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Quantum Matrix Technology, HDR 2000 and UHD resolution come together for a crystal clear picture. 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG GTG response time support smoother game play. Matte display enables better gaming immersion.
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5
Outstanding Monitor! Puts You In The Action!
on October 7, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
I've never owned a curved monitor but I have wanted one for ages. I have a great 32" 4K flat monitor that is really nice but I have been constantly looking at the options for a 4K, fast response, HDMI 2.1 monitor to round out (Ha! Didn't plan that joke!) my gaming setup. My gaming platforms at the moment are an Xbox Series One X and a brand new gaming laptop. I play mostly space/flight sims like Elite: Dangerous and MS: Flight Sim, and games like Star Trek Online and MechWarrior 5.
Set-up of the Odyssey Neo G8 was super easy because they have it set up so that now you can easily use the interior supports to hold the monitor in place while you attach the stand. Though you do need to take everything out to get to all the pieces. Maybe some other makers do this but this is the first that I didn't have to rig up to make sure I didn't damage the screen while putting it all together.
*I will make a note here to Samsung. Whomever packaged my monitor was having a really bad day. Maybe give them a day off or two. The protective film on the back was crumbled up into a strip along the back and there was a ton of black, flakey, plastic-like debris all over the monitor. It all vacuumed right up but I've never had so much junk on a piece of electronics before.*
Anyway... There is NOT an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable included, though there is a DisplayPort cable and a USB-A to B cable. I have a few so it was not a big deal. I first plugged it into my Xbox and it was gorgeous without even having to fiddle with the settings. One thing I did notice though, is that when on a static or another screen with minimal movement, there would be flashes of a scan line. I would mostly notice it on the left side of the screen and it would pop up mostly around 1/3 of the way down the screen. Didn't happen at all during regular game play but would be pretty obvious on menu or pause screens.
When I plugged the Neo G8 into my laptop though, that is when she really shined (and in some ways I mean that quite literally, this thing gets bright and a few digital suns about blew out my retinas). My gaming laptop is an all AMD rig and it plays quite nicely with the monitor's FreeSync function. I didn't think the screen could look much better than it did with the Xbox, but boy was I wrong and it is not just from the higher resolution in some of the games. Everything was sharper and there was ZERO scan line flashing anywhere when plugged into the laptop.
This is a fabulous monitor! I have only two quibbles that are Samsung's fault and one big problem that is mine. The first for Samsung is that the control panel for the Neo G8 sucks. The squishy buttons are too small and with the size of this monitor, the bottom is quite close to the desk (at least for me), so they are hard to access most of the time (a remote control, like my other monitor uses, would be perfect). Second for Samsung, is that this thing needs speakers. Even if they aren't ear bleedingly awesome, it needs to have sound output other than the headphone jack. That's just my preference but I think others would appreciate it as well.
The big problem that is on me is the fact that I wear reading glasses and they do not seem to play nice with curved screens. While the curved screen is more immersive, it puts the edges of the screen into my peripheral vision and also out of the plane of focus for my glasses. This means if I turn my head the images swims a bit and I have to pull back from the screen to get the focus locked in. I also can't just dart my eyes over because often times the rim of the glasses is blocking there. I don't have this problem with my 32" flat monitor. I realize that the edges aren't the same distance from my eyes as the center, but I have 20/20 far vision and the further away something is, the clearer, so that is not an issue. I'm hoping that I will either get used to this or that when I get a prescription for those 'reader' eye drops, that this will go away.
If you don't wear glasses, this is an unreserved two-thumbs up of a recommendation. If you do wear glasses, especially readers, you may want to test a curved monitor out in the store to make sure that you are OK with it. I've only had the monitor for like 3-4 days but I haven't gotten used to it quite yet, and I don't know if I will. No matter what, I'm going to keep on trying because Samsung gave us gamers a phenomenal piece of gear!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Record your memorable adventures with this GoPro HERO11 Black camera. The rear LCD screen lets you conveniently frame your shots to optimize picture quality, and the image sensor features a wide field of view to capture more content. This GoPro HERO11 Black camera boasts HyperSmooth 5.0 stabilization and Horizon Lock for crisp footage even if the camera moves and captures 5.3K videos and 27MP photos for detailed visuals.
Customer Rating
3
Disappointed. New Sensor But Poor Quality Images
on September 21, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
I've never owned a GoPro before but I have had some of their competitors. I've ultimately been disappointed with most of these 'action-cams' and unfortunately the HERO11 Black just continues that tradition. I had hoped that with the new sensor and expanded view, I might finally find THE camera that I can use for both work and travel. Despite all the great things about the Hero 11 (which I will commend it on), in the end, some major software hiccups and surprisingly poor video/photo quality make it hard for me to recommend at this time.
I used to be a semi-pro photographer. I've sold images to publications in the past and have sold images in galleries. I know how to take a photo. Videography runs on the same principles photography, and you need to take care to ensure that you set your camera up to successfully record a good image/video. A camera such as the GoPro HERO11 *should* be one that does not need as much planning or set-up. It should be turn on and go! Unfortunately, I'm finding that I need to plan shots way more than I should and without the depth of settings (or at least ease of setting them) that I would have on a professional camera.
I live in Southern California. There is a reason why the TV/Movie industry is out here. The diffuse light that our bright, blue sky puts out due to the scattering effect of the dust and ocean spray make it almost perfect to film in without needing a lot of extra lights. Despite this abundance of light, I seem to be unable to get the HERO11 to take a well-exposed shot that isn't pixelated or video that doesn't stutter.
With the new sensor, GoPro claims that you get better image quality both with video and still images, as well as having better low-light ability. As you could read earlier, I do not agree with the GoPro team's assessment. The only thing worse than the video quality is the photo quality. Especially indoors.
The bigger sensor and the new 8x7 format should have really goosed the ability of the GoPro HERO11 to be used indoors, which is where I wanted to use it for work. I help out my buddy with photos and videos of the properties he sells in the area. I'm always trying to improve the quality and usability of those images, especially since COVID put a premium on virtual tours. My buddy also specializes in homes for military families who may not be able to visit in person prior to moving here. I had really hoped that this would be the perfect camera for both my work with him and the travel and hiking my wife and I do.
What does GoPro get right? A lot of things really. The build of the HERO11 is top notch. It feels solid in hand and not a toy. The quality of the screens on both the front and back of the camera a bright and beautiful (though not big enough to see problems right away). The amount of accessories out there for the HERO series of cameras is unmatched. I purchased the Volta battery grip as well as the head strap and QuickClip combo. Using the HERO11 with these accessories is super easy.
The image stabilization features are also top-notch and better in many ways than the video created by cameras on gimbal systems in some ways. Seeing some of the promotional videos highlighting previous iterations of the HyperSmooth technology is one of the reasons I was so interested in the HERO11 when I saw it. It really does do a phenomenal job making the footage produced by the camera as smooth as butter. It can almost make you think you a seeing a camera on rails as you glide through and around a home.
The software package that GoPro put into the Quik app is also phenomenal. You have an extremely versatile package for combining clips into cohesive and compelling videos. They give you all kinds of tools for editing, adding special effects, titling, and packaging the completed video. What it can't do it would seem is allow your phone to act as a remote terminal to monitor recording while filming. This is what I was REALLY hoping for since I will be doing most of my filming without the ability to see the back of the camera, due to the harness/headband or being on a tripod. I know that this is something that MOST GoPro users need to do at least on some occasions, or does everyone just leave this up to chance and just go with what they capture? That seems to invite a lot of need to have to reshoot clips, which I have already had to do several times. That does not make my job easier.
Oh, I would also like to say that I'm not too happy that GoPro just got rid of their own PC/Mac software for editing. I know there are a ton of options out that that will support the HERO11 footage (I own quite a few), but I expect a camera company to make their camera completely useful and this requires some support on the backend. While the App for the iPhone is robust, a phone is NOT the best platform for editing videos. And while I'm at it
I've also had some serious hiccups with the HERO11 where the camera will freeze and then shut down. The camera is not overheating and it has happened while recording, while plugged into my laptop, and while using the on-screen menu. I have fully updated the camera to the latest firmware edition so I wouldn't think I would be having these issues. Perhaps many of my issues can be resolved with software updates(including the image quality), but right now, the HERO11 might as well just be a paperweight to me. I'm going to hold on to the camera in hopes that GoPro either addresses these issues, or I figure out what I can do to make it produce better images (though I'm not sure what else I can do).
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Engineered for those who know gaming is a way of life, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, in Onyx Grey, is calibrated for next-gen creation and gaming alike. Redefine gaming experiences with the latest generation AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon RX graphics that are AI-optimized via the Legion AI Engine, all the while cooled by the Legion Coldfront 3.0’s thermal system. The Legion Slim 7’s light and exhilarating design is further machined from an Aluminum and Magnesium blend that defies all basic laws of laptop engineering. Crush the competition in WQXGA for immersive gaming anywhere life takes you.
Customer Rating
5
A sharp looking beast of a game/professional rig!
on September 21, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
I have been a big fan of IBM/Lenovo computers ever since my first business laptop a couple decades ago. I appreciate the outward professionalism of their designs with the eminently capable insides. Add on to that, they have my favorite keyboard of any laptop
I'm not usually a fan of laptops over 15", especially gaming rigs, because they tend to be a bit too bulky. Laptop makers also tend to squeeze a 'full' keyboard with numpad into 15"+ frames and I don't like the keyboard, touchpad offset that happens with that setup. Lenovo *did* put in a full keyboard/numpad but the numpad is narrow and the keyboard offset is not too drastic.
Fortunately, Lenovo brought some of their timeless style to the Legion and we have a laptop that would look great in any conference room but has the guts to run AAA titles on the gorgeous WQXGA screen. They also made a 16" inch laptop feel like an ultra portable. Though the power brick is hefty, it too is stylish and slender.
Here are some points that I appreciate about the Legion Slim 7.
Power: Every creativity program I have run and more importantly, every game that I like playing has played without a hitch. Battletech, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Star Trek Online, and Elite: Dangerous. I'm sure it is going to do just as well with Homeworld 3, Company of Heroes 3, and Bloodlines 2. The extra power overhead is also great for work as well. With a huge, beautiful screen, you have tons of room to have editing panes open in video/photo editing. You can have multiple tabs open in Edge, while also crunching some video clips or writing in Scrivener. With the Legion Slim 7 having a complete AMD pipeline, you get to really see the AMD silicon shine.
Display: This is probably my favorite laptop display. It hits all the high points by being both bright and colorful, while also large enough and with the resolution to be useful and fun. Combine that with the speed of this screen, and you have what I consider to be the trifecta of a perfect screen.
Heat: From what I have experienced for the last week, the Legion Slim 7 does a VERY good job of managing heat. While the fans can get going pretty hard, I'm not too worried about that because I typically play with headphones on.
Ports: I know some people have complained that the AMD Advantage Edition doesn't have all the ports that the Intel version sports but for me I think there are plenty and a good variety. I appreciate the power, video, and USB-A ports are on the back, while the USB-C ports are on the left and the full size SD Card slot and headphone jack are on the right.
Expandability: Here is my only real quibble with the Legion Slim 7... there is not a slot for a second SSD on the motherboard. This is almost unforgivable in this day and age. Programs keep getting larger and larger while media libraries also balloon out. While I can offload some of the media files and even a few of the programs onto high speed external drives, I'd really rather they be internal and save the external drives for back-ups. This almost made me want to pull a star but the rest of the computer is so good, that I just couldn't do it.
Bottom Line: The Lenovo - Legion Slim 7 AMD Advantage Edition is a phenomenal laptop, full-stop. Not gaming laptop, not business laptop, not media laptop, just a phenomenal laptop because it can do all of those things beautifully while also looking great doing it. Other than the expandability issue, and maybe not their absolute best keyboard, everything else is perfect for what I'm looking for. If you want an all around laptop that can crush work during the day, and crush aliens at night (or maybe while you are still at work), you CAN NOT go wrong with the Legion Slim 7.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot combines an ultra-powerful vacuum with Sonic Mopping for a complete clean from start to finish. First, it’s an ultra-powerful whole home vacuum on carpets and floors that empties its own dustbin. Second, it’s an ultra-powerful vacuum that sonic mops hard floors at the same time. It features Matrix Clean, which allows your robot to clean from multiple angles using a precision grid ensuring no spots are missed on all your floor types. No cleaning detail is unmet with this robot’s corner and edge cleaning, self-cleaning brushroll for pet hair, and HEPA filtration trapping 99.97% of dust and allergens into the bagless base. With Precision Home Mapping, the robot uses its 360 LIDAR vision to scan your home and build a detailed map, enabling fully autonomous movement. This also allows your robotic vacuum to detect and avoid objects in its path day or night. It creates a precise home map in the SharkClean app so you can select specific areas to clean on-demand, initiate Matrix Clean, and set cleaning schedules from anywhere. Utilize the app to set custom carpet and no-go zones for complete control of where the robot cleans and doesn’t clean. This robot masterfully integrates Matrix Clean with vacuuming, mopping, CleanEdge, and self-emptying to give you the ultimate floor cleaning machine.
Customer Rating
4
Better Than Previous Robot But Still 'Meh'
on September 20, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
I am a neat freak. If there is a cleaning gadget, I probably own it. I have multiple vacuums, all with different uses, as well as an entire collection of quick disposable dust/mop options. I have always been enamored with the *idea* of robot vacuums but have been continually disappointed. Unfortunately, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base and Matrix Clean Navigation (Whew! Say that 5 times fast), while better than any of my previous robot vacuums, it is still not good enough for me to justify the price/work.
Wait, did I say that the robot was work? Isn't the robot supposed to lead you to a life of luxury where your house is spotless and you can eat bonbons all day? Yeah, no. The Shark AI Ultra (I named it Rosie), needs a lot of work to set up properly. It needs supervision it would seem from my testing, and whoo boy does this thing clog/need emptying and/or cleaning regularly (and I've only had it for a little over a week!).
The whole kit was easy enough to set up. The robot is already put together, you just need to attach a single 'corner brush' (this is a problem in and of itself - more on this later). The base station is also all ready to go, just plug her in and place her on the robot/base station mat. Put the two together and let the robot charge up over night. While it is doing that, you can download the Shark app to control your wee cleaning beastie!
The next day, I turned Rosie loose on the first floor of my house, about 1500 sq/ft, and let her find her way. I cleared the cat toys up and any stray cables that might throw her for a loop, but upon examination of the map that she recorded, she missed A LOT of places in my house! I didn't have the robot try again because I now really wanted to see how Rosie did with vacuuming. I set 'her' off to do her thing and went to sit and monitor the whole situation from the comfort of my easy chair. I was dismayed that within 10 minutes of setting out, I had to come and extricate her from the dreaded 'open corner of floor'. Wait, what? Yup, the little robot got caught, had a hiccup, program freeze, whatever just trying to round the corner on tile. I waited for quite a while assuming that the little robot would be able to back up, use its wheel lift ability, or just bully on through but after a minute of it going crazy, I felt sorry for it and gave it a nudge. I decided to NOT just let it do its thing while I sat (which is kind of the point of these things), but to instead follow it and make sure there weren't any other hang-ups.
There weren't any other 'hang ups', but I did notice some things that I wasn't too happy about. My previous attempts with vacuum robots often had the robot get stuck under my furniture which has some pretty good clearance for many of the pieces but not all. Rosie doesn't have the problem of getting stuck, she has the problem of not even trying to go under the furniture she can make it under, or if she does go under, she doesn't clean under there and just makes a beeline to the other side! This was a big issue with the coffee table in the middle of the living room. There is a ton of room for this robot to go underneath, and I WANT it to clean the rug under there because it is a favorite sitting place for my cat and therefore is a repository of fur, litter, nails, and whiskers. I'm going to attach a photo to this review but I don't know if you will be able to make it out. You can see the treads go right under the table diagonally without stopping. All the other places it vacuumed were in nice tight rows (I'll post a picture of that as well).
I also noticed that Rosie didn't go into some areas that she could easily maneuver in and cut corners around some furniture and appliances. On top of that, the robot has a 'corner brush' but it is only on one side. Therefore you would assume that the robot would pass by walls and corners with the brush side towards the wall. You COULD assume that, but you would be wrong. More than half the time, the brush was towards the open side AWAY from the wall/corner and sweeping nothing extra into the path of the vacuum. Perhaps the robot needs two brushes, or is programed to clean they way I would think it would?
As for mopping, I only tried it once and was again less than impressed. I had spilled a bit of sauce from a meal on the tile floor and thought that it would make for a great test. So I filled up the reservoir with cleaning fluid, swapped out the modules and let Rosie go at it in the kitchen (which I had delineated via the app since the house is open concept and there really isn't a separator). At first I thought Rosie had done a decent job because the spill looked like it was gone and the mop pad had an obvious stain from the sauce, but later that evening my wife was walking barefoot in the kitchen and noticed that the floor was sticky there. Sure enough, upon closer inspection, there was still a sheen of dried sauce. So much for ultra-vibrations cleaning up dirt.
One thing that I will say is cool is that I like how the robot will stop and head back to the base station when it is full up, the basestation will suck out all the nasties, and then the robot will resume its job. Doing the first floor of my house took two passes from the robot and it almost seemed like the robot split it pretty evenly. I don't know if that is programed in or if it just so happened that it filled up at the half way point. Once Rosie was done with the first vacuuming of the floor, I checked out the storage bin in the Base Station and was surprised how much the robot was able to pick up. While I did let things get a *bit* dirtier than normal, it was still pretty clean prior to turning Rosie loose. That little robot has a lot of suction for such a small device and that was having it set to 'medium' suction.
That being said, you WILL NOT get '60 days' of hassle free cleaning from this robot unless you have a 250 sq/ft apartment with no pets and no windows/doors to let in dust. Also, after seeing how much was in the storage bin (which was absolutely filthy), I checked the two filter bays in the Base and the storage/filter for the robot. Just after one complete pass of the first floor, the filters were darn near clogged with the exception of the one just below the storage bin, which looked like it hadn't had any air pass over it. Maybe this was the problem. Perhaps there is something wrong with the Base Station air flow, but the Robot filter and the little wedge over it were clogged with dust and fibers. The main filter to the side of bin in the Base, which is a really weird short tube of filter in a big bowl of a bay, was brown and there was a ton of dust coating the side of that bay. Shouldn't more of that stuff end up in the bin and not stay on the device or in auxiliary areas of the system? I can see me having to clean out the base and the robot and that taking almost as much time as I 'saved' by having a robot vacuum instead of doing it myself.
All in all I don't feel like the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 will end up saving me enough time and effort (especially when I still have to clean areas that the robot won't seem to go AND I have to babysit the thing), to justify its purchase. MAYBE if I had a smaller place with absolutely flat surfaces, and furniture that sat way high above the floor, then maybe it might be worth it, but then it also would be a breeze to clean myself and I wouldn't have even bothered to get this thing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Meet the newest way we’re extending M1 & M2 MacBook connectivity. With the Dual 4K HDMI 10-in-1 USB-C Hub, you can extend to 2 displays at 4K video while getting access to 10 essential ports, including USB-C, HDMI, USB-A, and many more. Enjoy transferring photos in a flash, quick charging your device, and extending to 2 HDMI displays, all without having to download cumbersome drivers. And it’s fully compatible with MacBook Air/Pro (M1, M2, M3 & Intel powered) devices, Windows PC devices as well as Chromebook devices.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Hub For MacBooks & Windows PCs Alike!
on September 20, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
The Hyper - Dual 4K HDMI 10-1 USB-C Hub is a solid choice for those workers and creators that need to expand the anemic port selection on most Mac laptops or to add even more ports to a monster gaming laptop.
I had been hoping that my second 4k monitor would have shown up by now so that I could write a review on how well the hub handled two 4k monitors, but also how my MacBook Air and Legion Slim 7 did with dual monitors. Unfortunately, it would seem that the monitor is lost in the 'ether' and I should just write this now as is.
This Hyper hub is super easy to set-up. You pop it out of the box, plug in the USB-C cable into one of the USB-C ports on your MacBook, click on the HYPERDISPLY icon, install the small file, and away you go! Or maybe not, if you are a knucklehead like me and just plug the computer end of the HDMI cable willy-nilly into the dock. If you have only one monitor, you have to plug it into HDMI 1, not 2. If you plug it into 2, you will get angry and wonder how the heck a simple hub or monitor can be so stupid. The electronics are not stupid, it is operator error!
I'm not exactly sure what the software that's on the hub does for you because I am unable to select or change any of the settings in the app window (like the slip of instructions would seem to indicate is possible). Instead, I just make all the choices such as resolution, magnification, mirror/extend, in the Display menu under System Preferences.
All the other ports work well too. I was able to plug in both a USB-C thumb drive as well as a USB-A thumb drive, both a MicroSD and regular SD card, as well as a power cable (all at the same time). I did not test the LAN port or the headphone jack, but I'm going to assume they work as well as the other ports.
I will say that I was surprised at how warm the hub got when the power pass-through is used, especially since it wasn't powering anything off of the hub. It wasn't egregious, but it was pretty toasty!
Bottom line is: if you need a solid workhorse of a port/monitor hub for your MacBook, don't look any further than the Hyper Dual 4k HDMI 10-in-1!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The direct-drive analogue turntable was first achieved worldwide by Technics. It alleviated issues such as signal-to-noise ratio and wow and flutter, which had until then posed problems for turntables. This turntable attracted interest for its high performance and reliability, and left a considerable track record, including use by broadcast stations. The performance and track record of the direct-drive turntable continues unabated to the present day, with support by numerous audiophiles. With a direct-drive system, the sound of the turntable can be even further enhanced. This is the uncompromising attitude and confidence of Technics, the creator of direct drive. Development of the SL-1210G thus began. The latest technologies have been added to solve issues involved with direct-drive systems, such as cogging. The SL-1210G includes a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with greatly increased precision by incorporating Blu-ray Disc technology for rotation control. This cutting-edge direct-drive system will surpass previous direct-drive systems. It is not a reproduction but innovation. We are redefining the reference in direct-drive turntables for the modern age.
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5
Aural Nirvana & A Time Machine To Better Days
on September 16, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
TLDR: I had planned to do a more detailed review, but seeing much better technical reviews than I could ever hope do made me scrap those plans and tell you how the Technics SL-1210G made me FEEL. It makes me feel like I'm a kid again and it takes me back in time better than a souped-up DeLorean at 88 miles per hour.
Let me start out by saying that this is not going to be a technical review. Others on here have already blown away anything that I might have added to that conversation, other than to say that if you think that this turntable is 'too hard' to set up, you are wrong. It is completely manageable to someone without years of experience, but you will want to read the owners manual and perhaps check out some tips online.
What this review IS, is a review from a digital audiophile who wanted to branch into vinyl and has a good idea of what music SHOULD sound like.
First, a quick background. My dad and I did not throw the baseball or football around. We did not watch sports together. We watched movies together and we shared a love of music. When my dad got picked up to become and officer in the Air Force, he treated himself to an upgrade to his turntable/amp/speaker setup. I used to LOVE sitting in our living room with his headphones on and listening to Toto IV, Credence Clearwater Revival, the Beatles, Four Tops, Temptations, REO Speedwagon, and on and on. I would spend all day there, gingerly mounting the record and placing the needle just right, and being sure to jump on it right when it was done with the side. This was in the early 80's and those were some great years. We moved from that assignment and unfortunately the movers destroyed my dad's turntable. They paid us for it but my dad, not having time any more to really listen, just got a cheap record player and it was never really the same.
So now 40 years later (ugh), I have turned my dad into a digital audiophile now that he is retired. He has all of his songs on an iPod and he loves to listen to them and jump between tracks and set up playlists. I on the other hand, want to go the other way. I miss sitting and listening to the 'story' of a record album. Really great albums had a story or a flow to them that you don't get as much now because it is easy to just buy a single song off an album and be done with it.
So now I'm almost 50, I have disposable income, and a nostalgia streak a mile wide. I'm in the process of re-doing my 'man-cave' and decided that I want a NICE system to listen to records again. In comes the Technics SL-1210G. Is it more player than I need? Yup. Am I glad I got it? You betcha!
My set-up seems to be a bit different than many of the other reviewers on here. I did not set up the Technics as part of a huge audio system. My set-up is the Technics 1210, a Schiit Mani 2 Pre Amp, a Schiit Magni Heresy Edition headphone amp, and a pair of Sennheiser HD650s. The only other thing I bought for this set-up is an Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge. This set-up is designed for me to play the record while sitting right next to the player in my easy chair.
Let me tell you, this rig is audio heaven! I had confiscated a few classic albums from my parents last time I visited them and I purchased a few recent re-issues. I plan on moving on to building up my vinyl jazz collection (which is what I listen to most at home), but right now I am immersing myself in nostalgia. First up was the 2020 re-issue of Toto IV. Toto was comprised of a lot of session musicians and their albums are known as phenomenally produced albums. Putting on those headphones and dropping the needle on that record might as well have been a time machine throwing me back to 1982. It sounded SO GOOD! I then went to my parent's Beatles albums and they were a little worse for the wear and boy howdy did the 1210 make that obvious! Even with a serious cleaning and using the Zero Stat gun (I also swiped his old cleaning kit), it was obvious that time and cheap players had not done those albums any favors. It's a bit sad, but it just gives me a reason to go out and pick up new replacements!
I then put on the 50th Anniversary edition of Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys and it actually brought tears to my eyes. I started with side 2 and the classic "God Only Knows". Rightly considered one of the best songs ever and it has been one of my favorites since the first time I heard it. It was so absolutely perfect. It felt like I was in the recording studio with them.
I could go on and on about my week of audio bliss and just how much I'm looking forward to getting decades of use out of this player. I guarantee you, I will be the one giving out before the Technics 2110G does. As others have pointed out, this thing is weapons grade precision and heft. It is not a toy, and it is now my most prized possession. I don't have children but it almost makes me wish I did just so I could pass it along, because this WILL be an heirloom item.
Final Thoughts: If you are REALLY looking at this turntable, you already have an idea of what it can do. If you don't, look elsewhere. But if you are serious about music and particularly about vinyl music, you can't do any better than the Technics SL-1210G Grand Class, especially at this price or even much higher. I am incredibly happy with this turntable and I'm certain you will be too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless once again raises the bar –delivering world class sound quality with advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation and exceptional comfort. With smart, intuitive features that enhance every interaction and an outstanding 60-hour battery life, there’s nothing between you and an incredible listening experience.
Customer Rating
5
Top Tier ANC Headphone w/ Ridiculous Battery Life!
on September 16, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
I have always been a fan of Sennheiser. Most of the high-end audiophile quality headphones I have ever owned have been Senns. I still have my HD650s and I used to have a pair of HD800s back in the day (and I sold them for almost what I bought them for)! I appreciate that Sennheiser makes outstanding headphones that tend to be very grounded and neutral as their baseline. Usually any deviation from that pure neutral sound has been through the design of the earcups and whether or not they are open or closed back.
That being said, I HATED the Momentums when they first came out years ago. While I thought they looked OK, I actually didn't like the knob and open frame on the sides. Back then, I still had some hair on the sides of my head and I would actually get it caught sometimes in the frame and get pulled out! I didn't need any more help ridding myself of hair on my head.
Back then they weren't ANC headphones and there were so many other offerings from Senn, that I didn't bother with a pair. When ANC headphones started being made by a lot more than just one or two manufacturers, I already had a pair that I really liked and I stayed with them from the XM1 version through the XM3. My headphones are starting to die (the problem with all closed system batteries), but I got a heck of a lot of use out of them. Either way, I wanted to see now what Sennheiser had come up with now that they have noise cancelling AND got rid of the design I didn't like (even though my hair is now shaved off).
I really dig these new Momentum 4s and I'll go through a few of the feature sets to let you know what I think.
Styling/build: While perhaps more plain and not being able to fold up into quite as small of a case, I prefer this styling far and away over the earlier models. The fabric covering to the headband is nice, the armatures are solid, and the padding is top notch, especially for a guy who has lost his natural padding on the top of his head. The only thing that kind of throws me off is the depth of the earcups, they are thick. I'm sure that is to allow more room for the battery, and if that is indeed the case, I am completely cool with it.
Controls: My previous ANC headphones also used touch gestures but they could be pretty wonky at times. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to just raise or lower the volume, and instead ended up changing the track. The touch controls have been much better on the Momentum 4s. I have yet to accidentally make a change I wasn't looking to make.
Software: I am rarely impressed by the app that many electronic devices have, especially headphones, but I have to hand it to Sennheiser, they did a really nice job with theirs. Incredibly easy to make changes but what really stands out is their Sound Check mode that lets you adjust the sound signature more naturally than just fiddling with sliders. It is almost like going to the optometrist with the better/worse kind of testing. The App offers you several sets of three different sound-scapes (while you are listening to the song) and you pick the one you like best. When you are done it sets up the equalizer and you can save it as a profile. Easy-peasy. Now some of the choices don't seem too different from each other (also kind of like the optometrist) but it's there if you really listen.
Another software item that is both nice/annoying is the firmware update. I've had these Momentum 4s since they came out a week ago and I already have had two firmware updates. While it is cool that Senn is feeding these updates to make the headphones better, they kinda stink in that the update process take anywhere from 25-30 minutes! Not sure why it takes that long, but hey, as long as they are making my headphones all the better, I'm really not going to complain.
Accessories: The hardcase is nice but the cables are just 'meh'. I would like to see an audio cable with a little bit better strain relief and thickness. If you were going to use these plugged in, I don't know how long that cable will last. The charging cable is good, but nothing to write home about. Supposedly you can use a USB-C to C cable (not included) to do audio from things like iPads but I did not test this out.
Comfort: Both the headband and earcups have a really nice padding on them. I would have liked perhaps a little more on the headband, especially since the headphones don't need to be able to fold up. It's fine now, but I anticipate the headband padding compressing a bit over time which will impact how long I can listen without breaks.
Sound: What really matters and I have ZERO complaints in the sound department on the Momentum 4s. They have the neutral soundstage that I prefer and all of the music genres I listen to (which is most of them with perhaps the exception of Bluegrass), sounds on point. There is also no eardrum 'pressure' from the active noise canceling. A lot of times I also just use ANC headphones to just give me a quiet room when stuff is going on in the house or in the neighborhood. The Momentum 4s have an outstanding level of passive noise cancelation just from the padding and fit, but having ANC on REALLY does a nice job of giving me some peace and quiet so I can read (or take a nap in my chair). The ANC is just as good as any other of the top players and I was not able to even detect some of the hiss that you sometimes can hear with noise cancelling.
Phone Calls: I don't call people much nowadays but I do make a weekly call to my parents. I always wear earbuds/headphones when doing this because my dad tends to ramble and sometimes I surf the web while he is talking (and can't really hold a phone). I normally wear my earbuds from a certain fruit company everyone knows, and my parents never commented on the voice quality but when I called them a couple days ago using the Momentums, they actually asked what I was doing different because I sounded so much clearer to them. So now the Momentums are going to be my headphone of choice for doing calls from now on!
Battery Life: Almost silly the amount of battery life in these things! I have been using them for music listening several hours a day for almost an entire week with ANC on, did a 40 minute call with my parents, and used them for about four hours just as a 'quiet zone' while reading. The battery life is still showing 80%. I think I could probably charge these up for a weeklong vacation somewhere and not have to charge them again until I got back home! That would be with the flight and the sitting by the pool/beach all day! Whatever Sennheiser did to maximize battery life worked like a charm, and despite this battery life they don't feel any heavier than other ANC headphones with HALF the battery life!
Bottom Line: The Momentum 4s are a phenomenal set of Active Noise Cancelling headphones, completely on par with the other top ANC headsets. Everything combined together makes them, in my opinion, the best of the current crop of ANC headsets. I don't see how anyone can be disappointed in these cans.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Don’t let your phone battery die as you go throughout your day. The Insignia NS-MW345C1B22B 45W USB-C Compact Wall Charger Kit for Samsung and iPhone Smartphones & Tablets has a high, 45-watt output to quickly charge your Samsung smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and more. This kit also comes with an included 6 ft. 100W certified USB-C to USB-C cable, giving you a super-fast charge you can depend on. Its compact and durable body with a foldable plug easily fits into a purse or pocket, ready for when you need it. A simple black design pairs well with your other accessories. Keep your Samsung smartphone working as hard as you do with this easy-to-carry charger.
Customer Rating
5
One Charger To Rule Them All!
on September 15, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
This is going to be a super easy review to write! I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this Insignia 45W USB-C charger.
I know a lot of people poo-poo store brand cables and other small electronics, but Best Buy has REALLY stepped up their game with their home brand gear. The 'brick' itself is a solid piece of electronics with no give anywhere, a nice textured coating (unlike some of the smooth plastic-y kinds that I hate), and it stays remarkably cool under load.
What takes this kit to the next level is the cable that comes with the brick. It is probably one of, if not THE, best USB-C cable I have and I have purchased some REALLY NICE cables recently. It is pliable yet strong, the fabric sheath is a tight weave without any crimping, and the plug ends themselves are solid. It is also a really useful length, especially if you want to plug your device in and still be using it a little ways away from the plug. I also appreciate the fact that they print on the plug casing that it is a cable that is rated for 100W. I don't know if this is a new thing being required of cable makers considering all the different specs of USB-C plugs and cables, but no matter what, it helps me keep track of my heavy duty cables. This is great because I have a drawer full of USB-C cables already and for most, I have no clue what they are rated up to.
Finally, this 45W brick (I shouldn't really call it a brick, but it is so ingrained in my brain that I can't help it), is perfect for all of your gadgets nowadays. I use it to charge my Apple MacBook Air, my Nintendo Switch OLED, and my iPad. As soon as Apple puts a USB-C port in it's phones, this will be the only charger I will need to for travel.
Seriously, the Insignia 45W USB-C compact charger kit shouldn't just be ON the list when comparing to first party chargers, it should be AT THE TOP of the list. And not just for Samsung devices, this thing charges all of my gadgets with the exception of my phone and my watch and that is the fault of Apple, not Insignia.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Upgrade! Nice boost to any system.
on August 29, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
So, recently a buddy of mine and I got into producing game videos for a few of our favorite games. Not so much streaming but more profiles of classes/ships, and reviews of new content. He mostly does the game work while I do the 'filming' and production. Despite having a relatively new (late-2021) gaming rig, the system sometimes gets a little bogged down at times and this would mess with some of our recordings. This is with having a 3080 card and a respectable amount of RAM.
The only thing that we could really upgrade on the rig would be the primary hard drive and so we did. (We could have dropped the fidelity of the graphics or recording but that would not be ideal.) I flashed the main drive over on to the WD_BLACK SN850X, swapped them out, tweaked everything, and then used the original drive in the add-on slot after everything checked out on the new drive. I didn't even need to run any benchmark testing to tell that things were already running more smoothly. Our primary game likes to have a ton of visual spam during combat (which is annoying at times), and is also when we were most likely to get a hiccup. We haven't had a single hiccup in frame rate, recording, or processing since I bumped the rig up to this new drive.
BTW, I'm using Power Director for video processing and the game's built in recorder for much of the capture. I used to be an Adobe fan, but I will not pay subscriptions for productivity software (but that's a whole different issue).
Another thing I like about the upgrade to the SN850X is that I think this will open up the ability to better use some of the 3D rendering software to add in bits and pieces from original (first party assets) and fan made models.
I'm excited to see what else we can churn out now with this upgrade. It brought back a little of the excitement that we had when we first started doing this. Not bad at all for an easy $200 upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ready to take your ride to a new level?! Introducing the Hover-1 Jive. This exciting eScooter is the epitome of rideable technology. Featuring a powerful 300W brushless motor, a max range of 16 miles, and 14mph top speeds, the Jive gives you a smooth and soaring ride with all the bells and whistles you could ask for – including an LED light, LED Footpad, an LCD display, and a foldable frame for maximum portability. Equipped with 8.5” tires, and a strong frame capable of supporting 264lbs of weight at a 15-degree incline with ease. The Jive is a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable ride.
Posted by: Wraith
I have never owned an electric scooter before, but I do own an electric car so I am a fan of the zoom-zoominess of electric vehicles. That being said, I was unprepared for how zoomie these things can be. But I was right in that it would be fun, almost TOO much fun. I mean, I can see myself riding this thing without a care and the wind in my hair and then suddenly realizing I have one bar of battery and I am 15 miles from home!
BTW, the Jive may look like it is for kids, but trust me, I wouldn't put anyone younger than maybe 12-13 on this. 14 mph may not seem like much, but I hit it as a full-grown adult male and even I was a bit unnerved by the pavement swishing by. Wear your safety gear folks, or keep it in the Eco mode!
Set-Up Experience: Upon opening the box, the Jive was super easy to set up. Unfold, stuff the loose cabling for the light/speedometer, either down or up into the tubing and insert/tighten four bolts. The tires were fully inflated, the battery was at like 60% and I was able to zip out of my driveway within maybe 10 minutes of opening the box (and most of that was looking for the Allen wrench bit for my screwdriver because I hate using the little basic ones they give you in the pack).
Riding Experience: Riding on the Hover-1 Jive is easy, just a kickstart to go (or better yet, a driveway to roll down), hit the throttle and go! Eco mode limited me to 8mph, while D was about 11/12, and S got me to the rated 14mph that it says is the max. I wish the drive mode button was it's own standalone button, because I can see having a bit of a problem while driving and trying to hit the power/mode/light button correctly. Actually, I'd like to see a power, mode, AND light button available just so I could focus more on riding and less on getting the button presses right.
Acceleration is smooth and I like the 'cruise control' of holding down the throttle at max for a few seconds until it beeps. I recommend turning off the cruise control by pushing down on the throttle button vs. using the brakes though. The brake can be really touchy and I can see someone flying over the handlebars by slamming that thing on. Better to use the motor to slow you down, and then maybe your feet.
Overall Impression: This thing is fun! Where I live, I have my dentist, doctor, and a few other places I go on a regular basis all within like 3-4 miles. I may not even bother with my car for my dentist appointment next month, I'll just take the scooter! For the price-point, you get a well built scooter (as far as I can tell so far), that is super zippy, and a lot of fun to ride. If you don't have safety gear, I would seriously consider getting some if you plan on operating this thing anywhere above the Eco mode, and even then it is still probably a good idea.
I'm almost 50 years old and when I fired up the Jive I was grinning from ear to ear like when I got my first real bike as a kid. I gotta be sure not to let my wife ride it or else I may have to get her one too!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make driving routines more enjoyable with this OverDryve car system. Its voice assistant capabilities let you read and send text messages by command and also play music in your car without taking your hands off the wheel. The built-in dash cam of this OverDryve car system lets you record trips and capture every moment on the road.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5No-Brainer If You Want A Great All-In-One System
By Wraith
I wondered about creating a GPS system nowadays with so many people having their smartphones with their own GPS functionality or with most cars coming with some kind of infotainment system, but after using the OverDryve 7 for the last two weeks, I think it is a great system and is a no-brainer for anyone looking to add GPS functionality to their car.
First off, my favorite thing about this device is the mounting bracket. I kid you not. One of the things I always hated about car GPS systems was having to lock it in place and reconnect the power and such. In the process of doing that I would invariably mess with my carefully set up positioning and would have to do it all over again. The Overdryve has an awesome bracket that you keep set up in your car and plugged in to everything and the Overdryve unit itself links via magnets and the connections are made through little contacts on the back. Easy-peasy. On top of that, the basestation also has an additional GPS antenna to improve location accuracy. Now I have rarely had problems with previous GPS devices and but the additional antenna could probably help when you are in the 'canyons' of the city, though I haven't gone downtown to try it yet.
The GPS system is great. While my car has one built in, it acts a bit too much like my mother and won't let me input anything if I am not at a complete stop. My wife can't even do it from the passenger seat because if we are moving at all it completely locks out the GPS controls. I understand why, but it would be nice for some kind of override. With the Overdryve, we don't have to worry about that. She just plucks the device from the mount, types in the destination and clicks it back into place. The guidance voice is kind of grating but so is my wife yelling directions at me from her phone!
I played around with the handsfree and entertainment applications and they are fine, but my car handles that pretty seamlessly, so I don't think I will be using that function of the Overdryve. The voice commands are much more responsive than those for my car system so I will give it that. The other thing I don't have to worry about is the backup camera or tire pressure monitor, because my car already has that, but if your car doesn't, this is a really cool feature. While each of those systems is an add-on, they are both only about $150 each and I guarantee I paid more for that functionality from the auto maker.
As for the Overdryve also being an Android tablet, and can be used off the mount like any other tablet, it is true that it can do so, but it is a little bulky for that and it is an Android tablet with all that entails. Sorry, I have an iPad and I can't really see myself ever using this as just a regular tablet, but perhaps if you forgot yours and you have a fussy kid in the back and want to send it to the back seat to quiet them down, this could be a lifesaver.
Now for my few quibbles with the device. I had a little trouble syncing it to my phone for the first few tries but after I did a phone restart I didn't have a problem and it had maintained the sync no problem, so it could have been my phone and not the Overdryve. My only other problem is the name. Seriously, Overdryve?! I realize that Overdrive was probably taken but I kind of feel like some hipster should be on TV telling me how 'swaggy' this thing is. Every time I have had to type Overdryve into this review, I have had to roll my eyes and they are getting tired.
In summary, if you want a great functioning GPS system, and that is all, this is a phenomenal GPS and it costs about the same as other 7-inch GPS systems. If you need the functionality of an infotainment system, and want the ability to add safety features like a back-up camera and tire pressure monitoring, this is a no-brainer because you get all of that for the price of a basic 7" GPS. On top of all that, you get a fully functional Android tablet! I really can't see why anyone would buy any other standalone car GPS system now that this is out. Even if you don't need the other functions, they are nice to have and Rand McNally has created the best GPS device I have ever used, for the same price as other systems. Seriously, this is the unit to get.
Wraith
Rochester Hills, MI
Dash Cam!
September 25, 2016
I totally forgot about the dash cam function of this. Yet another feature that makes this a no-brainer. I have not had much experience with dash cams but this one works well. Now let's just hope I don't end up on one of those dash cam compilation videos on YouTube!
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
What are the dimensions of this product?
16.73"W x 5.9"D x 9.6"H according to the users guide.
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
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Experience legendary performance and sound of ASTRO Audio V2, with the convenience and freedom that comes without wires. The A50 Wireless + Base Station for Xbox One/PC delivers premium acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand. The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. Experience absolute audio immersion with the A50 Wireless + Base Station.
Can it connect to any xbox one even the xbox Scarlett that's coming soon?
It should since its connection to the Xbox is primarily the optical cable which I'm 100% sure Microsoft will have available on the next console as well.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this support hdmi 1.4
Mine is showing HDMI 2.0b, so should be backwards compatible with 1.4.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this have the 144 Hz panel?
It does have a nice 144 Hz panel. Even though it is only a regular HD panel, I have to say it looks great.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Will these work while on an airplane watching their movies.
If you bring along the cord, then yes, they will work beautifully. They changed the case on the XM3s and it is much easier to bring that cord, the airline adapter (which I haven't used in over a decade), and the charge cable. They all fit nicely between the ear cups.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
I have the Sony brand, WH-CH700N, which I am very pleased with. Are there any differences between these two models when it comes to the headband or they the same. To me the pictures and the descriptions look the same.
These are better in virtually every single way than the WH-CH700Ns. I've used both and the sound quality, the noise cancelling, and the comfort are better in the XM3, and that is why that cost a bit more. The 700s are really good, the WX3s are the best NC headphones on the market.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Can someone tell me about the “California Proposition 65” warning when buying on Amazon?
Darn near everything gets the Proposition 65 warning that states the potential for some chemical that is in the thing can cause cancer... in mice.... at doses no human would ever experience. They want to put a Prop 65 warning on coffee for Pete's sake! Disregard it and enjoy your headphones. Buy them from Best Buy anyway, you are already here.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
How many watts does the adapter need to be to allow for quick charging?
I don't think it is a matter of wattage, it is just the way the Li-Ion batteries work. They are much easier to fill up when they are empty then they are when they are above 80%. I have an electric car and I can get the first 150 miles on in just a few hours but it takes a lot more time to tack on the final 100. It is almost like you need more pressure to shove in those remaining electrons in all the empty spaces.
6 years ago
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Are they louder than the xm2?
Not that I have noticed. They can get plenty loud though. I usually have my music player set at about the 40-50% level and then adjust from there with the headphones, and I can blow my eardrums out if I want.
6 years ago
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