Images of items I have purchased.

Marshstyles · 31 Dec 2013 at 19:54

New sounds for me in the new year!

Hope the sub fits ok under my desk :s

robfosters · 31 Dec 2013 at 19:59

I treated myself to the top of the range stainless steel Panasonic breadmaker with raisin and nut dispenser.

Got my first loaf in now. As silly as it may sound, I really hope it lets off that lovely smell when baking the bread.

mrk · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:00

grudas said:
tell me more! that looks great, whats the model?

This one

Does a great job and also comes with the jug and internals to become a juicer. I need to do juicer/smoothie shopping at the weekend with a basketful of ingredients to work with. This is in an effort to move away from soda drinks and have only smoothies when thirsty and because there's a loud machine involved :cool:

Antony101 said:
So would these be a better option than something like the DT770 for gaming and music?

I'm so confused now.

Weren't the 770s around the £120 mark? If you don't mind spending £40 odd more then certainly yes.

daz said:
Flat/monitoring headphones are rarely particularly 'enjoyable'

Depends on the amp powering them

My NAD amp is warm sounding and wide so reference headphones have a bit more life. The X1s sound superb especially when watching movies or gaming (just had a 2 hour session).

Raikiri said:
Good choice, I've been really impressed by Philips higher end audio stuff since I worked in Richer Sounds years ago. They did a set (2.0/amp/CD) for £400 that destroyed Denons that cost twice as much.

Even picked up a pair of their cheaper 'phones, Shibuyas for £15 to use on the PS4 when I get one,

I never even knew they made proper headphones until 245 hours ago

Herman Gelmet said:
I see they even come with "Self-adjustable hammock", which seems like a good complementary pairing

Everyone needs self adjusting hammocks from time to time!

Raymond Lin said:
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The amount you'd get by selling those unused ones you could probably buy another 2 at the current prices. Get in quick before Amazon raises the price to closer RRP

Raymond Lin · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:06

mrk said:
The amount you'd get by selling those unused ones you could probably buy another 2 at the current prices. Get in quick before Amazon raises the price to closer RRP

You mean the Philips at £150 ?

mrk · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:07

I assumed that's what you meant when you said you want headphones but didn't need them.

cee-S-dee · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:11

Russinating said:
New watch strap - feels like a brand new watch again!

Beautiful Mondaine. Is it an auto? Nice strap too. I want to get one on a nice leather strap.

Raymond Lin · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:12

mrk said:
I assumed that's what you meant when you said you want headphones but didn't need them.

The graphs shows it hit that price 3 months ago too.

GSXRMovistar · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:45

Russinating said:
Loads of post Christmas treats!
Wooden stag wall thing

By description (wooden jigsaw stag head) it would sound very naff but that's actually pretty cool.

TS7 · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:47

What's the difference between closed and open back headphones?

I'm looking at getting a pair of Sony MDR-V55 - number of good reviews and they look comfortable.

But the Sennheiser HD419 - look pretty good too. I had a pair of HD202s which I was happy with before I broke them. Looking for a bit of an upgrade now.

edit: apologies as this isn't probably the correct place for me to ask this - however while the topic is on headphones, I'll take my opportunity to ask

tom_e · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:51

TS7 said:
What's the difference between closed and open back headphones?

I'm looking at getting a pair of Sony MDR-V55 - number of good reviews and they look comfortable.

But the Sennheiser HD419 - look pretty good too. I had a pair of HD202s which I was happy with before I broke them. Looking for a bit of an upgrade now.

edit: apologies as this isn't probably the correct place for me to ask this - however while the topic is on headphones, I'll take my opportunity to ask

http://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffreymorrison/2013/11/02/open-back-vs-closed-back-headphones/

robfosters · 31 Dec 2013 at 20:59

GSXRMovistar said:
By description (wooden jigsaw stag head) it would sound very naff but that's actually pretty cool.

As a model boat builder, I have an overwhelming urge to plank that.

Skunkworks · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:09

robfosters said:
As a model boat builder, I have an overwhelming urge to plank that.

[INSERT PLANKER JOKE HERE]

Cleisthenes · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:21

Haze said:
new TV sorted, should be a bit better than my 24" Techwood

Samsung UE32F5000?? Just bought one, would love to know how you find it! And what it's like if you connect your pc up to it.

TS7 · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:28

tom_e said:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffreymorrison/2013/11/02/open-back-vs-closed-back-headphones/

Thanks for the link. Closed back appears to be what I'm after at present, but I'll be looking into an open back pair in the future. A decent pair of each to suit the environment and what I'm listening to.

mingeroonie · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:30

Got this from Santa

And these from me

Just need some new insides for the case, And I'm all set

Cleisthenes · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:34

Edit: Sorry

Needed a tv for blu-rays and a bit of light pc gaming, seems like it'll do the job.

Edit: And sorry again

Creative Gigaworks T20 Series II for my pc.

And a few Blu rays
Edit: And again and again and again

All presents for me, from me

Cleisthenes · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:37

mingeroonie said:
Got this from Santa

Just need some new insides for the case, And I'm all set

Looks like Santa couldn't compete with your own wallet this year

Kosmiche · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:37

Stock pics no you monster

Cleisthenes · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:43

Eames said:
Stock pics no you monster

OOPS. Forgot they were looked down upon

Couldn't be bothered to get off of the sofa though and uploading pictures takes time. Sorry Mr Eames

Russinating · 31 Dec 2013 at 21:44

GSXRMovistar said:
By description (wooden jigsaw stag head) it would sound very naff but that's actually pretty cool.

Yeah we've been eyeing it up for a while. They also do a wolf but that's a bit weird, whereas the stag is quite obvious/a classic.