Lyander

Thank you! This is actually exactly what I was hoping for, though I wonder at whether the Maven mini won't be significantly gimped if used for measurements?

My level of knowledge about mics is such that I hadn't even considered polar patterns (yes I looked it up). Gah.

You want an omni mic for measurements. Directional mics have different purpose. The Maven is designed to reject room ambience. Think of microphones like camera lenses. They have different goals depending on design.

And just like that I am learning more than expected. Thank you! :)

Maybe try the other 2 members of the Axis-of-Courier-Evil next time? (FedEx, UPS)

That's what I plan to do, maybe for theoretical incoming parcels as well :P

Much as it's far afield from my academic crud I just think physics is the coolest field of study, especially on massive cosmic scales. It's fun to learn about stuff like that as much as it is to see someone use a massively-built machine to yeet a ball that breaks the sound barrier.

I agree physics is the best. Of course I’m biased. I taught AP Physics for 30 years.

Maybe slightly biased yes, but hey all physics teachers I've had were among the more likable ones so I'm not complaining :P

I’ve had some baked sushi rolls I’m pretty sure. The one I had was not bad at all

Convenience or grocery store bought sushi (entire set or tray, not individual pieces) can be thrown in the microwave for 20 or so seconds to warm up the sushi piece just enough to give it that fresh from the chef's hand taste...

LOL I'm sure that many would turn their noses up at it but it's like convenience store bento sushi but slightly more casserole-like with stronger flavours.

Had crispy nori wraps, used them like lettuce for ssam.

Cloth filters for pour overs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr_I3ZVKKb4

Metal can taste a bit edgy as it doesn't absorb the stuff that paper does. Cloth is rather high maintenance to keep it from smelling mildewy (see video above).

The only metal solution that I have ever used repeatedly is the Swiss gold. It’s actually not bad at all if you use a good grinder. Makes a small cup.

No need to disassemble, just pull pads and front foam off (but u must have coin mod, otherwise shit wouldn't get in there), and CAREFULLY use double-sided tape on the end of a cotton swab.

... inserted through the triangular front grill.

Yup, just took the pads and foam off this time around. The part that perplexed me is how anything got into the driver and on the backside of the foam when I made sure it was clean last time I put the thing back together.

Ah the mysteries of life.

Screw sleep. Ghost Stories (2020), Indian horror anthology. Getting late so watching this one piecemeal but first couple stories have good pacing and are genuinely unnerving. Tendency for some shots to linger uncomfortable stretches of time but it's used to good effect.

Acting is pretty ace, and there's a profound sense of squick and tension when need be. Characters also teeter between hateable and sympathetic.

Learn to sew. The apocalypse is near.

Don't you mean it's in the early days thereof? :P

I did start learning to sew in earnest when a pair of pajamas I got from my grandpa developed a massive hole in the knee. Sentimentality is a strong motivator lol.

@CEE TEE I kid you not, up until an embarrassingly late age I always figured that had something to do with the sport.

Imagine my disappointment haha.

Every day is Manny Pacquiao Day!

I have no idea what senatorial duties and statecraft have to do with boxing day but alright.

:))

Had the same experience in my quest to get SW51+ repaired! The amp maker/repairman I met was really grumpy and didn't like to say anything more than 2 words per minute though ("Hmm?" "No." "Get out.") which was pretty entertaining and endearing in a way.

@obsiCO so you basically got the amp version of the grumpy but skilled hole in the wall restaurant chef Marvey was talking about in his blog, or online Craig Uthus? XD

@Lyander Yeah basically a more timid Thai version of online Craig hahaha

Flag it. We'll bring the ban hammer doubletime

@ChaChaRealSmooth did, just felt like poking fun cuz of how aggressive they were.

Wow! I sincerely hope you and your family will come through this unscathed.

Thanks everyone and sorry for the yelling into void. Just hate this year.

Home treatment, with my brothers. Difficulties breathing but stable for now? Not the family I live with (I've got two sets of parents) but still fucking terrified. Not young.

Fuck this virus, seriously. Stay strong!

Dunno, I haven’t really played since the servers got shut down sometime mid March.

Context: https://www.reddit.com/r/outside/

I feel for you, man. If it wasn't for my bike(s) and a loose training plan, i'd be going nutsocuckoo.

@pure5152 same. Levelling housecleaning up though.

@yotacowboy thanks. I should probably be doing more bag work to destress but no willpower

His "Impedance attenuation" graph is interesting - I don't recall seeing the data presented in that manner before.

IMO he gets some points docked for acknowledging Harman (semi-serious) but his testing is pretty comprehensive and if he measures a few more headphones it'll be easier to triangulate. Just irked because he changed his gear up partway through so some measurements won't be directly comparable.

I also greatly appreciate his introducing "confidence limits" to his FR because from limited personal experience it's obvious that you can introduce big changes via repositioning.