Sound Quality - ipod, iphone

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Searched high and low but could find no direct statement that said the item worked with iPhone 4's dock. Bought it on chance and was pleasantly surprised it worked without a problem. The reason I questioned its functionality is that my other LOD I use with my 5th generation iPod does not work with the iPhone 4. I knew the pin outs changed at some point in time in the evolution of the ipod dock but couldn't recall the specifics. This get more confusing when you consider that my USA spec car stereo interface can go between my iPhone and iPod with no problems. Enough about connectivity.



The device clips in well to the iPhone's dock and is slim enough to work easily with my phone cover without interference. A small strain relief supports the cable where it exists the dock connector. I was expecting the cable to be a bit thicker since this is a step up from the Fiio L1. None the less it has good flexibility to permit connecting back to a headphone amp with a 180 degree turn. The fairly small and slim 1/8" connector has an over-molded plastic housing that seems to be slightly rubbery (high durometer TPE maybe). Not sure how well this plug will hold up over time but it should do just fine unless you plan on jogging with a headphone amp and need this sort of connector (don't think many people do that anyways). No real comments on sound, it sounds like a solid line out connection to me. I expect people that will notice the biggest differences using the LOD would be those that use high impedance or low sensitivity headphones with mild or low power portable amps fed by the headphone output of the iPhone. In this scenario you may have the volume high on the iPhone and over driving its amp (more distortion, less headroom). With the line out, you're only at the mercy of the headphone amp.



Happy with this purchase and would recommend. Just about everything on ebay competing with this ships from Asia and takes a long time to receive; not to mention higher costs. This is shipped locally in the US and from an established manufacture. FiiO L3 Line Out Dock (LOD) Cable For iPod and iPhone

Some folks have no intention, or maybe the budget to spend 100 dollars or more on an LOD. This is for those folks.

Difference in sound ? If you can hear a difference, you're probably kidding yourself. However, some expensive lod's are nearly indestructible. My personal opinion is this won't sound any different than a much more expensive one. (I own expensive ones) the difference is build. The build on this should hold up if you take care of it for many years.



My advice, let this inexpensive tool, usher you into a better sound using an external amp. The fiio E5 can be bundled with this and save you a bit of cash. Avoid the folks that bash and trash fiio products. They are not top of the line solutions, but will improve and enhance your enjoyment of the music. I own things at both ends of the spectrum. The difference in sound is no where near some would have you believe. It is different. Most people won't hear a difference on the go........be it trains, planes, busy city streets etc. I will use this on one of my Ipod Classics until the day it breaks. Sounds the very same with the same amps to my ears, be it budget amps, or 450 dollar amps. (my personal limit for a portable amp)



Ok, more thoughts on this LOD. You use the line out to bypass the headphone out of your device, in this case the ipod line.



If you can't hear a difference between the lousy headphone out of the Ipod Classic with it's sloppy bass. God bless you.

The very intention of an LOD is to get rid of the sloppy bass (in the case of the Ipod Classic, especially the latest generation) It makes a difference to my ears, if you use an amp, gamle the few bucks and see if you can hear it. If not, return, sell it, whatever floats your boat. I'll take this LOD and a 20 dollar Fiio E5 over the Headphone out of my Ipod Classics anyday.



UPDATE........I have just ordered several more of these. If you don't agree with my opinion on the sound quality being very good, I'm ok with that. After comparing it with very expensive LOD's and some darn good amps, along with ALAC and WMA lossless files, I don't hear any difference. Further, the little Fiio E5 still stands a aq solid upgrade from the headphone out combined with this LOD. If you are out and about, you won't be able to deiscern the very subtle differences.



I have a large stable of fiio E5's and this very lod. Sure at home, in a quiet environment, the subtle ifference using a headstage arrow can be heard, but only with the best cans for revealing detail. No need for ultra expensive gear, without the finest headphones. No, I would not use this combo for the Ultrasone ED 10, but the lod stays, just the amp changes.



Finally, If your willing to try something new for your lap top, lok no further the fleabay, (type in Audinst HUD-mx1 Hi-Fi USB Audio DAC



You will not find a more nuetral sounding dac/amp for anywhere near the price. (Under 200 shipped.) The very finest bang for buck unit of it;s kind IMO. It will aslo power all but the very most demanding headphones superbly.



Disclosure.......I did not mention FLAC, I don't use it, at that point, if I'm listening that critically, just use the line out of a good CD player and throw in a nice amp (too many to list) That tops any pc audio, however with so many recordings being porly mastered and compressed, It's often not great either..........Vinyl anyone? Try to listen to enjoy the music, not the gear.



Everyone that has heard this little Fiio lod, has the same question. "where can I get it" No, it's not anything that looks exceptional, but the sound is great ! This little budget lod has shocked everyone that has heard it. The only way tou'll know it's not expensive (soundwise) is the extra money in your wallet. I have now placed a fourth oreder for several at each order, all for about the same price as on overpriced lod would cost you. I don't ever want to be without spares, and of course they make great gifts for the budding discerning listener. You won't regret this purchase. - Iphone - Line Out - Audio - Ipod'

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Dickie Work Pants

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Thse are great pants.

Better for hot weather than cold... they are thinner than jeans

Not baggy, not tight.

I were them for mechanic work & they are just fine.

They do not have a button wasteband. They use a metal hook. I like this better. It is easier than a button to fasten and more durable as well Dickies Pants: Traditional Work pant - Khaki 874KH

I believe that these are the best-looking, longest wearing pants you will ever find. I bought them for my nephew to wear in a very hot and greasy commercial kitchen, hoping they would be as good as the Dickie medical uniforms I used to wear to work in a hospital. They came through with flying colors! They wash and dry like a dream, with no shrinkage, very little fading, and no wrinkles - even after 10 or more times through the washer and dryer, with my nephew mostly washing them in hot water. I would highly recommend these pants to anyone.

I feel ripped off a bit. These pants are made in Honduras. They save a bit of cloth on every pair, apparently, because the two pair I bought are a very close fit. My wife suggested sending them back, but it's a hassle, so I will make do. It's not me, because every other pair of pants I own in this size fits. My suggestion is be prepared to send them back!'

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Wire Management - cables, reusable

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I used these to organize my stereo/TV cables. The 1" version I bought accommodates 4 sets of speaker cables, a sub-woofer speaker cable, and a subwoofer power cable. It was pretty easy to gather the cables into the tubing and break them out as I got to each component. You can use an ordinary pair of scissors to cut/trim the tubing.



Unfortunately, it's really ugly. Though it doesn't look beautiful in the picture, it's even more unattractive when you see it in person. Of course that's just my opinion, but I think most will agree. I was afraid that would be the case, but I was desperate for a solution. This is MORE ugly than audio cables lying on the floor.



The tube is pretty thin/cheap. I bet these cost about a quarter to make (think thickness/weight of a drinking straw).



I think these would be fine to organize cables for your jam room setup, in your man cave, or in your shop, but for a nicer living area I would go with something else. Hosa WHD410 Cable Organizer

I don't think it is ugly at all. It's just a black tube. It works really well. In fact, I need more and can't remember where I bought it. I remember it was from a place locally and it was cheap (why I rather not buy it online). Anyway, when I do find it I will be very happy b/c it works well and keeps all the cords nicely wrapped in the little tube. - Cable Ties - Reusable - Cables - Ties'

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Replacement Battery - ridgid, ryobi 12 volt

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I bought this replacement battery because the two that came with the original purchase had begun to not hold a charge. The originals lasted about four years. This replacement failed after two uses. Read other reviews about poor quality replacements, and my experience was the same. Ridgid 130252002 12V 1.25Ah NiCd Battery

My two batteries have clearly outperformed my expectations. They've endured extreme southwest heat (100+ degrees), dust and severe abuse for the past three years. My DeWalt driver's battery surrendered after two years of similar treatment. The Ridgids continue to perform although one's charge doesn't last so long now. I'm buying two more to add to my toolbox. My experience with Amazon has been superb. Two other products I ordered in the past were either flawed or not what was ordered. I received replacements within days, one in two days time.

I checked my local "battery" specialty store and found out I could get my old ones refurbished for a few bucks MORE than this new replacement costs. I got two of these - been using them for months now (light "home" duty) and they're terrific.

Ridgid 12V 1.25Ah NiCd Battery 130252002



I had two batteries with my drill driver. One went bad just before the warranty expired. The other one lasted a year longer. I hope this one performs as well as the first two.

Delivery was quick. The battery was not charged when I got it but took full charge in about half an hour and has worked perfectly since. I do not use my drill driver all the time but tend to use it pretty heavily when I do need it.

This battery seems as strong as the old one when it was new.

I have had a hard time finding batteries.

Partly because I was looking for an exact match.

This battery is a bit smaller and a bit less time on charge,

but available and cheaper. Yippee

Now I don't have to buy a new drill because the battery technology has changed.

When my old Ridgid NiCd batteries went dead, I recycled them. I found out ne week later that you can have them re-built at a fractiion of the cost of new ones! I found these two new ones online for just over the cost of one at Home Depot. Good supplier. Thanks Amazon. - Ridgid - Ryobi 12 Volt'

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Baby Proofing - baby-proofing, door

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This is my first ever review on Amazon. I'm only writing because people need to be aware of the type of doorframe that will not accomodate this lock. This is a great item, but before you buy, please examine your doorframe. There is a narrow strip of wood that your door hits and pushes against when you close your door. (about 1/4") Look on the backside of this strip. If it is flat, i.e. parallel to the door (when it is closed), then you are OK to use this device. However, if it is more decorative with a bevelled edge, the door stop on this device will just slide over this narrow strip and the door will always open and be useless. This is hard to describe.

In order to get this to work for me, I need to find a narrow square dowel if wood (about 1/4" X 1/4" X 3-4"long) and nail it to the doorframe so that this device will pull against it and prevent the door from opening. My other option is to chisel out a section of the bevelled edge so that the door stop won't slide over it.



Also, please note that the door will only close completely if you have enough of a gap between your door edge and your doorframe to accomodate the width of the device. You need about 1/8" minimum. Otherwise, the door will always be open, or you will constantly "rub" the frame and put stress on the door hinges, just to close the door properly.



Someone also had a question about about whether or not you can have the lock such that a toddler cannot open the door at all, or does it only allow the door to be opened a few inches at minimum. My answer is that the door must have some "play" in it so that an adult can disengage it. It is impossible to have the door not open at all when a child twists the knob.



I will say that I think this is a good device but it has its drawbacks.



1. It will not work on some doorframes without modifications.

2. It may not allow your door to close "all the way" to the point where the knob latch engages into the frame.

3. If you must have your door completely, or near completely closed, and just want to prevent the child from fully opening the door, you run the risk of your child smashing their fingers. (There is a way to partially get around this, but it depends on measurements of your frame and pushing the gray latch in such a way that it still springs out when the door is opened)

4. The only real way both prevent the child from fully opening the door, AND prevent from smashing fingers is to always have the door partially open a few inches.

5. There is no way to prevent the door from not being opened at all.



Think of this item like one of the cabinet and drawer latches that you screw or stick on. The ones that come in two pieces. One that you put on the door and the other that screws to the cabnet frame. The child can pull on the door and the device on the door "catches" the device on the frame such that the child cannot open the door any further.

[...] Child Safety Latches, 12 Pack

If an adult wants to open the cabinet, you just push down on the spring loaded portion on the door to disengage it. You ever notice that your child can smash his/her fingers?



Then they came out with one that reaches a threshold beyond which the door cannot close any further.

Mommy's Helper Safe-Lok Cabinet Door and Drawer Lock

This lock is not designed for this, but if you carefully push in the gray bar without it "clicking" in place, you can get a similar effect. See #3 above.



This is a similar concept just that this door lock does not have two peices. You must have a doorframe that provides the "catch" portion of the lock. If not, you have to make you own "catch" like I have to.



I hope this review helps. Safety 1st Prograde No Drill Top Of Door Lock

This item clamps on your door and is tightened with an allen wrench (included). When the safety catch is engaged, the door cannot be fully closed (this prevents pinched fingers and allows the door to be opened from either side). It stays cracked open (maybe 2 inches) and offers just a short amount of travel. That may be annoying at first as your little one tries to swing the door back and forth, but they will probably tire of it quickly since they can do no more than get a hand through the opening. Safety catch can be easily disengaged when you want to close the door completely. Not ideal for all situations, but works for me (I have it on a laundry room door that provides access to the garage).

We bought this because our toddler kept going into the pantry. We put this lock on the door and it works great! The only problem with it is that sometimes when you're closing the door, the lock will catch and you can't close the door all the way. Then you have to push the gray mechanism and the door shuts easily. I would definitely buy this again.

I just installed this and it took all of 2 minutes. It works great. No drilling required. I like the ability to disengage the lock when my toddler isn't around. I like the feature that prevents the door from closing via the pinch guard. however this needs to be engaged manually. This is good if i were using this on a room door that requires access from both sides but i am using this for a pantry door so i would prefer an automatic spring feature on the pinch guard. Other than that I am pretty happy with this so far.

We bought this device because we wanted to prevent our daughter from jamming her fingers as she is learning how to close doors on us... turns out this product is really a door lock that allows a gap (not fully closed and still unable to open the door fully). My fault for not reading correctly, but i will review the product for others to benefit.



From the one stock photo it was hard to tell how this functioned, refer to the additional pictures I posted for more info.



First of all, this thing is big. I actually want to say huge.

It is unsightly, and though it "folds" away to be non-operational it is still an ugly sight IMO.



The construction seems sufficient for a child prevention device, but this is by no means a security device and is not made of such kinds of materials.



Now on to describing how it works...

The latch actually clamps onto the door and is held in place by using the allen wrench provided to tighten the clamp.

With the arm moved into position to function as intended, attempting to close the door results in a latch resting on the door jam preventing closure on precious little fingers - perfect.

However, attempting to then pull the door back open results in the other side of the device resting on the door jam preventing you from opening the door - not perfect.



What you are left with is a door that can't open past 3 inches, and wont close. It is locked in this manner until an adult is summoned by the helpless cries of their child locked in/out of a room. This is not really what we wanted.



If it were an ideal solution it would prevent full closure, but allow the door to be fully opened.

The configuration of this device will not allow such functionality.



Of note, another reviewer discussed the type of door jam you need for this to work, it worked with mine, refer to the pics posted to see if yours resembles my door jam.

Also, the gap between the closed door and the door frame should be at least 1/8'th inch, as the device takes up that space and may cause the door to be harder to close completely shut (if at all), and may cause the actual door latch to not fully engage without a firm push on the door handle.



As this does not fit our needs, i am returning it, but may work for your needs.

Rated good for the intended functionality, ease of install, non-permanent nature, and finger jamming prevention. - Baby Proofing - Baby-proofing - Door - Door Lock'

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bathroom sink faucets - bathroom sink faucets

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I can't believe the high quality of this faucet - esp for the price. I ordered two, matched them up with glass vessel sinks, and they look and work great. One note: The waterfall is a pretty large volume of water, you can set it on a trickle but the water goes straight down from there and this faucet doesn't overhang the sink by much. The packaging was great, it was two boxes in another box with bubble-wrap and a fabric bag around each faucet. Doesn't come with any instructions, but it's designed to fit a 1 1/2 inch hole, and the included mounting hardware works fine.

One-handed operation works really well, good positive shut-off. I'm very happy with these, and everyone who sees them admires them. Euro Modern Contemporary Waterfall Bathroom Lavatory Vanity Vessel Sink Faucet Tall Brushed Nickel

When we added a bathroom to our home, we put in a stone vessel sink and after doing quite a bit of research, decided to purchase this faucet. It was exactly the right size for our 6 1/2" inch high round vessel sink and the waterfall affect is really nice. The finish is good, looks to be of good quality and was easy to install. No regrets whatsoever. Highly recommend this product.

The faucet is not bad but we underestimated the amount of water that comes from it. It splashes everywhere around our gorgeous but shallow granite sink. It is even worse when we open it just a little bit. Our remodel took too long and we cannot return either any more so we are stuck with the problem. If you want this faucet, don't repeat our mistake, get a deep sink.

Faucet is of good quality. Includes standard US fittings; used it to replace an existing faucet and was able to connect it easily without the need to purchase any additional fittings. Instructions are sparse, which is not a problem if you are knowledgeable about plumbing installations. It should have stated that it needs a 1 5/8 inch diameter hole for installation (I drilled a 1 1/2 inch hole in the granite surface I was installing it in, and had to enlarge the hole). Recommended.

I would recommend this faucet to anyone who is looking for a stylish addition to the bathroom that will make your guests envious :) Very good quality, looks exactly like described and shown on the picture, great product overall!

I wanted a single handle faucet for my vessel sink. Looked high and low and finally decided on this one. The body of the faucet is thicker than I expected, but actually was perfect for the sink. Anything less substantial would not look quite right. The handle is easy to control. The finish is beautiful. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Very nice and elegant look. Easy to install. So maybe I had an isolated incident? However, the inside of the heavy base of this faucet rusted out and now water gushed underneath my wall mounted vanity. I am currently in the process of figuring out what to do next and decided to take the time and write my experience. If you still purchase this product,you will love the look and functionality of it... if it doesnt rust and break like mine...

This faucet is beautiful at a great price!! When I opened the box I expected a thin faucet and there it was this big beautiful faucet that looks perfect with my vessel sink. I would definitely recommend this faucet to anyone.

Love this faucet. It catches a lot of attention. It is much larger than I expected, but it fits our vessel sink nicely. A couple of things I don't like; toothpaste seems to stain the finish. I haven't found a product yet to fix that, so there are dark stains on it from where toothpaste has sat on it for a few hours. Also, it is not a water saver. Turned on fully, a lot of water comes out, so with my young children using it we have a lot of wasted water. The water coming out is really cool though - a waterfall! Overall pretty happy with my purchase, especially if I can find a product to remove the stains. - Bathroom Sink Faucets'

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Childrens Costumes - accessories, scarf

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I was at first sceptical about buying this scarf because you really don't know what you're getting. But its beautifully made, looks just like the scarfs worn by the Griffindor House students! It's made of wool, fine detail, especially the house crest; it's warm, and so can be worn throughout the winter. I bought it for Halloween and have to say that it added a special touch to my costume; got lots of compliments considering I went to the Halloween Parade in the Village in NY, and there were lots of Griffindor students. So if you're thinking about buying a griffindor scarf, this one is the one to get. Oh and I ordered it three days before Halloween & received it promptly; well packaged. Great Amazon service. Harry Potter Gryffindor House Scarf (Purple & Gold)

i don't know why this is listed as a toy. It's actually a pretty nice scarf. It's long, long enough to drag the floor on a child like in the movies. I'm an adult and I bought it because I couldn't find a scarf in those colors ( plus, I do love Harry Potter ). It's wool, it's long, it keeps my neck warm - I'm happy with it.

No more anticipation as to whether the school bullies will notice that i am there, now i have this awesome scarf that screams "hit me!", and boy do they ever. This scarf has saved me loads of stress, now i do not have to deal with the emotional trauma of not knowing when the first blow will be delivered by the school yard bully, i know i will always be first on his agenda. Even the girl bullies are starting to catch on! This scarf is also durable! I have been whipped around by it on numerous occasions and it only has a little tear near the tag and to be fair that was done by Joanie, she is massive.

I was looking for a Gryddindor and Slytherin scarf as a gift for a while. Many are overpriced and even more are poor quality. This scarf is a good median price and is proper quality. This is not a flimsy costume scarf like so many other imitations. It's warm, soft, and the crest is well-crafted and sewn in (rather than cheaply printed atop).

I am very pleased with this scarf. It came fast, a couple day's earlier then it was predicted to. It's very durable material and it's a great length. The material allows it to serve as not only a costume scarf, but part of your winter wardrobe. The colors are fantastic, i expected it to be purple like in the picture but when it arrived its more maroon so it's just as a Gryffindor scarf should be. The itchyness is to be expected, considering the material but it didn't bother me at all. I'd rather have a somewhat itchy scarf made out of warm, durable material then a cheap one. If your thinking about buying this, go for it. It's deffinitely worth it.

I love it! It is made of wool so it was a little itchy, but that's okay. Once I started wearing it more often, I didn't feel the itchyness anymore. Plus it'll keep me warmer in the winter :)



I don't know why this is listed as a toy though, it made me think that the quality would be poor (which it isn't).

I was a little skeptical about the scarf but read some of the reviews. I've seen some of the Harry Potter scarves in Halloween stores and the quality is very poor. I was very surprised when this came in. The quality and the look was really worth it! - Scarf - Accessories - Gryffindor - Scarves'

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