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Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by zemo » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:36 PM UTC

postalrat wrote: post #92

crumbshot wrote: post #62

Is HN being subjected to some astroturf marketing techniques here? Seems rather suspicious to see so many commenters enthusiastically salivating over an advert for a very expensive radio. And also for said advert to hit the #1 spot on this site, despite not fitting into the usual categories for a compelling post.

I was thinking the same thing. How does this overpriced niche speaker make it to the top of hn so quickly?

people upvote it because they think it's cool. That's how the system works.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by zemo » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:37 PM UTC

talentedcoin wrote: post #70

crumbshot wrote: post #62

Is HN being subjected to some astroturf marketing techniques here? Seems rather suspicious to see so many commenters enthusiastically salivating over an advert for a very expensive radio. And also for said advert to hit the #1 spot on this site, despite not fitting into the usual categories for a compelling post.

I'm with you. This is a product for rich narcissists.

rich narcissists??? on HN?! the shock!! the surprise!!!1!

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:38 PM UTC

talentedcoin wrote: post #70

crumbshot wrote: post #62

Is HN being subjected to some astroturf marketing techniques here? Seems rather suspicious to see so many commenters enthusiastically salivating over an advert for a very expensive radio. And also for said advert to hit the #1 spot on this site, despite not fitting into the usual categories for a compelling post.

I'm with you. This is a product for rich narcissists.

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Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by richrichardsson » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:40 PM UTC

wodenokoto wrote: post #78

I've been looking for a high-end pair of bluetooth speakers, so this really peaks my interest. I've been wanting the B&O Beolit, but they used to come with built-in charger, so you could just plug in directly into the wall. But now they switched to USB-C charging, which means that you need to use an external charger unit. Not every USB charger will deliver enough power, so that's just a step back in user experience.…

FYI: "piques my interest" is the idiom.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by November-Echo » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:43 PM UTC

andor wrote: post #50

"ambient mode - zone out to a drone generated by snippets of a radio broadcast" This sounds really cool. Is there anything like it available in software?

+1 Anyone?

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by riffic » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:44 PM UTC

inquirerofsorts wrote: post #97

mrspeaker wrote: post #7

I love everything Teenage Engineering make. My first impression is always "eh, that's too weird, who would want that... who is their target market?", and over time end up at "OK, I WANT ONE!". I own way too many of their Pocket Operators now. Though, I REALLY think I'm not their target market here: "designed to be played outdoors, in public spaces and at high volume"... that's exactly situations I now try to avoid. H…

This reads like an ad, as do many of the replies. Please read the site guidelines my friends. > Please don't use uppercase for emphasis. If you want to emphasize a word or phrase, put asterisks around it and it will get italicized. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

You created an account twelve minutes ago to nag people on minor site rules?

Let the moderators do their job.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by AgloeDreams » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:44 PM UTC

somesortofsystm wrote: post #98

comboy wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I understand say OP-1. But how much time on average have you spent on each of those pocket operators? And are you able to use it productively after leaving it alone for some time without checking manual?

I have a friend who has made an entire album with the OP-1 and as well full tracks with his Operator collection. As always, its not the instrument - its the musician.

For what it is worth, your friend would be in addition to most modern artists. Chvrches' first album was mostly OP1, Death Cab used it heavily on their latest, The national made aggressive use, TS's Folklore is layered with it everywhere and It was used in Billy Ellish's latest works too. the OP1 is basically standard equipment for most modern bedroom to indie producers.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by vel0city » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:46 PM UTC

joezydeco wrote: post #54

ddingus wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The US digital radio effort has been complicated and slow to ramp up. Many digital streams are commercial free in an attempt to drive receiver adoption. Many cars still ship with no digital capability. Ordinary FM makes reasonable sense here.

What is HD Radio, then? https://hdradio.com/get-a-radio/new-cars/

HD Radio is a digital radio standard in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Many new cars are sold with HD Radio. Many new cars are sold without HD Radio. Go look at some new car listings, you'll find tons without HD Radio. Many will only say AM/FM. Sometimes they'll also mention Radio Data System (RDS), the thing that shows a snippet of text with song titles and station names. Some will mention HD Radio Ready, as in you can buy an additional module to upgrade the OEM stereo with an HD Radio decoder, this is also common with satellite radio. Sometimes a car will have HD Radio.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by pjc50 » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:49 PM UTC

filleokus wrote: post #30

pjc50 wrote: post #2

Their line of synths is great, but a radio which doesn't support DAB? How am I going to listen to 6music?

My very basic understanding is that most regular DAB (not DAB+) is inferior in audio quality compared to FM? Also, and I don't know how much it has decided their design decisions, but Teenage Engineering is Swedish based, and here DAB hasn't really become a thing. It's been, more or less, in a "trial" state since 1995, not covering the whole country and steps to upgrade to DAB+ and replacing FM canceled a few years a…

Yeah I think it was a combination of a technical decision to keep the CPU power requirements down and a political decision to not give people high enough quality for piracy. "Home taping is killing music" and all that.

Re: OB–4 – Portable high fidelity loudspeaker

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Post by AgloeDreams » Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 3:51 PM UTC

wodenokoto wrote: post #78

I've been looking for a high-end pair of bluetooth speakers, so this really peaks my interest. I've been wanting the B&O Beolit, but they used to come with built-in charger, so you could just plug in directly into the wall. But now they switched to USB-C charging, which means that you need to use an external charger unit. Not every USB charger will deliver enough power, so that's just a step back in user experience.…

FWIW, Bluetooth is the wrong tech if you want high end. You are much better off with something Wifi connected and the quality is much much better. Obviously doesn't work for everyone, but I imagine this is not much better at reproduction than even mid-range Sonos Speakers.