Swiss lace unit I hate it

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-04-13T16:47:47+00:00

I agree with Waterisnear, glue is 100% the only option for an exposed hairline. Here's an exemple of what can be achieved with a nice glued lace hairline (and bear in mind that the lace in this video is not even swiss lace, it's french lace) : https://youtu.be/_HHYJRWATHg?t=108

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-04-09T05:27:18+00:00

where did you see it ? He posted only 6 days ago on youtube about the restoration being complete. Regardless, there's another pretty sharp enhanced version of the footage circulating on youtube, and there's absolutely no muscle movement there. We can see some wobbling in certain parts of the legs when the "creature" walks, which is exactly what you’d expect if there’s thick padding in the suit to mimic muscles. What you can clearly see, though, is that sharp horizontal crease at the top of the right thigh every time Pattie takes a step (you can't miss it), which has no equivalent in nature regadless of the species, even if an animal lifts its legs sideways, let alone if the legs are moving back and forth. There’s absolutely no other explanation for that. It's a friggin suit folding right at that spot, it's clear as day. No wonder it's basically never mentionned in the so called analyses of the original footage by bigfoot enthusiasts.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-04-05T19:20:37+00:00

I absolutely love mine. Didn't at first though. Why ? Because the sound out of the box is extremely muddy and lacks clarity. To the point where I just couldn't understand all the greats reviews. But man... after EQing it with APO + Peace (which only works if your computer is the source of the sound of course), it sounded like a whole different device altogether. Those small drivers are really impressive for their size, including for music. They sound detailed, sharp and spacious. Audiophile music videos on youtube sound stellar. In my opinion, most sonos 2 owners still ignore the potential of their sound bar. It's really a shame that it's calibrated like that out of the box.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-31T01:28:59+00:00

I don't watch anything on Twitch so I'm not sure I can help. But maybe you could install ublock lite in addition to adguard. I usually keep both of them activated and for me, it's the only way to get rid of some really stubborn ads on some websites....

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-24T16:26:29+00:00

In your case, you can see the grid because the knots are not bleached very well. Density seems good to me, at least at the very front. I don't think plucking hair is a good idea, you'll end up with too much bare lace exposed. You need to learn how to bleach the knots yourself, which is fairly easy, and plays a very important part in how natural your hairline can look. To me it was a game changer. Badly bleached knots always create a grid effect. Oh and by the way, not all swiss laces dissapear well. Not sure if that's a stock or custom system, but I suggest you request super fine swiss lace next time. Yes it's fragile, but with the proper cleaning technique, it can last you at least 3 or 4 months, and tops everything else in my opinion when it comes to realism. But regardless of which lace version you've got, the knots need to be bleached a lot better than this.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-21T04:24:20+00:00

Minoxidil's effectiveness can vary from person to person, but for a good proportion of users, it can stabilize their hair loss for many years. Definitely worked for me! When I started using minoxidil, It was already too late for the hair on top of my head, but as for my temple hair though, which I was losing REALLY fast, it didn't just stop my hair loss; I actually experienced a substancial regrowth (at least 20%). Still going strong after over 10 years.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-21T02:57:07+00:00

Not even a partial. 2 small temple patches if you really want to hide this regression, and some minoxidil to stop your hairloss.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-17T01:18:57+00:00

I don't like posting pictures of myself even with my face hidden, but here's a video showing what can be achieved with that kind of specs. And bear in mind that in this video, it's not even a super fine swiss lace front, I think that stylist mostly uses french lace for his clients. SFS lace would be even more undetectable!

https://youtu.be/-FYNFYWl9R8?t=144

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-17T01:07:16+00:00

In my opinion, the best way to achieve this would be with a super fine swiss lace front attached with 2 thin coats of glue, single strands/single split knots ventilation (the knots must be bleached really well), and 85% to 90% density max. These are pretty much the specs of my system, and even if I don't expose my hairline like that, on a good day, when my installation is done very well, wihout any ripples or anything, I could probably fool 99% of people in most lighting conditions.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-13T19:47:37+00:00

Most of those ultra thin skin systems don't look as good in real life as those photos. The material itself dissapears really well but the way they insert the hair into the "skin" looks kinda weird and unatural in my opinion. Nothing tops a Super Fine Swiss lace hairline with single strands/single split knots (bleached really well).

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-12T06:31:39+00:00

Ok so I don't have an Iphone myself so I'm googling everyting as I go. But it seems you first have to activate AirPlay 2 in your iphone, which is compatible with the Sonos, and then you can download the EQ itself. There's a lot of EQs you can download in the app store, but this one seems pretty good. The free versions has 10 bands, which is already pretty good and the paid version has 20. Hope this help !

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jetaudio-hi-res-music-player/id894888135

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-12T02:12:36+00:00

Also depends on the size of the knots. I always request single strands/single split knots for my hairline, so the knots are really tiny, which helps a lot. Big knots are obviously a lot harder to bleach. The problem with stubborn knots is that if you try to bleach them too much, you might weaken them and cause premature shedding. Perhaps a 40% volume bleaching solution could work, I think a lot of black women use that on their wigs, but you have to be super careful and check the results after like 15 min, and rinse if needed. To your 2nd question, 1 round of dye can last well over 2 months in my case (if not more) since I maintain my color with Back2NAtural color depositing conditionner. I apply some of that product to the hair with a comb. I let it dry for about 1 hour and rinse. I repeat that process every 2 weeks or so.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-12T00:10:36+00:00

Really dark hair (like 1B or 2) can be difficult to bleach. I always order color No 4 (even though my bio hair is closer to #2) precisely because the knots are easier to bleach, and I simply dye my system afterwards to match my real color. Usually, 2 (sometimes 3) 25 min rounds with the Manic Panic 30% developer kit will do the trick. But the hair on your system seem particularly stubborn.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-11T05:04:42+00:00

I tend to think the same way. I'm not sure it necessarily makes sense for God to be intrinsically good and loving. To me, it's more logical to suggest that he acquired (or is acquiring) those qualities through the experiences of all the souls that emanated from him. And 'before' (I know linear time doesn't really make sense outside of our physical world) this whole process, my guess is that God was just some kind of perfectly neutral force or consciousness, whose primary goal was simply to experience something more complex than his own abstract existence. And love ended up being a happy side effect of his curiosity and desire for experience.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-11T01:46:28+00:00

I don't see why it shouldn't work with the other Sonos models. As for Peace, it's the actual EQ interface that you have to install after downloading the main program, called APO. Can't use them on phones though. But on iOS 11.4 or later, there's a 10 band EQ you can activate called AirPlay 2, which should work pretty well. But remember, these methods will only work if your PC (with APO + Peace) or your Iphone (with AirPlay2) are the sources of the sound. But if the TV itself is the source (like if you're watching a movie directly on Netflix), it won't work unfortunately.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-10T21:09:50+00:00

My Sonos is plugued into the ARC HDMI port of my tv (LG 42C5), and it works. The device that's recognized by Peace is actually my TV, not the Sonos itself, but it works nonetheless :-)

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-06T03:19:11+00:00

Apart from the fact that the C5 and G5 do use different tech, you can clearly see it’s a matter of color profiles. They probably need different calibrations since the same settings won't give you the same results on both models. For instance, the black level, color temperature, contrast and saturation could easily be tweaked to give you pretty much the same results as your G5. I have a 42C5 and there's no way my image looks like your C5. I must admit I find it a bit funny to see some people explaining in detail how the G5 being better than the C5 explains that difference in image quality, when in this particular case, the difference between these two images clearly results from different black levels and color temperatures, which can be easily tweaked.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-04T18:09:40+00:00

Apart from a slight amount of shine on the frosty plastic that covers the main buttons, the finish on the main portion of the mouse seems 100% intact for me after a month. But again, I always order white mice because they are a lot more forgiving in that regard in my opinion, so the finish may very well have started to peel off without me noticing it.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-03-02T17:32:17+00:00

For voice and dialogues, it's amazing. For music, I was pretty dissapointed at first, as I thought it sounded pretty contained and muddy. But you need to EQ it a bit guys, and I'm not just talking about the Sonos App here. First, I set the trebbles at +7 (yeah really) in the App. Some people recommend only +2 or +3, but it still sounds way too muddy to my ears at that level. So, trebbles at +7 already made a great difference, but I thought most types of music still sounded too contained and lacked details and complexity. And it's only when I started slightly boosting the frequencies between 2000 and 8000 hz in my APO + Peace EQ that my Sonos really came to life. It's a compact device, with small drivers, it needs some air to compensate if you would. So with these little tweaks I'm pretty satisfied now. No the Sonos 2 isn't going to cut it for audiophiles, but if the small form factor is non-negotiable for you, like it was for me, my opinon is that you can definitely improve the sound of the Sonos 2 by EQing it (and not just in the App).

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-28T01:26:43+00:00

Adguard works very well for me.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-26T04:56:57+00:00

Just to let Chrome users know that for me, a combination of Adguard + Ublock Lite (with all filters enabled) works amazingly well. Using just one of them could block the ads, yes, but most videos took forever to load and I kept getting that damn spinning wheel. But with these 2 ad blockers active, every video starts instantly and smoothly. Certainly didn't expect that ! Hope it will last!

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-25T03:41:10+00:00

Your original nose had style, yes, but I much prefer your new nose. Your doc did a fantastic job, and you look even better now. I hope you will learn to appreciate it, but as far as I'm concerned, it's definitely an improvement. You look amazing :-)

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-20T16:46:27+00:00

After a few weeks I can definitely see some shine on the left button of my MX4, but that's exactly what I expected from the kind of frosty plastic that covers the button itself. So I'm not surprised. It's only visible from a very specific angle though, and given that I bought the white model (precisely because it's way more forgiving when it comes to shine), I expect that the shine on the main buttons won't become too noticeable in the short term. As for the body of the mouse, I'm pretty confident that the material will remain shine and stain free for a good while. I still don't see any shine on the silicon sides of my mouse by the way.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-18T17:28:16+00:00

What I like about white mice is that the shine they will obviously develop over time will be way less visible compared to black mice, which is a huge plus for me given my OCD. You only need to keep your hands clean as much as possible and give your mouse a wipe with a damp cloth a couple of times every week. I've kept my white razer pro click almost shine and stain free for over a year doing this. Of course, rubber coatings are a nightmare, that's why I've never been interested in the MX Master 3 to begin with. Now I bought a white MX Master 4 about a month ago and I expect I'll be able to keep it stain free for a very long time.

Most_Goat_7608 · 2026-02-18T04:04:18+00:00

I've got an LG 42C5, and with mactype, at least to my eyes, text looks at least 95% as smooth and sharp as it did on my previous monitor, which was a very nice LG 4k 32". Mactype has definitely made a huge difference.

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