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  1. The Eschatologist

    Will my coverage be worse if I switch from Vodacom to MTN?

    I’m thinking of doing a sim port to take advantage of Afrihost air prepaid data prices. However, some folks have told me MTN is bad compared to Vodacom, especially during loadshedding. If I port over, will my coverage and signal quality be worse than my current Vodacom sim? If so, it not...
  2. The Eschatologist

    Can I buy a Google Pixel phone overseas and use it in ZA?

    Hi guys, I'm severely dumb when it comes to phones. Sorry if this is a basic question: Do Google Pixel phones work with our local service providers? Has anyone had an issue using one of these phones in ZA? I'm traveling later in the year and am thinking of getting one overseas and using it...
  3. The Eschatologist

    Where/how do I dispose of 12v garage door batteries?

    I've got a bunch of these depleted 12 volt lead acid batteries stacked up (gate/garage/alarm eating through them over the years because of loadshedding 😡) and I remember reading/hearing somewhere that they need to disposed of seperately from normal rubbish. Where/how do I get rid of these in...
  4. The Eschatologist

    Does anyone know when the WH-1000XM5 will release in SA?

    I skipped the XM4 but am gassing for these new ones 🤤
  5. The Eschatologist

    How do I get the most accurate book value on a car?

    Hi all, I'm wanting to sell my Hilux and need to figure out the best secondhand value. Do I just call a bunch of Toyota dealerships and ask them the book price? AFAIK these bakkies are in high demand at the moment so I'd like to get the most out of it. The numbers for similar models on...
  6. The Eschatologist

    Suspiciously cheap JBL speakers on Facebook marketplace

    Hey guys I'm looking to buy a secondhand JBL bluetooth speaker for my mom. Thing is, some of the listings on FB marketplace seem too good to be true. There are people listing JBL Charge 4's for R800, and even R450!! And there are also listings for JBL Extreme 3's for under a grand. The Charge 4...
  7. The Eschatologist

    Should I change my monitor speakers from Audioengine A5+ to JBL 305P MKII?

    Hey all, Been a long time since I've posted here. A few years ago I asked for some advice on buying the Audioengine A5+ speakers. I've been using them along with the S8 sub for about 6 years and have loved them so far. Things have changed a bit recently though. I've been branching out into...
  8. The Eschatologist

    Adjustable speakers stands for monitors?

    Hi all! Just wanted to ask if anyone can point me in the direction of some inexpensive but functional speaker stands?  I'll be needing them to raise my new speakers to ear level on either side of my desk, so they have to be adjustable height-wise.  I've inquired at Tafelberg furnishers and...
  9. The Eschatologist

    Need some advice about buying additions to Audioengine A5+ speakers

    Hi all! So next week i'll be buying some Audioengine A5+ Speakers and i wanted some advice from ye wise ones on these forums as to which subwoofer i should buy to go with them.  I know about the Audioengine S8 and that it ties in with the A5+, but there are some "not great" reviews here and...
  10. The Eschatologist

    Trustworthy local distributor? Please advise about Coherent Acoustic Systems

    Hi all! I've been talking to a Mr Philip Guttentag about buying some Audioengine components in SA, just wanted to check if anyone knows about this and that i'm not taking a risk?  Details can be found below: http://www.vividaudio.com/partners/distributors.html# South Africa Coherent Acoustic...
  11. The Eschatologist

    The Quest for Quality Desktop Speakers!

    Hi everyone! Only discovered the existence of these forums recently ;) I wanted to check if this is the right place to ask about finding some advice on good quality desktop speakers.  First off, I'm not sure if it's even necessary to go for an upgrade, I had the Logitech z623's for a while...
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