SSSS
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- Review Count205
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- First ReviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last ReviewJune 12, 2026
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- Average Rating4.8
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- Helpfulness Votes37
- First Review CommentJanuary 12, 2020
- Last Review CommentDecember 25, 2024
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- First QuestionDecember 28, 2019
- Last QuestionJanuary 14, 2024
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- First AnswerSeptember 7, 2018
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KICKER - CompRT 8" Dual-Voice-Coil 1-Ohm Subwoofer - Black
Customize your car stereo system with this Kicker CompRT subwoofer. The all-weather design makes this subwoofer a smart fit for cars, motorcycles and ATVs, and the UV-resistant cone stands up to long summer road trips. Featuring simple installation instructions, this Kicker CompRT subwoofer is easy to connect to your existing sound system.
I hate to say this, but...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 19, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
1.0
They did not fit my 2011 Ford Mustang and this in spite of all indications here at Best Buy and elsewhere across the interwebs. They are built like a tank and from those that recommended them I have no doubt they would have sounded fantastico.
I bought two of them for the door mounts in my Mustang. They are said to be "shallow mount" subs but the installer at Best Buy took one look and said "No way are these going to fit in your Mustang. And by the way, they will fry your stock amps."
I trust his word and so I returned them today with a heavy heart. Gosh gee willies, I so looked forward to excellent bass from accoustic Jazz on these subs. I also bout Kicker 6 X 8 speakers for the front doors and rear deck on the same Mustang and they are superb!
The ONLY reason I HAD to return these on the same day they were to be installed is that they did NOT fit the car after all. Given the fanastico sound coming from the aforementioned Kickers that are now installed above the stock Ford 8" subs, I can recommend these IF they fit your vehicle.
The "poor" rating for "ease of use" is due entirely to their NOT fitting my Mustang. If I wanted to put these in one of those sub boxes (and I loath those things) I have no doubt they would please my ears but tax my eyes and trunk space, LOL!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy [Extended Edition] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c61a5e95-d55a-4187-b378-2cf2b59b3d96.jpg)
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy [Extended Edition] [Blu-ray]
This release features the entire Hobbit trilogy: The Hobbit: An Unexpected, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Doesn't follow the yellow brick road and...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 18, 2020
...Doesn't follow Tolkien's book. This is a fine enough film series. I think I figured out how Peter Jackson got three films out of one skinny book: He based it on his ego.
Nothing entirely wrong with that as his Lord of The Rings extended versions were pretty durn swell themselves.
But... And everyone has a but so let's talk about Jackson's really big but: Exempli gratia: Having a "She-Elf" (that is one high-larious term) fall for a dwarf is not just stretching it, it's a ridiculous taffy-pull of a stretch too.
Dwarves bathing in a fountain isn't a stretch, it's just plain weird. And no Tom Bombadil is uforgiveable, hence the four out of five stars. That Jackson would rather have a Hitchcockian cameo and leave out Bombadil is proof of both a sense of humor and a blatant disgregard for Tolkien and his fans.
Having said that, these Blu-Rays are visuall and sonically most excellent. So then. Be excellent to each other and treat you and your family and friends to a Friday or Saturday or Sunday-if-Monday-is-a-holiday Hobbit Fest!
Four stars means tis very recommendamundo! Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Silver Screen Icons: Cary Grant [4 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9c44c7c3-84f6-4115-9056-df64bbb805c3.jpg)
Silver Screen Icons: Cary Grant [4 Discs]
Well, well, welllllll....
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 12, 2020
The transfers are not the best I've seen but they are pretty darn good and not just for the moolah!
Two words. Kinda. Sorta.
(1) CARY
(2) GRANT
(2) GRANT
"My Favorite Wife" is a big favorite of mine as is "The Bachelor and the Bobbysoxer". "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dreamhouse" is another "Gary Granite" (ala "The Flintstones"!) favorite of mine.
"Night and Day" is good (it's about Cole Porter) but not exactly a favorite because oddly enough I've never seen more than a few minutes of it.
Highly recommended? I also sent a set to my brother and his wonderful wife, so... Yuppers!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 8
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Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Royal Silver
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex a Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Stay productive at work with this Samsung Galaxy Book Flex laptop. The Intel UHD integrated graphics render vivid visuals on the 13.3-inch Full HD touch screen, while the 512GB SSD ensures speedy file storage and access. This Samsung Galaxy Book Flex laptop has an Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of RAM for running multiple programs at once.
So far, I am disappointed...
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 30, 2020
Quality
3.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
It is not as fast as an older i7 Windows machine and the touch screen does not work as well as several other laptops I have. I gave a 14 inch Dell touch screen laptop to my older brother and it was not as fast but at least it worked without me having to constantly reboot it.
So then. I will soon return this and look for something else. I am Elite Plus and have just over (at time of this review) to return it. I have given it enough time and I just had to force a hard boot again to get it to wake up!
Maybe it is just this laptop? I do not know and neither do I care. I have almost given up. It does it when I am listening to music, watching a movie or just smurfing the web.
Samsung? Any ideas? Any help? Anything?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Length of ownership: 29
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![John Wick: 3 Movie Collection [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c44d0eae-b383-41c9-8995-525bfc29c7ab.jpg)
John Wick: 3 Movie Collection [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]
Gratuitous violence made better...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 28, 2020
Yup. I bought these for my brother and his wonderful wife and like me, they really like these films. It's all about revenge and John Wick serves it up chilled to perfection.
I have the 4K versions but these HD Blu Ray discs are nearly as perfect and in fact, they are more than good enough! Highly recommended!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 10
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![Open Range [DVD] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/76e1e75d-c626-43a5-8471-49469e198f7f.jpg)
Open Range [DVD] [2003]
Kevin Costner's 2003 Western Open Range comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Costner. He talks about his theories as a director, his affection for the Western genre (a type of movie that, with this film, he proves he has absorbed), and many tales about the film's production. His commentary is as earnest and heartfelt as the film itself. A second DVD is full of information on the making of the film, allowing the viewer access to almost every aspect of the process. This is a strong disc from Disney/Buena Vista that will be of particular interest to any genre enthusiast.
A really superb Western that is el fantastico!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 21, 2020
Not gonna lie to you. Never have and never will so...Here goes!
Buy this DVD (or Blu Ray) and watch it with your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, parents, kids, entire family, neighbors, etc.
Be prepared to be thoroughly content with your purchase and to know that this is a film you will seek out to watch every month or so. Or more. It is THAT GOOD! I gave this particular copy to my brother and his wonderful wife. Then I drove 800+ miles to watch it with them. Yes. I am a serious Cinema Viewer, LOL! They truly enjoyed the film and are more than happy to have it in the collection.
Oh yes. I own a copy too. Yuppers!
This film is HIGHLY Recommended by your humble reviewer. Well... As "humble" as I can be...LOL!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 25
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Skullcandy - Indy True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Green/Sage/Pastels
Power through your day with up to 16 hours of premium sound with these mint Skullcandy Indy true wireless in-ear earphones. The sound profile delivers balanced audio without distortion for a better listening experience, while touch controls let you change songs and manage calls by intuitively tapping on the buds. These Skullcandy Indy true wireless in-ear earphones resist sweat, water and dust for durable use.
Attned me! Attend me all!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 21, 2020
I gave these to my wife and she has yet to either throw them at me or return them in a more genteel manner. In other words...
She likes 'em and is keep them too! That, dear readers, is the ultimate recommendation. :-)
Actually I told my kids to give them to her so she wouldn't refuse them, LOL! I am like Darth Vader now...More machine than man...Twisted and eeevile.
Recommended. Ohhhhh yeah....
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 16
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Skullcandy - Crusher ANC Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black/Tan
Experience high-quality sound while streaming your favorite songs and movies with these Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones. Bluetooth technology delivers wireless connectivity to external devices, while the monitor mode effectively handles active noise cancellation for optimal sound quality. With up to 24 hours of battery life on a full charge, these Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones unlock new dimensions of sound by successfully combining Skullcandy sensory bass, active noise cancelation, and personalized audio profiling..
Very, very, very good!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 21, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I am something of a headphone-aholic and decided to buy these to see what all the fuss (or lack thereof) was about.
No buyer's remorse here. They look good, are comfortable, the ANC is more than sufficient for my needs and music sounds like...music!
I could make up some stuff like the sound stage was sooooo
W I D E my older sister could fit or how the music was sooooo transparent that I could hear right through it to the musician's soul but I'm not gonna lie to you. :-)
W I D E my older sister could fit or how the music was sooooo transparent that I could hear right through it to the musician's soul but I'm not gonna lie to you. :-)
Did I mention that they pretty durn nice? Well they do and anyone that tells you "looks don't matter none" can't see past their ego, LOL! Looks are subjective so if you don't care for them you probably aren't reading this! :-)
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 25
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![Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]
Superb-A-Mundo!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 21, 2020
The first and third installments are the best with the 2nd coming in "third" place and the "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Cathedral" coming in last. It was still great to see Indy and Marion together and not even that goofball wack-job Chia-pet Laboof couldn't destroy the joy in that union! LOL!
Picture and sound on all transfers are exemplary! I bought a set for me and one for my brother and his most excellent wife!
So then, HIGHLY RECOMMENDAMUNO!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 27
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Klipsch - Reference Series 4" 100-Watt Passive 2-Way Height Channel Speakers (Pair) - Black
Heighten your audio experience with this Klipsch Reference Series with Dolby Atmos elevation speaker. Ideal for use in surround systems, these Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers immerse you in detailed 3D sound that brings each tune to life. The sleek, easily-mounted cabinet of this Klipsch Reference Series with Dolby Atmos elevation speaker is made of high-quality materials that enhance acoustic accuracy.
I like these...A LOT!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 21, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Look, they are for Dolby Atmos encoded films. The work just fine, look good doing so and were an upgrade to a pair of Atmos speakers that didn't look as good and were not as well designed.
Highly recommended indeed!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 35
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HP - ENVY x360 2-in-1 13.3" Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Evo Platform - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Pale Gold
Bring vibrant visuals to your screen anywhere, anytime with the versatility of a 360 degree hinge, long battery life and simultaneous pen and touch support.
Can the battery be replaced? Is the battery rechargeable via USB? Can the RAM be upgraded? And finally, what is the rating on the NITS for this unit? My 4K gaming laptop is getting the battery replaced now by Best Buy and it is only 2.5 years old.
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The Pioneer GM-DX874 four-channel amplifier will deliver up to 150 watts RMS to each of your front and rear speakers for powerful music. Highly efficient Class D technology keeps this powerful amp running as cool as it looks, and allows for a compact chassis that fits in a lot of out of the way spaces. The frequency response of this amplifier stretches up to 50,000 Hz, for Hi-Res Audio Certified playback. Pioneer uses high-grade electronic parts and gold-plated RCA connections to ensure maximum performance. Speaker-level inputs allow you to install this amp in a factory system with no RCA connections. The amplifier switches its input mode automatically when it detects the high-level signal, eliminating the need to run a turn-on lead to your receiver or fuse box. Built-in high- and low-pass filters let you adjust the sound for your vehicle's interior, whether you're driving speakers or subs.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
5 years, 8 months ago
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Upgrade your sound system with this compact Kenwood Marine Motorsports 4-channel amplifier. It delivers 400W total power for crisp, clear tones, and the conformal-coated circuit board keeps out moisture and salt for safe use in both land and water vehicles. This compact Kenwood 4-channel amplifier is easy to install in tight spaces for added versatility.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
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Boost the sound of vehicle door speakers with this KICKER four-channel amplifier. The variable bass boost lets you easily tune the system as desired, and Fail-safe Integration Technology-PLUS provides clear sounds with its noise rejection. This KICKER four-channel amplifier features high-efficiency heat sinks, preventing overheating during long periods of use.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
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Apple - iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB - Midnight Green (Verizon)
Shoot amazing videos and photos with the Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras. Capture your best low-light photos with Night mode. Watch HDR movies and shows on the 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display ~ the brightest iPhone display yet.~ Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. And get all-day battery life~ and a new level of water resistance.~ All in the first iPhone powerful enough to be called Pro.
Would anyone care to remark on how Apple CarPlay is compared to Android Auto? I have the latter and it kinda SUCKS as it often doesn't recognize the phone is plugged in or when I speak to it it will turn the radio UP LOUD and not hear me, etc? Thx!
6 years, 1 month ago
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Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
iPhone SE is the most powerful 4.7-inch iPhone ever.~ Featuring A13 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone, for incredible performance in apps, games, and photography. Portrait mode for studio-quality portraits and six lighting effects. Next-generation Smart HDR for incredible detail across highlights and shadows. Cinematic-quality 4K video. And all the advanced features of iOS. With long battery life~ and water resistance,~ it's so much of the iPhone you love, in a not so big size.
Is Apple CarPlay any more reliable that Android Auto? Primary use is as a phone but when in my vehicles I use Android Auto for music and that app seems VERY "buggy", including connection problems out the wazoo! I have just about had it! Thx!
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Roku - Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player with JBL Headphones and Enhanced Voice Remote - Black
Watch free or paid content over the Internet in 4K resolution with this Roku Ultra TV streaming player. The dual-band channel supports wireless streaming, while the enhanced voice remote enables hands-free operation and lets you create personal shortcut buttons. This Roku Ultra HD TV streaming player includes JBL headphones to enjoy your content privately and an Ethernet port for a wired connection.
I just bought one today and it goes back tomorrow and all because it DEMANDS that I enter a credit card number and PII, Personally Identifiable Information. Why is this necessary to register and use a Roku or any device for that matter?
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Denon - Heos 1 HS2 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music - White
Enjoy enhanced audio clarity as you listen to streaming music with this Denon HEOS speaker. A custom mid-woofer and dome tweeter pick up nuanced sounds, and a sealed enclosure provides protection from humidity, so you can use this speaker in any room in your home. With its compact size, this Denon HEOS speaker fits neatly in small spaces.
Would this speakers work as Dolby atmos ceiling speakers using a denon ace-x4300h, also who's ready?
I don't think so. I have that same AV Reciever and just hooked up all 9 speakers (plus two powered subwoofers) and there doesn't seem to be anything in the menu's setup guide indicating you could use Heos for the Atmos speakers. All the same, all the best to you in trying.
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