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Hiking boot recommendations?

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[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

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Request: Hiking Boots

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

Hiking sandals that last?

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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?

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

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Midsize vehicle for three kids

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Perfect as a compact stereo pair, a part of the front stage, or as a surround component in a larger system, the Reserve R200 Large Bookshelf Speaker features the latest 1” high definition Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter for clear, crisp highs without unwanted distortions, and a 6.5” Turbine Cone Driver that ensures accuracy and speed for a breathtaking level of detail in your music, movies, and games. Polk’s newly patented X-Port with an Eigentone Filter (ETF) coupled with cross-braced cabinets offer distortion-free, effortless bass and create an open soundstage. With hi-res certification, Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced, the Polk Flagship Reserve R200 guarantees an unforgettable and dynamic home theater experience. Add another R200 and pair with two R700 Tower Speakers and a R400 Center Channel Loudspeaker for a complete 5 channel setup. You can also add three R350 LCR Speaker as L/R Surrounds and Center Channel.

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 If you have them aimed right at you, you are in heaven and this works great for me as I want to listen without disturbing others. However I could see this being problematic in home theater applications where you have more than one listener spread out in multiple seating locations. Used in a larger home theater they might work but in a small one the sound field will be too narrow (within 20 degrees of center) to cover all seating positions. This unfortunately may mean the the whole Polk Reference range may not be the best choice for small home theaters with more than one seating position

 I haven't tried them in my home theater though, I'm only basing this off what I have observed in my stereo set up. If you are dead set to try them don't let me stop you. The only other con is on some songs (less than one percent of my faves) the sound lacks the bite of my JBL Studio 530's. This manifests itself on the Wallow's track 'These Days'

 There is a nice texture to the bass. Highs are smooth and airy. They respond well to EQ, I like to use my Schiit Loki to give them more of a V-curve. Modern, well recorded tracks from Tidal come out sounding the best

 They respond well to EQ, I like to use my Schiit Loki to give them more of a V-curve. Modern, well recorded tracks from Tidal come out sounding the best. I use them in a stereo near field set up, with the speakers about 4ft to each side of me. Believe it or not, it works very well

Fantastic speakers but not for all set ups.

 I feel this speaker would definitely enjoy a high quality amp and so use it with a high quality class D or a class AB amp (50w/channel or higher).  I have the LSiM 702 surrounds in my home theater and always loved its sound signature and was very excited when Polk released these at a lower price point than LSiM 703. The sound signature is very similar between the LSiM and Reserve with a smidge more detail retrieval in the Reserve. Makes me wonder why the LSiM didn't get the same attention as the Reserves

5 feet at least depending on listening level (louder you listen, the more room you need to give in the back). As per ASR reviews of this speaker, its best to have your ears in between the tweeter and woofer (closer to the tweeter, but never above it) and have it toed-in (tweeter pointed at) at the tips of your shoulder for a close-to-neutral sound signature. I feel this speaker would definitely enjoy a high quality amp and so use it with a high quality class D or a class AB amp (50w/channel or higher).  I have the LSiM 702 surrounds in my home theater and always loved its sound signature and was very excited when Polk released these at a lower price point than LSiM 703

I have the R200, the Sound Artist LS3/5a, and an Emotiva T0+ with my Cambridge Audio CXA80 and SMSL VMV A1 both of which use my Denafrips Ares II for a DAC (OS mode, Slow filter). This is a very "muscular" speaker with meat on the sound. It is not as lush or delicate sounding as my LS3/5a, and not as crystal clear/wide sound stage as my T0+. But it is a great all rounder for both music and movies (esp

 The sound signature is very similar between the LSiM and Reserve with a smidge more detail retrieval in the Reserve. Makes me wonder why the LSiM didn't get the same attention as the Reserves. I suspect the Legend series overshadowed the LSiM series along with the significantly higher prices.

A fantastic all rounder for music and movies

 If you're looking for bookshelf speakers in the under $1,000 price range, you owe it to yourself to give these a listen.

 The mids are smooth and there is nothing fatiguing in the treble range. I'm hearing many things on albums I've listened to hundreds (or more) times The fit and finish are quite nice (especially at this price point - I got the black). If you're looking for bookshelf speakers in the under $1,000 price range, you owe it to yourself to give these a listen.

The Polk R200 is a nicely detailed, neutral and open sounding speaker. I have a smallish sized living room and using my 50-watt NAD 326BEE integrated amp, the Polks are open and crisp with VERY deep and punchy bass. The mids are smooth and there is nothing fatiguing in the treble range. I'm hearing many things on albums I've listened to hundreds (or more) times The fit and finish are quite nice (especially at this price point - I got the black)

Clean and Detailed

KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers (pair, Black)

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  This are very smooth sounding speakers - they will never sound shrill or fatiguing. The flip side of this is the treble is not as detailed and exciting as other speakers. I own the Klipsch RP-500M and I prefer those speakers overall, and I think a lot of people would. If you can find the Klipsch for a similar price, they sound more clear, exciting, and dynamic

 I own the Klipsch RP-500M and I prefer those speakers overall, and I think a lot of people would. If you can find the Klipsch for a similar price, they sound more clear, exciting, and dynamic. Also, the fit and finish of the Klipsch is superb.

Build quality not impressive - prefer Klipsch rp-500m

Bought these and the Elac Uni-Fi UB5 to compare them. Bought them both at discounts. Paid $300 during a sale for these. I think the overall the Elac sounds better but these aren't bad

 Paid $300 during a sale for these. I think the overall the Elac sounds better but these aren't bad. I think you get what you pay for. IMO they don't reach the sound of bookshelf's that cost $1000+ like B&W, but they do give you Hi-fi sound for not a bad price

Nice value for $300

 I was happy to play them loud because they sounded great loud. They really rewarded me the more. I turned up that volume knob. Additionally, i will say: um there's going to be two scenarios where people are going to use these right in a listening room like i did a smaller listing room, i would recommend, because these are small if you've got a bigger listening room, they have the 350 as Well as the floor standards, you may want to consider those instead, but in a small listening room more than four feet away, as you would normally be

 The grills are sold separately, which i did think was a little bit weird for the 600 price tag. But again this is where it gets weird, because at 300 bucks the grill is being sold separately. I'D be like, ah, whatever no big deal, but anyhow, let's get into the sound okay, so the top and the treble it's not going to have a sharp attack. Nor will it have a smooth attack

 One other thing to note: i guess uh, it's love or hate. Is the logo is gon na be kind of just like tacked on the top. I think it looks great other people, i've seen say they think it's like a cheap look. I actually like it and i say hats off to kef for trying something different with the logo

 It does seem to look a little bit like a five year old took a paintbrush to it when you get up close - and i wouldn't be the first person to say that the kef q line overall fit and finish is a little on the cheap side. Looking when you get close to it, but from a few feet away, it does look fantastic anyhow, so the speaker is 600 bucks and it does go on sale a few times a year for as little as 300, which was kind of strange during my evaluation period. I kept asking myself: is it a 300 speaker? Is it a 600 speaker? I decided to kind of just right in the middle call it a 450 speaker - and i do i do wish, instead of giving it such a deep discount, kef just sold it year round for a little bit of a lower price. I think that would avoid a lot of hurt feelings because i got to say if i bought these for 600 bucks, i would be pissed off if just a few months later, i saw them on sale for 300

KEF Q-150 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Best for lovers of wide imaging.

 I like fake wood, it's nice, it's got some grain in it. It'S well appointed. I like the little kef badging. It looks good uh anyway, uh five and a quarter inch aluminum, woofer yep and a one inch aluminum vented tweeter, that's concentrically mounted, which means it's in the middle and then it uses uh the woofer as a waveguide shoots sound all over crazy places

 They they seem bigger than they are and they sound they sound bigger. They sound like a 300 speaker, though they sound like a good 300 speaker um. To me this sounds better than the kef ls50. That might be just crazy talk

 If you tweak it, you can get. You can get this thing just to the next level uh. If you listen below 75 db, you're, fine, you don't even need a subwoofer nope. You don't they're that good with the bass

 They already are incredible. They'Re really going to be incredible, though, if you can put a high pass filter on them. If you can't do that, you can put a capacitor in line with them, which is a first order. High pass filter, um big presence, uh

Better than the LS50!? KEF Q150 Review

 The key 150 are a smoother sound in the mid-range and bass, delivering detail a bit on the sly with more body a little bit more resonance too. That makes the Q 150 a bit less nippy and exciting in the lower registers, but you're rewarded with plenty of detail, as well as a deep and full soundstage and lots of volume without Distortion, just which sound signature, you prefer will depend on personal choice but catch The latest addition to the Q series speakers are impressive. At just $ 550, the Q 150 offer high-grade sound, a mid-range price 

 The speakers match up well with our favorite newcomers to the mid-level bookshelf class. He lacks unify ub5, but where the UB 5 is more taught at instrumental tracks with more presence. The key 150 are a smoother sound in the mid-range and bass, delivering detail a bit on the sly with more body a little bit more resonance too. That makes the Q 150 a bit less nippy and exciting in the lower registers, but you're rewarded with plenty of detail, as well as a deep and full soundstage and lots of volume without Distortion, just which sound signature, you prefer will depend on personal choice but catch The latest addition to the Q series speakers are impressive

KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers - Hands On Review

 Unboxing showed everything was there and the speakers were definitely new, wrapped in their protective plastic sleeves The box had been damaged - ripped, hence the patch panels, but the foam surrounds had protected the speaker. The deal was 'Brand New' effectively with a substantial discount.  I purchased the speakers to replace decades old large bookshelf speakers. The reason I decided on the KEF is the Uni-Q driver that provides a better soundstage and stable imaging

  Would I recommend them? Yes, BUT - small room and with something to cover the bottom two octaves (subwoofer). My priorities for good sound, a decent soundstage, stable imaging, dynamic range, and lack of coloration were satisfied. And I would buy them again, or possibly - if She Who Must Be Obeyed (aka "the Finance Committee") was willing - the KEF LS50s.

  I purchased the speakers to replace decades old large bookshelf speakers. The reason I decided on the KEF is the Uni-Q driver that provides a better soundstage and stable imaging. The old speakers had what I call, "wandering violin syndrome", where the apparent source of sound moves around. The room the Q150s are in is 8' x 11

  Once dialed in, and the sub setup and synchronized as best as possible, the Q150s are a revelation. I have heard things in recordings that I hadn't before; imaging is rock stable - one of the issues I had with the old speakers. Dynamic range is excellent - the BR recording of Berlioz's, Symphonie Fantastique, final movement - is a real treat. Coloration is minimal - what was recorded is what you get, and subsequently bad recordings stand out like sore thumbs - there is no coloration to mask issues with the recording quality

Great for Smaller Room

 I ended up keeping the elacs sheer reason for the price to sound quality ratio and returned the rest. With that said, the kef were great pair with the best sound from the 3. The trebel were sparkling, the mid range more open and the bass though powerful had a rubbery(?) effect rather than sounding thunderous. The Klipsch disappointed, while the elacs did better in bass

 The trebel were sparkling, the mid range more open and the bass though powerful had a rubbery(?) effect rather than sounding thunderous. The Klipsch disappointed, while the elacs did better in bass. Back to kef, they look amazing, smaller print, and would do good for movies and music alike. I really didn't want to send them back because they were really good but in my current plan I wanted some temporary speakers to fill a year without spending too much as I intend to go for floor fronts and surrounds pretty soon

When I purchased this, I audited Klipsch r51, ELAC 6.2b. I ended up keeping the elacs sheer reason for the price to sound quality ratio and returned the rest. With that said, the kef were great pair with the best sound from the 3

For the price expected more, but overall good speaker

 I love the way the tweeter's wave guide lines up perfectly with the driver's protrusion lines. It basically projects sound outward in 9 segments (look at the product pic closely to see what I mean). The cabinet is fascinating to look at and feel. It reminds me of 3d printer plastic as it's got a wound thread look

  I'm running these off an smsl ao200 amp via a Schitt Modi 3+ dac and an ifi zen blue bluetooth receiver. I am pleased as can be. Some have said these start to chuff at high volume but I've taken them to the height of comfortable listening levels where I can clearly see the woofers moving and all I can hear is clean and clear music full of clarity, power and refinement. They'd pair best with a revealing amp for sure

00 and have no regrets at all. They seem to always be readily available via that route too.  I'm running these off an smsl ao200 amp via a Schitt Modi 3+ dac and an ifi zen blue bluetooth receiver. I am pleased as can be

 The cabinet is fascinating to look at and feel. It reminds me of 3d printer plastic as it's got a wound thread look. It is quite different than most speakers, especially when the light hits it. It will never look shiny aside from the aluminum dome tweeter and woofer frame

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