My system sounds like cxxx

[drummerman]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

 

[Native_bon]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

*nea*

 

[Al ears]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

*nea*

My condolences. Had the same recently when sinus problems basically shut down my right ear. Tried headphones and that was worse. Contemplated buying mono LP's even. However, it passed.

Look forward to the cable thread. 🙂 You can be sure I will give it my utmost attention.

Have we done Ethernet cables yet? My Cat 6 are yellow and the dog's nuts.

 

[bigfish786]

Suggestions for watching strictly....

turn the sound off.

turn the picture off.

turn the TV off.

watch Paint Dry. Red usually gets best results.

 

[avole]

I'm not watching the game. The last one did me in - yes, we won, but it was exactly the same woeful performance I've watched over the last few years. In some ways I hope England doesn't qualify, then the agony is shorter.

Drummerman, grab a decent book.

 

[drummerman]

Suggestions for watching strictly....

turn the sound off.

turn the picture off.

turn the TV off.

watch Paint Dry. Red usually gets best results. 

 

But ... I love strictly 🙂

 

[drummerman]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

*nea*

My condolences. Had the same recently when sinus problems basically shut down my right ear. Tried headphones and that was worse. Contemplated buying mono LP's even. However, it passed.

Look forward to the cable thread.   🙂 You can be sure I will give it my utmost attention.

Have we done Ethernet cables yet? My Cat 6 are yellow and the dog's nuts.

 

🙂

Perhaps fuses. There are these silver plated ones which are cheap ...

 

[Al ears]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

*nea*

My condolences. Had the same recently when sinus problems basically shut down my right ear. Tried headphones and that was worse. Contemplated buying mono LP's even. However, it passed.

Look forward to the cable thread. 🙂 You can be sure I will give it my utmost attention.

Have we done Ethernet cables yet? My Cat 6 are yellow and the dog's nuts.

🙂

Perhaps fuses. There are these silver plated ones which are cheap ...

Think they have been done. Silver tarnishes. Stick to a good book or posting on here until hearing returns.

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_100004211376004]

You could switch on stv and watch some real artists perform on x factor..lol.Hay drummer man at least you'll get a result against Malta....Lithuania will probably beat us.lol.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Well, it does today. Got a cold, manflu proper.

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

So I'm watching England play football, almost as pointless and reading some hifi mags again.

Then it's 'Strictly'.

Almost contemplating starting a cable thread through sheer boredom but think I may leave that til tomorrow.

Fantastic 🙂

Its the synergy hahaha get well soon

 

[Infiniteloop]

On the plus side, imagine how great your system will sound when you're better!

(hopefully soon *good* )

 

[CnoEvil]

On the plus side, imagine how great your system will sound when you're better!

(hopefully soon *good* )

With Man-Flu Proper, he will be lucky if he lives long enough to hear his system sounding good again! *biggrin*

 

[Blacksabbath25]

At least when your cold goes your hifi will sound like your got an upgrade *smile* but I would rather have the cold then a cable or fuse or active speaker tread any day

 

[steve_1979]

Can't hear any low frequencies. Sounds like it's squeezed through a tube.

You're obviously using the wrong cables. 😉

 

[DIB]

You could switch on stv and watch some real artists perform on x factor..lol.Hay drummer man at least you'll get a result against Malta....Lithuania will probably beat us.lol.

Well Lithuania are winning after 85 minutes, as a long suffering sassanach I can't help but smile *biggrin*

.

 

[MajorFubar]

Condolences. When you think about it, even without a cold it's so easy to change your perception of sound by popping your ears, blowing your nose, or even just swallowing, I sometimes wonder what actually is 'real'. Some days I know for a fact I hear things differently to other days. We probably all do.

 

[radiorog]

With respect drummerman,and sympathies, you are surely wrong. I have had cold before and the sound has not changed. It must be your imagination. Can you provide links to research done on man flu and perceived sonic differences with your particular set up, that can be replicated? If not then this is just your subjective opinion.
Sorry, couldnt resist, was surfing today, sat outin the water, and had the "subjective" comments going round in my head. I have a cold too btw. Proving hard to shift.

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[drummerman]

Well, even dinner was a non-event.

Might just have eaten some cables. Would have probably tasted pretty much the same.

Fubi made an interesting comment though on how even small things such as blowing ones hooter can potentially affect what we hear.

I do wonder how stress or other, more long lasting illnesses affect perception and enjoyment of this hobby.

Me, I had my Strictly fix and am 'appy 🙂

 

[Andrewjvt]

That wants an upgrade.
First always decompress for free upgrade.

 

[plastic penguin]

@DM

Take some night nurse and have a noggin (or six) of brandy. It won't cure your cold, but, boy, you'll have some fun. *music2*

 

[MajorFubar]

So for anyone that wants an upgrade. First always decompress for free upgrade.

As someone who's suffered from ETD since my early 30s, that couldn't be more true, especially when I'm trying to evaluate the sound of something, be it a piece of music I'm mixing or a hifi component. Though unfortunately for me it wasn't free. Medicine did nothing for me and the next step suggested by my doctor was invasive treatment. Determined I was having none of that until I'd exhausted every other avenue, I bought one of these instead, the price of which is absolutely scandalous considering it's just a small battery powered air pump. But for me it works, and so it was worth the money. What price does one put on getting one's hearing back when you're like me and creating and listening to music is such a fundamental part of your life?

 

[Gaz37]

Never mind glib comments about cables etc, he has MANFLU

This can be fatal unless the correct treatment is given - rest and sympathy.

Is there a Mrs Drummerman? If so make her read this post and make sure she understands.

 

[Andrewjvt]

So for anyone that wants an upgrade. First always decompress for free upgrade.

As someone who's suffered from ETD since my early 30s, that couldn't be more true, especially when I'm trying to evaluate the sound of something, be it a piece of music I'm mixing or a hifi component. Though unfortunately for me it wasn't free. Medicine did nothing for me and the next step suggested by my doctor was invasive treatment. Determined I was having none of that until I'd exhausted every other avenue, I bought one of these instead, the price of which is absolutely scandalous considering it's just a small battery powered air pump. But for me it works, and so it was worth the money. What price does one put on getting one's hearing back when you're like me and creating and listening to music is such a fundamental part of your life?

That makes sense but
Dont let any of the power mains conditioner companies see that. They will create an audiophile one next for thousands.

 

[paulkebab]

great comments 🙂 . Total empathy DM, I suffer on what seems a weekly basis with ear issues of some sort. The past few days I can hear my pulse and breathing in my left ear. Without man flu. As someone said your kit will sound amazing soon.

 

[MajorFubar]

That makes sense but Dont let any of the power mains conditioner companies see that. They will create an audiophile one next for thousands.

:-D