Michael Marklund
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2002
- Messages
- 160
Rolled out of bed this morning around 6:30am. All 5 of my new PSB's lay in the garage, patiently awaiting their new home inside. But they had to wait. Was off to Starbucks for some personal fuel and jump start. Around 8am it was off to Home Depot for a 1" hole drill bit and misc stuff. Not only was it time for new speakers, it was time to replace the lousy (20ga wire that looks like a mouse cord) for my rear speakers. Builder that prewired drilled little tiny holes that new wire couldn't even be pulled through. Got the pleasure of drilling holes laying flat on my stomach in the attic, half buried in insulation. As an added bonus, Mother Nature decided to make it 112deg here in AZ.
Four hours later the attic work was done. Came back down and put the wall plates in place. Tossed the old speakers in the garage. Began placing the new ones and connecting wires. A quick trip back to Ulitmate Elec for new cable ends. (Got rather annoyed that Monster's ref M1.4 bi-wire cable has spades that are too small to fit the PSBs.) Grudgingly picked up bannana tips and went on my way.
Six PM and it's all done. TPM is running, a cold RedHook ESB graces my throat and it's time to relax and enjoy. (Yeah, I know: they've got to break in first.)... Was feeling a slight guilt on the WAF (almost $3k in speakers and cables this month). That ended around 5pm when the wife called and said she was trading in her 2k beetle for a 2002 Trailblazer. Hmph, guess tomorrow I'll have to call Tom and order that cool black boomer tube that I've been wanting. Seem only appropriate that new speaks should have a new sub.
So what do you think... Is our hobby too consuming? I spent $$$ this month. Will do so next month. For the better part of 12 hours I messed w/ wires and speakers. Sweat off at least 10pds. I am tired and definatley sore. Didn't see hardly any of my wife...And yet I'm thrilled to death about the new speakers and can't wait for the next improvement. Is this a bad thing??
The beer tastes great and the movie sounds fantastic. Wife's not home w/ the new ride yet and I'm in a blissful massive fatigue as I lay back on the couch and enjoy the days work. For now, IMO, this is a great hobby. There's something to be said for losing onself in a movie (especially if it's done well right in your own home!!)
Cheers to my fellow HTFers,
MM
Four hours later the attic work was done. Came back down and put the wall plates in place. Tossed the old speakers in the garage. Began placing the new ones and connecting wires. A quick trip back to Ulitmate Elec for new cable ends. (Got rather annoyed that Monster's ref M1.4 bi-wire cable has spades that are too small to fit the PSBs.) Grudgingly picked up bannana tips and went on my way.
Six PM and it's all done. TPM is running, a cold RedHook ESB graces my throat and it's time to relax and enjoy. (Yeah, I know: they've got to break in first.)... Was feeling a slight guilt on the WAF (almost $3k in speakers and cables this month). That ended around 5pm when the wife called and said she was trading in her 2k beetle for a 2002 Trailblazer. Hmph, guess tomorrow I'll have to call Tom and order that cool black boomer tube that I've been wanting. Seem only appropriate that new speaks should have a new sub.
So what do you think... Is our hobby too consuming? I spent $$$ this month. Will do so next month. For the better part of 12 hours I messed w/ wires and speakers. Sweat off at least 10pds. I am tired and definatley sore. Didn't see hardly any of my wife...And yet I'm thrilled to death about the new speakers and can't wait for the next improvement. Is this a bad thing??
The beer tastes great and the movie sounds fantastic. Wife's not home w/ the new ride yet and I'm in a blissful massive fatigue as I lay back on the couch and enjoy the days work. For now, IMO, this is a great hobby. There's something to be said for losing onself in a movie (especially if it's done well right in your own home!!)
Cheers to my fellow HTFers,
MM