SSSS
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- First ReviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last ReviewAugust 9, 2024
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- First Review CommentJanuary 12, 2020
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- First QuestionDecember 28, 2019
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ION Audio - Sport Go Tailgate Portable PA Speaker - Black
Improve barbecues and pool parties with this ION Audio Sport Go portable Bluetooth speaker. Featuring a 4-inch woofer and a wide-dispersion tweeter, this Bluetooth speaker delivers high-fidelity audio and boasts a microphone input for karaoke. This ION Audio Sport Go portable Bluetooth speaker offers up to 50 hours of playback per charge and has a USB port for recharging mobile devices.
This little speaker has...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on January 5, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
...Survived being used by my son! At home! At work! At the desert! In the mountains! At the beach! And...Get ready for it...
...In the back yard!
It works GREAT! What more can anyone ask from it than to do well that which it was designed to do?
Highly recommended!
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 35
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Denon - HEOS 7HS2 Wireless Speaker - Black
Pick up the tempo of any party with this Denon Electronics powered speaker. This exceptional speaker plays music from the cloud, your phone or tablet, with additional USB ports for convenience and versatility. Digital signal processing, five custom drivers, two passive radiators and five Class D amplifiers let you rock out in high style with the Denon Electronics powered speaker.
Once more...With feeeeeeeeling.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on January 5, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
As a seasoned citizen getting closer and closer to being able to retire, I admit to wanting to downsize a bit. But, not in the case of quality.
Along with a pair of the HEOS5S2 speakers I bought a pair of these beauties. Setup was once again, easy and I replaced a massive pair of JBL towers and Martin Logan powered sub in a bedroom turned listening area with just ONE of these speakers.
Pandora? Check!
SiriusXM? Check!
Amazon Music Unlimited Ultra HD? Check!
The Great American Songbook
station out of the Netherlands? Check!
station out of the Netherlands? Check!
Music on my phone via either WiFI (preferred)
or Blootoof? Check!
or Blootoof? Check!
Music off any of my computers? Check!
A bazillion internet radio stations from around the world? Check!
And more! Don't have a Denon HEOS equipped AV Reciever (mine is the 4300 model!) ? Not a problem because each of the speakers in the HEOS family can be used as a standalone unit or grouped however you desire them to be via the easy to use HEOS application!
I am thoroughly pleased with both of my HEOS 7HS2 speakers and like all my Denon products, I highly recommend them.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 14
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Denon - HEOS 5 HS2 Wireless Speaker - Black
Listen to your favorite music with the Denon HEOS 5 speaker. Inside are two custom-designed tweeters, a passive radiator and two mid-woofers, delivering a hi-fi-audio experience. The singular form and handle let you transport it anywhere with ease, and the Denon HEOS 5 speaker wirelessly streams music from your phone, tablet, cloud, USB and NAS.
These speakers and Heos as well are...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on January 2, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
...Are EXCELLENT!
Look. I am a big fan of internet radio and streaming music and I was all set buy some of the wonderful Bose Soundtouch series for my home, but...
..But I already own a Denon HEOS equipped AV Receiver and two HEOS 1 HS2 speakers. These 5 HS2 models are just as capable but with a superior compliment of powered drivers. The sound is most excellent and even more important, they don't upset my wife with their looks in the living room.
They play my Pandora, SiriusXM and a bunch of internet radios stations that cost nothing and add enjoyment to my life. I recently started a subscription to Amazon Music HD and Ultra HD and all the HEOS HS2 series are capable of playing these lossless files and I can attest that said files are reproduced via these HEOS speakers superbly!
So then...What more can you ask? Well for starters each speaker can be used alone or in a group. Each speaker doesn't need anything other than electricity and the app on your phone. I have a Denon HEOS equpped speaker but it is NOT required to use these speakers! That means you get the benefits of these excellent speakers as standalone units.
Yup. You can even play different stations on different speakers in different rooms at the same time. If you choose to play the same music to all speakers throughout your home they are all (in my case at least!) perfectly synchronized. No lag as it uses your WiFI not blootoof. But you can use blootoof if you want and it works just fine with the exception of possible lag when it's to more than one speaker at a time.
Setup was a bit time consuming but that was due to a problem connecting via bluetooth as the manual asks you to do, so I went the other route and connected directly to a wireless extender via Cat 6 cable and BAZINGA! Superb-A-Mundo! It really is that easy-peasy-macn-n-cheesy. I highly recommend these and all HEOS products.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 18
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![The Bishop's Wife [DVD] [1947]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
The Bishop's Wife [DVD] [1947]
A film for the ages...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on December 20, 2019
I bought this for my brother and his wife as it is one of their favorite movies. I already have a copy and like me, they think the world of this film.
Two words - Cary Grant.
Skip the ridiculous remake, "The Preacher's Wife", that film can't hold a candle to the original and that in spite of what I heard is an excellent performance by Mr. Washington.
This film has great performances all around and the film exudes the Christmas spirit back when Hollyweird was still Hollywood. Highly recommended?
You betcha.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 12
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Pioneer - NTSC Universal Backup Camera - Black
The ND-BC8 Universal Rearview / Backup Camera is compatible with Pioneer A/V and Navigation in-dash receivers that feature a rear-view camera input. The ND-BC8 features a wide-angle 129 degree horizontal and 105-degree vertical view with more than 300,000-pixel resolution for detailed imagery. The ND-BC8 features a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that delivers improved resolution and glare reduction during daytime use with improved low-light capability for nighttime use.
Ummmm...
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: SSSS
on December 9, 2019
Quality
2.0
Value
1.0
Ease of Use
2.0
It was beautifully installed but the viewing angle is RIDICULOUSLY W I D E!!!!
This pretty much makes it useless except for checking cross traffic but everything and everyone is shown as being waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay far away. Perceived depth is horrid.
Not recommended, but again the installation job was excellent!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Length of ownership: 36
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Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Great unit except for...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on December 8, 2019
Ease of Use
1.0
Quality
3.0
Value
4.0
...I keep having to plug and unplug the USB to get the phone to work!
That may be a problem with the Maestro interface (and I have spoken with other Mustang owners that have not suffered this insufferable problem!) but I know it is not the phone as it works just fine with my Dodge Ram. I cannot call and it refuses to read text messages which does not happen with my Android Auto capable OEM radio in my Ram. It is very frustrating.
But otherwise, the unit is excellent! If anyone else has this problem and knows what the heck is going on, I hope to read it here. I am getting ready to return the unit and upgrade to a more expensive model just to get this problem to go away!
This phone problem is the ONLY reason I cannot recommend an otherwise great product. Maybe if I upgrade to a more expensive unit I will be able to use it as it is intended?! I like Kenwood but this radio is driving me nutso, LOL!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 35
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The Wizard of Oz [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1939]
I know video...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on November 9, 2019
Because I have well over a thousand titles from the 1930s on to the present in a variety of formats from Laser Disc to VHS to S-VHS to DVD, Blu Ray and now UHD Blu Ray.
I have the 50th Anniversary Edition of this same film (from the universally regard year as the BEST for movies, 1939) on Laser Disc and this version is even better!
It used to be that the Wizard of Oz came on TV once a year and that night was so special that no matter where we were or what we were doing, our family would stop to watch this gorgeous classic. From the sepia toned opening to the gorgeous color appear when the door to her home opens onto Munchkin Land, this film does not nothing short of warm the heart and soul.
Buy it.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 11
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Samsung - USB Type C-to-3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter - White
Enhance your music listening experience with this Samsung USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. Featuring a 3.5mm audio plug on one end and a USB plug on the other, this adapter adds convenience by letting you connect older audio devices to your USB Type-C devices. This Samsung USB-C two 3.5mm headphone jack adapter is insulated with a TPE jacket to ensure durability.
It works!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on October 19, 2019
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Look, there's not a lot to this review other than this little device takes the frustration out of my particular cell phone by allowing me to PLUG IN A PAIR OF WIRED headphones! :-)
One of the dumbest and more aggravating things to happen in the world of 'phones is the disappearance of the min-jack for wired headphones. Stupid but I get why they did it.
To annoy us.
This takes away the annoyance. It is WORTH it!
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 13
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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]
John Wick III? Fun! Fun! Fun!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 28, 2019
Trust me on this. This is an exciting, albeit totally unbelievable (as if any action-adventure film is) movie! Buy! Buy! Buy it!
Not even Halle Berry could mess this one up and to be honest, she did an okie dokie job in her role. Looking forward to a John Wick IV!
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 19
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Hellboy [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2019]
Well, well, well...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 28, 2019
Deep huh?
This is just a fun film. It's escapist fantasy and if you go in realizing this, then it will be fun, fun, FUN! The picture and sound are quite good and the story and dialog or capable enough of keep you engaged. I liked it better than the two previous Hellboy films, both of which I own.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 12
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HP - ENVY x360 2-in-1 13.3" Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Evo Platform - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
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.
4 years 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.
4 years ago
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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.¹ Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. And get all-day battery life² and a new level of water resistance.³ 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!
4 years, 5 months ago
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Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB (Unlocked)
iPhone SE is the most powerful 4.7-inch iPhone ever.¹ 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 life² and water resistance,³ 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!
4 years, 5 months ago
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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?
4 years, 9 months ago
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Modal™ - 3' USB Type A-to-USB Type C Cable - Blue
Stay aware of your smartphone's power status with this Modal lighted charge cable. The 3-foot Type C to A cord illuminates while your device is charging.
Any other colors?
Not that I saw. I needed a pair of good cables, that they light up is a cool bonus!
5 years, 4 months ago
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JBL - SoundBoost 2 Portable Speaker Case Mod - Black
Turn your Moto Z into a mobile boom box with this JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker. It provides high-quality stereo sound for up to 10 hours, and its built-in kickstand lets you enjoy hands-free playback. No pairing is necessary when you use this snap-on 6W JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker with the Moto Z.
Will this work with iPhone 8 Plus
Nope. It is made for Motorla's Z series of Android phones. Perhaps it is time to be on your own and fall from the tree of forbidden fApple fruit? ;-)
This little speaker is really quite good.
This little speaker is really quite good.
5 years, 5 months ago
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JBL - SoundBoost 2 Portable Speaker Case Mod - Black
Turn your Moto Z into a mobile boom box with this JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker. It provides high-quality stereo sound for up to 10 hours, and its built-in kickstand lets you enjoy hands-free playback. No pairing is necessary when you use this snap-on 6W JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker with the Moto Z.
Does this speaker use the battery life of your phone at all or just the battery within itself?
Nope. The self-contained battery within the speaker is for the speaker alone. At least mine is. Maybe I'm special... ;-)
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JBL - SoundBoost 2 Portable Speaker Case Mod - Black
Turn your Moto Z into a mobile boom box with this JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker. It provides high-quality stereo sound for up to 10 hours, and its built-in kickstand lets you enjoy hands-free playback. No pairing is necessary when you use this snap-on 6W JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod speaker with the Moto Z.
Will this work with iPhone 8 Plus
Nope Another reason I don't have a fApple iPhone, LOL! But seriously ffolks...This unit is made for the Motorola Z series of Android phones and nothing else. ;-)
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Keurig - K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker with Milk Frother - Nickel
Enjoy the rich, full-flavored coffee you love or delicious coffeehouse beverages from the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition single serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker. Featuring metal details and a premium nickel colored finish, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer is a stunning addition to your kitchen. Whether brewing coffee, or making lattes, and cappuccinos, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer works with any K-Cup pod so the options are endless. Use the coffee SHOT to brew a concentrated shot of coffee and froth your choice of fresh milk to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino. Enjoy your latte or cappuccino hot or use the COLD setting to froth cold milk for a wonderfully refreshing iced latte or cappuccino. Brew 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa, select Strong Brew when you want a bolder cup of coffee. The dishwasher safe frother makes clean up a breeze – enjoying delicious specialty beverages at home has never been so easy. Just brew, froth, enjoy!
K-cups contain artificial flavors and ingredients. Does this take anything other than K-cup pods such as ground coffee, leaves and bags?
Hi! I bought the adaptor (at my local Best Buy) that allows me to use loose leaf tea or ground coffee. It works just fine for me. I have also put standard tea bags in my cup and then just let the machine pour hot water in there. And yup. It works just fine too.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
5 years, 7 months ago
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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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