Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Nope wouldn't call you a racer, but can't say I'm a fan either. Then again I just don't like that look in general pm any Lexus. I wouldn't buy one for that single reason.

Haha it suppose to say “ricer”, autocorrected to racer lol

Yeah. It’s def love it or hate it design. Other bumper I was looking at was Tom’s Racing (not reg Tom’s) front bumper. Some might say, it looks like Miata.

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Haha it suppose to say “ricer”, autocorrected to racer lol

Yeah. It’s def love it or hate it design. Other bumper I was looking at was Tom’s Racing (not reg Tom’s) front bumper. Some might say, it looks like Miata

Yeah I’m with Dadhawk on that one lol not really my taste. Haven’t seen the Tom’s racing one thought. Looks better than the normal Tom’s bumper

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Yeah I’m with Dadhawk on that one lol not really my taste. Haven’t seen the Tom’s racing one thought. Looks better than the normal Tom’s bumper

iirc there's only 1 in US... at least that's last time I've talked to one of Tom's Racing distributor.

Tom's Racing aero kit is used a lot in Taikyu Racing in JP.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Got my 55" downstairs, now to mount the 82" upstairs .

The dive bar is closed, so I Don't know how I'm going to afford a surround sound system.

Ever think of building/assembling? I design speakers (well, box and crossover) as just one of my hobbies, and there are a ton of amazing designs out here (and even more mediocre designs). I've done as low as 5:1 to around 12:1 on cost of materials vs value...

Something to do with some of that time! If you can solder, follow a simple wiring diagram, cut plywood reasonably straight, and use a router safely, you're set.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Total - $10,975

That’s parts alone... paint, labor & random parts not included.

...or save that $11k plus trade my car & get TRD86 & call it a day lol

Depends the condition of your current car. If it doesn't have a lot of mileage, then I would go with the extra parts. They would make it more special and personal. If it is a daily driver with more miles on it, then I would go with a new TRD86 to extend the years of owning a 86 …

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

Depends the condition of your current car. If it doesn't have a lot of mileage, then I would go with the extra parts. They would make it more special and personal. If it is a daily driver with more miles on it, then I would go with a new TRD86.

42k miles... awkward mike. Not too high or low mileage, that’s why it’s hard to decide.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by cjd

Ever think of building/assembling?

Thanks, but I already have about 100 projects I am neglecting. I should probably get out of my jams and do something today.

One project I want to start is I want to build a smokehouse in my backyard.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by soundman98

it will work, but just so you know, about $400 of that price is going to the naming rights and web-marketing divisions.

this is a better deal for very similar acoustics.
https://www.audiolab.com/definitive-...stem-in-black/

In a brand-name solution, I'm more a fan of Klipsch. Pretty good price on amazon right now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779GRFWF


That said, if it's a big room, I still think the DIY route will be better. Especially for a sub. He said 'big room' and those subs are barely useful for a small bedroom. Or they just get flubby. My office setup is similar to these brand-name options: https://www.divine-audio.com/pecorino/

A friend's design which is similar is called the "Overnight Sensations" - I think you can even get flat-pack boxes for this one.


Trick for finding the right place for your sub: Put it where you sit, then go around the room with an spl meter and do frequency sweeps to test the likely spots.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Speaking of bumper, I need to look into new bumper. Don’t call me racer, but I always like Aimgain front bumper... just don’t like the price

I've been wanting the Aimgain bumper years now. Look into buying once a year, but when the shipping costs about as much as the bumper, I always chuckle and say "maybe next year".

I feel like Ikon was making a replica for a few months? I'd probably go that route, if I'm being honest.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by cjd

In a brand-name solution, I'm more a fan of Klipsch. Pretty good price on amazon right now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779GRFWF

personal preference

i don't care much for hard dome tweeters, but i especially loathe horn-loaded hard domes!

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Thanks, but I already have about 100 projects I am neglecting. I should probably get out of my jams and do something today.

One project I want to start is I want to build a smokehouse in my backyard.

That's not nearly enough! I've been in this house for 5 years now (I think)... still not done with the HT. And if we get back to stable dual incomes ever again, I'll probably have to start the sound side of it all over again to go Atmos...


Slow work takes time!


Enjoy your projects! And your new TV setup.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by soundman98

personal preference

i don't care much for hard dome tweeters, but i especially loathe horn-loaded hard domes!

Yet you recommend Def tech, known for harshness, second only to Paradigm... And I think Yamaha is known for brightness.


When undersizing speakers like these options clearly are for the room, the dispersion and focus of the horns are likely beneficial. YMMV.



whee.


Also, I'd actually recommend he build a false wall ~1' from the real wall; flush-mount the TV, and good in-walls for the speakers. The space behind can also house properly sized subwoofer boxes (and by house, I mean mostly become...)



Hard domes are harder to work with, but sound amazing done right. Horn loaded actually sorta makes it easier, because throat reflections can help tame the natural nastiness and peaks on the top end.
For commercial stuff, they rarely take the time or $ to implement well (IMO). That said, I appreciated soft domes a bit more (though some of the ceramic domes are amazing... pushing closer to ribbon territory, and the best I've ever heard were ribbons.)


C

[p1l0t]

You guys ever say fuck the chips and just eat the salsa with spoon?

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[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Haha it suppose to say “ricer”, autocorrected to racer lol

Yeah. It’s def love it or hate it design. Other bumper I was looking at was Tom’s Racing (not reg Tom’s) front bumper. Some might say, it looks like Miata.

The Tom's Racing one is the far superior of the two.