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New Bluetooth Headphones especially have adopted these new codecs....I think gamers are a big market
Bluetooth, wifi, send-to-fm, repurposing old speakers and radios
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I was looking at these ones which seem fairly reasonably priced with aptx LL - paired with a transmitter/reciever
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It is done!
The one tricky bit was sorting out the bottom panel to reupholster and cut bigger gaps for the speakers
My second time using a jigsaw! Need more practice
The material is pretty thick - it's called ShweShwe, from South Africa - you can get radio fabric on eBay which is thicker still. I think thickness and sturdiness is necessary.
I'm happy with my material - I think its quite radio-y but it would be pretty simple to update it if fancying a change
The one tricky bit was sorting out the bottom panel to reupholster and cut bigger gaps for the speakers
My second time using a jigsaw! Need more practice
The material is pretty thick - it's called ShweShwe, from South Africa - you can get radio fabric on eBay which is thicker still. I think thickness and sturdiness is necessary.
I'm happy with my material - I think its quite radio-y but it would be pretty simple to update it if fancying a change
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I got a couple of warm white led strips, one to go along the bottom, and the other to light up the radio dial.
around the back its a bit of a mess but works!
Theres the soundbar which faces out to the wall
In all honesty, at a very low volume its okay, but turned up it spoils the sound - you get what you pay for. I'm going to keep an eye out on ebay and see if i can find something better that fits in there.
the good thing is its out of sight so you can buy a really scratched up one for cheap. the problem im having is one thats short enough (under 70cms) - the best ones tend to be bigger
all the old valves are still in there, plus now three aerials for AM, FM and DAB...plus lights
TBH streaming radio sounds far better than FM and DAB, but its there anyway. Could be useful when WW3 breaks out
around the back its a bit of a mess but works!
Theres the soundbar which faces out to the wall
In all honesty, at a very low volume its okay, but turned up it spoils the sound - you get what you pay for. I'm going to keep an eye out on ebay and see if i can find something better that fits in there.
the good thing is its out of sight so you can buy a really scratched up one for cheap. the problem im having is one thats short enough (under 70cms) - the best ones tend to be bigger
all the old valves are still in there, plus now three aerials for AM, FM and DAB...plus lights
TBH streaming radio sounds far better than FM and DAB, but its there anyway. Could be useful when WW3 breaks out
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It does have a nice warm glow with the house lights down low...
I think its been successful!
When i first sound checked it it was in a more carpeted and muffled room, and it sounded great there
In this room its a bit more bare and wooden and isn't quite as nice a sound in all honesty, but I'm tweaking and getting it sounding better
Good though these Q 2010s speakers are, they are only bookshelf so you can't expect much beyond their class - having the bassbin off to the side really does make a huge difference to filling out the sound. Ive got it tucked behind the adjacent chair.
The speaker position, just off the floor isn't really ideal - speakers should be at ear height. Ive tried to tilt them pointing up just a little. Something to think about in any future purchases!
You can definitely compensate for that by having a good quality soundbar - ideally sat on the top - or hopefully tucked in the back will be as good,
But Im loving it - the room is small and I don't have a TV which is often the focus of a living room, and now this is a bit like having a fireplace - definitely has a hearth feel to it.
I think its been successful!
When i first sound checked it it was in a more carpeted and muffled room, and it sounded great there
In this room its a bit more bare and wooden and isn't quite as nice a sound in all honesty, but I'm tweaking and getting it sounding better
Good though these Q 2010s speakers are, they are only bookshelf so you can't expect much beyond their class - having the bassbin off to the side really does make a huge difference to filling out the sound. Ive got it tucked behind the adjacent chair.
The speaker position, just off the floor isn't really ideal - speakers should be at ear height. Ive tried to tilt them pointing up just a little. Something to think about in any future purchases!
You can definitely compensate for that by having a good quality soundbar - ideally sat on the top - or hopefully tucked in the back will be as good,
But Im loving it - the room is small and I don't have a TV which is often the focus of a living room, and now this is a bit like having a fireplace - definitely has a hearth feel to it.
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i vaguely know someone who constructed something* so he could play DVDs of vintage telly through a restored 405 line black and white TV
* - he's a telecoms engineer by trade. my knowledge of things electronic is all a bit vague
beesonthewhatnow
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Superb.
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Ive managed to hook up my minirig to the Gram and its sounding perfect now - so the Bush soundbar is redundant -
Im giving it away here if anyone wants it -its basically good as new:
Im giving it away here if anyone wants it -its basically good as new:
spitfire
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Brilliant job! Love it.
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im missing looking at old radio and radiograms on ebay...just had a peak for fun
this is in Preston, current bid £8 - interested killer b ?
this beauty just £1! Surrey, no reserve
this is in Preston, current bid £8 - interested killer b ?
this beauty just £1! Surrey, no reserve
1970s radiogram unit | eBay
1970s radiogram unit.I converted this a few years ago by removing the electronics and then using as a TV unit. It’s 143cm long, 52cm wide and 46 cm high.
www.ebay.co.uk
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I like that Surrey one, you got a bid on it?im missing looking at old radio and radiograms on ebay...just had a peak for fun
this is in Preston, current bid £8 - interested killer b ?
this beauty just £1! Surrey, no reserve
1970s radiogram unit | eBay
1970s radiogram unit.I converted this a few years ago by removing the electronics and then using as a TV unit. It’s 143cm long, 52cm wide and 46 cm high.www.ebay.co.uk
no room! nor totally my thing either tbf
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Hah no, one is enough for me!
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Fans of aulde radio equipment may enjoy this tour of a fairly new radio museum in Somerset
Fans of aulde radio equipment may enjoy this tour of a fairly new radio museum in Somerset
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THis guy Jeff in the states is building tv cabinets like this with all new components, has LED screen I think, soundbar in the bottom and a draw for dvd players or whatever else
www.instagram.com
Really want one, wish I had the woodwork skill to build myself, he shows how to do it, its fairly easy
wall mounted version
Some poeple have had a go at taking old tv sets and taking out the tube and relacing the inards but its pretty complicated and hard to get perfect
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Really want one, wish I had the woodwork skill to build myself, he shows how to do it, its fairly easy
wall mounted version
Some poeple have had a go at taking old tv sets and taking out the tube and relacing the inards but its pretty complicated and hard to get perfect
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My £1 bid is looking dangerously close to winning this
it would be best if i didnt buy it tbh, i dont really have space for it but i couldnt stop myself
hard to tell how big it is, i dont think very. mentions 12" screen but the whole thing could be 12 inch wide
im not sure if will work but if it all happens im thinking take out the tube and mount a cheap android tablet in screen space, and hook up a simple self powered speaker underneath it - theres room for all that from around the back
the problem is how to make it function. with a tablet you really need access to the buttons and what not.
So im wondering if a little remote control like this would do the job
i would use it as a internet android tv/radio
i wont easily be able to get to the tablet so On Off/VOlume are essential, and this remote reckons it can effectively move a cursor around and type stuff in. i wonder if you can really turn the tablet on and off with that remote
im really not sure if it will work - anyone have an opinion or insight???
it would be best if i didnt buy it tbh, i dont really have space for it but i couldnt stop myself
hard to tell how big it is, i dont think very. mentions 12" screen but the whole thing could be 12 inch wide
im not sure if will work but if it all happens im thinking take out the tube and mount a cheap android tablet in screen space, and hook up a simple self powered speaker underneath it - theres room for all that from around the back
the problem is how to make it function. with a tablet you really need access to the buttons and what not.
So im wondering if a little remote control like this would do the job
i would use it as a internet android tv/radio
i wont easily be able to get to the tablet so On Off/VOlume are essential, and this remote reckons it can effectively move a cursor around and type stuff in. i wonder if you can really turn the tablet on and off with that remote
im really not sure if it will work - anyone have an opinion or insight???
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thats good advice....
ive had a look but the ones ive found have no audio out of the monitor....im not sure where i would get the audio signal from
with a tablet there's usually a headphone socket
spitfire
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I've decided not to go for this, as its a little too impractical but if anyone is interested highest bid is currently £3 (but you have to arrange collection)
Auction finishes today
Auction finishes today
Vintage Television Ekco TC162 1952 | eBay
The TC162 is a console version of the T161apart from the cabinet. Manufactured in the UK by the great Ekco of Southend- on- Sea. 12" Tube, VHF Tuner 405 Lines. Powered with 17 valves. It has not been powered up.
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