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Windows defender (the built in antivirus windows has) is actually a great antivirus program. That’s what I use. I also like to use a free site called “VirusTotal”. You can use it to scan any file you want to download, or even an URL before you click on it (if you’re suspicious of it). VirusTotal runs files and URLs through 90+ different antivirus programs for free.

nice! You did it proper then. I have a MiniDSP as well but I attempted my own speaker + subwoofer calibration using REW (room EQ wizard. It’s a free program for PC) and a calibrated UMIK-1 (measurement microphone). There’s another free PC program called MSO (multi sub optimizer) that works really well for 3 or more subwoofers but I haven’t used that one. Trying to learn REW has been “fun” enough… lol. yeah I’d prioritize finishing your basement too. Going from 1 sub to 2 is a big upgrade. But then after that the upgrades in db’s are smaller. You need to double the amount of subwoofers just to gain 3-6db. So from 1 to 2 gets you 3-6db. Then from 2 to 4 gets you another 3-6db. Then from 4 to 8 gets you another 3-6db, etc. It’s more about smoothing out the bass at that point. But if you have a good calibration it should already be pretty smooth seat to seat. If you add any more subs, I would recommend putting one near field. Thats been my biggest noticeable change I made. I have one of the subs firing right into the back of my chair. It’s just a different experience. Do you have any custom curves for the miniDSP? It’s amazing what you can do with a miniDSP! I’m still learning. Have you ever used BEQ? (Bass EQ. You need a miniDSP to use it). If not you should really try it. Guarantee it will completely change your movie watching experience. There’s a whole community of people on AVS forums making custom BEQ profiles for every movie out there. They add back in all the missing bass stripped away in movie soundtracks released on blu ray (especially the sub 20hz stuff). https://www.avsforum.com/threads/bass-eq-for-filtered-movies.2995212/ you can see the new BEQ profile of the movies here. The dotted line is the old bass profile. The solid line is the new one.

Yeah I love my AMT tweeters too! They aren’t on the level of RAAL’s (which are rightfully priced much higher) but they are damn good. I think I like them better than most dome tweeters (except the high end stuff). I also love compression drivers for home theater. Just more “oomph”. But the detail of the AMT is better and they work really well for home theater too. I bought a pair of Emotiva speakers with the AMT tweeters during the pandemic back in 2020. I’ve since upgraded but I still use them because I love the sound. Great speakers for the money. Sounds like a nice setup you have! I’m at 5.2.2 but a lot of my money went into the subwoofers (and I don’t regret it at all! By FAR the biggest upgrade to my system AINEC). My ceiling height is also like 7ft in my theater room so I don’t really even need the on ceiling speakers. I just did it to be able to use the ATMOS codecs. lol What are you running for subwoofers? Any future upgrades planned for your system? I eventually want to upgrade my front sound stage (L/R/C) and add more subwoofers. I’m thinking of either JBL pro cinema speakers up front or DIY (something like the Titans from DIY sound group). Might add in a couple DIY subwoofers from GSG audio too. I’m looking for this from my next upgrades: 😂 I’m more into home theater though and not an audiophile by any means. My dream is to someday own JTR subwoofers and speakers but I doubt it’ll happen. Especially now that JTR is going to be raising prices again (by a lot). Their “entry level” subwoofer is now going to be like $4500+ (probably $5k with shipping) and I’d want 2. I can’t justify that type of money for subwoofers. I’ll probably just go the DIY route (or “assemble it yourself” with a kit) if I ever add more. I already have two 18” pro audio subwoofers from PSA, so they can already get pretty violent. PSA is about the best value on the market for subwoofers if you’re ever looking to add. I don’t even think you could DIY an equal subwoofer for less, which is crazy. anyway, sorry for my long response. I love talking A/V! lol

Oh, I forgot to mention something that might help you at least narrow down what you like. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-VqX3atei6Ja/speakercompare/default.aspx it’s an online speaker comparison tool on Crutchfield’s site. You need to use a pair of headphones on their list or rent a listening kit from them. The cheapest headphones I found for purchase on their list are the Audio Technica ATH-M20x. It’s obviously not a perfect way to listen but it does allow you to at least get an idea of the speaker’s sound. Id still recommend going with an internet direct speaker company over a place like crutchfield (way better value). But crutchfield does have in home trials and flat shipping rates to send items back.

Oh, and eventually adding a subwoofer is something you should definitely consider. It can make a huge impact on overall sound quality. I’m not talking shaking the room. It just adds so much more depth to the music and makes the speakers sound better/cleaner. They can focus on more of the mids + highs and let the subwoofer handle the bass. A good subwoofer can make a $250 speaker sound like a $1000 speaker. You don’t even need to spend a lot if it’s just for music. Something like an REO speedwoofer would be great for music. Or even an entry level SVS sealed subwoofer (but there are better choices IMO).

ok cool. Those are realistic expectations, especially when talking bookshelf speakers. lol I would say to check out the Chane L series. Their A series and 700 series are also great speakers. But the L series is their speaker meant for the most critical listening. They use high end speaker components (woofers, tweeters, crossover parts, cabinets) and are very reasonably priced. https://www.chanemusiccinema.com Another good one to check out is Ascend Acoustics. They make some really nice speakers that would be classified as detailed with good instrument separation. Especially any of their speakers with the RAAL tweeters. If you are looking for exquisite detail, the raal tweeter’s are great. https://ascendacoustics.com even some of the lower end ribbon or AMT tweeters are great for detail. Emotiva is a good more budget oriented speaker brand. Their AMT tweeters provide a lot of detail. Problem is that all of these speakers are direct to customer online retail. They all have free in home trials of some sort. But IMO they are where the true value is at. You typically get a LOT more speaker for your money. Typically, the better the woofer and tweeter quality, the better the music quality. Also, solid well built speaker cabinets matter. The more inert/dead, the better. Then crossover design also matters a lot. I don’t buy into the high end crossover components being all that worthwhile but better crossover components don’t hurt. you usually get higher quality speaker components and cabinets with online speaker manufacturers. Retail speakers are often built quite cheap. If you really want to get a lot of speaker for your money you could do something like an “assemble it yourself” speaker kit. For ex: https://www.css-audio.com/online-store/Kits-c29751664 that’s a great one. Any of the Criton or Criton X kits would blow you away. I believe they still sell the cabinet flat packs too so you just glue it together basically. There are other AIY kits out there too from DIY sound group, Parts Express and others. Also, to really get the most out of your speakers they need to be set up properly. Assuming you don’t have a measurement microphone and know how to use Room EQ wizard, the best you can do is play with the placement (distance between them, toe in, toe out, how far from the wall, etc) and see what sounds best and wall/room treatments can also make a big difference when it comes to instrument separation and stuff like that.

I don’t have any recommendations for Bluetooth in ceiling speakers. I don’t think there’s a whole lot of choices out there for them so if that’s what you’re after I’d just go with the best ones you can find. i could recommend some regular in ceiling speakers but that would require a separate receiver (or amp + pre amp) to power them. I’m not sure that’s worth it for a bathroom. Unless you wanted to install a system in other rooms of the house too.

What are you looking for from your speakers? (ie: want to listen very loud. Or want accuracy/a flat response., etc) Bookshelf or floor standing? Will you be running them with a subwoofer? If so, what brand/model? If not, you should get one! (a good one can make any speakers sound better, and sometimes drastically better) What’s the rough budget?

They did look great in the first. Completely dominant. Then they just stopped playing that way, and pretty much packed it in after Seattle went up 3-2. This description from a Seattle kraken fan blog site sums it up perfectly… https://www.davyjoneslockerroom.com/kraken-sabres-recap-seattle-fights-back-to-win-6-2/ (Davey jone’s locker is the kraken equivalent to the “die by the blade” Sabres site) I swear, this is the most mentally weak/fragile Sabres team that has ever been assembled. I don’t even feel like I’m exaggerating either. I don’t just mean this season. This season is probably the worst yet but it’s been going on with this “core” for years now. One tiny thing goes wrong and 2/3rds of the team immediately starts hanging their heads, saying “woe is me! Here we go again…”, and pack it in for the night. Oh, and then they always give their mea culpa’s to the press. Cant forget about that part. “This is unacceptable. We have to stop doing this. It’s embarrassing” blah blah blah.

I’d make that trade.

Elliotte Friedman reporting that the Vancouver Canucks are shopping JT Miller and Elias Pettersson to trade 1 of them (it sounds like Miller and Petey are like oil and water). They want a center in return, but also really need defenseman too. Buffalo feels like the perfect trade partner. Miller is older (32 in March) but also might be more of what we need in the locker room. He’s reportedly a very demanding and outspoken veteran (and is supposedly very hard on Pettersson, which is where the rift comes from) and would immediately be our #1 C. Pettersson is younger (26) and would also immediately be our #1 C, now and long term. He’s definitely the higher skill player, but apparently more of a soft spoken guy. Miller has a NTC. Pettersson’s doesn’t kick in until the summer. With a NTC, JT Miller may not even be an option. I did read he’d want to play for a U.S. team if he’s traded. So, maybe a slight possibility? lol I’d be happy with either guy though!

“Vrabel told The Athletic he spent the past year considering what he wants out of his next head-coaching job and formed three priorities: ownership, collaboration and quarterback.” Im not sure it will be up to the Jets. Vrabel is the top coaching candidate on the market. I think the Jets are probably just a warm up interview for him. I can’t see him picking the NYJ situation over some of the other jobs he may get offered. Unless they allow him to hand pick his own GM or something. But even then he would still have to deal with Woody overriding the coach+GM on a whim, because his son read something online or made a big play in Madden 😂

Up 3-0, 4-2, 5-3 + held a 1 goal lead with 7 seconds left and they still managed to lose the game.