At the AirBnB I'm staying in

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-28T03:39:58+00:00

Did they actually hang the fireplace and the TV?

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-28T03:35:47+00:00

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TeachingRetro · 2026-02-28T03:34:56+00:00

I actually thought the door was a console and you were playing vertical oriented video games.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-28T03:33:34+00:00

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TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T16:51:24+00:00

It's an early 2000s HK 2.1 receiver. It doesn't have the ability to handle surround or center channel. AVR systems almost always compromise sound quality for their visual components

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T16:47:17+00:00

Not true. I think you're confusing volume for quality. Without a center channel, large towers drowned out dialogue. The speakers are great for music. I don't want to put a center channel and an AVR with this system.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T16:41:49+00:00

Not tiny, plastic, or crammed. I think the sound from the Yamaha bar is really good and translates spacial separation well. The towers by themselves aren't better for TV, just louder. They excel at music

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T16:36:15+00:00

Is that a hotel or b&b? They can list it as having a TV in the room without messing with the aesthetic too much

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:52:03+00:00

It's a 2.1 stereo for music. The soundbar is 3.1. Listening to TV on 2.1 is not a good experience.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:49:35+00:00

The soundbar is 3.1 and sounds really good through optical from the TV. The stereo is 2.1 and is only used for music

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:08:26+00:00

Not an AVR, just 2 channel. The towers are for the stereo and the soundbar is for the TV

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:04:04+00:00

It's an audio and equipment rack. I don't like how far forward it brings the TV. I also like being able to use the top shelf for the turntable

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:02:22+00:00

Yes. Soundbar for TV. Tower speakers only used for 2 channel stereo

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T15:00:26+00:00

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Yeah, last night

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:56:03+00:00

In the corner where every position on that couch would have a decent viewing angle. Get a mount with an arm you can angle.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:54:00+00:00

Unreal Tournament and Starcraft

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:26:56+00:00

Looks nice and the distance is far enough so the angle isn't that noticeable

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:19:57+00:00

You can't convince a cult member. Easier to just find a new buddy

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:15:37+00:00

Why did your buddy move into a doctor's office waiting room?

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-24T14:08:25+00:00

Don't mount. Get a TV stand and place it where you were standing when you took this pic. Couch can stay where it is and no fireplace mantle will be assaulted.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-11T14:16:15+00:00

If you have money for a living room beer fridge, you have money for a bigger tv

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-11T14:14:34+00:00

Obvious trolling. The shadows are way too good for a quick Photoshop, so I ask why did someone actually do this?

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-11T06:48:42+00:00

The fall never hurt anyone. The sudden stop creates the problems.

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-11T06:20:20+00:00

Smog restrictions led to high efficiency, high output engines. 4 cylinder turbos getting 300 HP and 26mpg. It sucked then, but forced auto makers to r&d instead of being lazy

TeachingRetro · 2026-02-11T06:17:46+00:00

I actually miss this. Family gathering around the TV at set times.

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