SVS was a bit coy about the pair Prime Pinnacle tower speakers in their CES suite, so we all knew they were coming – just the matter of when. Which, mystery solved, we now know is today. Slotting in between the Prime and Ultra Tower floor standing speakers, the gloss black* $1800/pair ($900/each, but really who buys a single tower […]
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As someone who derives significant value from the slew of guided workout sessions available on YouTube. The idea behind a virtual personal trainer is incredibly appealing, mostly because it’s relatively cheap ($30/three-months), and is always available. Or, well, any time/place you have your phone, and I imagine an internet connection. Having the feedback on form (which as anyone who has […]
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Here is a quick walk through of how to use the fitness file visualization tool on Missing Remote.
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SVS announced the new 3000 series subwoofers just before the 2018 holiday season. Similar to their other lines, it offers a ported (PB) and sealed (SB) version of the bass reproducing device. With a 13” driver, 800W RMS / 2500+ W peak Sledge STA-800D2 DSP amplifier and an entry price of $1400 (PB) and $1000 (SB) it slots just between […]
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If you’ve seen the review of the HS-FS100-W, you know things didn’t quite go to plan during testing. As it turned out, the problem was that the original driver didn’t support the water cord. So after installing the update HomeSeer provided, it was time to go back to the pit.
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Here’s another quick review, but this time for the Homeseer HS-FS100-W flood sensor. After watching the video below, make sure that you check out how the Fibaro device handled the same test. Z-Wave summary for the Homeseer HS-FS100-W flood sensor As we can see, things did not go quite according to plan. I’m not sure what the problem was here, […]
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Going to try a new quick review format with the Fibaro Flood Sensor. Hopefully it works :). Quick device profile, note that the battery has 37% of life left after about 18 months of use. Add the video showing it in action:
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I had my first chance to experience the Prime Wireless SoundBase in SVS’s CES suite about a year ago. I can recall that even in its BETA-ness, it impressed. So when I was offered the chance to review the $500 wireless 2x 150W amplifier, I was eager to have a go. There is a massive amount of clutter in the […]
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I’ve been looking for a better way to visualize the workout metrics produced from my bicycling computer than the tiny graphs that Strava provides, but I didn’t find anything that quite suited my requirements. So, I built something, and would love it if I could get some help testing it out. Usage is simple, drop the files (GPX, TCX, FIT) […]
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I’ve wondered about flood sensor placement before. As in – “what happens if I don’t put it in the right path?” The new HS-FS100-W addresses this issue with its [expandable] four foot detection cable. The family also includes a light sensor, which can be used to monitor indicator lights on equipment. If either are of interest, you can save $5 […]
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