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I don't care very much about what it says on the sticker, I use my ears. Not that it feels very relevant to this thread about computer speakers. I think ddrueding asked for a sub that match his Airmotiv 4's? And now we've come to the conclusion that no reasonable priced sub is able to do that...

I mean a sub you won't know it exists until you remove it from the system. ;)

But do you really believe it's a bad thing if it restricts the choices to really good subwoofers? We have different philosophies about how to reach Audiophile Nirvana. I don't think you can convert me and I'm not going to convert you either. :)

Or get a good digital music streamer that receives the signal over TCP/IP and converts it to music only once. It won't work very good for computer games, but it's great for music.

I kind of agree with Stereodude about the next steps, but it's only logical if you've maximized the earlier steps. Otherwise you're just wasting money. Spend a bit more money on a better sub with a line out. Or - get an even better one with a high pass line out, so you can mix and match the...

Take a look at the Polk Audi DSW 550, it's supposed to be very good.

Merc should almost target a trip to Norcia to part with that whisky.

No - is the answer to both MaxBurn and mubs questions. I will install it on my mothers computer next week.

I fell in love with Laphroaig when I took my first sip, perhaps Merc will love it too? I haven't tried the 30 YO myself. But it's considered to be very good, and a 30 year old whisky is always special. Remember not to use ice or anything else to cool the whisky, it numbs the taste buds and...

Laphroaig? You should enjoy it with some friends. You could try some Lagavulin, Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10 and/or Laphroaig Quarter Cask in a bar, if you're not already acquainted with the Islay style.

Is the absolute budget roof $230? Otherwise, if she really enjoys listening to music and hates wasting money, take a look at a small music system with a pair of mini monitors + integrated amp.

It must be a coincidence, but it's exactly the same difference as Apple has between the 16GB and 32GB and 64GB iPads.

I just want to mention that Linn Records is giving away a free Studio Master recording everyday between now and Christmas. http://christmas.linn.co.uk/

I love The Onion, they even sell Lance Armstrong's wristband. http://store.theonion.com/p-5045-cheat-to-win-bracelet.aspx?utm_source=Onion&utm_medium=rightbanner&utm_campaign=ad11

Yes. I use Win 8 in the same way as Mercutio (not very much Metro), I went straight from 2003 to the consumer preview and it took me about 4 hours to feel comfortable, so most of you will probably only need <=2 hours.

I got a Jesus-pad yesterday, it's pretty ok so far. I didn't have huge expectations on it, I mostly wanted AirPlay (nice to get the angry bird sound in the stereo ;-) ) and X-Plane.

I have 8.4 index on the Disk data transfer rate (win 8 goes to 9.9.) :)

I don't know, I haven't gone much faster than 25-28 mph. It adds a little bit of drag you know. ;) Or maybe it's because I only have 48-11 on the bike? But it's pretty safe, the aluminium frame and handle bars acts as a roll cage if things should go wrong. I actually tipped it over for the...

There's both a net and the cover for wind/rain. It's a really good idea to at least close the net when it's connected to the bike. Unless of course you really want sand/glassblast the kids face.

I regret not getting one at once when he was born, it can replace a "normal" baby carriage in many situations. But I'm not sure it's wise to connect it to a bike driven at maximum speed before he/she develop some neck muscles. ;)

It's not something I would enjoy riding up Alpe d'Huez, but it's pretty good when shopping for a litre of milk and similar tasks. My commuter bike is a white Nishiki Pro SL and a Chariot CX1 to transport the son to the daycare. The bike is decent ~11kg (but in desperate need of a service) and...

Yes, a bit hard maybe. :) I rode my mothers Crescent Tove last night (it has lights). The average speed wasn't great but it was a pretty good work out nevertheless.

Microsoft seems to be a bit like NWA in the good old days: "We're just trying to make operating systems that pisses people off"

The Volt/Opel Ampera in Europe was exciting when it entered the market. It was important to get rid of the range anxiety, but now it's more or less played out it's roll. The V60 Plug-in Hybrid with the diesel engine looks interesting for example.

I think the active safety systems in the Cadillac and Volvo makes them interesting. Passive safety is great, but it's even better if you can avoid the accident before it happens.

I usually walk or take the bike if I only want to travel 1/4 mile. :)

I think it's best if I don't comment on Audis European customer base. ;)

I vote for Linn if it's a girl. ;) Anyway, congratulations!

I think it's programs from the MS App Store that doesn't shut down if you exit them - and you can close them too (Google directed me to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/faq ) I don't think Metro is such a big deal, at least not at the moment. I've been running the CP at work since...

I don't like it very much either, but it's a chance to get it without paying $3990. :) It would be a nice computer audio system though.

Win a Kiko and the problem is solved. http://linnproducts.createsend.com/t/ViewEmail/r/CF2C6C06298BA3CB

The 458 is a beautiful car. ...And the S4 isn't bad either. ;)

Mini, Fiat 500, all Renaults and all Alfa Romeos also have distinctive designs. But Audis design department has even managed to make the R8 about as sexy as a Toyota Yaris. That in itself must be some kind of world record.

And the Land Rover Defender is pretty distinctive... and Mercedes Geländewagen...

RS=Really Stupid? (to pay too much for an Audi)

Sunn O))) makes some pretty relaxing music.

I've driven a really nasty car (it was even with winter tires on) with blank summer tires on wet ice - it wasn't a problem.

Why not make a bid on the Specialized tandem?

We've started with the training wheels on, at least until he gets a feeling for the brakes and these things. But I left the wheels in the most upward position so he can find the balance when he gets up to speed.

My son got his first Specialized yesterday, a Hotrock 16. He's very happy with it so far. :)

The Port Charlotte range. I haven't tried any of them yet, but I think I'll have to try the standard 10 YO bottling when it's released later this year.

Maybe this review of the Bruichladdich PC6 from Jim Murray's Whisky bible 2011 could answer your question? :) n=nose, t=taste, f=finish, b=balance. 25 points is the max in each category. Here's the review:

Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila aren't very peaty either, but they haven't really impressed me.

It depends, I think most people would enjoy a glass of Bruichladdich or Bowmore. It's the distilleries on the south coast, Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig that makes the peaty stuff. By the way, Talisker has a similar character to the south coast Islay whiskies even if it's from the Isle of Skye...

The Glenlivet is very enjoyable, a very good all rounder. I don't know if I've recommended any Japanese whisky like the Yamazaki 12, but the Japanese usually makes very smooth and delicate whiskies. Unfortunately I haven't tried the Yamazaki 18 (it cost like a 2TB HDD here :) ) but it's probably...

:nono: :nono: ;) I can't drink or even smell Irish whiskey, they only smell and taste alcohol. I don't like all single malts either, but a good whisky shouldn't taste alcohol at all and it's usually bottled at >=43%.

You could always try it at a bar before you get a whole bottle. The Macallan has a very special character, it's not bad but I don't think it tastes like whisky.

And don't forget the Baileys. :)

:scratch::scratch: ;-)

It's a German car, so you should probably be glad that they haven't put the activation of the turn signal somewhere under some rotating-knob-sub-menu. I like German engineering, but they are also experts at creating bad UIs.