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  2. Posted · Edited by nigel

    All forums are slow anymore.  Nothing against SSA, but most traffic has moved to social media platforms. 

    I don't have any personal experience with the nightshade or sp4 so I can't really comment on them specifically.  

    Overall response though is greatly affected by enclosure design.  Generally with ported enclosures (4th order vented) going larger with a lower tuning frequency will yield a smoother response than smaller with a higher tuning frequency (think peaky one note wonder)

    I would suggest taking some really good measurements to figure out your max dimensions and then look at quality reputable brands for a driver that is designed to work in those dimensions.  Remember you need to look at net space after displacement of driver/bracing/port.  That being said, would you have the ability to run an external aero port under the other side of the 60/40 bench to free up space?

    Amount of usable space will determine driver/size.  Then work on power.

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    I only had to grab a couple of items while I was out Friday.  Quick and easy peasy, we've almost exclusively shopped online this year.  Lots of stuff arriving by puralator, ups, and mail.

    Our last minute "splurge" last night was an under armor online order.  Their deals were too good to pass up.  Ordered a bunch from them that was on sale in their clearance outlet, plus with the code got an additional % amount off and free shipping.  Otherwise their clothing is just too damn expensive.

    My wife's gifts from me came in yesterday, got her a new pair of Asics shoes and a Fitbit watch/fitness tracker.

     

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    Damn xmas is going to be expensive this year.  So much money spent already.  So much more to spend.

    I hate xmas shopping. Done most of it online this year.  No driving to stores, waiting lines, dealing with crowds so far.  But there are some things I'm going to have to go out for...  And the missus wants me to go today of all days...  Bah humbug I say.

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    Spending the day with my 3 boys.  Not a holiday here, but it's my day off, and a tummy bug is running through the house so all 3 are home with me.

    Bug only lasts about 8 hours symptom wise, so not a bad one.

    Just a good day to Netflix and chill.

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    What other's are about, should have no bearing on what you do.  Your vehicle, your ears.

    Nothing wrong with going with a prebuilt component set, if you enjoy it, and it fits your budget and install.  Using a 4 channel amp is a great thought.  Pretty sure someone just posted one of those RF p600x4 amps in the classifieds on this forum.

    I personally liked the Kenwood h/u I had over the pioneer one.  But again, that's me, and my opinion.

    https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_158371_Kenwood-DDX26BT-Replaces-DDX25BT.html

    This I think would be a good unit.

    As for components, what size do you need?  And steer clear of anything skar.

    I would suggest looking at some of the sets sold through the SSA store.  They carry good quality brands you can trust.  There's an NVX set on there for $120 that would probably be quite good for the dollar/value.

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    Samsung Gui is horrendous.  Terribly unintuitive.  I want to smash my wife's Samsung phone everytime I use it.

    That said, I love android, just not when it's bastardized.  Had a Google Nexus 4 for years, loved it.  LG G5 I loved.  Both were unadulterated android interface.

    Now I have a Huawei, I know you can't get it in the USA, but again, they've left the android interface just the way I like it.  Just I'm sure with some hidden background spy shit, but whatever, not like I have any national or trade secrets anyway.  

    I picked up an iPhone once.  Tried to figure it out for all of 5 seconds, got frustrated and handed it back.  Never tried another one since.  They work like the mechanics in a British car, ass fucking backwards.

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    34 minutes ago, j-roadtatts said:

    I stole the idea from Pinterest. Tons of examples on there. Believe it or not there’s a company that sells them for $399 a pop. 
     

    If I was to build a tall one, I’d probably use galvanized hard pipe as the upright. that or build some crazy steampunk looking one out of random parts. Like gears and connecting rods. 

    My vote is build a tall steampunk.  They look awesome.

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    We definitely have quite a few with the "no fucks given" mindset.

    A lot of lifers with nothing to look forward to, that are young gang members.  Gang politics run the subculture.  Can make for a very difficult work environment.

    And I love Lego, but then I always have, and was a huge part of my childhood.  Now get to build it with the kids.

    And yes, gym time is huge.  It's a great stress reliever.  And keeping in shape for myself and my family is very important.  I also play volleyball twice a week as well, so long as I'm not on shift.

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    11 hours ago, Godsmack said:

     

    I apologize if you've said before, but what has you seeing this up close and from the sounds of it often? I certainly agree self defense or defending another is a different animal altogether.

     

    Don't get me wrong guys, I respect the choice of others not to support it. The decision not to buy merchandise, PPV's, tickets, or even watch highlights on ESPN is your decision. I support you guys making that choice, and I'm happy that we are in a society where every day is not a fight or die type thing. For me though, I grew up watching boxing on HBO and Showtime on weekend nights with my Dad. As my parents were divorced, and often I was 'shuffled off' to just hangout with my step siblings, these fights were always important to me. We would discuss the fights, and why X boxer was winning on the cards, and what Y needed to do in order to come back. He was also a boxer himself in HS, and did the Buffalo Golden Gloves. My older half brother is still and independent wrestler, and for a number of years I was a ref, manager, ring announcer, and damn near everything else besides a wrestler. Hell, the only reason I never trained was the distance from a good school when I was younger, and then leaving for Active Duty. Additionally, my great uncle on my mother's side was the welterweight and middle weight champ (Carmen Basilio). I guess you could say enjoying boxing, and fighting in general is in my blood.

     

    J

    I'm a corrections officer (prison guard) in a federal max penitentiary.  Spent the past 5.5 years working our segregation unit, and being a primary responder to any calls for staff assistance within the complex.

    Pretty much, anything happens when I'm on shift, I am one of the guys dealing with it.  

    With spending that much time in a pure testosterone filled adrenaline filled environment, I prefer to spend my down time much more relaxed and laid back for balance.

     

    It's not that I don't support the fight industry as a sport, or can't enjoy the intricacies of everything involved in it.  And with your family history within that environment, it would seem wrong for you to turn your back on that.  You were born and raised into it, and it has great meaning in your life, with a deep rooted connection to close members of your family which is amazing. 

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  15. Posted

    After 13 years doing what I do for a living, I personally couldn't care to go to see a fight, nor watch one on tv.

    I deal with some of the nastiest fights there are, and see the outcome of what it does.

    That being said, self defense, or defense of another is a completely different ball game, and in those situations, I will do what I need to to ensure I and those I care about are kept safe.

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    Uniform for work.  Makes it easy.

    Off days are usually shorts and a t-shirt, or jeans and a t-shirt.

    Every now and then I get fancy, dress pants shirt and sport coat.  But not often.

    My go to is comfort if I'm not doing anything.

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    It's hard Aaron.  The generation and apps are making it all about social media anymore.

    I personally despise the switch.  Trying to locate specific posts or content on most social media platforms is atrocious.  They filter what they show you based on what the think you should be seeing.

    Whereas here I can still go direct to a specific sub-forum section and scroll through posts chronologically to find content.

    But alas, the focus has switched to a point where booty pics and selfies on Instagram for likes is all anyone cares about.

    And with modern vehicle technology becoming more and more complicated and interconnected, it's getting harder for the average person to become a do it yourself type in the car audio domain.

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