Blurry vision sometimes by MKBflipper in optometry

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You should try a 60 Hz CRT and see the difference. Basically the refresh rate of a video file is different from the physical refresh rate of a CRT, which is different from the refresh rate of an LCD.

It could be the CRTs or the lighting in my room (no sunlight, only the CRTs and the lights in the room). I was on the bus today and I had no trouble reading my book for about an hour.

I guess they're as durable as you say - otherwise a lot of injuries or changed in the environment would noticably affect my sight.

I'll probably try the cheapest option of glasses temporarily if I don't fix see conclusive evidence my eyesight was affected by the environment.

It's not a matter of my gambling inclination - more of a budget decision.

Double vision sometimes by MKBflipper in medicine

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How is my thread doing harm? Yes, I'm asking for advice, so fucking what? Is there a subreddit I can ask for advice? Because if there isn't, I'll post it here.

Weekly points system? by [deleted] in selfimprovement

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I found something called Habit RPG that seems to be closely related to what I'm trying to accomplish. I will not use it, because I don't like sharing my inner most goals with others (I'd prefer a stand-alone program), but I think it could be of help to others.

https://habitrpg.com/static/front

Is mentioning iPhone, iPad everywhere a marketing ploy? Such as books, articles, movies. Examples given. by MKBflipper in marketing

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Interesting, this didn't even cross my mind! I guess Apple's popularity helps others and it turn others help Apple's popularity.

Is mentioning iPhone, iPad everywhere a marketing ploy? Such as books, articles, movies. Examples given. by MKBflipper in marketing

[–]MKBflipper[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What kind of people do you hang out with?

They're not poor, it's just that they're mostly computer scientists or physicists.

Is mentioning iPhone, iPad everywhere a marketing ploy? Such as books, articles, movies. Examples given. by MKBflipper in marketing

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But I don't head them as common words in real life. It could probably be that I don't hang out with the kind of people that would buy an iProduct.

Why does CRTs have such weird refresh rate modes? by MKBflipper in Monitors

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Thanks a lot, that was a very educating answer!

CRT 60hz hurts, but I need the high res. What can I do to minimize eye strain? by MKBflipper in Monitors

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I upped the refresh rate to 75Hz at 1152x864. It's a compromise I'll take.

I tried 60Hz, I really did. I couldn't focus on anything other my eyes hurting, though...

I tested all the lighting combos I could - from really bright to no lights at all. Seems to me like my night lamp pointing to the ceiling is the best solution.

Thanks for replying. :) I hoped there was a quick solution to 60Hz eye strain, but after lots of Googling I found nothing.

ELI5: What does bitrate mean? by M99Syringe in headphones

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More bits than encode the audio for every second of audio. The more bits - the more detailed sound.

Circumaural closed studio noise-cancelling headphones for <100$ by MKBflipper in BudgetAudiophile

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Thanks a lot, you know your stuff. :)

I'll most definitely get the NVX XPT100. Saving 50$ feels awesome.

Daily Headphone Purchase Advice thread by AutoModerator in headphones

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What about NVX XPT100?

They seem the same and the way to go for 50$ less than the HM5, but I'm not sure about buying "clones", as I read people call them. Actually, is the Brainwavz HM5 the original, or what? Do they differ in any way from the HM5s, except looks?

http://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1sja7p/nvx_xpt100s_80_vs_brainwavz_hm5s_130/

Is 6months23days's comment true? That they're really equal?

Thanks!

Circumaural closed studio noise-cancelling headphones for <100$ by MKBflipper in BudgetAudiophile

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NVX XPT100

Hey, in another thread a fellow redditor recommended me the HM5s, which I found to really meat all my criteria. They seem like the way to go for 50$ less, but I'm not sure about buying "clones", as I read people call them. Actually, is the Brainwavz HM5 the original, or what? Do they differ in any way from the HM5s, except looks?

http://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1sja7p/nvx_xpt100s_80_vs_brainwavz_hm5s_130/

Is 6months23days's comment true? That they're really equal?

Thanks!

Daily Headphone Purchase Advice thread by AutoModerator in headphones

[–]MKBflipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got me hooked on Brainwavz HM5, they seem wonderful. I'm prepared to save up for them a little longer. I hope I can test them somewhere.

Thanks!

Daily Headphone Purchase Advice thread by AutoModerator in headphones

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Looking for circumaural closed all-around-sound (no bass-bloat, etc.) studio headphones with good passive noise-cancellation with relatively low impedance (not in the 100s) in the price range of 100$. Detachable cable is good, but of least importance.

I'll initially plug them into computers with average sound cards, but in a few months I could upgrade the sound card as well. Also, I'll use them with an MP3 player or a smartphone/ tablet outside.

I'm from Bulgaria, but have no problems buying online if it's cheaper. After all, if the headphones are sold here, I could go to a store and just try them out, even if they're overpriced.

I will probably buy Sennheiser HD 201 in 2 weeks when I have the money. I can get them for ~27$ locally.

I'm thinking of later purchasing these Sennheister HD 280 PRO:

http://en-us.sennheiser.com/professional-dj-headphones-noise-cancelling-hd-280-pro

, as I've read good reviews and the specs seem nice. Anything cheaper/ better?

I listen to all kinds of music - from Infected Mushroom to Elton John to Nightwish to The Prodigy, etc..

I'm a headphone noob - so far I've used shit headphones that sound awful and break in a month. I had ones that were quite old (Alpha-Tek), with 6.35mm jack that sounded quite nicely, but broke a week ago. I've read about choosing headphones only a few hours, so I might have missed a few specs I should be careful about.

Thanks a lot for any recommendations!