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by DaveyTed
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Components for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 14785
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Re: Components for sale

I have recently tried to sell several, non hifi, items without any success despite asking quite low prices.
Buyers are inundated with offers of interest free credit which encourages buying new instead of used in my opinion.
by DaveyTed
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Jokes & Funnies
Replies: 3555
Views: 1130594
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Re: Jokes & Funnies

I'm arranging a seminar for people with erectile dysfunction.

If you can't come let me know.
by DaveyTed
Mon May 29, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Speaker cables
Replies: 4
Views: 1544
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Re: Speaker cables

For me one of the benefits of an NVA system is I no longer waste time, and ultimately money, considering or trying different speaker cables. More so now suitable cables are included with power amps.
by DaveyTed
Tue May 09, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Jokes & Funnies
Replies: 3555
Views: 1130594
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Re: Jokes & Funnies

Paddy's girlfriend got a new tattoo - a seashell on the inside of her thigh.
Paddy says when he puts his ear to it he can smell the sea.
by DaveyTed
Fri May 05, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Jokes & Funnies
Replies: 3555
Views: 1130594
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Re: Jokes & Funnies

A boy came home from school and said, dad, what’s the difference between theory and reality. His dad said, go and ask your mother if she’d sleep with the plumber for a million pounds. He came back and said, yes she would. Dad said, now go and ask your sister if she would. The boy came back and said,...
by DaveyTed
Thu May 04, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Hi Guys
Replies: 12
Views: 2893
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Re: Hi Guys

Good news the eyesight is better.
Hopefully this only the start of improvements - you deserve it.
by DaveyTed
Wed May 03, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Jokes & Funnies
Replies: 3555
Views: 1130594
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Re: Jokes & Funnies

Lindsayt wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 5:33 pm Can we blame the size of most people's listening rooms on the size of a horse's arse?

Can we blame ported speakers on them too?
Perhaps the port size is based on a horse's arse . Could explain why they sound like shit.
by DaveyTed
Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Your last listen
Replies: 8407
Views: 2237832
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Re: Your last listen

Jan Garbarek - In Praise of Dreams (2004)
by DaveyTed
Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Speakers
Replies: 9
Views: 1415
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Re: Speakers

Recently read a review of Larsen speakers which are a modern take on the Sonab. Designed to sit up against a wall they are compact floor standers. Look interesting as an option for a wife tolerant solution - dependent on the sound of course.
by DaveyTed
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: 'Real' bass - ported vs sealed speakers
Replies: 55
Views: 7666
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Re: 'Real' bass - ported vs sealed speakers

Can someone explain why there are so few new "sealed" speakers manufactured . Yes, I understand the bass output limitations but adding a sub with some output control should surely make them a viable alternative.
Maybe reincarnate Acoustic Research?

Tin hat at the ready.