My Infinity TSS-SUB750 subwoofer started having problems with hum and high pitch noise. The noise was getting worse and distracting so I replaced the speaker. Infinity doesn’t sell home theater speakers anymore. Instead, I bought Infinity’s REFERENCE SUB R10 which was similar in size and wattage. The R10 has a low-frequency effects (LFE) crossover setting, but it seems to have too much midrange. I’m using the LFE setting because my receiver has it.
Animuze on Google Instant blacklist
I’ve wondered why when I type in “animuze” on google you don’t get pre-search results. As soon as I finish typing the whole word the search results go blank (until you click enter). That’s because google has deemed content related to “animuze” as offensive. As a test google “puppy.” Google will autocomplete your search with each keystroke. Try the same with “bitch.”
Tenchi Muyo! by Sonia
Remote code for Cisco Explorer 8640HDC
I’m setting up my Sony receiver and couldn’t find a remote code listed to operate my Cisco Explorer 8640HDC set top box. By trial and error I found codes 816 and 817 operate the channel up and down but nothing else.
My new Sony Receiver
I replaced my Pioneer VSX 816 A/V Receiver with a Sony STR-DN1030. I think the Pioneer was going bad with popping and static coming through the speakers. The new Sony performs beautifully with clear sound. The surround sound is better too. Setup and manual are confusing but the sound quality makes up for that.
Akira Original Soundtrack
Artist: Geinoh Yamashirogumi
℗ 1987 Victor Entertainment
© 1993 Demon Records Ltd, Brentford, Middx.
Manufactured in England
CD cover artwork: scanned@600dpi, resized 1024×1024
Latest stuff from Japan
Using HDMI on the Samsung Droid Charge
I’ve been watching Crunchyroll on my phone which comes in handy when I’m not home. The screen is a bit small which leads to eye strain after prolonged use. I was curious about using the phone’s HDMI. The Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510) comes with a HDMI port. You’ll need a HDMI to HDMI Type D (micro) cable. The micro HDMI resembles your phone’s micro USB cable. You’ll also need a 1080 capable HDTV.
Initially, I purchased a Sigmac 15″ HDTV (480-1080i) for my phone however no video appeared. The TV flashed 1080i once hooked up but no picture. Then I purchased a Samsung T22B350ND 21.5″ LED. It worked fine. I was watching Squid Girl on a TV screen 5 times bigger than my phone’s with easy to read subtitles.
Picture Quality
Don’t expect 1080 HDMI quality. It’s not even DVD quality. It sort of looks like a low resolution YouTube video with jagged lines and pixelation. The only purpose the HDMI serves is to screen capture your phone and enlarge it to your TV screen.
Couple or Trouble
Just finished the k-drama Couple or Trouble from Crunchyroll. It based on a Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel movie called Overboard. I never saw the movie so I can’t compare them. Anna Jo is a hard-to-please rich bitch who ironically ends up as housekeeper after losing her memory. Anna’s character is really irritating which is sort of a turnoff. The pace of the show is slow at times but you’ll be rewarded with a great ending.
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Queen of Housewives
Just finished the Korean drama Queen of Housewives (a.k.a My Wife is a Superwoman) on Crunchyroll. It a love triangle comedy involving three couples. The background is the corporate world and all the backstabbing that goes with it. I enjoyed the show although there were some lulls at the end. Actress Sun Woo Sun (pic far left) is very pretty. She reminds me of Japanese singer Mika Nakashima. Lee Hye Young plays sexy spiteful bitch (pic far right). She reminds me of young Kim Cattral–I know that’s a stretch. Actor Yoon Sang Hyun is in this one as well. I’ve seen him in the Korean drama My Fair Lady.
My rating