How does this compare to the Freud sd208? It's not too much more, but is it really a lot better?
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Slight advantage to the Oshlun over the Freud 208, mainly due to having more teeth. The Oshlun isn't quite as clean as the DW/Delta 7670 though, which tends to run a bit higher in price. Any of those will have significantly better performance than the $30-$50 sets from Avanti, HF, Mibro, Vermont American, Promax, and others. However, none of these entry level sets do as well as the premium sets from Infinity, Freud, Forrest, Systimatic, Ridge Carbide, etc @ $200+, mainly due to the design and quality of manufacture...there really is a notable difference, but the better ~ $90+ sets can be "good nuff". It all boils down to need, usage, economics, and priorities. Slight advantage to the Oshlun over the Freud 208, mainly due to having more teeth. The Oshlun isn't quite as clean as the DW/Delta 7670 though, which tends to run a bit higher in price. Any of those will have significantly better performance than the $30-$50 sets from Avanti, HF, Mibro, Vermont American, Promax, and others. However, none of these entry level sets do as well as the premium sets from Infinity, Freud, Forrest, Systimatic, Ridge Carbide, etc @ $200+, mainly due to the design and quality of manufacture...there really is a notable difference, but the better ~ $90+ sets can be... » Read More Slight advantage to the Oshlun over the Freud 208, mainly due to having more teeth. The Oshlun isn't quite as clean as the DW/Delta 7670 though, which tends to run a bit higher in price. Any of those will have significantly better performance than the $30-$50 sets from Avanti, HF, Mibro, Vermont American, Promax, and others. However, none of these entry level sets do as well as the premium sets from Infinity, Freud, Forrest, Systimatic, Ridge Carbide, etc @ $200+, mainly due to the design and quality of manufacture...there really is a notable difference, but the better ~ $90+ sets can be "good nuff". It all boils down to need, usage, economics, and priorities. « Show Less
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The results have been just as good as my Freud set was and about half the price. Very satisfied so far.
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i have not owned a Freud. I use my Oshlun just yesterday and it still give smooth cuts. I build lots of cabinets and love it.
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Carpenter friend, I used 2 products of this brand (the 6 "and 8"), and I can tell you that the cuts and recesses are clean and precise. From what I read in the comments, for the price it is worth buying. regards Marceloregards Marcelo
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Slight advantage to the Oshlun over the Freud 208, mainly due to having more teeth. The Oshlun isn't quite as clean as the DW/Delta 7670 though, which tends to run a bit higher in price. Any of those will have significantly better performance than the $30-$50 sets from Avanti, HF, Mibro, Vermont American, Promax, and others. However, none of these entry level sets do as well as the premium sets from Infinity, Freud, Forrest, Systimatic, Ridge Carbide, etc @ $200+, mainly due to the design and quality of manufacture...there really is a notable difference, but the better ~ $90+ sets can be "good nuff". It all boils down to need, usage, economics, and priorities.
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Lorraine, I do not think that there is a whole lot of difference between the two models. I own the variable speed version and I happen to use it at the upper end of the speed scale most of the time. About the only time I've really needed to slow it down was when I was sanding some non kiln dried pine and found that the higher speads heated up the wood and the sap began to run (a lot). At the lower speads I was better able to sand the pine without having as much sap run and therefore clog the dandpaper. If you don't want to pay the premium for the variable, I'm pretty sure in day to day use you really won't see the difference. However, my opinion comes from a hobbyist woodworker. Cheers! -steve-
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It was for me. I really like my Dayton Sub 1000 for my basement budget system. But there was too big a difference with that and my Polk PSW505 in my main system. The Sub-1200 was a big improvement. My Polk PSW505 still blows the 1200 away, but it closes the gap a bit. It's perfect for my budget system. I feel that you get a lot more subwoofer for $20 more with the 1200. If I were you though, I would get the Polk PSW505 which is on sale for $199 right now. It's a steal at that price. You do live in a studio apartment so it could be too much. With all that being said, I think the Sub-1200 is a great buy. Great sub for this price. Check out my review for more info on the Dayton Sub-1200
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However I would recommend getting an mk808 instead. I have both and the performance is WAY better on the 808, definitely worth the extra $10 even if you're only using it for powerpoint. Mk808: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OX22B4/ref=pd_aw_sims_e_15
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Well... the word better is subjective as your personal taste in what you feel or experience when you use this types of devices is different for each individual. I cant compare them to the SE535 as I have never used them before. I can just say that the SE846 are out of this world and I have been blown away. Maybe try to locate a store that have both in stock and give them a try. Good luck in your decision.
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owning both of them i can tell you that the difference between both is HUGE, if you are a pro and really make your living out of photography i say go for it-the controls are a bit different since now you have a wheel to move thru the menus but you will love it once you get used to, it comes with its own stofen-like diffuser and color gel holder since the latest nikon cameras can detect the color of the gel used and then modify the white balance
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What about the ES8228S? Is this one an improvement on the 8168? Other than some ebay listings, I haven't found much info anywhere.
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I used the A4002, a great paddle for me, but I definitively feel the difference when swift to the A6002: the sponge is thicker so you can feel the difference when hit the ball. Since sponges are thicker the weight of paddle is towards the rubber area... so at the end you will have more torque and due to the thicker sponge a more spring effect, so it means more power!. So it is a positive upgrade. But you need to learn to control the paddle... you can feel the difference between paddles, A6002 is more sensitive to the effects and you need to learn to control the power too. In therms of physical appearance I prefer the black handle, but due to the performance... you forget this detail. I dont know about A5002, I prefer to jump to the A6002 and I think that it was a good idea to jump like this and avoid A5002.
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Both sound great. In my opinion the HK sounds slightly better. The power output difference is not what it seams (90w vs 75w), I'd wager if properly tested they are equal in power or the HK actually has a little more. HK is very conservative in their watt ratings and push higher amps than most. The HK seams to match well with the warm sound I like and my Paradigm speakers (older models w/ silk tweeters). The HK will be easier to set up if you don't have much experience. The Denon has more surround processing modes that you may or may not like. Sound is very subjective and depends on your room acoustics, your speakers, and most importantly your preferences. If you are using a Blu ray player that bitstreams the new uncompressed surround formats (Dolby Digital HD, DTS Master Audio), then they will both decode them for you. If you use a PS3 remember that it can't bitstream these HD audio formats, but must decode them internally and send them via LPCM. If you need a good speaker set check out the Energy Take Five Classics sold on Amazon for less than $600 last I checked. You are going to be happy with either unit. Good luck! ps. The included iPod dock with the HK is a really nice free addition if you have an iPod. If I had chosen the Denon, I would have bought their model dock eventually.
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It is better, but be sure your getting a 231. There is a. 231s that is silver in color . The faders are stout and smooth, and dbx is great. There is a 31 band eq from bbe that I like a lot as well, same price point as the dbx.
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I actually own both of these, and they couldn't be more different! the 800 has a VERY wide soundstage, the LCD3 has a much smaller, more intimate presentation. The 800 is awesomely accurate. If you want to hear the way a recording was mastered in the studio, and understand all of the nuances the artist put into the recording, the 800's will reproduce it exactly. The LCD3 has more "fun" with the sound. The low end is much more present than on the 800's, and the mid-range/voice area is simply outstanding on the LCD3, and the vocals seem more out front than on the 800's. IMO, choosing between these two cans is not an either/or proposition, because they present the music it two very different ways, and give you a very different experience comparing the same recordings. Owning both is a sizable expenditure of funds no doubt, but with these two, you can enjoy every type and range of recording to the fullest. I do find myself reaching for the 800's 80% of the time. That accurate reproduction of the sound is intoxicating to me.
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I have ordered the SD 800 and was unsatisfied in that even though it is attractive, the quality of it is not great, it feels like it's made of plastic and it's extremely light. The SD 900 is definately more durable, I stopped in a local electronic store and got a feel for it. The SD 800 is a lot smaller than the SD 900 and on the 800, the screen seems to be off a little, as if it is a bit slanted because of the camera's design, so it makes it somewhat uncomfortable to the eye when taking pictures. The SD 800 also has a light on top, next to the shutter button which makes it easier to shoot pics in the dark, which the SD 900 does not have. I haven't used the SD 900 but what the SD 800 does have over the 900 is that it is equipped with the image stabilization.
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I've never used a 320s-4, so I can't comment. Just don't waste your money on a weak-kneed 190s... I LIKE a single shaving screen. It just has an underpowered motor that bogs on whiskers that doesn't even slow down the Panasonic that replaced it. Braun should be ashamed! I, too, will be giving mine away... to someone I don't know, anonymously, so they won't angrily hunt me down & hurt me... :)
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I dont have anything to compare it to, but this is my first, and I find it almost hard to cut myself. You almost have to try to get a nick. The shave is closer than anything else ive ever tried as well. I bought this razor because people on several forums said it was less aggressive than a lot of other razors and is good to learn on, but with how good the shave is, I dont see any reason I would ever switch to anything else.
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Yes, a good one. I,m using the UMC 200 and it is excellent. The difference between a fine one and a common one is like day and nigth. I was very surprised.
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I've been selling paper folders for about fourteen years now. None of them are substantially louder or quieter out of the box than any other unit on the market, and they all inevitably grow louder over time. I'm a big fan of the 1611! But its not special in terms of noise.
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The 580 has almost double the power, a larger cabinet for better bass and is more money. For $50.00 I'd go with the larger. I have the 575 (no longer made) same cabinet, more power and no digital outputs. Had it 4 years, everyday use and never a problem. I turn mine off when I turn the TV off. For most people it has plenty of bass and there are controls to turn it up or down. I did buy a 555 for my cousin and he's happy with it but hearing it I'd keep mine any day.