BtownVolvo

Browsing through the "Post a Picture of your Latest Purchase" thread right before placing an Amazon order. That's not weird, right?

HA! I remember this one from the video before the gif. So funny.

Oh totally, but those are easy enough to change out. But 1-owner in that color? Not so much. Obviously, that price would have to drop significantly for me. But they're a pretty reputable shop around here, so I'd assume they gave it a decent once over.

Ooh! Someone needs to pick this up! http://www.vol-tech.com/1998_Volvo_V70_Austin_TX_224742757.veh

Crazy! Totally wish I could come check out the shop! I mainly work with audio for retail environments. Primarily editing and QC. I'm beginning to track vocals more now for on-hold messaging, which is fun. I have a pretty modest home setup, but the fun stuff is at work. Desk: JBL LSR305's and a LSR2310SP in the corner. Behringer FCA1616 interface, 1 Mojave MA-200, 2 Audio Technica AT2050's. Critical Listening Room: JBL LSR2328's and another LSR2310SP in the back

So...hook a brother up with some rad towers doe... I've always wanted to try building my own speakers. Just terrified they will sound like shit or I'll likely have a buzzing somewhere from my suspect craftsmanship.

Oh totally. Recent favorite of mine: http://www.chord.co.uk/blog/new-chord-ethernet-cables/

Yes! I knew you'd pull through with DVD-A. Bet you had a LaserDisc setup, too? To be honest I'm not positive on all the specs. The guy that built the system got canned shortly after so I didn't get to talk to him about it. Actually hated the guy, but then he built this, and I was conflicted in my hate

Yep speakers are custom. Not sure what the drivers are. I'm willing to bet that the mix for SACD was different than the standard release. So might have just sounded better/different because it wasn't the same mix. But as far as sound quality is concerned, it's theoretically similar.

LOL! SACD. Assuming you could even find the release you wanted on SACD, it really didn't offer many advantages over standard CD except 5.1 surround. Get into Analog and then we're on a totally different playing field. Here. Just snapped this for you of our office lounge. Hand built by one of our guys. That should keep you busy for a second.

What I like to do at home is this: - Rip all CD's in as .wav using iTunes. I know, miserable. But it works. Also, you can rip them to an external hard drive for all the space in the world. - Use an Airport Express near my stereo, then run my computer through Airport to stream to the stereo. Play through the apple remote using airplay. This way you get convenience of thumbing through your entire library on your phone/tablet, create playlists, or even use it at a party using iTunes DJ at a party so guests can log on and pick songs like a jukebox. I love my Sennheiser HD 280s (OTE) and they're only ~$120. Those are my beat around headphones. At the office, I use HD 600's (OTE) and could wear them all day. LOVE LOVE them. Gotta also keep in mind that they're open-back as opposed to the 280s which are closed back. Not an issue if you're in a relatively quiet place. I use the 280s on the airplane all the time and they work/sound better than any Bose "QC" bullshit in my opinion.

Yessir!

Also, my .02, FLAC isn't really necessary for a portable player. You're not going to really hear any noticeable difference with your apple earbuds (Grado's yes, beats earbuds no). Now if you're playing back on a system that has an actual Low, Mid, High (or at least other halfway decent speakers) yes, you will totally hear it and would only consider lossless. Sorry...I have pent up anger from beats headphones HAHA /rant

You can do a fairly accurate comparison by using a free DAW such as Audacity. Start with a raw .wav or FLAC. Duplicate it, then convert that to .mp3. Stack them on top of each other in the multitrack, then flip the phase. Line up the opposing waveforms and you'll essentially hear what is not being played with an .mp3. The worst part is if you can actually make out the song using only the missing artifacts. Oh the joys of audio engineering!

Totally stole this from Graydon on FB Edit: MOAR

I for real want those glasses... They look like they're from the "North Korean Dictator" collection.

I'm blasting Slayer - Raining Blood in my office and I still can't wake up. Zombie status.

Aaaaaand coffee just shot out my nose.

Ah yes...a French car in it's natural element. On a flat-bed.

Dat noise.

God I have a ton of work to do today, but my brain just keeps saying "nah...you're good. Keep trolling VS"

Now now...no need to call Kevin names.

Went to the local Volvo dealership to pick up some parts I ordered, walked out with my parts and a job offer. Super random.