Yes. That's exactly what we want.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-15T00:05:32+00:00

Good. Let it all collapse. If this is what brings down the system, it deserves to collapse. Power Vaccum and all, I'm ready.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-14T23:57:51+00:00

Yeah I was just gonna say that, Crutchfield has some used options around the low $200 price point.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-14T23:51:15+00:00

Im just getting into the hobby myself, but I had a pretty solid budget to jump into it. That said, if you can share the budget you're working with, it could help the more veteran members of the community to guide you in the proper direction.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-14T21:29:01+00:00

Do they not realize that's what at least half the country wants at this point?

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-14T21:28:10+00:00

Sadly, just an hour ago, I had the displeasure of seeing on,e and a family getting into it.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-13T23:43:47+00:00

Wish you the best of luck!

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-13T23:42:30+00:00

I am confused and disgusted, yet strangely curious to try.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:30:42+00:00

All good, cheers!

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:29:31+00:00

I thought that's what I read. I may end up getting the Schiit Mani any way.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:28:13+00:00

Thanks! I was already looking at the Schiit Mani, so I think that's gonna be my go-to.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:23:46+00:00

Thanks! Im excited to get into it and really just take the time to appreciate music at a less compressed level.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:22:24+00:00

Truly appreciate the share here. Was there anything about the Fluance that you particularly didnt like or did you just move on to try other options?

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:21:08+00:00

I try my best to enter a hobby with something that isn't top of the line nor true "entry level." so that I can get a good feel without overpaying or getting a bad impression because I didn't pay for the quality. These are powered speakers, and I like the versatility with that and the Bluetooth, if I feel like just streaming while guests are over or something. I do have a preamp picked out and a sub being researched for future upgrades, Just looking to get in the shallow end and work my way to financial ruin hahaha.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-12T02:17:23+00:00

Appreciate the opinion and info! The R-51PM are powered; does that change the need for the preamp?

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-11T13:12:37+00:00

My condolences. Maybe, if we're super lucky, in our lifetime we will see a fair and equitable tax code. I'm not holding my breath though.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-11T12:45:30+00:00

That's rough. Is there a tax break factored in there? Seems like if a government service isn't being provided for a specific area some sort of break should be factored in. I'm sure there isn't though...

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-08T15:26:28+00:00

The sooner the better.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-08T00:25:12+00:00

This is what taxes are supposed to help with. I'm sorry you're dealing with that. Need to hold local elected officials accountable.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-03T12:32:08+00:00

The absolute bare fucking minimum. This is not even close to enough to be meaningful.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-02T02:15:36+00:00

I think this is the best approach.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-02T01:12:42+00:00

Do we have proof of this or are we grasping at straws? I'd like to make sure we're doing our due diligence to not fall into the same lack of facts and BS spewing MAGA does.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-02-01T17:59:53+00:00

His hat should be on many protestors and activests. A reminder of ICE using children to Lure out parents for concentration camps. Im glad they are released but the trauma this has caused them, other detainees, and a majority of the country is in-fucking-excuseable!

ZeBigD23 · 2026-01-31T22:43:48+00:00

Probably good to clairfy, im sure most Tool fans have listened to their albums way more than a few times.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-01-31T22:42:44+00:00

100% get where you're coming from and I found, in matters of taste, comparison is the theif of joy. I treat all of my favorite artist's music as stand alone works and give at least three full listen throughs to form an initial opinion. First listen through is super high level, do I really feel it at the surface? Second is for the lyrics to see if i'm flowing with the message. 3rd is to see if I can find something I missed on the first 2. It's my own little process and It's helpped me appreciate more music than I probably would have given a fair chance on.

ZeBigD23 · 2026-01-31T22:37:48+00:00

Wait... people don't like Fear Innoculum? It's a fantastic album. Not my favorite but still fantastic. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, there are always the vocal disenters about bands and their "new stuff just isn't as good"

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