Klipsch Image S4 - in-ear, earbuds

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CNET recently released their top 5 choices for best earbuds under $100 and so I figured since I already had the V-Moda Vibes (in need of replacing... the 4th broken pair of em) I would buy two other pairs (Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphone,Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio Noise Isolating Earphones (Black))and compare the three. CNET had the S4's at the top and after two weeks of solid use I couldn't agree more. Klipsch's buds seem to trump the other two in every way. The S4's cord doesn't conduct sound from rubbing like the Vibes, and isn't perma-kinked like the Ultimate Ears. The S4's are as stylish as the Vibe's though seem to be almost as durable as the rugged Ultimate Ears buds. As far as the sound goes the S4's have slightly tighter bass than the bass heavy (which I like) Vibes and more crisp highs than the Ultimate Ears. So here's the break down in my opinion.



V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Flashback Chrome



Bass 8.5

Mids 7

High 7

Comfort 9

Durability 5 (one year warranty)





Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphone



Bass 9.5

Mids 9

Highs 9

Comfort 9

Durability 8? (two year warranty)



Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio Noise Isolating Earphones (Black)



Bass 6

Mids 8

Highs 8

Comfort 6

Durability 9 Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphones

For starters I'm going to address several key observations that need to be considered when looking at the Klipsch IMAGE S4 earphones and then tackle my "listening experience".



First: These earphones, from my experience, are possibly one of the best values in electronics today. Not just IEM, not just headphones...all electronics. Does that mean they are THE BEST in ear monitors on the market? No. But they are very, very, very good overall and outstanding once price is factored in. Based just on sound quality, comfort and features, the S4 is a 4 star item...based on that and price it's more than a 5 star. I keep seeing reviews where people are saying these are overrated because they don't stack up against model x, y, z and when you check prices on x, y, z they are four and five times the price of these. Would you expect a $20,000 car to stack up against an $80,000 car? No. But if you found a $20,000 car that stacked up against a $50,000 or $60,000 car you'd be thrilled, right? That's the S4, which is easily the best in ear monitor for under $200. That said, there are a multitude of personal preferences when it comes to earphones and the S4 may or may not meet those preferences as I will discuss later.



Second: Do NOT send these back or be upset with the sound of the S4 if you have not done burn in. For those not familiar with what this is, it means playing music through the earphones at approximately 25% to 50% above your normal listening volume (not while you are listening to them of course) for anywhere from 50 to 80 hours BEFORE using them normally. With dynamic earphones like these it is even more important and the S4 in particular seems to require it; out of the box, my pair sounded tinny with no bass and I was pretty annoyed by that (as have been some others in reviews on this site). However, after doing just 50 hours of burn in, they sound incredible.



Third: Fit will be a problem for some and even those its not a problem for due to size issues, it will be a problem because you have wear these differently than other "normal" earphones. The included eargels are, in my opinion, overly small. Even the large eargel seems a tad undersized and the small double flange and small normal (which seems more like a medium) just fall out. It's not like I have huge ears either as with most earphones there is usually an included size that is too big for me so, while I am able to get a seal with the large, I find it disconcerting that I feel like it might fall out. I attribute this to the patented design and the fact that they need to be inserted not straight in like normal earbuds, but at an upward angle; I am going to order the large double flanged eargels from Klipsch in the future in the hope it will help lock them in, but I am a little frustrated that I have to pony up another $13; they really should have included another $5 or $10 in eargels like they do on their Custom 2.



Listening Impressions:



The S4 is incredibly balanced, which seems to both win it fans and alienate others as it doesn't bias any one aspect of the listening experience; it reproduces the mix of the music as it was done in the studio. If you like large amounts of artificial bass, the S4 is NOT for you as its about realistic reproduction which means, if the track wasn't mixed with a lot of bass or doesn't have any, you won't hear any. Otherwise, if bass is part of the track mix it is plenty powerful.



Instrument definition is outstanding; you can hear the separate percussion instruments and multiple guitar lines. When someone slides their finger up a chord or a singer inhales before a high note, you can hear it. I'm amazed but what I am hearing in my music that I never knew was there before-entire parts and nuances to songs were totally missing with other headphones. Plus, you can HEAR quiet parts...especially at the ends of songs as they fade out. Some reviews speak to the harshness of the upper range with these...but I don't hear it. Maybe I'm just not attuned to that as much, but all I know is that nothing about the music I hear coming out of S4 is "harsh" in any way shape or form.



I listen to a wide variety of music: Classical (Mozart), Jazz (Pat Metheny), Bluegrass and Country (Alison Kraus, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, etc), Classic Rock (Eagles, U2, Boston), Rock (Nickelback, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry) so I can speak to what the S4 is able to do across multiple spectrums of music. While it shines across the board, I feel the S4 is at its best (insofar as sounding MUCH better than the competition) on more complex music. I listened to Tim McGraw's Southern Voice album and Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night album back to back with Nickelback's All the Right Reasons album and Daughtry's Leave this Town album and with the former two, the detailed and intricate instrumentation jumps out of the S4 into your ears in a way I've never heard before. With the latter two, the sound quality is certainly better than others I've listened to...but its not like the "hearing the music for the first time" of the other albums because the musical arrangements are pretty simple and singular (just a lot of guitar, drums and bass all smashed together).



Finally, for a few final recommendations if you choose to purchase the S4:



The tin they come in is a little goofy. If you really want to fit the earphones in it, you have to pull out the padding that is inside or you will crush them. It's compact and its sturdy (more so than an unreinforced zippered case would be) so that is excellent, but its like they needed to make it bigger but didn't out of fear that it would be too bulky.



There have been a multitude of comments about the wires on these in that they seem thin. I agree...they seem a little thin; emphasis on little. Its not like they are the size of fishing line--they're just not fat. I will say this though...the wires, while thin, seem very sturdy. They don't bend in your hand like other lower tier wires do so I don't think breakage will be an issue if you treat them well (as you should if you are paying this much for earphones). Plus the wires are long enough without being too long so that they get tangled in everything. One last thing with the wires: they are really tightly wound in the package and, due to the sturdy material they are made of, they take awhile to naturally straighten out. I would advise you hang them from a safe place at night for a week to hasten that process along.



Finally, though this is not directly related to the earphones themselves, I feel the need to throw out some advice with regards to music quality and the S4. The S4 was specifically engineered for compressed music and it works well with it (whereas higher end phones like even the Klipsch Custom 2 make compressed music loss more evident)...BUT: please, PLEASE, if you have large amounts of music compressed BELOW 160 MP3 or 128 AAC, don't buy these-you are wasting your money. You will not be able to experience the fullness these provide with compressions that high and, in some cases, I found the S4 picked up artifacts in highly compressed music that ruined the listening experience. I had a lot of compressions in my music collection, but when I go these, I re ripped everything I had on CD to 196 AAC with VBR and it's a HUGE difference over 128 MP3 (and a pretty good difference over 128 AAC). I still have a mix of 128 AAC, 160 MP3...but the collection is 80% 196 AAC.



In the end, if you are primarily a compressed music listener (MP3, M4A player, iPod etc) who wants more clarity and definition in your music and you have (or can have) less compressed music files, then the Klipsch IMAGE S4 is, bar none, the best value in ear (and possibly the best value in any headphone) phone on the market today. I would recommend it above ANY other currently retailing under $200 today. - Earphones - In-ear - Earbuds - Klipsch S4'

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Hand Saw - saws, woodworking

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In the construction of my house, I found a regular handsaw somewhat exhausting to use. A circular saw creates an incredible mess. To finish my basement, I bought this Sharksaw. What a find! Using this, instead of a circular saw, kept the sawdust from flying all over the basement and the rest of the house. The saw cuts wood incredibly fast on the pull stroke! No longer do I get worn out from using a handsaw to cut multiple boards.I cut through hundreds of boards(2x4, 2x6, 1x3, plywood, treated) with ease, leaving a near perfectly smooth cut edge every time. The saw is very easy to start and guide a square edge with. When ripping, it is more difficult to guide. But it does ripcut.The blade is very narrow, so it cuts not much wider than a pencil line. The blade is very sharp. Treat it as you would your sharpest meat cutting knife. It comes with a plastic cover for the edge and a cardboard sheath. It has a hole in the blade to hang on a peghook.This saw features compact size, ease of use, accuracy of cut, and easy clean up. This will be my only handsaw. I love it! Shark Corp 10-2312 12-Inch Carpentry Saw

I was very skeptical about this saw, so much so, that I thought about not purchasing it. After using it, I wish I had purchased it long ago. This saw is one of the easiest to use, with an aggressive "bite" and comfortable handle. It is the first saw I turn to for general carpentry use, and is my favorite in my tool shack (garage). For those of you who do not use saws a lot, this is an excellent beginner saw as well as an excellent saw for pros.With most saws, if you mess up the teeth on the blade, you would have to throw the saw away. I messed up the teeth on my blade by loaning the saw to my son (who promptly left the saw out in the rain, and having tried to saw through a nail), but was able to use it for another 6 months before I had to buy a replacement blade (#01-2312).This saw is an excellent addition to any toolbox/shop.

Light, sharp, easy to use -- you can't run out of good things to say about this great saw. The thin blade cuts through wood, particleboard, PVC, whatever -- with virtually no effort. And the pull saw is very easy to control to get precise cuts with minimal effort. I like this saw so much I often find myself using it instead of my circular saw. A perfect tool.

Shark 10-2312 12-Inch Carpentry Saw - This started me on my addictive path to get every one of the Shark line of pull saws. From the first cut (not very straight, but that was my fault), I was sold. This is a work-horse saw. For anything other than trim, I pull this one out first.



These saws are: 1. sharp; 2. affordable; 3. easy to use (after a short learning curve).

These saws: 1. cut a thin kerf; 5. are very sharp; 6. allow you to do precision cutting.

And: they are very, very sharp (keep bandages with them - even though you've been warned - you'll have to find out for yourself).



I have moved ALL of my other hand saws to the back of the shop. These are a joy to use. I want to have each type (and have probably bought more than I have a need for). You will have to make a new miter box because these blades are too thin for any you have.



Some tips: 1. Don't pitch them in your toolbox or truck bed. These are precision tools and though they are quite strong, they are easily damaged. Use the blade guards that come with them. 2. Don't try to "muscle" them through a board. The old adage of "let the tool do the work" has never been truer. 3. Don't place the blade edge anywhere you don't want a mark left. I think I mentioned that they're very, very, very sharp.



(Since I don't know which review you might see first, I have left the same general review for each of these I own and added any specific thoughts for the individual saws.)

This is the BEST handsaw I have ever used. My brother has owned one for about five years, and put it through more abuse than I care to mention. Despite years of use, neglect, and among other things, cutting roots in soil, his saw still cuts almost as well as a new one. I finally got one for myself, and it is a joy to use. A handsaw that actually cuts effortlessly? Yes, this saw is it. It takes less than 20 seconds to cross cut a 2x4, and that's if you're trying to cut a straight line. A rough cut takes less time. Wet pressure treated lumber isn't a problem either. Takes a bit more time, but still a breeze. With so many power tools these days, corded and cordless, hand tools are often overlooked. However, the convenience of a hand tool can't be dismissed. Instead of having to drag out a bulky, heavy, noisy power saw, you can use this awesome saw and make a few quick cuts in the same time it would take to get ready to make the cuts with a power tool. The blade is thin, high carbon steel with hardended SHARP teeth. Easy to change too! The handle is comfortable in the hand. With a thin kerf and teeth this sharp, the pull stroke cutting action allows more precise control. Just an excellent tool. Make sure to keep the blade gaurd on the teeth when not in use to protect them, and yourself. Made in Japan.

This is far and away the best small saw I have ever used. I have a lot of experience with pruning and log cutting hand tools, and I have spent a lot of money getting saws that work well. This is not a pruning saw, I use it for carpentry, but no other saw I have used compares to this one for the smooth and fast and effortless cutting it will accomplish. But be aware, if you accidently saw a nail, this saw will self destruct, not just get dull, but actually break off the teeth. It is such a wonderful saw that I bought a replacement right away and I am very happy to take the extra care of keeping the guard on the saw and storing and using it with care, because it is such a wonderful small saw to cut with.

This is a great pull saw at a great price. It has a replaceable blade which is very handy. If you have ever been frustrated while sawing using a "western" saw because the saw buckles than this is what you want. It cuts on the pull stroke. I would highly recommend any pull saw but this one wins out because of its price. - Woodworking - Saws - Pull Saw'

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Womens Fitness - core training ball, core strength

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Great price AND free shipping? If you're thinking about getting one of these, DO IT.



I have a ton of medicine balls, and the Danskin ones are sooooo much better than the (hard) regular ones! They are soft and mushy, so you can grip them very easily when doing core exercises. Danskin DA-2637R 10 lb. Weighted Toning Ball

The only reason not to get this is if you don't want the box that says for women.



It has a nice easily grippable surface, a nice out of the package "give" (that you can adjust with a needle type pump), and weighs a lot for what looks like a child' toy (the practical joke opportunities write themselves)



The poster is a bit of a joke, download some exercises off the internet if you care.

The weighted toning ball has exceeded my expectations. For those exploring new workouts, the price on this ball is unbeatable. For everyone, the exercise dvd included in the box is fantastic! Teacher clearly walks you thru a 20 minute full body workout that incorporates exercises for all levels of fitness. I also appreciated the yoga and dance principles that were obviously used to develop the exercise routine. The morning after I felt a slight soreness that indicated I'd exercised areas in my arms and torso that were neglected by other exercises I'd been doing! And finally, the exercise dvd includes modifications or ways to make the exercises more difficult - very smart! This is a great addition to any fitness beginner or enthusiast.

This product is great for a variety of exercises including the exercises shown on the one page routine guide that comes with it (seemingly geared towards women) or just for purposes of adding resistance to situps and other light impact exercises that involve holding or throwing weight around.

Once inflated, with any type of ball pump, this toning ball is strong enough to have significant weight put on it. The skin is tough and rubbery although it needs to be pointed out that the surface of the ball attracts dust like nothing else so it requires routine cleaning.

This product can be used like any other medicine ball with the exception that this one doesn't bounce, which shouldn't be a problem since you would only bounce medicine balls off of a gym floor or other tough surfaces that most people might not have readily available anyways. On the other hand this is better than other medicine balls since this product is softer and easier to grasp.

I ordered this for my husband to reach Prime discount minimum $25 on an order. He uses them at his gym, but I use ours more than he does (I work out at home).



The kids really like throwing it back and forth, this is great to get them up and working instead of sitting in front of the tv. Also, they can never resist putting it on the floor as a joke when a new friend comes over. NO kid can resist picking up a ball and this one has a 10 pound secret - funny for those in on the joke!



My work out partner and I best like sitting foot to foot and doing sit ups, handing it off in the middle with each rep. You have the ball to think about, not how much you hurt! Also, I've used this in place of a plate during a full plate work out.

I found that this ball was a good weight for me to use with toning exercises. It is just enough to provide resistance without stressing my joints. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the plastic outside tends to attract dust, which sticks to it, so I have to be careful where I put it.

Yes its technically for women, but I figured at nearly half the cost of some of the 'manly' ones I could deal.



Plus its much more pleasent to leave out in this color.



Its soft, and doesnt roll it has a decent amount of yield. Seems like it could punture with some ease. I use it for core strength for BJJ--mostly legs twists as well as bicycle sit ups.



It works great!

these balls are sand filled and outer shell is not firm so the sand shifts, redistributing the weight when you move them. I gave 4 stars due to durability. I have dropped on floor as has my daughter and no problems what-so-ever.

I purchased this ball to use in my personal training business. I am having great success using this ball with clients. The texture is great and easy on the hands, so clients can use it for more activities than a traditional medicine ball. It's also great for things like push-ups and sit-ups. I like to use it as a partnering tool as well, and it works very well for tossing back and forth. The "softness" makes it easy to catch, especially when working with women who might be a little intimidated by catching a 10 lb. ball! I highly recommend this product! - Core Strength - Fitness - Danskin - Core Training Ball'

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Exit Through The Gift Shop - documentary, art

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I feel lucky to find these at my local library. I love short films, and these movies are hard to get unless you buy them. I have seen a handful of the Film Movement films, and they are always excellent.



I didn't like all of the short films, but 5 out of 8 is not bad! They range from 5 to 15 minutes, and they are filmed all over the world. My favorites were:



Aided Migration- An animated story about a bird who isn't well enough to migrate, so he has to take a plane, but it goes the wrong way. Lucky for him, a vengeful animal in disguise has a plan.



The Sickie- A dedicated, hard-working man takes care of everything (and everyone) in the office, but he needs a break, so he decides to call in a "sickie." Can he actually stay away?



Man in the Moon- Another fun animated film where a man who lives on the moon realizes that he will have some visitors very soon.



A Half Man- This one was a little depressing, but very strange and interesting. A man with only half of his body (animated) does his best to work and take care of his little girl, without letting his body parts fall out.



The Great Zambini- A man, who used to be in the circus, tries to win back the affection of his son. It appears to be filmed in Spain, but you would never know it, because there are only 2-3 words spoken throughout. The sign of a great story is that there is no need for the characters to speak, because they show you everything, not tell. This one was my favorite.



The other three films were pretty good, but I liked these the most. Well worth a viewing. Recommended! Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection Volume 1

I generally like Film Movement selections and these shorts were first of the kind I saw offered to the public. I decided to try them, since they are compilation of the 8 (eight) short movies from various short film festivals in Europe and North America. Some of the films are animations, some are computer graphics and others are just great short stories interestingly setup. The absolute best of all is the film called "Dance Lessons" by a French director. It has not a single spoken word in it but will make you laugh all the way. The second one I like most is the short British film called "Sickie" about overworked and under-appreciated office worked who decides to take a sick day off until he realizes that VIP will not get all his servcies in order for that day unless he personally takes care of it. The music in "Sickie" is absolutely great. And the next one I really liked was animated movie abnout bird's migration. What is bird to do if he cannot fly to the warm climate? Totally cute one. The selection is very interesting and the thought process behind these short muvies in deep, not accidendal. Do not think that because these films are short that they were slapped on quickly without serious effort. To the contrary, these young directors have said a lot with only 5 minutes of time alloted to them. But the "Dance Lesson" is movie no one can forget - ever!! - Documentary - Independent Film - Banksy - Art'

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Board Dudes - board dudes, dry erase

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You get eight attractive colors in this 4-marker set (black & blue, red & orange, purple & pink, light blue & green). I've been using them for a few months now with no big complaints. I keep one on my magnetic board (also by Board Dudes) for ease of access. This would have been 5 stars for me if not for one caveat: The eraser material on the tips of marker caps tend to shed, especially right out-of-the-box. Be sure to wipe off as much of the loose material first before you use it, or you will get the hairs all over your board. After you clean them, they are much less prone to fall out, but still will occasionally. BUT with that in mind, the eraser tips are quite handy and these are excellent quality markers. Board Dudes Double-Sided Magnetic Dry Erase Markers, 4 Packs (14002UA-24)

I've been using these on this Quartet melamine whiteboard: Quartet® Standard Dry-Erase Board, Melamine, 36 x 24, White, Aluminum Frame



Pros:



- Bright, opaque colors that show up very well, even the aqua & pink



- Eraser-tipped caps are handy



- Pretty colors!



- Erase completely even after a few weeks



Cons:



- Eraser-tipped caps means that you can't just put the cap on the end of the marker when you're using it - not a big deal, but I'm forgetful enough that I could easily lose track of it.



- Caps require more force than I expected to put on tightly. A plus is that it's easy to tell when the cap isn't on all the way - the cap color is extended on to the marker itself, so you'll see white if the cap isn't on.



Notes:



- Tips are a little thicker than a fine-point Sharpie and deliver a line that's more than sufficient to read from a few feet away, or in a medium-sized conference room, but may be too thin to read in a classroom environment. Certainly too thin to read in a lecture hall.



- For those whose monitors are not doing a great job with the picture, the colors offered are: blue/black, pink/purple, red/orange, aqua/green.



- Check your board to confirm that it's magnetic - I assumed, and was disappointed. I had to play with them on my friend's whiteboard instead. The magnets on these markers seem to be weak, but they're more than strong enough to keep them from sliding around on a vertical surface.



Recommended. I'll buy these again.

I was surprised with the quality of these markers. We use our magnetic dry erase board for assisting our kids with their math homework, and these markers have nice, fine points that are perfect for the job. Each marker has two different colored tips, and both sides have an eraser on the cap. This is the only brand we'll be purchasing from now on!

The markers aren't magnetic, the caps are. And, the magnets are only on one side of the cap. This means that you have to take the effort to align the caps such that both magnets are facing the same way. Otherwise, only one end will stick to the board, and it will hang vertically (which the instructions explicitly say not to do), and probably fall off because it's not very stable that way. Anyway, the erasers on the tips are cool, and they are fine markers, but it's really not more convenient than having a magnetic try to hold your markers.

I've had these for a few months and have used a few colors. They remain attached to my board all the time and leave no marks because the magnets are recessed into the plastic.



This is a great fundamental, as other magnets with direct magnet-to-board contact have left marks.



Overall, I've only tried 2 colors and the erasers as I've only needed 2, but both were better than the stock markers given to me with my board.



Good stuff, hope it lasts, I don't use colors enough to tell you how long it might last, but the black one has been doing well.

I was pleased. I keep them in a small recycled box in the pull-out section of my desk, rather than sticking them to the board itself. This way I can ensure they lie flat. I use them to color-coordinate my assignments so that I can do it at-a-glance, rather than jotting it down in a notebook planner and forget to look.



The points are actually thicker than I wanted them to be, but they are still sufficient. Not fine-point, I'd say medium-point, similar to writing with a corner of a lightly blunted chisel marker. The colors are fun and not offensive.



The erasers are really great for being able to fix mistakes or swipe off a task as soon as I'm done, and I use them often. I will update if I start having any problems with them; there are some colors that have begun to resist a bit.



Thanks Board Dudes!

You cannot easily stick these markers on your magnetic white board after using them, because each cap on both ends must be perfectly aligned. You know the liklihood that you have put the cap back on exactly in line with the other end?

Zero percent.



Intelligence has been succesfully bred out of the culture.

These markers were excellent for my white board. Plus, I don't have to worry about losing them because they are magnetic and stay right on the board when you are done using them. The colors are great too.

The markers write well and they do stick to the board provided you line them up properly. Unfortunately one of the markers was defective and could not form a seal with the cap and so the purple was dried up before it even arrived to me. - Board Dudes - Markers - Dry Erase - Dry Erase Markers'

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Gmrs-frs Two-way Radios - 2 way radios, 2-way radio

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The radios work just fine for a short distance. The vox , auto talk works on voice activation, but be careful what you say and remember it is on, because phone rings , talking on the phone, dog barking or any other slight noise will activate it. Tried these up to 5 miles in the country setting and would not work, but if you are closer they work just fine. Midland LXT114 22-Channel 18-Mile FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

This is a initial review of the Midland LXT114 [pair].

I just picked these up over the 4th of July sale Ace Hardware had. Originally selling of $14. each, they had on special with a $10. rebate by mail check each. So for a final investment I thought I could not go wrong for $4. each! They are a bit larger that the pair of Uniden [5 yrs. old] GMR 325-2's that I already own. They take the same batteries AAA x 3 as the older ones. The clip seems nice and sturdy, the battery covers are a bit tricky to get off but I'm hoping they loosen a bit with age. One nice thing is that the pre-programmed channels [22] all have freq's that match the Unidens, I was not expecting this & very happy. So now I have four radios that work togather for a total investment of about $25!!! We mostly use on family/friend outings. Hoping these are better on battery use than the Unidens, we will see. FYI the screen is NOT backlit like the photo shows. It is a light grey [unlit] with bold black numbers. Not especially helpful in low-light/night situations. I will post additional comments as we use further.

This product working very good and sounds very clear for me. For my experience I found these two Midland and Uniden brands are best over all other brands: easy to use, battery last longer, and voice sound better. My battery life last longer on this brand name in compare to AudioVox, Motorola and Cobra brand. I like very much...and I bought a pair and then 2 months later bought another pair of (Midland GXT1050VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel) with higher mile range. So check it out and buy it whenever the price is right low. Thank you for reading.

This radios don't work as good as they're advertise. As a matter of fact they don't even come close.

The manufacturer says that if you are in a flat area with no obstructions, that they can reach up to 18 miles. Well

I live in the country wich is the best place to test these because there's no interference and a quarter of a mile was all

I got from them. I bought these to keep in touch with my kids in a cruise and that was even worse.

If we weren't in the same floor we couldn't copy each other.

The sound quality of these midland two way radios is not as good as some other radios that I have used. I had a spare motorola two way on hand and by comparison the sound quality of the motorola was much clearer. The midland radios have a sort of white noise that I did not hear from the motorola. I am not saying the there was no background noise with the motorola but rather the noise was much softer and less distracting. The voice quality of the midland suffers because of that white noise hissing.



I did not test the range so I can't comment on that.

I bought these to use on a camping trip to a music festival way out in the country so that my son can have a little more freedom this year than he has had in the past. We've tested the range on these walkie talkies to confirm that they are good for about a mile radius in an urban area. I put really cheap dollar store batteries in them, and they're still going after two days straight of the two of us talking very frequently on them (my kid loves these things). So, now, I just have to get myself to the point that I am willing to let him out of my sight for short periods of time with the other kids his age. Sigh. I really wish these things had a hidden camera and a tracking device.



The one mile range we established was nowhere near the 18 miles the packaging says these are rated for, so if you need that kind of range, especially in the city, you may be looking at buying something more expensive. All of the options in this price range seemed to lack range according to the reviews I checked. And I've got no complaints about battery life so far, but it wouldn't surprise me if better walkie talkies came with longer battery life. These are good for the price, though. Build quality seems sturdy, and they fit nicely in my hands (medium-sized women's hands). I recommend them for short distances and camping trips.

These radios work great for use when organizing or working inside and outside events. They work great outside because of their noise canceling technology that way you never have to worry about wind interferring with your conversation. If you are using these as security radios, I would recommend the Midland clear security headsets to buy along with these radios. Although other reviews have said that the distance was not very good, I have to disagree. The distance works great when even several miles away, unlike other claims of only 100 yards. The batteries last several days when running 8 hours a day. You will not be dissapointed with this great buy!

These might take a lot of batteries over time Here is the link to a comparable model with a wall charger and batteries also dual power usage but it is not just an option as this ad says. I don't know if it is me or what but It took me a while to realize that because there is a photo with them on the same page. So if you don't want the charger or batteries get it... I think it will work out alright for my requirements of short wave radio.



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I replaced a cheap Moen kitchen faucet (put in my Palrm Harbor Discovery modular) that just made 1-1/2 years of use with this faucet. I was drawn to the Kohler faucet because of the beauty of its design. The best looking one on the rows upon rows of faucets at the store. I want to get done quick in the kitchen and the sleek design enables a quick job of cleaning the faucet.



I got in a long conversation with a knowledgeable plumber and he said Kohler products had a good history. He said plumbers had advised Moen products over the years because the cartridge was non-functional after a while and the replacement easy to install so the plumber got a call and lots of money for a quick change with the cartridge itself prohibitively expensive costing around $25. He said the Kohler product would last far longer without any repairs, essentially only requiring descaling of the spout. I had to struggle to turn the Moen from one sink to the other and when the plastic ring that was causing the struggle unseated, I had a spray of water. Hence, the need to repair or replace. Given the hourly rate of plumbers, I figured a repair would last only as long as it did the first time, so elected to improve the faucet and replace. The faucet allows the filling of large containers due to the design and it moves with just a light touch. The spray head moves with ease from the fixed position to the moveable positions. I love the faucet. It is the best one I have ever had and makes kitchen work pleasurable and enjoyble. Kohler K-596-CP Simplice Single-Hole Pull-down Kitchen Faucet, Polished Chrome

I had the same experience as Arun, where I received a used product from Amazon. The box was not sealed, and in fact, had *two* broken Kohler seals on the box, indicating that I was the third to receive the product. The faucet had water stains and finger prints all over it. Come on Amazon, what is up with that? I was very disappointed. However, a replacement arrived the next day. The (one) seal on the box was still in tact, though there still seemed to be a lot of finger prints on the faucet. I went ahead with the installation which was far easier than the removal of the p.o.s. Moen I was replacing. I ran into a snag or two, but nothing that was Kohler's fault. The end result is a gorgeous, elegant, stylish faucet that works beautifully. It's even more attractive in person than in the photos. I only wish I had thought to get a replacement soap dispenser at the same time, as the original one looks pathetic next to the shiny new faucet.

I bought this faucet and it arrived in 2 days. When I took out the faucet, water started dripping from the connecting lines. Then I noticed drops of water in different parts. I called Kohler to see if this could be because of quality control measures. They said, what I got should be a RETURNED item. I called Amazon and they send another one as a replacement. Right away looking at the box, I saw 3 Kohler labels one, on top of the other. I carefully removed the top only to realize my worst fear that this item was also a returned Item. Both the labels inside were cut. I took the faucet out and once again, the new one(that's what they claim) started dripping water from the connected lines. So, it looks like this was returned atleast 2 times before. This is disgraceful. I lost trust in Amazon. I can't imagine how they can do business by just packaging a used item, when a customer pays full money for the same. This is totally unethical way of doing business and Amazon lost me once for all as a customer.



Beware of any items that you buy from amazon, which is not sealed by the manufacturer.

We just got this faucet and love it! My husband didn't have any problems putting it in. This is a big thing for him because he has struggled with every other faucet he has put in. I love the sleek look and how high the faucet is. It makes it so much easier to clean. Doing dishes is so much easier with the extra height, especially since we don't have a dish washer. The spray function is so smooth and has good water pressure. The buttons easily change water from spray to stream. It is also very solid and looks like it will last years to come. The only thing I wish was that the handle to turn the water on and off was a little bigger and a bit easier to access when I am trying to turn it on without using my hands because I have some food all over them. Otherwise, I love it!

This is a wonderful product - beautiful, versatile, well-constructed. As I've slowly replaced the last owner's low- to mid-market fixtures with nice ones I've ended up almost always buying Kohler (the others being Delta) at least partly because I'm partial to east central Wisconsin, but mostly because I have yet to experience a Kohler product I didn't love.



This faucet was super easy to install - it took maybe ten minutes once I'd removed the old faucet and swapped out the failing pipe shutoff valves.



The two spray settings (essentially a focused stream and a dispersed spray) are both very good though I might prefer a slightly more diffuse stream. I don't find the pause feature very useful, but I guess it's a nice option.



I am a fan of the high-arc design because it dramatically improves sink access for washing or filling large dishes, and of course the pull-down faucets are much higher quality than the old side-sprayers, which were a nuisance at best. Kohler of course isn't the only manufacturer of this popular style, but the Kohler is nice because it's pretty much all metal - a lot of the others are mostly plastic - and it's also about the narrowest and most compact neck and head that I could find. Many of the high-arc faucets with pull-down heads are big, bulky plasticky affairs but the Kohler is pretty narrow and very solid.



The photograph of the product shows it with the mounting plate, which covers the two side holes on a three-hole sink, but I chose to mount it without the plate, using the leftmost hole in my sink, which in my case puts the faucet in the exact center of the two basins. I used one of the other holes to mount a (Kohler) soap dispenser, and I plugged the other two with (cheap plastic) hole fillers. I think it looks nicer this way than with the mounting plate; it's nice to have the versatility. - Single-handle Faucets - Kitchen Faucet - Kohler Kitchen Faucets - Pull-down Faucets'

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