Learned'd 3 - The Legend Continues - NSFW

[AppleBonker]

$1400 for a receiver -- wow.

That's retail.

When you get into the hobby, you'd be surprised how much under retail you can get things for if you have the right sources. And no, I'm not talking about things falling off the back of a truck...

[marlin29311]

What receiver do you have, Adam? I need to upgrade at some point and am looking for suggestions. Right now I have a Harmon Kardon AVR245, but I'm not pleased with the output.

What do you feel is lacking about your AVR Chadwick?

Yeah, that post was loaded with nerdery. But A/V stuff is so much fun I couldn't help myself. Lou might be the only one in here now that appreciates what I'm doing (and how annoying the HTPC issue is).

Lol I got every word of it.

[AppleBonker]

Yeah, that post was loaded with nerdery. But A/V stuff is so much fun I couldn't help myself. Lou might be the only one in here now that appreciates what I'm doing (and how annoying the HTPC issue is).

Lol I got every word of it.

It's not that complicated, but if you haven't messed with it some of it is hard to understand. Now I just need to see if I can get it running again. Or else I'll have to go through the clean install process, which I will not be looking forward to. I don't remember what all I had to do to get the IR receiver working in Linux, but I know it didn't function out of the box. I probably should've written down exactly what was needed. But even with a clean install, I'll still have to figure out how in the world to simultaneously output digital and analog audio. If only the AVR could amp digital audio inputs to the alternate zones. I wonder if any of the new models can...

[Dittoz7]

I have yet to see something fall out of a truck. Except a ladder from some landscaping truck i was behind on the highway once...

[Encryptshun]

What receiver do you have, Adam? I need to upgrade at some point and am looking for suggestions. Right now I have a Harmon Kardon AVR245, but I'm not pleased with the output.

What do you feel is lacking about your AVR Chadwick?

Well, the HDMI pass-through doesn't work. Optical port 3 doesn't work. But besides that, it doesn't have enough power to drive my speakers. I'm running Polk Audio CS20 center and Monitor 30 bookshelf FR/FL. I have a pair of KLH MR/ML, and I'm running a crappy set of Bose for RR/RL. The center channel is underpowered from the receiver and results in blurry voice audio during conversations. I have the power configured at center channel +10 (highest), FR/FL at +7, and the rest based on seating proximity to speakers (my seating area favors the left side). I've never really been ambitious enough to go do all the homework required to figure out what might be wrong. I just figured it was an underpowered amp.

[Dittoz7]

Florida's wildlife from this weekend. Also a tip, alligators don't like getting pulled by the tail.

[AppleBonker]

Alright Lou, I'll try this again. Got a few better quality shots now.

This is holding the camera in my exact head position on the couch where I normally sit. The center channel is completely visible, so the imaging is better than I believe you would expect:


Here is another off-angle shot. My neighbors truly hate when I actually utilize the stereo:


And these speakers are just sexy as hell:

[RobPaulson]

nice hookah.

[marlin29311]

Alright Lou, I'll try this again. Got a few better quality shots now.

This is holding the camera in my exact head position on the couch where I normally sit. The center channel is completely visible, so the imaging is better than I believe you would expect:

Only problem I see now is the massive amount of dust/fuzz your Xbox 360 is going to take in...lol

Other than that, I R JEALOUS.

[AppleBonker]

Only problem I see now is the massive amount of dust/fuzz your Xbox 360 is going to take in...lol

It would have to be on more often for that to happen.

nice hookah.

I do love that thing. I get annoyed having to clean it, but it's worth it. The hookah is almost always the first thing people see when they walk into my place. Never mind the tv and stereo, etc. And it always leads to the same question, "what do you smoke in that thing?" which cracks me up. You got me, I'm a huge stoner and I love leaving my paraphernalia where it is most visible to new guests of my place... Then, strangely enough, no one ever believes that marijuana has never seen the inside of that hookah.

[Encryptshun]

Sucking is pretty much what the 360 does best.

[AppleBonker]

I R JEALOUS.

Oh yeah, and that is what happens when one doesn't have to spend money on a ring.

Sucking is pretty much what the 360 does best.

This is entirely untrue. You, sir, are the one who sucks.

[marlin29311]

I R JEALOUS.

Oh yeah, and that is what happens when one doesn't have to spend money on a ring.

True. But I get a large variety of services for free on demand... :

[AppleBonker]

That is also false. You bought the ring, so the return has been paid for. Just saying.

[krimsonviper]

[Encryptshun]

Sucking is pretty much what the 360 does best.

This is entirely untrue. You, sir, are the one who sucks.

NO U


I have now owned 3 XBox 360s. Not one single unit has functioned properly. And in every single case, Micro$oft "customer service" has proven to be a contradiction in terms.

Unit #1 -- Owned for about 6 months. RROD. Sent it in on the "cash for clunkers" recall.

Unit #2 -- Sent as replacement for defective Unit #1. Upon arrival, optical drive was inoperable. Micro$oft's response when I alerted them of the issue? We're sorry, but the optical drive is not covered under our special recall. As your original warranty has been exceeded, you should send your unit to us at your expense. We will diagnose the problem and provide you with a repair estimate. If you choose to repair the unit, we will be happy to do so in timely manner once you have provided us with payment for the repair, parts, and return shipping.

Unit #3 -- Madden '09 came out. Was sick at home & bored, needed something to do. Went out and bought a new 360 arcade model, swapped in my old HD. Unit freezes playing Madden. Mass Effect 2 is good unless too much is happening on the screen at once, then it freezes or frame rate drops to like .5 - 1 FPS. Target wouldn't take it back, even for an exchange because they had a technical bulletin from MicroSoft about a video issue with the 360 Arcade model. Again, alerted MicroSoft to the problem. Their solution: Send it in to us (your expense) and we'll blah blah blah.

Once I finished ME2, I haven't turned it on once. I'll be getting ME3 on PC.

I love the 360's game library -- just hate hate hate the console.

[AppleBonker]

Somehow I've been lucky then. I've got a launch console which is still completely functional. And I also have the elite (about 6 months old now) that hasn't had any problems yet, knock on wood. I wouldn't say that I abused any of them, but I certainly didn't baby them either...

[marlin29311]

That is also false. You bought the ring, so the return has been paid for. Just saying.

Eh, over the long run the ring is cheaper...

And Chad - buy the new 360 Slim. It fixed all the problems. Like seriously.

[Encryptshun]

And Chad - buy the new 360 Slim. It fixed all the problems. Like seriously.

Sure! Let me go ahead and keep giving MicroSoft money until I find one that works. How about they keep buying them for me until I get one that works -- and then they will have earned the money I spent on their product in the first place. And second place.

[AppleBonker]

That is also false. You bought the ring, so the return has been paid for. Just saying.

Eh, over the long run the ring is cheaper...

Cheaper than electronics? Sure is. But what about buying the electronics with your money (rather than spending it on a ring) and still getting all the perks associated with said ring purchase? Seems like the better choice to me.

[PEZi]

p0rn

[Encryptshun]

Eh, over the long run the ring is cheaper...

But what about buying the electronics with your money (rather than spending it on a ring) and still getting all the perks associated with said ring purchase?

So how many horns DOES your pet unicorn have, Adam?

[AppleBonker]

And I'd honestly rather give my money to MS three times over before giving anything to Sony. I really hate that company.

[AppleBonker]

So how many horns DOES your pet unicorn have, Adam?

Weren't you the one who posted a comment somewhere claiming that once the ring goes on, fun and sexy-time cease to exist? I'm sure I could hunt it down. And found it:

You'll LOVE married life -- it's just like being single but without all that pesky sex and happiness!

[ThatGuyRoger]

afternoon fella, I'm turning the big 26 today!

woot!

how's yalls afternoon?

[Encryptshun]

So how many horns DOES your pet unicorn have, Adam?

Weren't you the one who posted a comment somewhere claiming that once the ring goes on, fun and sexy-time cease to exist? I'm sure I could hunt it down. And found it:

You'll LOVE married life -- it's just like being single but without all that pesky sex and happiness!

1) I was being sarcastic with the second comment you just quoted. As context would have shown. I've posted plenty of other comments that I love being married.

2) I think you misunderstood my original comment. You were asking to imagine a world where she would allow you to continue to have fun and happy times WITHOUT a ring.

[Encryptshun]

Hiya, TGR!

You share a birthday with my boss.

[ThatGuyRoger]

haha awesome, I have 2 other friends that share the same bday date as well

[AppleBonker]

1) I knew it was sarcasm. And it made me LOL hard when you first posted it.

2) Gotcha. I didn't think of it from "her perspective". There probably aren't many chicks out there that would be cool with avoiding all commitment whatsoever. Valid point.

[Encryptshun]

let us sum up.

First:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nexvto70B-0[/youtube]

So that later:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEH5zmAtLks[/youtube]