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    Also read something (unverified) that the average American buys new underwear once every 5 or so...

    Also read something (unverified) that the average American buys new underwear once every 5 or so years. Yet a lot of people have no problem...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, May 8, 2024 at 10:59 PM
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    So even in this hobby I've had a Holo May at the bottom of my wants list for more than a year or...

    So even in this hobby I've had a Holo May at the bottom of my wants list for more than a year or two. Still can't bring myself to buy it even used...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, May 8, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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    Still find it odd how we can so easily spend $$$$ on some hobbies and be so hesitant to spend $...

    Still find it odd how we can so easily spend $$$$ on some hobbies and be so hesitant to spend $ on other, likely more valuable things.
    Status Update by penguins, May 8, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    *deleted because redundant*

    *deleted because redundant*
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, May 8, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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    As someone who doesn't agree with some of your audio opinions, I still enjoy and respect your...

    As someone who doesn't agree with some of your audio opinions, I still enjoy and respect your content and opinions and the perspective they...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, May 8, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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    Upcoming Texas mini-meet

    MIGHT actually be able to make this. May be going to Austin and/or Houston already later this month. Would be fun to stop by again if the dates...
    Post by: penguins, May 2, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    explained: low effort memes
    Post by: penguins, May 1, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    In all seriousness now, I will also say I have no horse in this race aside from not wanting this to further escalate global instability, further...
    Post by: penguins, May 1, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    *angry israel/palestine complaining noises here* 538PM PST today *cue team america theme here* [IMG] See Bill Ackman *cue low effort stonks meme...
    Post by: penguins, May 1, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    2. There's also the question of how each individual hears and processes sound information (ie...

    2. There's also the question of how each individual hears and processes sound information (ie psychoacoustics). Not just the individual FR of our...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, Apr 29, 2024
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    Going to repeat 2 things I've said here before: 1. I suspect there's "other" information in a...

    Going to repeat 2 things I've said here before: 1. I suspect there's "other" information in a reconstructed signal that plots like THD+N, FR or...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, Apr 29, 2024
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    What did you cook?

    Need to see if I can find pictures of the last time I attempted gumbo and (separately) etouffee. Agree that even in most of America, Cajun and...
    Post by: penguins, Apr 23, 2024 in forum: Food and Drink
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    Turns out it's most likely a weird power issue I'll have to investigate further. Sometimes...

    Turns out it's most likely a weird power issue I'll have to investigate further. Sometimes audio is so. much. fun.
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, Apr 21, 2024
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    It depends but ideally, I need 2: - tone - not FR, but traits of sound - realistic transients -...

    It depends but ideally, I need 2: - tone - not FR, but traits of sound - realistic transients - much harder said than done because not all...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, Apr 21, 2024
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    It's buzzing that sounds exactly like the Focal driver exertion issue to me, but here it's only...

    It's buzzing that sounds exactly like the Focal driver exertion issue to me, but here it's only happening at about mids and higher. Low mids and...
    Profile Post Comment by penguins, Apr 20, 2024