The most used thing in your house

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The discussion revolves around the most frequently used items in participants' homes, highlighting personal preferences and practical necessities. Key mentions include the bed, computer, and amplifier, with participants noting how these items serve multiple functions, such as using an amplifier as a computer speaker. There is a technical exchange regarding the use of guitar amplifiers for playing recorded music, with concerns about frequency handling and potential damage to speakers. Participants share their living situations, with some humorously acknowledging the importance of everyday items like light switches and toilets. The conversation reflects a blend of personal anecdotes and technical insights, particularly regarding audio equipment.
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I would have to say the toilet, potty, flusher, relief seat, reading chair, nadanadanada.
 
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The air. :wink:
 
I would have to say that now my insomnia is clearing, it would have to be my bed. though CD player and computer come a close second.
 
The most used thing in my house is probably my #1 amplifier...sometimes I even use it as a computer speaker, with earth-shaking results!
 
Usually it would be the TV, which probably just edges out the bed and the computer. This season, where I am located (NE USA) however, it is the heater. It runs nearly all the time.
 
Originally posted by Zero
The most used thing in my house is probably my #1 amplifier...sometimes I even use it as a computer speaker, with earth-shaking results!
You're talking guitar amp, yes?

I've always heard that it's a bad idea to play recorded music (like from a computer or CD player) through a guitar rig, because the amp and speakers were not designed to handle the large frequency range. In a similar vein, I've heard people say that you can play a guitar through a bass amp, but you should never attempt to play a bass through a guitar amp.

As a EE, I recognize that, for the most part, a power amp is a power amp, and it doesn't care what frequencies you throw at it. If you give it too high a frequency, it will politely ignore it. If you give it too low a frequency, it might overheat (but most amps have thermal protection circuits).

The speakers, though, might actually be damaged by playing the wrong frequencies. I dunno. Have you heard these warnings also?

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Originally posted by chroot
You're talking guitar amp, yes?

I've always heard that it's a bad idea to play recorded music (like from a computer or CD player) through a guitar rig, because the amp and speakers were not designed to handle the large frequency range. In a similar vein, I've heard people say that you can play a guitar through a bass amp, but you should never attempt to play a bass through a guitar amp.

As a EE, I recognize that, for the most part, a power amp is a power amp, and it doesn't care what frequencies you throw at it. If you give it too high a frequency, it will politely ignore it. If you give it too low a frequency, it might overheat (but most amps have thermal protection circuits).

The speakers, though, might actually be damaged by playing the wrong frequencies. I dunno. Have you heard these warnings also?

- Warren
I've heard about this stuff, but I think it applies more to tube amps than digital. Anyhoo, it isn't like I'm driving the amp anywhere near full-out. A 120 watt 2X12 in a bedroom rarely gets turned up above 4, right?
 
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Originally posted by Zero
I've heard about this stuff, but I think it applies more to tube amps than digital. Anyhoo, it isn't like I'm driving the amp anywhere near full-out. A 120 watt 2X12 in a bedroom rarely gets turned up above 4, right?
You sound just like me. I have a Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT275... 150W 2x12... in my bedroom. It probably never makes it above 4 even when I'm alone in the house!

- Warren
 
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My bed, I have my laptop on it and I have lots of room to spread out diagrams I am working on. It's perfect.
 
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This season, where I am located (NE USA) however

where in NE? I live in west omaha
 
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The light switch.
 
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I live 2/3 of my life in a 10 by 6 ft. room.
the most used objects in the room are my speakers.
there on 24/7.:smile:
 
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Id have to say my bed and my computer. I almost never watch tv except for the Simpsons and news.
 
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Originally posted by Mattius_
where in NE? I live in west omaha

Sorry for the confusion, I meant North East USA (New Jersey). My mistake. Pardons to all of you Nebraska peoples.
 
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Bed and computer... which just happen to be located about 2 feet from each other
 
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Originally posted by Darren
The light switch.

thats a good one and so real, but, at my age, you could probably see why I picked the toilet machine.
 
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