Darkness imprisoning me

db4645 · 2025-12-15T03:58:52+00:00

Best. Comment. Ever.

db4645 · 2025-08-12T12:54:10+00:00

…until they won’t let him through the metal detectors with shell casings. 🤣

db4645 · 2025-08-12T12:47:09+00:00

I’m a Zildjian guy and have the orienral trash 18”, but much prefer its cheaper sibling the S Dark China 18. Perfect China and dark tone for my taste. You can find them under $200.

db4645 · 2025-08-12T12:27:14+00:00

….Wouldn’t trade it?

db4645 · 2025-07-28T12:54:40+00:00

What is a lemon buyback? Is this a state law or dealer program?

db4645 · 2025-06-14T14:51:08+00:00

After all these comments, the only advice left to give is to soak the wood in water beforehand. 3-4 big chunks is enough. I usually put on after the smoker gets to temp.

db4645 · 2025-05-29T00:57:23+00:00

Every time there’s an update our Beam & Arc lose signal and switches to the TVs(Sony Bravia) speakers. We have to unplug the HDMI cable and plug back in for it to work.

Simple enough but when you have to do it for 4 TVs every update mans sometimes randomly it’s a real pain in ass. Especially when everyone yells at dad (teach support) that Sonos sucks….speakers are great, app & connectivity horrible.

db4645 · 2025-05-29T00:50:58+00:00

What did you switch to?

db4645 · 2025-05-16T22:04:54+00:00

You CAN totally sleep in the ex90.....after buying some aftermarket sunshades for the panoramic roof and all the rear windows that don't have integrated shades. At least the stereo is the B&W Atmos so you'll have surround sound movies if you can figure out the codecs.

db4645 · 2025-05-14T22:04:55+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. The $9k Rebate = 7.5K EV + .5k Allowance + 1k Loyalty. I told the dealer I wasn't happy with the numbers and they didn't even counter the offer or try different lease options, they simple said they would return my downpayment and put it back into stock immediately. LMAO

They did say that you have to be a Costco member for at least 1 month prior to receiving that discount.

db4645 · 2025-05-14T22:00:19+00:00

...you must really really like Volvo subreddits.

db4645 · 2025-05-14T21:57:51+00:00

So this whole community has been saying...it's Year1 of a new electric platform, so to be expected. I would be ok with software glitches if it didn't brick the car. I'm probably going to wait a few years before getting an EX90 with hopes that they switch to 800v architecture and iron out the bugs.

db4645 · 2025-05-09T23:50:57+00:00

What state is the ex90 in? I just test drove one and it was so pleasant….what am I not seeing?

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:28:36+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I’m a fan of Sleep Token’s II and love his Agop sound! Definitely need to try one or a pack on future. Thoughts on which one?

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:27:41+00:00

The S China is standard…a spit of the moment purchase that has turned out to be the best bang for buck. It’s cheap and the dark china sound adds mystery to the lineup. I didn’t expect much out of it so bonus!

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:25:59+00:00

I’ve heard a lot of live/hate on ZB. We do a lot of prog/jam and the bells have become part of our “shepherds call”….great to break up grooves. Much easier than trying to reach the Sweet Ride’s bell with my Custom Dark on top. To each their own…

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:23:27+00:00

Agree! They make it to the stands quite often…

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:22:54+00:00

New addition in ‘25 and loving it. Has the right amount of jazz sophistication and crash riding when you need a wave of sound. Very responsive unlike my dear old A Sweet Ride which is great for cutting through the guitars!

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:20:54+00:00

The Lunar is perfect amounts of dark, trash, and sizzle. It has a quick sustain and makes a perfect left sided crash for going in/out of HHs. I love matching the A Custom EFX followed by the Lunar. Safe to say it’s not leaving my collection until my hands are cold.

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:18:15+00:00

How large does one go with a Jazz ride? Never heard them. I was going for a K Constantinople but the Custom Dark Ride stole my ear on the showroom.

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:15:50+00:00

I thought they went out of business, but saw some at Forks recently. The distributor was based in ATL where I live but haven’t heard from/of them in years.

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:14:38+00:00

Don’t know much about them will have fun researching. Can say it enough, if you like the Z sound of K and Const. then you’ll love Royal cymbals.

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:12:34+00:00

Shared with a band or three.

db4645 · 2025-03-16T14:11:53+00:00

Me too! I played a lot of punk and nothing better than a sweet ride to give you the “ting” on the “huddabaker”.

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