Author Archives: Dan

About Dan

For a complete biography, stop by www.danmarx.org and click around for a while.

Battery-to-Hatch Installation of 4 Gauge Wire: GTI

After 6 months of listening to the crappy stock stereo in my GTI, I finally broke down, bought some new gear and have begun the fun process of upgrading. I’ve got a new head unit on the way, but before … Continue reading

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In the Market for a Laptop

So I’ve been thinking about getting a laptop for the past few months and am getting closer to making a decision on something here soon. I initially wanted to buy one before Vista was released, I would much rather have … Continue reading

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The Perfect Thing and the iPod

I just finished reading a very interesting book called The Perfect Thing – How the iPod shuffles Commerce Culture and Coolness by Steven Levy. For anyone who owns an iPod (or two, or three) and is even remotely interested in … Continue reading

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TC Sounds 12″ dB-500 Has Arrived

My 12″ dB-500 subwoofer arrived today, and man this thing is mighty! The aluminum cone looks very nice and the thick rubber surround is going to just bounce to the beat. I’m actually undecided at this point whether or not … Continue reading

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CD Wallet Holds 416 CD’s but Zero Playlists

The CD wallet versus the iPod: they both store music, but in two entirely different ways. I bought a CD case on eBay last week that holds 416 CD’s and went through all my CD’s tonight, pulled them out of … Continue reading

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10″ Sub In-Room Response Hits 26Hz

I couple months ago I built a small powered 10″ sub for my Dad’s family-room theater. It was designed to fit in the small space at the bottom of one of his bookcases, one of the reasons for going with … Continue reading

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