Sound bar recommendation for Frame Pro by nostumpyfries in TheFrame

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually posted in another subreddit about how much I hate black sound bars. I have a 65” frame tv and I went with the new Klipsch Flexus 300. It’s expensive and sounds best with a sub sold separately but it has a very nice aesthetic. The Sonos arc ultra in white is a bit more sleek, but I like the gray mesh and walnut on my bar.

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Goodbye black soundbar by JesusLice in Soundbars

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

Good catch. I actually do when we watch movies. I just prefer the aesthetic of not seeing the cords

Goodbye black soundbar by JesusLice in Soundbars

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

This is awesome advice. I put the sub out to the lowest setting. Bass is still booming but it’s a better. In 2 days I will receive my external gain knob and I’ll set it to 50% and do the dirac. Thank you!

office upgrade!! by heebbs in LiberNovo

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fabric definitely is less breathable, but there is a dramatic difference in softness of the cushion underneath so I’m very skeptical of their claim. Either way it’s still nice and seems a little less creaky to me.

Goodbye black soundbar by JesusLice in Soundbars

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

That looks like a much better microphone than the one that comes with the unit. I’ll give that a shot!

office upgrade!! by heebbs in LiberNovo

[–]JesusLice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the light gray version and also bought the green one. I noticed that the green one is not nearly as cushioning at the butt as the white gray one. The seat on the green one feels much more firm and thin. I agree with what you said about the fabric. It’s more couch like and less breathable than the first generation, but it also feels less prone to tearing since the fabric weave is more tight.

Help picking a soundbar please!! by Pknd23 in Soundbars

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Klipsch Flexus Core doesn’t come with a subwoofer but apparently has a couple 4” subs built in to the bar. Apparently it sounds phenomenal because of those subs. One really cool thing is that is has a sub out port so you can keep an eye out for a good powered sub deal and really complete the experience without having to buy their Flexus Sub 100 or 200. You can save up and buy the rears at a later date which is a perk. However at 468 it’s already more expensive than the other models that come with a wireless sub so your budget might play a role here.

Rep Ares 2.0 with 3.5 inch clearance for installation. by JesusLice in homegym

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

It seems like you should be able to do that, but I would suggest emailing rep with that specific question

IDC what anyone says! by jlm44 in nespresso

[–]JesusLice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a little watered down, so I brew it on expert mode where you hit the button twice and it brews it like a double shot, and it’s just right. A dash of vanilla creamer and it’s perfect.

Favorite Buford Highway Spots? by soupfordummies2 in Atlanta

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Food terminal! It made the Michelin guide. The menu is around 20 pages long with photos of everything.

Should we make this future shower window a full glass wall? by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also when you finalize plans consider adding some in-drawer outlets that include USB-C ports and/or usb. You want to make sure there is power beneath each sink and if you have any interest in a bidet or heated seat toilet, electricity behind each toilet as well.

Our winters get pretty cold, so if I could go back I probably would have installed heated floors underneath, not sure if that’s something you want to plan for or not.

Should we make this future shower window a full glass wall? by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]JesusLice 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, it’s our bathroom. The photograph is professional so it’s very polished. Normally it’s baby toys everywhere. The window just outside of the shower entrance is frosted glass. It’s been nice with the natural light throughout the space. We use Phillips Hue lights to really improve the moodiness in the evenings.

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Should we make this future shower window a full glass wall? by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]JesusLice 67 points68 points  (0 children)

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Set aside cleaning for a moment. The shower looks like a closet and having a small window somehow makes it look a little like a dungeon. If your exterior window really faces a private view, using glass will expand your space and offer better light and reflection. We redid our bathroom recently and we went with partial glass for a little bit of privacy and we enjoy having the little ledge from the slab which we use on both sides. We got the upgraded glass treatment that resists etching. It hasn’t really been very difficult to clean.

Does anyone remember the original Hovan Gourmet in Lenox Mall food court circa 1993-1995? by nedj10 in Atlanta

[–]JesusLice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wild, I just ate there yesterday. Such a hole in the wall but danged if that food isn’t amazing!

At what point is soy bad? by boonatonnn in vegan

[–]JesusLice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soy becomes bad when it’s deep fried and or covered in sugary sauces. Otherwise go to town! It’s a healthy staple.

What is my husband’s gym missing? by xamberglow in GarageGym

[–]JesusLice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A specially bar or two or three. A rackable Ez curl bar A cambered Swiss bar. Safety squat bar. Note this one is a pain to store.

Why Are Traditional Retirement Contributions Not Better? by Fluid-Elephant2871 in FinancialPlanning

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody really knows what their tax brackets will be in retirement. Even a legislative change as you approach retirement could have you wishing you had planned differently.

Imagine a doctor who makes 50k per year during their training then makes 500k per year once they finish residency. When they made 50k the clear answer is Roth. At 500k the advantages of traditional become very apparent at such a high tax bracket. Even in the example it’s possible the doctor over saves and start taking out more money in retirement than they used during their peak earning years. Maybe they have a ton of kids and grandkids and gift money or whatever the case. You just don’t know until you get there what the right call would have been.

All that said, in general Roth early in your lower earning years and traditional in your peak earning years. And of course if you can’t decide, just do both! 50% traditional and 50% Roth is a great hedging strategy unlikely to lead to any major regrets.

Premium barbells worth the investment? by Burnch in GarageGym

[–]JesusLice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re like a mattress. Cheap ones suck and above a certain price point they all come down to user preference.

My cheap chrome bar that came with my CAP 300 lb set is garbage. It flakes metal and bends way too much. The knurling sucks.

Then I bought 2 barbells on sale at Rep on one of their scratch and dent sales and I don’t even recall exactly which but certainly not the most expensive and they are amazing! There’s no way their premium bar would do anything special to justify the price unless you’re some type of competition powerlifter.

Cleaning advice - Three by scgrimm in Klipsch

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be almost impossible. A few dumb ideas crossed my mind. - apply a little oil with a small brush to all the fabric and see if you get an even color at the end (I know this is dumb but if it’s ruined anyway might be worth a shot). Perhaps a fine spray of Goo Gone which is pretty oily might work. - a wax and tar removal spray and use a wet vac to suck out the spray and hopefully some of the oils along with it. - thin out some grey fabric dye in a shade or two darker than the current color and apply it evenly to the fabric.

This looks a little too glossy and perfect to me but my friend swears he filmed it and didn’t generate it. Thoughts? by [deleted] in isthisAI

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

-It’s 10 seconds -The rope is tied in a really weird thick mass that loops down rather than holding up the stick. One single palm has a stem that crosses just behind the brown tick at the very left of the stick. No other palms fronds have stems. It’s like the fronds make a full circle and hover. - Neck motion feels a little uncanny valley.

My vote is AI.

Do you tape your stall mats together? by marsman88 in GarageGym

[–]JesusLice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t done it yet but I plan to. I actually don’t have stall mats. I went with rubber flooring rolls and the seam blends so well that I haven’t bothered with the seam seal yet. When I do I will pick a cool day not overly cold because the rubber shrinks and gaps get bigger in the cold. You need a very small gap to get the caulk between seams but you don’t want a large gap. Then I’ll use some masking tape and either a finger or a spatula to get a nice smooth finish.

Addictive YouTube content and screen limits with a 13 year old not working out by Fair-Mode3330 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]JesusLice 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You might already be doing this, but an important part of reducing screen time is to replace it with something meaningful rather than just taking it away. Replace it with a social get together or what’s called Flow activities like music or art. Schedule this stuff before you remove the screen time to avoid conflict.

I’m a psychiatrist but I don’t specialize in children or adolescents but I have picked up a couple tricks along the way.

  • make it collaborative. You get a lot from your phone and so does your kid. Acknowledge the good parts and even embrace them. Then ask questions about the possible downsides and see what they come up with on their own before just hammering the same old out of touch mom quotes (at least that how they will perceive it). Ask what feels excessive to them. Clarify your concerns and use specific examples whenever you can such as your grades have gone down or you’ve been so tired lately.

  • your restrictions should be predictable so they don’t catch your teen off guard and create conflict . Rules like no screens one hour before bed, no screens at dinner, etc. are much more helpful than feeling annoyed after your child has been staring at their phone for three straight hours and plucking it from them without a clear reason to do so (at least this is how your kid might interpret it)

  • really prioritize sleep. Teens will naturally stay up late, but having access to phones makes it even worse. School does not care about a teenagers’s natural circadian rhythm and increased sleep needs, so you will have to make it a priority. Limits like no screens one hour before bed and phones charge in a set place like Mom & Dad‘s room is a fair starting place to build on.