I'm looking for speaker/general recommendations for a 12'x17'x8' future home theater (90+% movies). These will be on a media console behind a 120" acoustically transparent drop-down screen, so I can have identical LCR. Seating distance would be about 12'. Based on my research, 3 HSU CCB-8s (~$1300) is at the top of my list at this point. Ideally I'd keep the LCR cost under $1500. I currently just have an SVS PB2000 sub, which is still under the return period.
More details on layout/setup:
Because of the window on the 12' wall, I can't do a fixed-screen/false-wall type of setup. Also, this is a living room, so aesthetics/wife-approval matters. I can save $1-1.5k if I get a regular retract
I am going to be framing my ugly patio awning columns. There are 4 of them so the price will add up. Also I have zero woodworking experience apart from making some cuts and driving screws. I was hoping just to get the standard dimensional lumber at home depot (the cheapest wood I can find there that fits my measurements). Will this be suitable for such a project?
The columns will be exposed to sunlight, rain, but not really extreme conditions (I'm in the bay area, california). If I apply some sort of heavy duty exterior grade protective film on it (stain or primer/paint?), would that be sufficient? If so, any specific suggestions on what to apply? Standard exterior-grade primer+paint was w
Looking for a new monitor and not sure what I should be looking for since most people seem to be into gaming panels while researching online. I don't game much. I mostly want something for text clarity (for minimized eye strain) because I spend hours every day reading random stuff online. I also do light video streaming (youtube, etc).
Budget is around $300-350 but I don't want to overspend and get a monitor with a super high response time for example if I'm never going to realize its potential. Also not sure on resolution and whether or not I'll benefit from 1080 vs 1200.
I currently sit 2-3' from the screen. I have an i3-4370 w/ integrated graphics. I'm leaning towards 24" because I fee
I currently have a Sony DSC-WX50 that I purchased in 2012. More info and spec on amazon: Link
I haven't used it much because I got a smartphone soon after. But I want to switch back to a dumbphone for a number of reasons, and I was wondering if there are better pocket-sized cameras out there since 2012 and whether or not it is worth upgrading.
I know next to nothing about cameras. I would use the camera for some outdoor shots while hiking and random pics w/ family or whatever. My main requirement is that it is small enough to fit in my pocket. I'm not interested in bulkier cameras that require cases or need to
I've been putting off a sinus CT scan for almost 2 years now because I'm paranoid about head exposure to radiation. I haven't had many x-rays performed before except at the dentist's a few times.
I have a cyst in my nose (discovered by my dentist) that hasn't been causing pain, but there is some constant nasal blockage that leads me to mostly breathe from my mouth. I don't suffer from allergies or get sick much, so it's nothing too uncomfortable. This may also explain why my nose is somewhat crooked, but I can't be sure that this is the cause.
My general physician has been setting appointments for me for a CT scan but I've never gone. Any suggestions?
After seeing all the love for cast iron pizzas on reddit, I've decided to invest in some cast iron cookware. I've never owned cast iron before, so not sure where to start, and I have some questions!
10" or 12" skillets, or the shallow rimmed pans? Which is recommended choice for making pizzas? It's just me and my wife, so I guess we're looking for one that has a serving size of ~3. I'm guessing 12" skillet?
I'm looking at popular recipes (i.e. Kenji's). They all use olive oil on the pan first...Doesn't olive oil have a smoke point of around 400F? You guys are cooking these pizzas at 500F+.
Does the pan have to be seasoned? I would be using them solely for pizzas so do I need to
First post on reddit. I know next to nothing about home audio except from online research done in the last few days. I picked up a pair of Polk RTiA3's on a deal for a home theater (90% movies/tv, 10% music) in my 13'x18' living room. I'm only going for a 2.0/2.1 (corner tv non-optimal setup, dont want to run wires, etc).
Which amplifier should I get that will produce good sound on the A3s (geared towards movies maybe, if it makes a difference)?? I'm not too interested in AV receivers because I'm not interested in 3.0+ systems, don't want bulky black boxes, and also because I've been reading that the amp quality is sacrificed in cheaper AV receivers. Looking at some guides here, it seems l