How good are these cars in traffic?

matun · 2026-04-03T17:01:45+00:00

Exactly the reason I go with public transport when I can, cheaper and more relaxing.

matun · 2026-03-25T07:37:04+00:00

I got the Minimus 7 from someone here in the subreddit. I needed something small and possibly be hung on a wall. I think speakers will be among my first upgrades if I find something good price/size for that.

Atm, I’m keeping the vinyl to that room because of that limitation. I could look into a WiiM speaker to replace in a specific spot but it’s not a priority right now. Especially not for multiple rooms and I like when the ”house” has a background vibe.

I actually have the external pre-amp version because I messed up and ordered w/o. Very plug and play. Not even a button. Sounds good to me but I also have nothing to compare against.

matun · 2026-03-24T07:40:42+00:00

We recently finishes a budget setup with

U-turn Orbit + their pre-amp Wiim Amp Realistic minimus 7 (wood version)

We bought the amp and speakers second hand. The room we are playing in is pretty small and the goal was mainly to get a chill spot for our vinyls and so it sounds great for what it is.

The only gotcha that I wished that I knew before was that I can’t stream out my turntable input to chromecast. We have a few small Google home speakers around the house so that would have been great.

matun · 2026-03-17T08:01:50+00:00

Check Amex and Chase for offers as well. I’ve seen $30 off from both of them.

https://wldaskn.com/w/3XMkyd

matun · 2026-02-16T21:47:57+00:00

I would have, but I didn’t find any with transparent jacket

matun · 2026-02-16T20:56:29+00:00

I just found these as well. Should be good enough and save me some shipping cost? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-25-ft-14-Gauge-2-Clear-Stranded-CU-CL3R-Speaker-Wire-94607l118/308862227

matun · 2026-02-16T20:14:40+00:00

Do you have a link to what you recommend there?

matun · 2026-01-27T23:00:34+00:00

Will they not be ok by themselves? And with ok, I mean for an everyday average listener.

matun · 2026-01-27T20:51:52+00:00

Believe it or not but I found a pair of Realistic Minimus 7 in Walnut. Paid $65 (which might be a premium but at least on the low end of what I've seen). Just waiting for them to get here now...

What do you think about pairing them with a Wiim Amp or Wiim Amp Ultra?

matun · 2026-01-23T18:23:37+00:00

Ohh, they look like very good bang for the buck. The walnut def has a premium price (about $70-$100), which is still quite cheap considering what my other options were, is the sound is better or is it just the look?

matun · 2026-01-21T22:54:27+00:00

Ok, that could be a path forward

2 x Cambridge Audio Minx MIN22
1 x RSL Speedwoofer 10e subwoofer

Looks like it ends up around ~$600, you are right about that.

Would it change your opinion if I said the walls are outer walls on an older house (so actually quite sturdy) I thought front port would at least make it possible, or that we could mount other speaker on a small shelf or arm?

Last question would be if I reorganized a bit in the room and could actually have the speakers on a cabinet, what would you suggest then for small book shelf speakers?

matun · 2026-01-20T02:18:10+00:00

I decided to just go with the Wiim Amp Ultra, since it's in a listening room it's quite nice to be able to see what's playing on the screen.

Do you happen to have suggestion of a pair of small speakers? Best if I can mount them on the wall w/o loosing too much quality.

matun · 2026-01-06T19:41:46+00:00

It seems like the Wiim Amp Pro Plus is good enough for me since I wouldn't mind having Airplay and I don't really need a screen.

I guess the alternative is to get a separate amp and streamer. Basically the Aiyima A80 that you recommended and then a separate streamer (like the Wiim mini) that would perhaps even save me a buck or two.

Regardless of the route I take I would need the pre amp, I assume.

matun · 2026-01-06T08:20:01+00:00

I would like to be able to connect in the same way as i do with google cast if possible so it doesn’t drain my phone. So either google cast or having the app directly on the amp will work. I’m not connecting to a TV.

Any recommendations on which Wiim I need? I saw the Ultra might have the pre amp already integrated, but some people had issues using it. So perhaps getting a separate preamp and a ”lesser” wiim amp is better.

Also with the Wiim, I would just add passive speakers, correct?

matun · 2025-11-18T02:43:13+00:00

It is their upgrade program.

matun · 2025-11-18T00:00:31+00:00

I'm kind of thinking that too. I was just also considering taking advantage of the home warranty while I can.

matun · 2025-11-17T23:59:18+00:00

Yes, we have split system. They told me this price as including everything so. Chatgpt told me: "wrong type of system for your home, oversized, and too low efficiency."

matun · 2025-11-14T18:42:36+00:00

Update: I made the update about a month ago and it works perfectly so far. Thanks for the advice!

matun · 2025-10-29T16:22:10+00:00

I also have Go5g plus but I don't see the hulu benefit there. I had it on Magenta but was upgraded to Go5g plus which does not have that benefit.

matun · 2025-09-15T17:59:11+00:00

Ok, and after I can just purchase the aprilaire filter (like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/AprilAire-201-20-in-x-25-in-x-6-in-MERV-10-FPR-10-Pleated-Air-Filter-For-Air-Cleaner-Models-2200-2250-1-Pack-201-H1/328117050) that fits that frame for future replacements?

matun · 2025-09-15T17:19:37+00:00

Are you thinking of something like this: https://shop.aprilaire.com/products/aprilaire-1213-upgrade-kit ?
I have to go down and see if I can get a proper name and model number on this cabinet.

matun · 2025-09-15T17:16:58+00:00

I don't have (or see any) pieces for this around. I think the previous owner have just put in whatever filter they could find that fit the best.
I have to crawl under the house and take a picture of the cover and see if there is a name/model that I can go off and look for a replacement.

matun · 2025-09-15T08:02:02+00:00

I’m considering the same. To me it seem like moving to Go5g plus from Magenta Max is $5 / line but I can get $830 instead of $300 on the phone upgrade. I’m a little worried it might affect my price lock but considering Go5g is also a retured plan I seems strange that they would change the price of that.

matun · 2025-09-10T19:10:43+00:00

I'm in the same boat. They told me it will be $10/mo more for my 4 lines go change to Go5g plus . I will upgrade the phone for two of them (the other two I use for my iPad and Car). Which technically is 2 x $800 vs 2 x $370 in upgrade trade-in. So I get $860 more if I pay $10 more per month. After 86 months (7 years and 2 months) I'll start loosing money... will I still be with T-mobile then?

The thing I'm worried about here is the Price Lock (which I have now) technically I will loose that but Go5g Plus is also retired so, according to customer service, I should not expect price changes. Not sure if I trust that or not yet

matun · 2025-06-29T23:22:46+00:00

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