Pseudoty Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 A week ago it was 11° here with a windchill of minus 5, today it was 66° and sunny. So I went kayaking and it was amazingly isolated. On the way home I hit up a Walgreens for 1 more 60% off 75298, and then home to rake leaves. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Pseudoty said: A week ago it was 11° here with a windchill of minus 5, today it was 66° and sunny. So I went kayaking and it was amazingly isolated. On the way home I hit up a Walgreens for 1 more 60% off 75298, and then home to rake leaves. It reached 72 here after being -1 with -20 wind chill just a week ago. Crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 12/24/2022 at 5:16 PM, Thanos75 said: Working on this. Almost there I am sure you already know this, but just in case, you will be able to get everything to complete this next week except for the black torso which is only available used good for $20. The new CMF takes care of brown, the new CNY set has the purple helmet I think for the first time ever and the Blacktron GWP has the rest. On a side note, if I was going to the Lego store today looks like the new SC Nissan and the Birdhouse will make good flips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Our main TV died a couple of weeks ago when the power flickered a couple of times during a heavy storm. It was a ten year old 55" Panasonic Plasma, so it was already on its last legs. Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. I want a soundbar with Dolby Atmos and have narrowed it down to the LG S95QR system or the Sonos Arc system. Best Buy has the LG on sale at $1300 but if I buy it with the LG C2, there's an additional $300 discount, so $1000. The Sonos system is $2000. The LG is good but the Sonos is amazing. The LG will probably do fine since we don't have a current sound system, but if I'm already going to spend $1000, why not spend an additional $1000 for the Sonos and be super happy? We can afford it, so that's not an issue. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra grand. #firstworldproblems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 49 minutes ago, oneknightr said: Our main TV died a couple of weeks ago when the power flickered a couple of times during a heavy storm. It was a ten year old 55" Panasonic Plasma, so it was already on its last legs. Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. I want a soundbar with Dolby Atmos and have narrowed it down to the LG S95QR system or the Sonos Arc system. Best Buy has the LG on sale at $1300 but if I buy it with the LG C2, there's an additional $300 discount, so $1000. The Sonos system is $2000. The LG is good but the Sonos is amazing. The LG will probably do fine since we don't have a current sound system, but if I'm already going to spend $1000, why not spend an additional $1000 for the Sonos and be super happy? We can afford it, so that's not an issue. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra grand. #firstworldproblems I upgraded to Atmos last year and added two Atmos speakers to my 20 year old Cerwin Vegas. I’ve been going cheap on TV’s the past few years, since I can’t notice the difference. It still sounds amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchdesk Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 59 minutes ago, oneknightr said: Our main TV died a couple of weeks ago when the power flickered a couple of times during a heavy storm. It was a ten year old 55" Panasonic Plasma, so it was already on its last legs. Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. I want a soundbar with Dolby Atmos and have narrowed it down to the LG S95QR system or the Sonos Arc system. Best Buy has the LG on sale at $1300 but if I buy it with the LG C2, there's an additional $300 discount, so $1000. The Sonos system is $2000. The LG is good but the Sonos is amazing. The LG will probably do fine since we don't have a current sound system, but if I'm already going to spend $1000, why not spend an additional $1000 for the Sonos and be super happy? We can afford it, so that's not an issue. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra grand. #firstworldproblems The C2s are phenomenal. Since I picked up my first OLED I wont ever go back unless it's for a high failure rate area (garage). I'm running the Sonos system and am very happy with it. Have a couple Ones for the rear with Alexa built in so I can play music easily. Only issue I have is Sonos may decide to EOL stuff at any point. After the whole debacle they had a couple years ago I'm hesitant to buy more Sonos products. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmpirate Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, oneknightr said: Our main TV died a couple of weeks ago when the power flickered a couple of times during a heavy storm. It was a ten year old 55" Panasonic Plasma, so it was already on its last legs. Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. I want a soundbar with Dolby Atmos and have narrowed it down to the LG S95QR system or the Sonos Arc system. Best Buy has the LG on sale at $1300 but if I buy it with the LG C2, there's an additional $300 discount, so $1000. The Sonos system is $2000. The LG is good but the Sonos is amazing. The LG will probably do fine since we don't have a current sound system, but if I'm already going to spend $1000, why not spend an additional $1000 for the Sonos and be super happy? We can afford it, so that's not an issue. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra grand. #firstworldproblems Ha! Our Panasonic 60” Plasma is still going strong! Still have a 50” Pioneer Plasma in the bedroom going strong too. Only downside there is it makes our room too hot during the summer. If it ain’t broke, why fix/upgrade it. I could try and talk you into full separate speakers with overhead Atmos but honestly if you think the Sonia and/or soundbar sound amazing go with that. There’s always something better so just get what makes “you” happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, scratchdesk said: The C2s are phenomenal. Since I picked up my first OLED I wont ever go back unless it's for a high failure rate area (garage). I'm running the Sonos system and am very happy with it. Have a couple Ones for the rear with Alexa built in so I can play music easily. Only issue I have is Sonos may decide to EOL stuff at any point. After the whole debacle they had a couple years ago I'm hesitant to buy more Sonos products. This is the first time I've looked into sound systems in 10+ years. What was the debacle? Is it Sonos ending software updates for their older models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchdesk Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, oneknightr said: This is the first time I've looked into sound systems in 10+ years. What was the debacle? Is it Sonos ending software updates for their older models? They were going to brick a few of their older models. Basically giving the owner 20% off a replacement product and removing all functionality of the old device. Customer base lost their ****. But I don’t know what the final resolution was. side note. Saw adorama has the white arc for 20% off tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, scratchdesk said: They were going to brick a few of their older models. Basically giving the owner 20% off a replacement product and removing all functionality of the old device. Customer base lost their ****. But I don’t know what the final resolution was. side note. Saw adorama has the white arc for 20% off tonight. Removing all functionality on old devices? Crazy. I'd go apesh*t too! Just checked Adorama but didn't see any discounts on the arc except package deals where discounts are between $60-$100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchdesk Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 8 hours ago, oneknightr said: Removing all functionality on old devices? Crazy. I'd go apesh*t too! Just checked Adorama but didn't see any discounts on the arc except package deals where discounts are between $60-$100. https://www.adorama.com/soarcg1us1.html?sdtid=16409791&emailprice=t&sterm=xe-SrmRhaxyNR7M2A6xuCwRTUkA1ZYRVy1y7zE0&utm_source=rflaid62905&utm_medium=affiliate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichiroll Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 17 hours ago, oneknightr said: Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. The C2 is freaking ridiculous. Bought it over the holidays. Playing PS5 on it is unreal... Looked at Sonos Arc but honestly we opted to just save the money. Our TV is in a room with only a wall on only one side, otherwise completely open and vaulted ceiling... Enjoy your setup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chormeister Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 20 hours ago, oneknightr said: Our main TV died a couple of weeks ago when the power flickered a couple of times during a heavy storm. It was a ten year old 55" Panasonic Plasma, so it was already on its last legs. Going to pick up an 77" LG C2 OLED but have not been able to decide on a sound system. We don't currently have one. I want a soundbar with Dolby Atmos and have narrowed it down to the LG S95QR system or the Sonos Arc system. Best Buy has the LG on sale at $1300 but if I buy it with the LG C2, there's an additional $300 discount, so $1000. The Sonos system is $2000. The LG is good but the Sonos is amazing. The LG will probably do fine since we don't have a current sound system, but if I'm already going to spend $1000, why not spend an additional $1000 for the Sonos and be super happy? We can afford it, so that's not an issue. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra grand. #firstworldproblems We upgraded to this same system last fall (2022). LG C2 77” and Sonos surround setup (Arc, two One’s as surrounds, and the sub). I’ve had much, much more expensive home theater setups in the past (think Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Rotel and Denon amps and processors, high end cables, etc.), but this might just be my new favorite. You’re not going to get the quality of separate components, but it is awfully good. I’m a professional musician by trade, so sound is super important to me and I’m a very critical listener. The Sonos Arc, etc. provides and emersive sound field in three dimensions and excellent quality for music and film, all without wires (for the sub and surrounds), and with relatively easy setup, for about $2000. After living with it for a few months now it would be a no-brainer for me. I’d buy the exact same thing again in a heartbeat, including the LG C2. It’s also excellent. My previous TV was a Pioneer Kuro 50”. I’ve had it for about 13-15 years now and it’s still going strong as our living room TV. I love my Kuro, but the LG blows its picture out of the water. I waited all this time to upgrade because I never have liked the image quality/style of LCD or LED flat screens. To me, they have always looked too much like video, and not enought like film. Clean and clear, but not lifelike at all. The C2 OLED is a great combination of both realism and clarity. I love it and I love the Sonos Arc/One/Sub combo. For what it’s worth, I think the extra $1000 is small potatoes for the quality that the Arc system provides. My last receiver cost me over $4000 by itself, so $2k for the whole thing (minus the C2, of course), and it’s easy to set up, and it’s mostly wireless? Highly recommended! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 36 minutes ago, Chormeister said: We upgraded to this same system last fall (2022). LG C2 77” and Sonos surround setup (Arc, two One’s as surrounds, and the sub). I’ve had much, much more expensive home theater setups in the past (think Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Rotel and Denon amps and processors, high end cables, etc.), but this might just be my new favorite. You’re not going to get the quality of separate components, but it is awfully good. I’m a professional musician by trade, so sound is super important to me and I’m a very critical listener. The Sonos Arc, etc. provides and emersive sound field in three dimensions and excellent quality for music and film, all without wires (for the sub and surrounds), and with relatively easy setup, for about $2000. After living with it for a few months now it would be a no-brainer for me. I’d buy the exact same thing again in a heartbeat, including the LG C2. It’s also excellent. My previous TV was a Pioneer Kuro 50”. I’ve had it for about 13-15 years now and it’s still going strong as our living room TV. I love my Kuro, but the LG blows its picture out of the water. I waited all this time to upgrade because I never have liked the image quality/style of LCD or LED flat screens. To me, they have always looked too much like video, and not enought like film. Clean and clear, but not lifelike at all. The C2 OLED is a great combination of both realism and clarity. I love it and I love the Sonos Arc/One/Sub combo. For what it’s worth, I think the extra $1000 is small potatoes for the quality that the Arc system provides. My last receiver cost me over $4000 by itself, so $2k for the whole thing (minus the C2, of course), and it’s easy to set up, and it’s mostly wireless? Highly recommended! Thanks for you opinion! I appreciate it. Last night while trying to fall asleep in bed, I decided to go with the Sonos Arc. haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichiroll Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 darn, i wish the Sonos Arc goes on sale in Black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchdesk Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, ichiroll said: darn, i wish the Sonos Arc goes on sale in Black... Sometimes adorama will match a sale price on a different color. Or so I’ve heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chormeister Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ichiroll said: darn, i wish the Sonos Arc goes on sale in Black... Sonos will sometimes put things on sale for 10-20% off on their website too if you keep an eye out for it. I want to say the Arc went on sale sometime before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichiroll Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Just now, Chormeister said: Sonos will sometimes put things on sale for 10-20% off on their website too if you keep an eye out for it. I want to say the Arc went on sale sometime before Christmas. 30 minutes ago, scratchdesk said: Sometimes adorama will match a sale price on a different color. Or so I’ve heard. Thanks all, yea they had like a 20% off refurbished Arcs sometime around Black Friday or so that I missed out on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chormeister Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, oneknightr said: Thanks for you opinion! I appreciate it. Last night while trying to fall asleep in bed, I decided to go with the Sonos Arc. haha I seriously don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Just keep in mind that there is a break-in period. At first (maybe the first month or two) the sound seemed a little “tight” to me, but now it has really opened up and I’m enjoying it a lot, especially the low end. Highs are clearer now too. Dialogue has always been clean and easy to hear. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 15 hours ago, scratchdesk said: https://www.adorama.com/soarcg1us1.html?sdtid=16409791&emailprice=t&sterm=xe-SrmRhaxyNR7M2A6xuCwRTUkA1ZYRVy1y7zE0&utm_source=rflaid62905&utm_medium=affiliate Thank you for the link! Was this a personalized offer/link? I ask because when I do a regular search on Adorama for the Sonos Arc in white, it shows the regular price of $900, but when I use your link, it's $700. I placed an order using your link and paid $700, but when I clicked the product link on my order confirmation email, it takes me to the product page with the $900 price. Very odd, so I'm hoping it ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchdesk Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 7 hours ago, oneknightr said: Thank you for the link! Was this a personalized offer/link? I ask because when I do a regular search on Adorama for the Sonos Arc in white, it shows the regular price of $900, but when I use your link, it's $700. I placed an order using your link and paid $700, but when I clicked the product link on my order confirmation email, it takes me to the product page with the $900 price. Very odd, so I'm hoping it ships. It was on slickdeals. Enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, scratchdesk said: It was on slickdeals. Enjoy it! I'm glad I didn't hesitate too much and bought it as the deal is expired and Adorama no longer has the white Arc in stock. Thanks again! Oh, and I received an email this morning saying my Arc has been packed and is ready for shipping. Woohoo! Edited January 30, 2023 by oneknightr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, oneknightr said: I'm glad I didn't hesitate too much and bought it as the deal is expired and Adorama no longer has the white Arc in stock. Thanks again! Oh, and I received an email this morning saying my Arc has been packed and is ready for shipping. Woohoo! It was actually very quick as I clicked the link not longer after it was posted and poof! So well done on the quick trigger. Keep us all posted how you like the sound once you have it installed and time to test out. We are also in the market for an Arc to go along with our two 1's and a single 5. So I was looking to get the black one to match the others. Now to keep my nose to the ground for any upcoming discounts... Edited January 31, 2023 by BricksBrotha typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvHulk Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 AAFES has the ARC for $699/free shipping+tax free (if you are able to access it or know someone that can) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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