By Kibner Go To PostHave you ever tried an open-back pair of headphones? I keep mentioning them, but I love my Grados. Have had two pairs last me for going on ten years now.No but the problem is I can't really buy and try something out for hours. Because its not an issue until around an hour or so
By reilo Go To PostThat’s not what bionic exclusively refers to.WELL FINE THEN
A robot walking like a mammal is considered bionics.
#ruinseveryjoke
By data Go To PostNo but the problem is I can't really buy and try something out for hours. Because its not an issue until around an hour or soAye. It's just that is one of the benefits of using a light open-backed set of headphones. There is more air flow so your ears don't get sweaty and since they are lighter, they don't need to clamp to your head as tightly to be held up.
By Kibner Go To PostAye. It's just that is one of the benefits of using a light open-backed set of headphones. There is more air flow so your ears don't get sweaty and since they are lighter, they don't need to clamp to your head as tightly to be held up.maybe i'll try those. they're affordable enough. id like my siberias if they didnt get so hot
What's a good price for a desktop if I don't care or want to go through the hassle of building something
By Professor Beef Go To PostWhat's a good price for a desktop if I don't care or want to go through the hassle of building somethingWhat do you want it to do? Does it have to be Windows? Do you have a monitor/keyboard/mouse/other accessories you already have that you can use?
By Kibner Go To PostWhat do you want it to do? Does it have to be Windows? Do you have a monitor/keyboard/mouse/other accessories you already have that you can use?Just something that can play modern games, but I don't really care if they're at max quality or not. I already have a monitor and mouse from a while back that I've been using with my laptop, but it's finally showing its age and I want to use something that I can conceivably upgrade down the line.
By Professor Beef Go To PostJust something that can play modern games, but I don't really care if they're at max quality or not. I already have a monitor and mouse from a while back that I've been using with my laptop, but it's finally showing its age and I want to use something that I can conceivably upgrade down the line.After some brief browsing, looks like the range is $900-1,300 for a computer with a 1060.
By Kibner Go To PostAfter some brief browsing, looks like the range is $900-1,300 for a computer with a 1060.ugh
i was trying to avoid going to my friend since he was offering to build a desktop for me, but he's legit one of the worst people I know with his hands and with planning
might mull this one over
By reilo Go To PostBuild it yourself, there’s plenty of people to help you on here.I think I still have a list of parts I was looking at back when I was advised to build it. I just have no desire to do the actual building.
I think you can usually get Dell's starting at about $900 with a coupon. They go cheaper but i wouldnt consider something without a SSD.
so the grados just pinch my ears between their cups and my glasses and hurt my ears
so its either hot ears or tender ears
so its either hot ears or tender ears
By data Go To Postso the grados just pinch my ears between their cups and my glasses and hurt my ears:(
so its either hot ears or tender ears
Bigger cups, maybe?
Also, if you have a football or basketball or something else just slightly wider than your head, you can put the headphones on them for a couple days to stretch them out a bit.
Maybe the Galaxy X for 2018
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2017/09/29/android-news-digest-samsung-galaxyx-google-pixel2xl-nokia9/#56516dac2728
yooooooo
if they pull this off i'm going back, im srry, pls forgive me samsung ;_;
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2017/09/29/android-news-digest-samsung-galaxyx-google-pixel2xl-nokia9/#56516dac2728
All of this suggests that the ‘Triple Eight’ is being lined up for a release in Samsung’s home country. Assuming Taniyama-Shimura, the SM-G888N0 is the Galaxy X, Samsung’s long awaited bendable phone.
It won’t be the first phone with a curved screen, but it could be the first that allows the screen to be bent many times by the user into a smaller clamshell style format allowing for a device that fits better in a pocket but still offers the larger screens beloved by many.
Whereas Apple’s headline act was its “bezel-less” display, the reality is Samsung has already been there and done that. Thanks to its notch, the incoming iPhone X has a screen-to-body ratio of 82.9% while the Galaxy S8 (83.6%) and Galaxy S8 Plus (84%) already beat that in March. Face ID may be a step ahead of Samsung’s erratic facial recognition, but the Galaxies also had Iris recognition plus the iPhone X’s selling points of OLED, a glass back, fast wired charging (not optional), wireless charging (also fast) and class leading cameras.
The Galaxy X isn’t looking to advance the battle the iPhone X is having with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, it’s looking to play a whole new game.
yooooooo
if they pull this off i'm going back, im srry, pls forgive me samsung ;_;
It’s still Samsung so fuck that. Got a free tablet when my girl upgraded her phone and there’s so much unnecessary apps pre-installed
Reilo, is the red banner at the top of this site supposed to be a bold red or kind of washed out? Chromium 61.something and 62 said they added support for color profiles but it now makes everything washed out looking.
I found a thread describing a bug with it and I wonder if that's the issue: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=762222
e: I downloaded the avatar of the OP of this thread (a red square) and opened it in paint alongside my browser. Assuming MS Paint applies ICC color profiles and everything correctly, Chromium 61 is definitely more washed out than it should be. =/
e2: maybe everything is working as intended and i'm just too used to saturated colors on my wide-gamut? fucking hell i'm confused as all shit right now
I found a thread describing a bug with it and I wonder if that's the issue: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=762222
e: I downloaded the avatar of the OP of this thread (a red square) and opened it in paint alongside my browser. Assuming MS Paint applies ICC color profiles and everything correctly, Chromium 61 is definitely more washed out than it should be. =/
e2: maybe everything is working as intended and i'm just too used to saturated colors on my wide-gamut? fucking hell i'm confused as all shit right now
What do you mean banner? The menu? Gotta look into this to see if it can be fixed. Might have to attach a color profile to the images we generate but that’s kinda odd thing to do because of a Chromium bug.
Colors look fine on iOS and MacOS btw.
Colors look fine on iOS and MacOS btw.
By reilo Go To PostWhat do you mean banner? The menu? Gotta look into this to see if it can be fixed. Might have to attach a color profile to the images we generate but that’s kinda odd thing to do because of a Chromium bug.See my edits. It might be me not fully understanding how ICC profiles are used by different applications.
Colors look fine on iOS and MacOS btw.
I don't think you need to do anything with the site. It is either a Chromium issue or a me issue.
Looks like it is crushing all non-sRGB content to sRGB and maybe that is what I'm noticing? Or maybe my calibration software did something weird? I know I told it to NOT use LUT when calibrating. I'm just confused at this point.
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=762222#c29
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=762222#c29
Thanks for uploading your profile in #13 -- that was critical in debugging this.
There is a Chrome bug here -- you're being crushed to sRGB unnecessarily.
The sequence of events is as follows:
The profile attached in #13 uses a table based transfer function. We can't rasterize (like, draw text, images, etc) using table based transfer functions, so we do an analytic approximation. This works most of the time, but in your profile's case, the numerical approximation has an error of ~2.5/255, which we consider to not be high enough fidelity.
This gets on to a very rare path where we rasterize to one space, then do LUT-based GPU conversion at composting time.
The problem is that if our approximation isn't precise, we accidentally destroy the ability to get it back when we IPC it over to the renderer process. The result is that the renderer says "whoops, we don't know what this space should be, let's just use sRGB".
This crush-to-sRGB bug will be fixed in Chrome 62.
LFK, or anyone else with knowledge, is there a piece of hardware I can get that can take two optical audio inputs and merge them into a single optical audio output?
My purpose for this is wanting to play audio from multiple sources at one time. One example is playing a game on the PS4 but also wanting to use my Google Play Music playlist at the same time. Or, watching a basketball game with the TV muted/low and audio instead coming from the radio broadcast.
I know I can get a switcher to play one source or the other (and I may eventually end up settling for that), but is there a mixer or something else I can use to merge two audio inputs into a single audio output, with as little signal degradation as possible?
My purpose for this is wanting to play audio from multiple sources at one time. One example is playing a game on the PS4 but also wanting to use my Google Play Music playlist at the same time. Or, watching a basketball game with the TV muted/low and audio instead coming from the radio broadcast.
I know I can get a switcher to play one source or the other (and I may eventually end up settling for that), but is there a mixer or something else I can use to merge two audio inputs into a single audio output, with as little signal degradation as possible?
From the suggestions thread:
Now, now. No need to conflate a difference of opinion with ignorance of the facts. Stating that anything is 'better' from a user experience point of view is a qualitative judgment to which there is no objective metric. What is objective, however, is that any OEMs that use official versions of the Android OS add their own software to the respective base version. It's a matter of simple math. Custom software added on top of an already existing operating system is going to require more resources than the OS running itself. I have to assume you know this though, which can only lead me to believe that you're being intellectually dishonest.
There were no blanket statements made. I provided ample context for my statements and they were very specific to MY preferences, or preferences of users that are similar to my own.
By TI92 Go To PostI was thinking the same thing, sorry reilo. Ignorance of tech really gets under my skin and blanket "AOSP is better than other ROMs!!!" Is about as ignorant as one can get about Android.
Anyways, will continue this in another chat if someone wants to make an Android OT or in a PM if anyone cares that much.
Now, now. No need to conflate a difference of opinion with ignorance of the facts. Stating that anything is 'better' from a user experience point of view is a qualitative judgment to which there is no objective metric. What is objective, however, is that any OEMs that use official versions of the Android OS add their own software to the respective base version. It's a matter of simple math. Custom software added on top of an already existing operating system is going to require more resources than the OS running itself. I have to assume you know this though, which can only lead me to believe that you're being intellectually dishonest.
There were no blanket statements made. I provided ample context for my statements and they were very specific to MY preferences, or preferences of users that are similar to my own.
By Kibner Go To PostLFK, or anyone else with knowledge, is there a piece of hardware I can get that can take two optical audio inputs and merge them into a single optical audio output?
My purpose for this is wanting to play audio from multiple sources at one time. One example is playing a game on the PS4 but also wanting to use my Google Play Music playlist at the same time. Or, watching a basketball game with the TV muted/low and audio instead coming from the radio broadcast.
I know I can get a switcher to play one source or the other (and I may eventually end up settling for that), but is there a mixer or something else I can use to merge two audio inputs into a single audio output, with as little signal degradation as possible?
What's your audio output? A sound mixer would be ideal but most are analog and take up too much space.
Still rocking a oneplus one, was going to get the 5 but then my washer decided to kick the bucket and now they're sold out. Can't see myself ever spending more that $500 for a phone.
By 2002whitegt Go To PostWhat's your audio output? A sound mixer would be ideal but most are analog and take up too much space.My outputs are optical. I found a relatively small box (half rack) that does the job, but it is nearly $600: http://motu.com/products/avb/lp32
By Kibner Go To PostMy outputs are optical. I found a relatively small box (half rack) that does the job, but it is nearly $600: http://motu.com/products/avb/lp32
Yeah, something that will keep the signal digital throughout the process will be hard to find, and expensive when you do.
Other wise you could get 2 digital audio converters like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Musou-Digital-Optical-Converter-Adapter/dp/B01AWBA8U8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508974046&sr=8-3&keywords=digital+audio+converter
Then run it to a small mixer like this which even has Bluetooth so you can play audio from your phone as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Bluetooth-3-Channel-Controller-Interface/dp/B015NBUVE0/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5VKH8D5N0ZB8RFZNFQPS
This would render all the audio in stereo though, which would suck if you have a surround sound setup. (Not to mention a rat nest with all the cabling required, lol)
By 2002whitegt Go To PostYeah, something that will keep the signal digital throughout the process will be hard to find, and expensive when you do.Yeah, I really would like to keep it all optical in order to minimize the amount of signal conversion in my audio chain. I do only have a stereo speaker set, so the surround capability isn't a big deal.
Other wise you could get 2 digital audio converters like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Musou-Digital-Optical-Converter-Adapter/dp/B01AWBA8U8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508974046&sr=8-3&keywords=digital+audio+converter
Then run it to a small mixer like this which even has Bluetooth so you can play audio from your phone as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Bluetooth-3-Channel-Controller-Interface/dp/B015NBUVE0/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5VKH8D5N0ZB8RFZNFQPS
This would render all the audio in stereo though, which would suck if you have a surround sound setup. (Not to mention a rat nest with all the cabling required, lol)
Right now, my audio chain is optical out from my TV (all my devices currently send their audio to it via HDMI) to a miniDSP DDRC-24 (provides DAC, matrix mixer, crossover, and room correction), which then outputs via unbalanced RCA to my stereo amp as well as my sub. e: oh, forgot to mention that my TV only outputs audio over HDMI (via ARC) and optical. No analog options.
The DDRC-24 has multiple inputs but does not offer the ability to mix inputs, only outputs. Since it controls my crossovers and other sound affecting things, I need to be able to feed it my mixed audio signal. The clock digital audio signals use to stay in-sync seems to be the problem point and why mixers that can handle it are so expensive when compared to analog mixers.
By Smokey Go To Postyooooooo
if they pull this off i'm going back, im srry, pls forgive me samsung ;_;
Someone please tell me if it's real or not??
Just ordered another set of Eero's. This time it's for a Christmas gift for one of my cousins. Had a $100 off discount code that had to be used by the end of the month and I don't really see Black Friday or Cyber Monday offering a bigger discount, tbh. It's not a reusable code, otherwise I would have posted it on the forums somewhere.
Anybody with a Nexus 6P? Mine has a crazy battery issue where using any video playback or camera app will basically shut it off after a few mins if the battery is lower than 60%. It recently started happening.
I ordered a new OEM battery and I hope it does the trick. Wanted to see if anyone else experienced this? It seems common from what I see.
I ordered a new OEM battery and I hope it does the trick. Wanted to see if anyone else experienced this? It seems common from what I see.
By Kibner Go To PostHave you ever tried an open-back pair of headphones? I keep mentioning them, but I love my Grados. Have had two pairs last me for going on ten years now.
Any over-ear open backs earphones that you think are good?
Lol, I posted this in the programming thread too, sorry for spamming but you guys could really save a couple of quid.
Hey gang,
I don't know if this is the right thread for this, but I assume you're all boffins with tech.
So yours truly just purchased a Sony Experia XZ Premium (My first phone since 2013), very sweet piece of kit.
I have just completed transferring all my files over from my old phone. However, when I attempted to switch out the old micro sd card to the new phone, an alert would come up saying its corrupted and I should tap to fix it by formatting the card, the sd card refuses to fully format and does not appear at all.
Any attempt to format would reach 20% and stop. Every attempt at formatting has failed, I don't have a card reader to attach it directly to the pc. I tried formatting it on my sister's phone but it doesn't work, she uses a Huawei and it only suggests erasing it not formatting it.
Any tips or tricks you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
By Script Kiddies LLC Go To PostAny over-ear open backs earphones that you think are good?I have only used a couple different pairs of Grados, but they do me well. Keep in mind they don't have thumping bass. Their strength is being tight, articulate, and clean at just about every frequency. The soundstage is like listening to a live band at a small bar. They also don't need an amp to sound good. Of course, they (and like every headphone) sounds even better with an amp.
The SR-80 has a much stronger bass than the SR-60. Higher models are just smaller improvements overall.
By Kibner Go To PostI have only used a couple different pairs of Grados, but they do me well. Keep in mind they don't have thumping bass. Their strength is being tight and articulate at every frequency. The soundstage is like listening to a live band at a small bar.
The SR-80 has a much stronger bass than the SR-60. Higher models are just smaller improvements overall.
Ah, I see they use the plug. I need Bluetooth headphones (I have an iphone 7 plus).
By Script Kiddies LLC Go To PostAh, I see they use the plug. I need Bluetooth headphones (I have an iphone 7 plus).I got no idea, then. I haven't looked at bluetooth headphones almost ever, sorry. :(
I do know that you want to be on the lookout for headphones that support one of the more recent bluetooth specs as it greatly increases audio quality.
By Kibner Go To PostI got no idea, then. I haven't looked at bluetooth headphones almost ever, sorry. :(
I do know that you want to be on the lookout for headphones that support one of the more recent bluetooth specs as it greatly increases audio quality.
I'll just get the SR-80s and use the audio jack converter. Thanks.
By Script Kiddies LLC Go To PostI'll just get the SR-80s and use the audio jack converter. Thanks.Just keep in mind that you may not be entirely happy with a Grado if you are a bass head. It's the one thing I have to point out.
E; it plays the bass clearly and it is easy to hear, it just doesn't "thump", ya know?
Reilo mentioned the latest version of FireFox is really fast so I'm trying it out now. First impressions are "yup." It still has to go under my "leave Twitter open for hours and hours" test, but so far, so good. It's the only mainstream Windows browser faster than Edge.
A certain admin that wrote the backend database stuff is probably really happy that Rust has been required on Firefox since v54: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Oxidation
It's probably just more re-write using Rust, which would explain the speed improvements.
It's probably just more re-write using Rust, which would explain the speed improvements.
Might want to create a root account and set it's password, just in case someone gets a hold of your Mac:
e: a link for people who are worried but don't know exactly how to fix it: https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/28/how-to-set-root-password/
e: a link for people who are worried but don't know exactly how to fix it: https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/28/how-to-set-root-password/
I've had the seventh generation Fire 10 HD for about a week now. After I was able to get the Google Play Store installed so I could get apps that aren't on the Amazon app store, I've been happy.
It has 2 GB of RAM, which is the biggest thing for me. Means I can switch between multiple programs quickly. Battery life is around 12 hours or so. Screen is a standard LED, iirc. So, worse than many or all mid-range and above phones and phablets. But I also got it for only $100, so...
It has 2 GB of RAM, which is the biggest thing for me. Means I can switch between multiple programs quickly. Battery life is around 12 hours or so. Screen is a standard LED, iirc. So, worse than many or all mid-range and above phones and phablets. But I also got it for only $100, so...