Are you one of those villagers? Or are you the old man?
Do you focused too much on a small hole in the ground?
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Hole in the Ground, A comic strip.
Are you one of those villagers? Or are you the old man?
Do you focused too much on a small hole in the ground?
Revisiting Old Works = Nightmare?
"Revisiting old works would only bring nightmare!" That is what many artists/designers/creators says.
This is usually true... but with a few exceptions. At least in my case, there are some exceptions.
I've been clearing and organising some old storage hard disks and I came across a few folder. They are named "Art Backups", "Illustrations" and "Art Scans".
I froze. Really, I did.
In a split second, all the bad designs, ugly drawings and crappy comic stripes came flashing in my mind. And they started a party.
"How good can I be back then when I'm still so bad now?"
But at the same time, I'm curious.
"What kind of crap did I produce last time?"
In the end, I gave in to my curiosity and ... Took a deep breath, I opened the folders.
AHHHHHHHHH!!
As expected, most of them are bad ... Like ... very good for people on diet...
However, there are some that ... surprised me. And I question, "Did I really create those? Did I really drew those?"
No, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying they're very good, but they're much better than I expected. At least they didn't look like something I did when I was 3 years old nor do they question my idea of human, art and design.
I even kinda like some of the
Hmm ... It's a complicated and weird feeling. I can't describe that.
Some random logo design.
Some random logo design.
Some random logo design.
Some random logo design
This comic stripe is an entry to the Playfish Halloween competition. This is really "ancient", Playfish is no longer around; they closed in 2013, I think. Anyway, if you intend to read it, it's read by Row - starting from the left row top-down and then to the next row, also top-down.
I don't know why I did this, it's so lame :/
And my grammar and sentence structure ... OMG!!
And my grammar and sentence structure ... OMG!!
A portrait of a celebrity. It doesn't matter if you can't tell who it is ... lol
Another portrait.
Some of the works, actually reminded me of the time back then... whereby I really enjoy creating artworks (comics, drawings or illustrations) because I want to create them. They're not to impress anyone nor to compare.
Those times creating art was so fun.
And then I question myself, What made art not fun now?
...
I don't have an answer.
But I do know, it's not always just nightmare when you revisit your old works.
...
I don't have an answer.
But I do know, it's not always just nightmare when you revisit your old works.
Should I get more expensive storage case for my earphones? Cheap carrying cases Vs More expensive carrying case
I was shopping for some hard cover cases to protect my earphones when I realised that the cases varies in prices (they can range from a few dollars to over $20) even though they looked pretty much the same.
The price range is pretty huge... so I got thinking, "Why do they varies so much in price? Would the budget ones be able to protect my earphones well enough?"
So I decided to do a simple experiment with whatever I can find at home to test things out. This is of course just for fun and not professionally done. I do not have the equipment for proper/professional stress test. It's also pretty obvious that I won't be testing with some super expensive cases; I don't have something more than SG$10.
Setup and Materials
Materials:
- A heavy weight
- Plasticine (or any kind of dough)
- Carrying cases (obviously)
- Timer (or a clock)
- Ruler (for estimating height)
- Plastic bags or something to prevent the dough for dirtying the case.
I choose a bottle of
The set up of the experiment is simple.
1. Get the plasticine (shaped to about 2 cm in height) and stuff them into the case.
2. Place the weight on top of the case and wait for 30 minutes.
Contestant No.1: Unknown brand case
I got these at 2 for SG$5 from Qoo10. They looked pretty nice but you can tell from the workmanship and material, why it is worth only $2.50 each. But well, at least it is made of waterproof material.
The size is good, they can easily fit into your pockets.
Process:
Results:
Surprisingly, the casing seems to take the weight pretty well. The only change is the marking left in the dough, which is caused by the netting (inside the casing). The height of the dough remains pretty much 2 cm.
Rating: 4.5/5!
Contestant No.2: Remax Rm-733 Case
These were included in the package of Remax RM-733 earphones,
The size of this is slightly "thicker" and not as fitting for pockets.
Process:
Results:
I guess it's not hard to guess (by the "deformation" of the case when the weight is place on it) that the right side of the case was a little more squashed than the left side. Even the marking (left by the netting) was more obvious on the right side of the dough. The right side's height was a little lesser than 2 cm (estimated 1.8-1.9cm).
Rating: 3/5
Contestant No.3: HZSound PU Case
I got this from Taobao during a promotion for about SG$10. It'll cost slightly more now, maybe around SG$13-14. From the first touch of this case, I know it's of much better quality than the previous ones. The waterproof PU surface is so smooth and the case is sturdy all around. Even the zip and the tag on the zipper are of good quality and print. It came with a clipper too for easy carrying.
Size wise, this is slightly bigger but still will fit in most pockets.
Process:
Results:
Similar with the other cases, there is marking where the netting is. However, the marking is much lighter, probably due to less force pressing it against the dough. Other than the netting marking, the dough is mostly untouched. The height is still 2 cm.
Rating: 5/5
Conclusion:
Cheaper Cases:
- Poorer Quality materials
- The zipper feels much thinner and could break more easily
Cheaper case zipper (left) vs More expensive case zipper (right)
- Tend to squash more under pressure (I do question how long they can withstand pressure)
- Poorer, "plainer" design - Lack of accessories
- Poorer Workmanship (obvious in the Remax case, it's not well aligned. The red case also has this problem)
Well, the results are pretty obvious. The cheaper carrying cases does their job of protecting what is inside pretty well too. However, I would question their durability, because they tend to get squashed and unaligned after pressure is applied. The more expensive case obviously wasn't affected as much.
Which one to get really depends on your usage and budget. All of these cases would prevent tangling and pulling (of cables) pretty well and are waterproof. Ultimately, there are hard plastic cases that work best in protecting the earphones (and preventing "squashing"), but they're pretty bulky and won't fit in your pockets as much.
Langsdom D4C Dual Dynamic Drive Earphone Review
Specifications:
| General Specification | |
| Brand | Langsdom |
| Model | D4C |
| Color | Black, Pink, White |
| Wearing Type | In-ear |
| Cable Length (m) | 1.2m |
| Cable Material | TPE |
| Technical Parameters | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Wired Control | Support |
| Plug Type | 3.5mm |
| Receive Sensitivity | 96dB±3dB |
| Impedance | 16Ω |
| Frequency Response |
20-20000Hz |
Packaging and Accessories
Firstly, I'd like to say that the packaging is extremely beautiful and would be very presentable as a gift.
Included in the box:
1 x Langsdom D4C earphones
2 x replacement earbuds (S and M)
1 x pouch
1 x clip
Built and Cable
The casing of the earphones are plastic while the Y-split and the jack are metal/aluminum.I think the earphone looks really cool, although I feel it'd be better if the front casing is clear transparent (to showcase the components inside) instead of black-transparent.
The TPE cable is on the soft side (but not flimsy) and doesn't retain much bends and curls. They doesn't tangle much too and is easy to coil up to be placed into protective cases.
Fit/Comfort
I like its fit because it stays in my ears very well and are comfortable to wear. I do have to warn you that the earbuds are very difficult to insert into the front cavity, so if you do not need to change the earbuds, don't!
Noise Isolation and Sound
Similar to the WRZ X6, the volume is on the louder side which should help in noise isolation.
The D4C bass is pretty nice but lacks fun. It gets a little muddy at certain range.
The Mid is enjoyable although did get a little overpowered by the bass. Female voice sounds forward and sweet. However, High is little harsh.
Although I'm not very sure of the material of the pouch, it feels very much like soft PU... I could be wrong but it doesn't change the fact that it's so soft and comfortable to hold!
It's a pity the craftmanship is a little sloppy and there are obvious "bad sewing". Nevertheless, I still like the pouch a lot.
Pros:
- Light weight
- Comfortable
- Good fit
- Decent noise isolation
- Mid is pretty enjoyable.
- Mic and controls works well with iPhone
- Nice packaging and design
- Accessories (the pouch really adds a lot of points! But of course this is personal preferences)
- Cable doesn't tangle easily nor retain bends or curls
Cons:
- Rattle sound from movements- Earbuds were very tight hence hard to change
- High is a little harsh
| Overall score: 3/5 | Microphone: 3/5 |
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*Note: I'm no audiophile, just a person who loves music and earphones!! And is learning about them.