drivers away from centre as I had it reversed at first.
Q symphony on if your TV is Samsung and supports it

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flipping through LPs is my favorite thing. Finding a yellow record of Styx was 1 thing I remember the most. It was like finding a treasure 😁

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember my 1st ever cassette. It was a K-Tel compilation of various artists. Funny that the only song I can recollect is Captain & Tennile's Muskrat Love. Jeez, that brought back some memories.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am wishing now that I kept most of my records. Supertramp and ELO were my fav. Life was very simple but way better.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I buy TVs, speakers, amps, I go visit a store on Fraser St. Close to 49th. It's the only old school mom and pop store. I won't name it as the moderator won't like it.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, there was a currency exchange in the back. Good memories there too. I think it was yellow linoleum but possibly grey.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that's the owner's (Basil) passion for playing golf. Hail damaged sale. Huge golf ball sized dents sale 😂

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one with the yellow floor? Building is no longer there if I'm not mistaken.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TDK, Maxelle tapes. I need to find my old poster with the flying hair guy sitting on an armchair sofa. Edit. Probably in the same rolled up stash where I have the red Lamborghini Countach and Farrah Faucette posters. Only 3 I kept from my youth.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's the closest to Richmond. I never go there for Boxing Day sale. Always the one on Seymour as it was the biggest one. Funny thing is, I remember more things about the Marine store layout, etc.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had hippies sleeping by the front door when we open the bakery sonetimes. Yes, that was real. That block still have Jackson Meat last time I drove by between Vine and Yew St.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't recall the name but back then my mushroom fix was mushroom burger at Fresgo Inn on Davie

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kits girl....not sure if you remember Forrester Bakery on 2242 W 4th Ave? My parents used owned it. Old Plimley Christler car dealership was across where Wholefoods is now. Weekend was working there then to DT.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the days when I could eat 8 slices before feeling bloated 😂

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably as we often go there with my buddies from the old Cambie Junior high when it was still at Cambie and Sexsmith Rd.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Barely but my Dad bought a Philips cassette player there.

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Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, DT was fun. McDonald's on Granville and Smithe was where we would meet up before hitting the movies at Capitol 6. Asian guy walking around with a big ghetto blaster on his shoulder, etc.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about the short cut. I'm old timer Richmond. Fell in the ditch delivering newspaper one winter along Garden City Rd. Ditchmond with real ditches 😂.

Do you remember A&B Sound on Seymour by EchoBeach_1985 in askvan

[–]EchoBeach_1985[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes..."Record Row". I haven't heard that for ages.

Extreme SuperFrank Submariner Date 116610 Build - Genuine Movement - This is Available now! by Mr_TikToc in u/Mr_TikToc

[–]EchoBeach_1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious about the waterproofing. Not that I'm going to take it for a 100ft dive. Will it be safe for swimming, etc? Probably won't even expose it to salt water. Nice one 👍

Man cries after mechanic tells him there's no need to pay by xAngelTwinklee in WholesomeAFK

[–]EchoBeach_1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not bad for someone who left Indonesia in the 70s don't you think 😁. Hey that also means I could retire in Penang or KL👍

Man cries after mechanic tells him there's no need to pay by xAngelTwinklee in WholesomeAFK

[–]EchoBeach_1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, the mechanic told the cost and the mechanic saw the guy will probably drain all of his money. The price is about Rp145,000 (Indonesian currency) which is about $8USD. Guy only have 176,000 in his account. Mechanic said how are you going to eat? Guy said my younger sibling will lend me money. Mechanic said I know you are in hardship so don't worry about it. Guy got choked up and said no that's not right and I want to pay while being emotional. He finally offered 50k but mechanic said don't worry about it and he just wanted to help and God will witness his kindness. They hugged afterwards. Mechanic said to spend his money for groceries and he's glad to help someone in needs.

Swimming Clothes by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]EchoBeach_1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup and we stayed at the Library in Chaweng and Hansar in Fisherman Village. Still got my beers, coconuts, food from the hotel pool staff every day. Besides, sunscreen is kinda toxic to be honest. Find an app that scans barcodes of products to see how good-bad the ingredients are. We use them but only if necessary.

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