u/largorithm

I just watched the blu-ray for the first time in a while, and found myself wondering if this HD scan/remaster was presenting the film as it was intended to be seen. There were a number of times where it felt too sharp and too bright in a way that took me out of the world more than I ever recall from watching the VHS on a CRT years ago.

I'd imagine that the original 70mm is the closest to the original/desired artistic vision, but of home viewing options, which feels best to you? Has anyone else had this experience with the blu-ray feeling too hi-def?

I could also believe that my set is calibrated in a way that's not ideal for it.

My Dad's birthday is coming up, and we’d like to get him a high quality pair of wireless headphones.

He mostly listens outside on his porch where there is sound from road, people and wind.

He's not an audiophile, but I think he'll really appreciate something that has a natural/balanced, rich tone. He is a huge Sinatra fan, so that will be a good chunk of his listening.

He will generally be streaming from his phone, so wireless is best for convenience.

However, we need something that will:

• pair to an iphone easily and reliably
• be easy to charge
• sound good and be comfortable out-of-the box. He's not going to be comfortable swapping pads or dialing in EQ

Our budget is flexible, and we're up for getting something in the high end range ($500+) if it'll be the best fit.

The hdb630s look like they could be a great match, but I'm pretty concerned about the comfort factor. I think he has pretty big ears, and he's not yet used to wearing over-ear headphones. Something with big, roomy ear cups and not a ton of clamping pressure may work out better.

I really appreciate any recommendations!

We’re doing our first tiling job - using large format (24x48) for our kitchen counter.
We’ve got 3/4” ply installed. It’s level and flat, and we’re ready for the underlayment.

We were going to go with cement board, but GoBoard seems so much easier to work with. Now, we’ve got it, along with the proper fasteners, tape and sealant.

I’ve noticed that it’s hard to find anyone talking about using it for countertops. Almost everything referencing it is related to showers.

So, is there some gotcha or reason to avoid it for this use case? We’re almost at the point of no return so thought I’d see if there’s something we’re missing.

Thanks for any insight!