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And MK, new body vs new body the bang for the buck goes to mirrorless hands down.

Hi everybody, Greetings from Accuwave. So here it is, the new APM-2. We've worked a lot with the SSA team in the past year to bring you one of the coolest devices to hit the SPL scene. The only stand-alone SPL meter compatible with Android, iOS and Windows 10 devices using Bluetooth Low Energy technology. No drivers required, no wires, no initial setup. In order to use the APM-2 with your device you require one of the following: iOS 8.4+ starting from Apple iPhone 4s Android 4.4+ with Bluetooth 4.0 support* Windows 10 enabled device(Phone, PC, Laptops, Tablets) with Bluetooth 4.0 support** * Due to different implementations of the Bluetooth drivers in Android, some devices may have unexpected connectivity issues. We are currently working around these issues. Works on all major phone brands. ** App is going online in the following days Sensor features: Individually tested and calibrated within 0.05 dB. Incredible measurement repeatability due to the 24bit industrial grade ADC, very short analog signal path and low noise design. Accurate measurements can be achieved from around 95.0 db up to 174.0 db. The high end will be improved in a future firmware update. 2Hz report rate with 1 Hz frequency accuracy. Stand-alone unit design. 9V Battery powered, with proper battery compartment (sorry for that APM-1 people). This was the only way we could achieve the proper low noise design, DC-DC converters in charging circuits are not friendly. RGB Logo light. Used as identification color when multiple sensors are connected. Approximately 10h continuous battery life with good Alkaline batteries. Auto-off after disconnection. OTA Firmware updates Current app features: Record Basscam videos with live SPL scores. No more wasting video time to film a PC screen. Realtime, Peak and Average scores on video recording. Connect up to 2 sensors in Basscam, record instant battles. Measure peak and view realtime scores. Measure an average score over a time period, countdown and class limit included. Video render time is device dependent. Sensor number limitations are platform specific: Max 5 sensors on Windows and Apple devices. Max 2 sensors in Android - will improve in future updates We are constantly working on adding more features, and you will receive app updates seamlessly. App links: Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wpd.accuwave iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ssa-studio/id1091336601 Windows - https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4ncpp Please send crash feedback when it happens. There's a lot of improvements we can do and we're actively working on the apps. Also, feel free to discuss any ideas we could implement.

On a positive military funeral note. A co-worker of mine was asked to help escort a fallen WWII soldier home after they found his body and were able to identify him. They flew him to the nearest big airport and had a police escort for 2 hours (across state lines) to bring him home and give him a proper burial. I thought it was pretty cool. http://www.parsonssun.com/news/article_522df8f4-2215-11e6-9081-b39c166d4c78.html

Also crazy to see the 42MP Full Frame sensor in a mirrorless. Sort of tells you where the future investment is...

I am at a camera segue. Seriously contemplating the 70-200 2.8 IS II. I need the length and speed. Considering it is nearly a $2k investment though I wanted to review my options. Functionally if I sell everything I have and put that towards something else this is the breakdown. (all trending now prices from Ebay). Item Used Price 70D $715 50mm 1.4 $229 17-55 2.8 $540 11-16 2.8 $330 Total $1,814 70-200 IS II $1,655 G Total $3,469 Needless to say that means I can also look at what $3500 buys me in an alternative. That being said, my plan is to demo the 70-200 with Matt as well as just hang out and have some fun. The other demo I will do is on some mirrorless cameras. Looking at what I can get for $3500 really opens up some opportunities. I am concerned about the focus speed, but perhaps a used body now that I upgrade in a year resolves that as they have made huge strides. I was also unaware that they added a viewfinder on the mirrorless bodies. The Fuji 40-150mm 2.8 is a ridiculously great lens. The Oly isn't bad either. Long term this may be a much better choice for me, but I am only guessing from what I have read. Seth - exactly why I said I am open to the Nikon. I currently don't see how putting $3500 into Nikon would net me anything positive over what I have (with the 70-200 2.8 included), but in the mirrorless I am tempted solely based on size and future expansion. I am sure that the manufacturers will focus hardcore on that tech over the SLR.

One component set will be fine, best way to see what you like is to visit stores and listen to what they have. Or you could buy raw drivers, meaning purchasing your mids seperate from your tweeters which will come without crossovers. You will need an active capable headunit or processor/mini dsp to set up your crossover settings etc. Madisound.com Partsexpress.com Usspeaker.com

Really? I've had like 3 or 4 bodies in the trunk of my Challenger before