Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

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Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

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23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

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Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

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2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

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Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

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Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

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Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

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Turn-based strategy games

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WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

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Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

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Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

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The Vinyl Attack!

r/audiophile

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 I recently reviewed my clear audio concept. Turntable was in use not only with my hana ml cartridge, but the gold ring ethos. Also recently reviewed as well that was connected to my eat, igloo, petite, phono, preamp and for digital. I used either my bluesound node, 2i streamer or the iota vx mp3 network streaming and cd player, mainly for the cd player part people want to know the base performance of a speaker more than almost anything else

 The impossibly low bass lines of mark sandman's, two-string bass performance on his band morphines of the night, were noticeably absent when not being played in the most subtle of songs. The texture of a bass, guitar was never more apparent than here. That said, on the more driving of numbers played on this album, the bass guitar was so rich and plentiful that it created an atmosphere all on its own. The sound seemingly came from everywhere, but there was never a hint of muddiness boominess or any other kind of nest

 The specific waveguide shape makes sure the dispersion of the high frequencies match that of the woofer, creating a better sound stage with its control directivity. So, while the looks are certainly a stylistic choice, they're clearly for function as well. Other improvements on the mark 2 include a new, slightly larger cabinet and cabinet bracing design, adding depth to the sound and moving from an aluminum cone driver to a paper. One bucard have found a paper cone driver that has a specific mixture of natural fibers to make it more stiff to produce a quick, accurate and deep bass sound, yet still retain the superior natural sounding mids that a paper cone traditionally offers

 All of the base performances i heard during my time with the mark ii, went to 11 when adding in my svs 3000 micro subwoofer to the mix. As a matter of fact, none of the components used ever had any issue of blending brilliantly together, and i personally wouldn't want to be without this combo. That said, a subwoofer wasn't a necessity and i think you'll be quite surprised at how low and how powerful this smaller cabinet sounds. This is precisely where quality parts and superior engineering come into play

The Buchardt S400 MKII REVIEW!

 Without what made the s 400 so fun to listen to to begin with so anyways? That is enough praise for the mark ii. Now it is time to balance out this review by going over some caveats. So let's go [ Music ]! So here's the thing when you look at the s 400 mark ii, for what it really is, which is a tiny speaker, that's meant to deliver big good all-around performance. Then it's very difficult to criticize this speaker because it does such a good job of achieving its goal, and yet it's not perfect, and there are some things that you may need to be aware of if you're considering something like this for yourself, starting with bass

. So, look as you can imagine, the larger model 5 is going to give you more. Bass is going to play at louder volumes and the treble because it uses an aluminum dome. Tweeter is gon na have a bit more energy to it, more sharpness to it, which, by the way, you can't attenuate on the back of the speaker and otherwise the klh model fives do a better job of laying down a rock solid center image in a way That the s400 mark ii's can't quite muster unless you really fuss around with placement

 So what i'll do is i'll flash an image for you guys, so you can look at that and compare it to this guy right here. Okay, so that is essentially going to be it. The only other thing worth mentioning here is that the new mark ii is built in indonesia and not china. So, with all of that said now, it is time to talk about what the new mark ii brings to the table in terms of performance

 But still you may still prefer the kef because it has that sharper brighter sound. So that is it for the first comparison. So now, let's move on with the last comparison of this video okay, so i finally reached the last segment for this review. So forgive me as i just leave the camera on a tripod, and i talk to you all from the side here now

Review! The Buchardt Audio S400 MK2  | It's good to be the KING!

Dayton Audio's B652 two-way bookshelf speaker is perfect for offices, dorm rooms, apartments, or any other living area. Measuring under 12-Inch tall, these small but mighty speakers will never overwhelm the decor in any room. The B652's two-way design features a 6-1/2-Inch polypropylene cone woofer and a 5/8-Inch polycarbonate ferrofluid cooled dome tweeter to accurately reproduce audio from 70 to 20,000 Hz. Installation features include quick connect speaker terminals, key-hole hanger and removable grill. These small, powerful speakers make a great addition to any living space. Packaged and sold in pairs. Includes two 9-1/2 foot long 20 AWG speaker cables. Specifications: ; Woofer: 6-1/2-Inch polypropylene ; Tweeter: 5/8-Inch polycarbonate ferrofluid cooled ; Power handling: 40 watts RMS/75 watts max ; Impedance: 6 ohms ; Frequency response: 70-20,000 Hz ; Sensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1m ; Dimensions: 11-13/16-Inch (H) x 7-1/16-Inch (W) x 6-7/16-Inch (D) ; Sold in pairs.

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The B652 set isn’t handsome, but it’s surprisingly good for the price, making it perfect for workrooms, kids rooms, and other places where expensive speakers don’t make sense.

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r/BudgetAudiophile

  For another $10-$20 you can get speakers that are far better in quality. So I cannot recommend these. Spend your money on the Sony's, or on the excellent Miccas if Amazon gets more of them.  OK, one more update

let me be clear as to where these really rate. In a nutshell, they are good cheap speakers. They do not in any way compare to more expensive speakers, much less audiophile grade equipment. They are cheap speakers; cheap cabinets and cheap drivers

  The cabinet is simply too small for this size woofer. That means there's not enough air volume to allow the cone to move as it should. This hurts bass response and also low frequency volume. Since these are not ported, I decided to remedy that

  Update - I just wasn't happy at all with these, and I decided to play with them a bit. I'm not a speaker engineer, but I know my way around them pretty well.  The cabinet is simply too small for this size woofer. That means there's not enough air volume to allow the cone to move as it should

Updated - These are OK for the price

  That said, they do produce stereo sound so if your sound system currently consists of a sound bar, or something similar, you will definitely notice a night and day difference in sound quality because they will produce true stereo separation. In addition, the B652s may make excellent rear surrounds in a surround sound system but I have never used them in this manner.  If you have never listened to better speakers and you have only used computer speakers or the cheap speakers that come with MP3 player docks in the past there is no reason you will not enjoy these speakers. Sound quality is up to the listener and the listener's experience is what often dictates what that person thinks about the quality of a pair of speakers

  If you have never listened to better speakers and you have only used computer speakers or the cheap speakers that come with MP3 player docks in the past there is no reason you will not enjoy these speakers. Sound quality is up to the listener and the listener's experience is what often dictates what that person thinks about the quality of a pair of speakers. However, I feel that rating these speakers a 5 purely because of the value is unfair to someone who may be seeking a sound quality that simply cannot exist at this price point. I feel that audio quality is closer to a 2 out of 5 but the low price justifies an extra star

 However, I feel that rating these speakers a 5 purely because of the value is unfair to someone who may be seeking a sound quality that simply cannot exist at this price point. I feel that audio quality is closer to a 2 out of 5 but the low price justifies an extra star.  As an aside, I have very little experience with other similarly priced speakers so I have no basis of comparison to determine if the B652s are best in the price range.

 It is probably worth noting that I use my iPad as a source and had to download an equalizer app for my iPad to make the sound tolerable. Unfortunately, this means that I have to adjust the equalizer for different music styles. A few albums have never sounded quite right on these speakers and as a result I never listen to them on the B652s. For those of you who notice, I recognize that some of the problem is the MP3 encoding but not all of it because I have played CDs on them in the past with similar results

Good For The Price

  One online review noted that this is really an excellent "midrange" speaker with the 6.5" speaker providing most of the sound, the tweeter just a slice of upper range. A lot of two way book shelf speakers push the larger speaker to reproduce deeper bass so they can publish better specs - these speakers let the bass roll off naturally, but preserve natural voice qualities, where they excel.  The treble is actually a little bright, but not uncomfortably so

  One small, but nice (and important) touch is the rubber de-coupling pads on the base of each speaker. Instead of felt pads or thin rubber stickies, they put decent thickness rubber pads on, which help to reduce sound transmission and reverberations (I usually use florist's clay or a square of dense camping mat to accomplish the same thing).  For someone (me) who overspent on underdelivering speakers in the 70's, '80's, and early '90's, it's amazing the sound that comes out of these speakers. It goes to prove that careful design and consistent materials and manufacturing are about 85% of what it takes to produce musical speakers - the many "exotic materials" and "new technology" speakers that fell by the wayside just go to show that cost (in the past) doesn't guarantee better performance than mass-produced China-speakers from a parts company

  ****** update, 3-7-13  After more extended listening, I don't think the treble is bright. This is actually a nicely balanced speaker. It is light and compact, so it can't produce both a high volume AND a large dynamic range. It is fine for use on all channels except subwoofer on a den-sized home theater system (assuming you have a flat panel that is not affected by the minor magnetic effects of this unshielded speaker)

3 star quality (measured against $300-$500 speakers!), 5 star value!

 I kept my mind on the price paid @$36, but then the sound started to become nagging and there was no quality or dynamics - especially when comparing it to even a set of Micca’s that cost the same or other speakers that I have bought during the years. Their tweeters with the “upgraded” capacitor fix were not impressive either. These are $0.25 tweeters and sound like it

 Folks, these speakers are really a “get what you pay for”, they are NOT comparable to a $100 or $200 set of speakers many want to convince others and themselves. I know there is a cult following out there on these and many of them easily spent 2+ times what they paid just to make them sound decent. What is the point when you could just buy the Micca’s or similar (may have to save more) and get strait to enjoying and seeing those carbon fiber 4 inch woofers work. Right now, the Micca Club 3 are less than $40

 Ultimately, as you could probably figure, they were returned because I did not feel like having a set of speakers sitting in a brown box in my attic. I give Amazon 5 stars for their customer service and return process. I am giving these two stars only because of the price and are suitable for many who want to start out cheap and work their way up as funds become available. Sorry for the ranting and raving but I had to get this off my chest

 I hooked them up to my Onkyo 2-channel 80W receiver and gave it a go. At first it was entertaining for the most part seeing the woofer perform in a small sealed (cheap) box. I kept my mind on the price paid @$36, but then the sound started to become nagging and there was no quality or dynamics - especially when comparing it to even a set of Micca’s that cost the same or other speakers that I have bought during the years. Their tweeters with the “upgraded” capacitor fix were not impressive either

 I am giving these two stars only because of the price and are suitable for many who want to start out cheap and work their way up as funds become available. Sorry for the ranting and raving but I had to get this off my chest. Happy speaker hunting!

These Are Just OK Speakers To Me

 All just simply hung against the drywall by the hook already attached. I'd feed them with Lepai 2020Ti's, each pair, and that would be it !! For $200 bucks, it sounds as good as an HK sound room. At 1/2 volume, it will blow you out of the seat, and the kids will be screaming because their ears are bleeding. As anyone knows, a well matched set blows pure watts and amps out of the water anyday

..glue on some more pdf, or just hang them against wood/drywall. These are inexpensive speakers BUT THEY ARE NOT CHEAP SPEAKERS !! AND I OWN INFINITY RS SERIES !!! If I was going to build a decent sounding home theatre, I'd put two in the front, four on the side and two in the rear

 It's only when I hooked them up to decent amp, and hung them against drywall, not on the floor as stand-alones, that I got the full bass. In my bedroom, a 12'x 18' space, and ONLY TWO of these connected to a LePai 2020TI and hung on the wall next to the TV, ..

 For about 15 bucks apiece, they are a fantastic bargain. I plan on buying 10 maybe 20 more, and seeing if they can be used as in-wall speakers. How about building your own set of Bose 901's with these ? Very cool decent speakers.  At $15 bucks, how can you not like these ?  I first bought a pair, thinking at $12

Buy these.

 If you're thinking of starting a new, upgradable audio desktop kit for your room or dorm then this is it. Heck, if you need to use this is a large space such as a living room then go ahead these are plenty loud. If you need more sound then go ahead and buy a couple of sets. At $40 this really is a no-brainer

 Apparently Dayton changed their manufacturer or something mid-2013. My set received was pretty darn good, give for a treble which at times come across as being too harsh. Bass extension could be better, but is definitely strong and accurate in the non sub-bass frequencies.  Really accurate sound reproduction overall and very pleasant listening experience

 While these are my first pair of bookshelf speakers and I cant compare these to any other, I can say for sure that they exceed my expectations.  Design: Pretty simple, black cabinets. Goes well with all sorts of furniture really.  Sound Quality: Ok so here's where I think I can give some sort of constructive advice, being an owner of IEMs such as the Westone 3 and UE Triplefis - I think I know roughly what sounds good - but then again that's just my opinion

 Bass extension could be better, but is definitely strong and accurate in the non sub-bass frequencies.  Really accurate sound reproduction overall and very pleasant listening experience.  Dislikes: Upon opening the box these have a really strong glue/plastic smell to them but that went away after a few days.  Conclusions: Absolutely no competition at this price point ($40)

A winner when paired with the Lepai LP-2020A+

  If size is of your concern, it might be worth looking into the Micca MB42, or soon to be released MB42X (with a proper crossover), for small desks and office uses. Otherwise these will do nicely on a bigger desk, or even nicely for a home theater set-up.  All-in-all I'm greatly satisfied with the speakers. If there was only one major complaint, it would be that they are kinda big, but that's a tradeoff of having good sounding speakers

 Bass is very present, although not very thumping (a subwoofer is probably needed to reach anything well below the 60hz range) Great for classical or even electronic music, just lacks a bit for bass in dubstep. Overall for the price these in my opinion blow any sort of out-of-the-box computer 5.1 setup you might have (*cough* Logitech), considering that's where I've come from.  There are slight quality control issues like the manufacturing quality of the speaker covers, on the back have exposed glue, and there is also hot glue stringing out of the woofer mounting zone

For the Price, Clear Sound, Little Quality Control Issues - A Must Buy

. I got my pair in, hooked them up and was sadly disappointed. They have NO bass response, and very muddy mids. These sound like an old cassette boom box

 They have NO bass response, and very muddy mids. These sound like an old cassette boom box. I never used them due to this, and just hooked them up for the first time in months as a stereo in the bedroom and immediately took them down and put some of the 5.5" Sonys in there place and the difference is night and day, and they are only $20 more

 This pair sounds 100x better than the last one. They don't sound quite as good as the Sonys that I was using in their place, but its close. I am updating my score to a 4-Star, assuming that the speakers amazon is shipping now are the new manufacturing, not the bad batch.

I had high hopes for these when purchasing due to primarily very positive reviews saying "these sound better than speakers costing twice as much," etc... I got my pair in, hooked them up and was sadly disappointed

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