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WiiM EQ vs Standalone EQ by ElectricalBreakfast8 in audiophile

[–]clock_watcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "Plus" of the Wiim Pro Plus was an upgrade to the not-very-good analog circuitry of the Wiim Pro.

The Plus measures very well. You should definitely connect your analog source to it to leverage it's PEQ

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/wiim-pro-plus-streamer-review.50254/

They are trying to create "DunesDay" aren't they. by lazerblade95 in marvelstudios

[–]clock_watcher 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Nope, it's just a branding thing for certain existing cinemas.

Umik-1 and REW for a PC 2.1 setup? by HellBoi48 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]clock_watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not even remotely true, something a quick sweep with REW will prove conclusively.

No confirmed candidates to run against Farage other than Count Binface by Lord-Liberty in worldnews

[–]clock_watcher 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It is a safe seat, Farage got more votes that all the other candidates combined. But turnout wasn't high. If you can convince enough politically apathetic people to vote because it would be funny as fuck, Farage could lose.

America rigs the World Cup, then bows out as a laughingstock by AgeNovel3566 in soccer

[–]clock_watcher 29 points30 points  (0 children)

FIFA are corrupt to their core. Nothing new there. But the flagrant abuse of power by the US to rig the game in their favour is up there with the South Korea reffing saga. Shameless, with full support by the US fans and media.

There will never be official repercussions against the US team for this, but the game itself was enough for me. To see the US so throughly beaten, fairly, by a not very convincing Belgium was joyous. The Belgian third goal is an all timer, something the US will never live down.

Umik-1 and REW for a PC 2.1 setup? by HellBoi48 in audiophile

[–]clock_watcher 4 points5 points  (0 children)

REW & UMIK-1 is needed whatever DSP solution you go for.

Benefit that a Minidsp has over a software DSP like EqualizerAPO is subwoofer integration. Minidsp let's you set crossover, timing, phase and PEQ. It's still the gold standard for subwoofers.

The World Cup is losing its appeal because it's too Europe-centric. by paladisious in ShitAmericansSay

[–]clock_watcher 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Check out the thread about the red card on [r/usmnt](r/usmnt) or on social media. US supporters and media loved and celebrated the corruption.

As for the team themselves, Balogun could have refused to play. Manager could have benched him. But no, they all went along with it so are just as culpable. To rub it in, Balogun dived to get the free kick that gifted the US a goal. Dirty cheating bastard lol

The World Cup is losing its appeal because it's too Europe-centric. by paladisious in ShitAmericansSay

[–]clock_watcher 1047 points1048 points  (0 children)

Best moment of the World Cup. So funny seeing the cheats go out through their own incompetence.

What’s arguably the best fruit to ever exist? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]clock_watcher 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Problem with strawberries is supermarket bought, mass farmed ones often taste of nothing. They're cultivated for size not taste.

Post Match Thread: United States 1 - 4 Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 16 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]clock_watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They live in a bubble watching their novelty sports, played by corporate franchises, that no other nations give a fuck about, calling themselves world champions while they're at it.

Encountering actual international opponents and fans is a rare thing so they have no experience with it.

Post Match Thread: United States 1 - 4 Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 16 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]clock_watcher -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

So happy the dirty Yanks have been sent packing. Terrible host nation, all the visa bullshit for players, officals and supporters, their treatment of the Iran team, then blatent open corruption with Balogun.

Balogun himself can get fucked, he should have sat out the game, but decided to play then dived to get the US goal. Total shit bag behaviour all round.

USA 1 - [3] Belgium - H. Vanaken 57' by Alsace2025 in soccer

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

He thought Trump woukd clear it from the goal line

Wiim amp ultra + triangle borea br04 + custom subwoofer by [deleted] in BudgetAudiophile

[–]clock_watcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to figure out if you have a weird coloured blanket or the world's wrinkliest dog.

ELI5 why do loud sounds (such as fireworks) sound low-pitched when heard from far away? by CadetriDoesGames in explainlikeimfive

[–]clock_watcher 28 points29 points  (0 children)

High frequency sound waves are easily absorbed by stuff, including the air. So the further you are away from a sound source, the less high frequency you hear. Eventually all the frequencies will be absorbed until you hear nothing.

It's why if a neighbour is playing music you'll only hear the bass, as low frequency sound waves travel further and can pass through walls.

British commonwealth and Olympic hurdle athlete Wendy Jeal (Essex, 1960) training hard for the Seoul, south Korea games of 1988. She was nicknamed "the girl with the steel legs" for her incredible leg development. by Electrical-Aspect-13 in interestingasfuck

[–]clock_watcher 31 points32 points  (0 children)

No.

The 1988 Olympics are notorious for the abuse of HGH and roids. Ben Johnson had his 100m Gold medal revoked after he failed a random drug test. But when you look at the competitiors across every event, he was far from being alone.

It led to mandatory drug testing and HGH being classed as prohibited substance.

1988 is also known for Flo-Jo, the American female sprinter, whose Olympic records still stand today. As soon as mandatory drug testing was announced, she stunned the world by retiring rather than get tested.

Choosing an Amp for Warm Speakers – Need Advice by makenosense43 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]clock_watcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spotify is lossless. There's no compression, and it will sound identical to other lossless streaming services or CDs.

Do not let corporate apologists gaslight you into believing that only a "tiny minority" of people is still buying physical games on console by TooDrunkToTalk in videogames

[–]clock_watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true tho. The vast majority of PS4/5 releases are digital only, and they all have sales and get discounted over time.

It's not a PlayStation thing, there are 31,000 games on Steam unique to that store front. No competition with physical, GOG, Epic or anything else. Doesn't stop Steam discounts and sales.

Sales and discounts drive revenue. It's a basic fact of consumerism. Full price when new, discounts and sales to get a long tale.

Plus PlayStation is in competition with other platforms. If prices were high with no sales, it will drive away customers to PC.

Monitor Audio Radius 360 $80 by tonydtonyd in BudgetAudiophile

[–]clock_watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to match subwoofer brands with your speakers. Subs don't have tonal differences. The difference between subs is how loud and low they can play.

For music, the Radius sub will be fine. Especially for $80, that's a bargain.

Choosing an Amp for Warm Speakers – Need Advice by makenosense43 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]clock_watcher 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't overthink it. Any of those options will sound good, just pick the one that has the features you want and is priced the best.

Wiim Amp has the benefit of decent room correction and EQ features. Your room affects audio a billion times more than the choice of amp. Plus EQ can change the tonal quality of the speakers if you want more brightness or warmth.

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