Posts by BuildingACT • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Advice on Multizone video & Audio pleaseHome Theatre & Automation

6 February 2012

Feb 06, 2012 8:54 pm

Hi Dream House 82 I've essentially got a very similar set up to what you've outlined. Without advocating one system or another (at the end of the day, you can achieve things a number of ways - it comes down to what you decide is the best option for you - all things considered), I'm using the followi...

Hi Dream House 82 I've essentially got a very similar set up to what you've outlined. Without advocating one system or a...

Re: Multiroom audio and video wiringHome Theatre & Automation

31 August 2011

Aug 31, 2011 10:09 pm

""Again, depending what type of system you use, everything should be able to be controlled from each point and, with the allowance for a coax cable to each room, you can always use IR extenders if needed.."" So what IR extender do you plan on using that runs with a COAX cable? L...

Jezza Personally, I'm using Q-Link barrel receivers, run (via coax) back to a central IR block, with emitters leading t...

Re: Multiroom audio and video wiringHome Theatre & Automation

29 August 2011

Aug 29, 2011 9:41 pm

Hi amgsl55 Just my two cents worth, without advocating for any specific system, I'd suggest: - a minimum of 2xCat6 to every display point (i.e. wherever you'll have a TV or projector mounted) - a minimum 1xCat6 to wherever you want to have a control panel in each room (of course, depending on what t...

Hi amgsl55 Just my two cents worth, without advocating for any specific system, I'd suggest: - a minimum of 2xCat6 to ev...

Re: Home Theatre Speaker System - What is Best?Home Theatre & Automation

27 December 2010

Dec 26, 2010 11:01 pm

Hi NcgQ I've been slowly putting together my home theatre setup so, for what it's worth (and depending on your budget/main use), I've gone for: Legend Acoustics speakers (5.1 setup to begin with) Pioneer SC LX83 AV receiver OzTheatre 'Majestic' Evo3D fixed screen (16:9) Having done a fair bit of res...

Hi NcgQ I've been slowly putting together my home theatre setup so, for what it's worth (and depending on your budget/ma...

Re: 1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommenHome Theatre & Automation

8 November 2010

Nov 08, 2010 9:43 pm

Thanks Adam, I hadn't heard of the Nuvo System before and just had a look at it now and it seems pretty good! I did want to invest a little more in the speakers downstairs because of the sound quality in the areas where there's tiled floors. And less impressive speakers upstairs, to keep the budget...

Hey mate No problem at all...the NuVo is definitely a great system and, similar to the Elan system, allows you to contr...

Re: 1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommenHome Theatre & Automation

7 November 2010

Nov 07, 2010 4:16 pm

Forgive me for my ingnorance, I'm not technologically savvy and I really need help to decide what is the right multi room audio system for me. I am building a 2 storey home, bedrooms upstairs, study & living downstairs. (SE Melourne) We are at lock up stage at the moment and I am waiting to mee...

Hi! I would strongly recommend the NuVo system www.nuvotechnologies.com ...I have it set up in my place and couldn't be...

5 November 2010

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Nov 05, 2010 2:01 pm

Hmmm, ok, so you have all data points terminating to a patch panel in a cabinet and that is where you are running the matrix? So are all your sources at that location as well then? And everything is controlled via the IR system? No patch panel - originally had it set up like that but was an absolut...

No patch panel - originally had it set up like that but was an absolute pain and became a complete nightmare with patch...

5 November 2010

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Nov 05, 2010 10:54 am

ACT Good to see you have got it all set up and working. Im still doing alot of head scratching. If possible could you provide a list of what brand and type of components you used. Mainly the matrix and IR repeaters. Cheers Jason Hey Jason Yeh, despite having it all setup the way I want, I still scr...

Hey Jason Yeh, despite having it all setup the way I want, I still scratch my head half the time and have to remind mys...

5 November 2010

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Nov 05, 2010 6:25 am

Thanks for the detail on your setup Adam. A question though - how will your Cat6 for AV distro be separated from the home network? Are you having dedicated runs of Cat6 between the HT and target rooms just for AV? Hey Westy No problem - and yep, 2 runs of Cat6 from my 'equipment room' to each displ...

Hey Westy No problem - and yep, 2 runs of Cat6 from my 'equipment room' to each display specifically for AV (HDMI balun...

4 November 2010

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Nov 04, 2010 8:10 pm

one other way would to go a HFS router with a 4 tuner card into recording al the FTA stuff then just accessing it via the server. the only thing that wouldn't be able to be done liek that is the Foxtel. then of ocourse all the new IP TV stuff will relegate the use of foxtel to the Dark ages.. Re. F...

Re. Foxtel...yes it could Just need a CAM built into ur PC along with ur quad-tuner card (with DVB-S obviously)....and ...

4 November 2010

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Nov 04, 2010 7:57 pm

Ok, thanks for the confirmation Adam. Glad to know I'm on the right track. :wink: So onto the next question... :roll: :lol: How are you planning to 'route' the signals? Can the signals be switched like any other network traffic once they come out of the extenders (baluns) on CAT6? Is that what the ...

nope it won't work like that, it isn't converted in to IP traffic... so you can't use a Switch in that capacity. Source...

30 October 2010

Oct 30, 2010 7:13 am

Ah, handy to have someone you know in the business. If he's a distributor, I take it they can be bought in Australia? A question - if you are running a HT room, how are you planning to hook in the devices to the matrix switch as well as the local amp/AVR? I run all my devices into an AVR with one o...

Hey Westy, yep pretty much all the gear I'm getting can be sourced locally, although some things like the 4x4 matrix ha...

29 October 2010

Oct 29, 2010 10:40 am

Just a quick update - wasn't able to get my hands on the Aten 4x4 hdmi matrix (no stock, no firm leadtime to order), so instead I've ordered the Octava Inc 4x4 hdmi matrix http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20matrix%20switch%204x4.html which will hopefully be here sometime next week! :D p.s. Westy - sour...

Just a quick update - wasn't able to get my hands on the Aten 4x4 hdmi matrix (no stock, no firm leadtime to order), so ...

Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?Home Theatre & Automation

28 October 2010

Oct 28, 2010 10:52 am

Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys! I've put an order in for a 140" 16:9 'Majestic' screen with fidelio velvet and evo3D fabric from OZTS...will hopefully arrive in about a week!! :D I'll let you know how it goes once I've had a chance to get it all set up!! Thanks again Adam :)

Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys! I've put an order in for a 140 16:9 'Majestic' screen with fidelio velvet a...

Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?Home Theatre & Automation

27 October 2010

Oct 27, 2010 1:29 pm

In my opinion and experience (I've installed many home cinemas and sat in even more), at 5m back, for me, 120" is a very good size and 133" would be the biggest I would want to go. I've been in a 4.8m long room with a 120" screen and it actually felt like it was bordering on too big....

haha yeh, as I said - completely understand that it may seem far too big for some and a bit limiting in terms of projec...

26 October 2010

Oct 26, 2010 7:30 pm

Hi tpin, just wondering if you'd made any progress with your mux issues? @Adam(BuildingACT) - have you bought or set anything up yet? Cheers. Hey Westy Sorry for not replying sooner! Slowly making progress...but still trying to pull together all the bits and pieces I need/want. Basically, my system...

Hey Westy Sorry for not replying sooner! Slowly making progress...but still trying to pull together all the bits and pi...

Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?Home Theatre & Automation

26 October 2010

Oct 26, 2010 6:51 pm

Unfortunately that won't work in practice. The improvement you get from a more expensive projector won't make up for the improvement in quality from a good screen. For instance, you could paint an area on the wall white: cost = tin of paint. But any PJ you buy will be completely wasted. A bad scree...

Hi Thudd Absolutely take your point and agree, which is why I was after some advice/recommendations on screens! At the ...

Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?Home Theatre & Automation

26 October 2010

Oct 26, 2010 8:10 am

Thanks for the the responses guys! :) Serentity - yep, I do a fair bit of reading on dtv forum and avs forum; I'd just recalled that a number of people on here are fairly regular Selby customers, so thought I'd ask! ;) Gobrien - thanks again for the advice! From the sounds of it, can't go too far wr...

Thanks for the the responses guys! Serentity - yep, I do a fair bit of reading on dtv forum and avs forum; I'd just reca...

Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?Home Theatre & Automation

23 October 2010

Oct 22, 2010 11:14 pm

I have an OZTS 16x9 90" Majestic with Evo3D fabric which I got about a month ago. Fantastic screen IMO, have you got any specific queries? Have a look on dtvforum.info, everyone there rates this screen as fantastic bang for buck. Thank for the response gobrien! Mind if i ask how much you picke...

Thank for the response gobrien! Mind if i ask how much you picked it up for and where you bought it? I guess I'm trying...