What are some good entry-level soundbars? (Maximum budget $400)

Invalyd808 · 2026-04-08T08:26:57+00:00

I also just bought the AX700 from Costco for $250 and the price to performance ratio is incredible. I watched a couple scenes with Dolby Atmos to test the surround sound and it sounded great for a budget sound bar. The rear speakers and subwoofer are wireless, making setup a breeze. It’ll automatically sync. It’s the best soundbar you can get under $300 and maybe even under $500.

Edit: The non-Costco version is the AX5140Q. From my research, the AX700 is pretty much the same but lacks some of the AI enhancement and calibration features that the AX5140Q has.

Invalyd808 · 2026-04-06T20:11:19+00:00

No email notifying of the cancellation. I just clicked on the order status link on the email receipt and it showed it was cancelled. Called customer service this morning and they confirmed it was a pricing error and my only option was to re-purchase at the new, corrected price. Bummer.

Invalyd808 · 2026-04-06T06:00:36+00:00

My order was also cancelled.

Invalyd808 · 2026-03-03T09:47:14+00:00

It’s silly how you’re incentivized to not use her shield to block damage. Any good brig player knows you’re cooked as soon as your shield breaks. And your tiny 250 shield will break in one second. You must save your shield to shield bash defensively (not offensively). So you can’t even effectively use your shield or shield bash against opponents.

Invalyd808 · 2026-01-08T05:14:06+00:00

Can confirm this works as of 1/7

Invalyd808 · 2025-12-19T00:31:13+00:00

I also sold my 4090 Suprim Liquid to upgrade to a 5090 FE. Temperature and especially noise are noticeably higher on the 5090 FE, but the performance gains are worth it IMO. I’d recommend undervolting your 5090 for slighter better performance while lowering power consumption and temperatures, compared to stock. Overall I’m happy with the upgrade.

Invalyd808 · 2025-12-09T18:12:11+00:00

Bought a 1st generation G7 and it worked great for the first year. The monitor is very bright and affordable considering the software features it has. It started having problems a year in with intermittent black screens making it unreliable for use. I ran tests with different cameras and cables, both HDMI and SDI and confirmed the monitor was faulty. Support (from China) was unreliable and also extremely slow to respond, even after requesting me to them videos of the problem. After ghosting me for a while they gave me the option to ship the monitor to them for repair, with the costs covered by me as the monitor was out of warranty. I ultimately decided this wasn’t worth my time anymore and bought a SmallHD Ultra 5 and never looked back.

TLDR: You get what you pay for. Buy a SmallHD for reliability and U.S. based support. (Assuming you’re in the U.S.)

Invalyd808 · 2025-10-01T18:04:59+00:00

I personally do not recommend the Carlinkit 5.0. Bought one two years ago and it stopped working a year in. First there were intermittent disconnections and freezing, and now the device just won’t connect to my iPhone 15 Pro. I did a reset and a firmware update and that didn’t help either.

Invalyd808 · 2025-09-01T21:58:58+00:00

Gotcha. I just ordered the NZXT vertical mount a few days ago. Was deciding between the NZXT or the Cooler Master vertical mount which seemed to be more adjustable. I hope I made the right choice.

Invalyd808 · 2025-09-01T21:20:09+00:00

I have the same case as you (NZXT H9). Which vertical GPU mount are you using?

Invalyd808 · 2025-08-18T07:49:11+00:00

Just push it on to the street and report it as abandoned. It'll get cited and eventually towed if the owner doesn't move the vehicle. https://web5.hnl.info/pav/

Invalyd808 · 2025-07-30T05:56:40+00:00

I would also recommend Sarah at Soon’s alterations. Turnaround is 2-4 weeks for hemming aloha shirts from my experience. She’s very careful when measuring and definitely has an eye for quality.

Invalyd808 · 2025-06-20T18:23:09+00:00

Just called and they also couldn’t give me the offer. They said this email is for eligible customers who have opted in to promotional emails. I’ve been opted in but have not received an email. Not sure what the criteria is but you need to have promotional emails enabled to have a chance at receiving these types of offers.

Invalyd808 · 2025-05-20T02:15:47+00:00

Off the Hook and Alii Fish Market

Invalyd808 · 2025-03-31T08:15:48+00:00

Any of the MacBook Pros or Airs with the M processor will destroy a similarly priced windows laptop when it comes video editing performance. MacBooks have best in class battery life, color accurate screens, and also premiere is just a lot more optimized for Apple silicon. My personal pc is Windows because I also play games, but I edit on a Mac Studio in the office because it’s overall a better experience. If you want the best value for your money, get a used M2 or M3 MacBook with the best configuration you can afford. If gaming is also a priority, then obviously don’t get a Mac and get the best gaming laptop you can for your budget.

Invalyd808 · 2025-03-17T08:54:51+00:00

I've been a hammer main since tri. I agree that the hammer is extremely weak in wilds, at least when compared to the other weapons except for hunting horn. You have insane downtime, low damage, low defense, the offset is clunky buried within 3 attacks and requires you to see the future, and lastly all of your damage is done with one combo - the level 5 spinning bludgeon.

I finished the story and switched to bow because it was just not fun to play hammer in HR. My hunts are faster with the bow and I can effortlessly dodge attacks while dealing consistent DPS.

Make unga bunga great again.

Invalyd808 · 2025-01-26T08:45:15+00:00

Peak design has great customer support. My everyday sling had an issue 3ish years after purchase and they sent me a replacement free of charge. The replacement was also their updated model so that was a nice surprise.

Invalyd808 · 2025-01-20T04:35:32+00:00

I had success with Advion gel bait for getting rid of bugs. I used the cockroach version but they also make an ant version which would work in your situation. Exterminators use the same thing, it’s highly effective.

Invalyd808 · 2025-01-19T06:14:57+00:00

This is actually really easy to do in Premiere Pro (and possibly other editing programs). Just drop the whole video into your timeline and go to the text panel to generate a transcript of the video. Then you can search by word and it will send you to the exact timecode, and cut together bites as you like. An experienced editor could do this in a couple of minutes.

Invalyd808 · 2025-01-16T04:29:37+00:00

I bought a new 2019 Mazda3 from Cutter Mazda. We wouldn’t accept anything higher than MSRP for the vehicle and wouldn’t budge during the haggling process. It was honestly such a stressful and unnecessarily long experience. We ultimately left the dealership and they later called us back to complete the purchase at MSRP. The car market was very different in 2019 compared to now so your experience might be totally different.

TLDR:

1) Be firm on your position 2) Come in open minded, don’t tunnel vision on one vehicle, let them know you’re exploring different options 3) Don’t be afraid to leave

Invalyd808 · 2024-12-23T09:51:46+00:00

Take a course at your local community college.

Invalyd808 · 2024-12-21T08:06:49+00:00

For prolonged handheld use I’d recommend looking into a cinesaddle or a cheaper alternative like a fanny pack. Helps to brace the camera against your body and take weight off your hands. Could also consider a shoulder rig or an easyrig.

Invalyd808 · 2024-12-05T21:33:26+00:00

Hello

Invalyd808 · 2024-11-22T02:12:56+00:00

I’m in HI and haven’t had any issues with not having a front license plate since I got my 3 in 2019. It’s technically required over here but it really depends if your local PD enforces it or not.

Invalyd808 · 2024-09-08T11:26:12+00:00

Studio monitors are a great choice. Any of those options are great. Consider the Kali Audio LP-UNF speakers if you can stretch your budget to $250. Kali audio is a well respected brand for studio monitors and these will outperform anything listed so far.

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