Playing Movies

2acclaim · November 7th, 2011, 10:01 AM

took a few movies that i converted and put on my Nook since I had to fly over the weekend.

Movies encoded fine, play fine but the sound is too low(especially on an airplane to hear).

When in a hotel room I can watch Netflix just fine with the earbuds and hear everything.

Not sure if has something to do with the way I encoded(I have several movies on it now) or the output of the jack isn't it greatest?

Used handbrake to compress to play on the Nook.

colchiro · November 7th, 2011, 03:21 PM

Nook Color Tweaks lets you boost the volume.

2acclaim · November 8th, 2011, 07:51 AM

that worked quite well. Now I just need a few hours of downtime to watch the movie. It works good in a quiet environment, just not so good on a plane. Volume control will help alot.

colchiro · November 8th, 2011, 03:22 PM

Just don't go any higher than you need to.

Podivin · November 8th, 2011, 07:12 PM

Noise cancelling headphones, while not cheap, are great if you're a frequent-ish flyer. My wife and I use Sony brand and like them.

colchiro · November 8th, 2011, 08:21 PM

Got a model number?

Podivin · November 9th, 2011, 05:59 AM

MDR-NC40
Sony MDR NC40 - headphones - Semi-open, Binaural

colchiro · November 9th, 2011, 06:19 AM

$32 online, $100 local.

Podivin · November 9th, 2011, 07:39 AM

I'm just guessing that you're willing to wait a few days for them to ship, in order to save $68...

colchiro · November 9th, 2011, 03:15 PM

I've got a cheaper Sony headset I use to watch TV on the treadmill. I was wondering how yours compared to mine. (Yours is much nicer.

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d3310n · November 9th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Id invest in some rx700s instead but meh, to each their own.

colchiro · November 9th, 2011, 06:24 PM

I'd like a set of wireless RF noise-cancelling headphones from Santa.

2acclaim · November 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM

I'd like a CM7 touchpad from santa, but I'll settle for a CM7 Nook tablet.

colchiro · November 10th, 2011, 02:52 PM

How about, "I'd like a CM7 Touchpad AND a CM7 Nook tablet from Santa"?

2acclaim · November 11th, 2011, 07:40 AM

well now that i'd traveled with the Nook a few times i have to admit it's nice having the 7" and being able to put it in my front pant pocket. Wouldn't be able to do that with a 10".

Wanting both is just plain greedy

colchiro · November 11th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Since I don't own a 7" any more, I'm starting to travel with the 10". The guy in the cube next to me at work, carries his iPad2 with him everywhere. He has an app on it for a 2nd job which he might need to support and he's started reading books on it in his car

during breaks.

I'm just suggesting to ask for two and your likelihood of getting one increases.

2acclaim · November 11th, 2011, 07:31 PM

well I'm searching for a touchpad(32g) but people that stocked up are hoping for a quick payday. I can't bring my cheapass to give them more than 50 for what they paid for it.

colchiro · November 11th, 2011, 09:39 PM

If you wait long enough you should be able to find a used one. I get tired of the search after a while.

You could bid on one on fleeBay.

2acclaim · November 13th, 2011, 09:36 AM

if I was without I'd be more pressed. Since it's more of a want than a need, I've got plenty of time.

Most of my recent time has been spent looking for a new handgun. We recently passed the concealed carry and I've been looking for something new to add to the arsenal.

Narrowed down to a taurus Raging Judge magnum or a glock 36.

colchiro · November 13th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Guns or toys, that's a hard choice.

gsutton · November 13th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2acclaim

if I was without I'd be more pressed. Since it's more of a want than a need, I've got plenty of time.

Most of my recent time has been spent looking for a new handgun. We recently passed the concealed carry and I've been looking for something new to add to the arsenal.

Narrowed down to a taurus Raging Judge magnum or a glock 36.

Go Judge. Well made and no plastic.

2acclaim · November 13th, 2011, 07:28 PM

Harder than you'd expect it to be.

klouud · December 18th, 2011, 07:56 AM

I use skull candy's 50/50 earbuds for studying in the school library - work like a charm and sound great.

$50

2acclaim · December 19th, 2011, 12:43 PM

that reminds me, I've got a set of skull candy full metal jackets that I got from the coke rewards program a few years ago.

Supposed to be really good buds, just need to remember where i put them.

FyrFytr998 · December 19th, 2011, 11:58 PM

I love Skull Candy. Great quality for the prices.

d3310n · December 31st, 2011, 11:03 PM

Lol. Skullcandy? You are obviously not audiophiles. Jvc. Seinhouser. Look around guys.

colchiro · January 1st, 2012, 10:49 AM

I saw a Radio Shack ad on TV for Skull Candy sale-priced for double ($20) what you can get them for anywhere else (like Amazon).

bobstro · January 2nd, 2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3310n

Lol. Skullcandy? You are obviously not audiophiles. Jvc. Seinhouser. Look around guys.

You mean Sennheiser, right?

Audiophile sound went away when headphones turned white. I don't think anybody knows the difference these days, but things sure used to sound better.

d3310n · January 2nd, 2012, 11:21 AM

Derp. I was on my phone, forgot to google and edit to fix it ^

bobstro · January 3rd, 2012, 08:35 AM

At least you didn't call them Seinfeld!

2acclaim · January 4th, 2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobstro

You mean Sennheiser, right?

Audiophile sound went away when headphones turned white. I don't think anybody knows the difference these days, but things sure used to sound better.

maybe you're getting old and your hearing is getting bad?

anyhow, I've got OEM speakers in car, OEM speakers on the bike. Don't need perfect sounds, just good sounds.

bobstro · January 4th, 2012, 11:17 PM

I'm too old to go wearing Dr. Dre Beats around, but I'll stick a pair of Shure 'buds discretely in my ears any time!

Go try a good set of headphones, then switch over to the buds. Tell me which you prefer then. It's a travesty what crappy equipment does to good music. Well, good music not mangled by bad encoding, anyhow. Even on my phone, it makes a BIG difference.

2acclaim · January 5th, 2012, 07:24 AM

next time I get an opportunity I'll try that. I just don't find myself listening to music as much as I used to unless i'm on the bike.

Bren S. · June 8th, 2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colchiro

$32 online, $100 local.

Colchiro I know this post was back in November but where did you find that headset for $32?

colchiro · June 8th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Secret: Get Chrome browser and install "invisible hand" plugin. It'll show you prices online on select stores, like this one: Sony MDR-NC40 Noise Canceling Headphones : Headphones | RadioShack.com

FWIW, I bought a different pair from eBay (used) that I just love...Sennheiser RS 110

They're RF so can listen in the next room, if you like.

Amazon.com: Sennheiser RS110 Over-Ear 926MHz Wireless RF Headphones: Electronics

Sennheiser RS110 Wireless Headphones - Walmart.com