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Tom's Playroom

11 July 2010

Re: "BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"Home Theatre & Automation

Jul 11, 2010 7:42 pm

Hi there mate, House plans look great. Another option might be to use a screen material called 'Acoustically transparent'. This would mean that you could mount your speakers behind the screen material and cover the alcove with the screen material. It gives a very clean and professional finish and un...

Hi there mate, House plans look great. Another option might be to use a screen material called 'Acoustically transparent...

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Tom's Playroom

11 July 2010

Re: "BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"Home Theatre & Automation

Jul 11, 2010 9:37 pm

Hi Greg, ty very much for your informative info. i was on Monday going to speak to te builder to see if i can sound proof that room. he is really good so i am sure i wont have a problem. With regards to soundproofing, there are a number of ways to do it properly, but it is expensive. Your best bet ...

Projectors are like speakers - it is absolutely a matter of personal preference. You need to go and see a few and make ...

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Tom's Playroom

28 March 2010

Re: 2.35:1 projector screens/lenses, your thoughts ?Home Theatre & Automation

Mar 28, 2010 8:03 pm

Hi there, For what it's worth, if you are prepared to look at overseas models, you can save a fortune on Aussie RRP's. No, you won't have a local warranty, but if you buy through a company like priceusa.com.au, they can help you with any returns if possible. For example, I purchased a Mitsubishi HC6...

Hi there, For what it's worth, if you are prepared to look at overseas models, you can save a fortune on Aussie RRP's. N...

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Tom's Playroom

11 November 2010

Re: 6m X 4m HT Room - Build Wall and Screen PlacementHome Theatre & Automation

Nov 10, 2010 11:16 pm

Hi there Toohey, Looks like you are going to have a nice space there. 6m x 4 metres is certainly a good space to install a very nice 5.1 or a 7.1 system. I guess the most important question that you need to clarify is whether you want a media room or whether you want a dedicated Home theatre? I medi...

Hi there Toohey, Looks like you are going to have a nice space there. 6m x 4 metres is certainly a good space to install...

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Tom's Playroom

6 June 2010

Re: A/V reciever suggestions-4 ohm speakersHome Theatre & Automation

Jun 06, 2010 2:00 pm

Hi there, 4K is a pretty good budget, but you don't need to spend that to get great sound. And that budget brings you into the realm of components. In terms of receivers, you would not go wrong with Harmon Kardon, Onkyo, Marantz, Denon or even some of the new Pioneer series is nice. I think that Rod...

Hi there, 4K is a pretty good budget, but you don't need to spend that to get great sound. And that budget brings you in...

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Tom's Playroom

6 May 2010

Acoustically Transparent material for Home Theatre wallsHome Theatre & Automation

May 06, 2010 8:07 pm

Hi there guys, We are just about to start (finally) the build of our new home and it will have a dedicated home theatre. I have the electronic side of things sorted but am looking for a supplier of materials for the wall. This material must be non-stretching so that it can be stretched on timber fra...

Hi there guys, We are just about to start (finally) the build of our new home and it will have a dedicated home theatre....

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Tom's Playroom

27 May 2010

Re: Acoustically Transparent material for Home Theatre wallsHome Theatre & Automation

May 27, 2010 6:49 pm

Hi there everyone, Well, I am answering my own forum question. Found a great supplier here in Australia, based in Melbourne but will freight the product free to anywhere in Australia. Katherine from RIM Fabrics has been amazing and I will be placing my order soon for their Trilogy One material, at a...

Hi there everyone, Well, I am answering my own forum question. Found a great supplier here in Australia, based in Melbou...

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Tom's Playroom

6 May 2010

Anyone built with Scyon Matrix CladdingBuilding A New House

May 06, 2010 7:50 pm

Hi everyone. After more plan reincarnations than Lazarus, and with moving top and bottom storeys due to ground levels, we have been advised that we would save a considerable amount of money if we used a lightweight cladding for the front of the upper storey. The builder has recommended a Hardie prod...

Hi everyone. After more plan reincarnations than Lazarus, and with moving top and bottom storeys due to ground levels, w...

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Tom's Playroom

8 May 2010

Re: Anyone built with Scyon Matrix CladdingBuilding A New House

May 08, 2010 3:24 pm

Thanks very much for letting us know. You have put our minds at ease! Kind regards Greg

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Tom's Playroom

9 September 2010

Re: Audio/video connector standardHome Theatre & Automation

Sep 09, 2010 9:31 pm

+1 for hdmi. Much simpler but be careful of runs over 15 meters. I have a 10 metre hdmi cable and no problems. On account that the cables will be behind your walls, ensure that you purchase the latest version of hdmi cable, which is version 1.4a. This will cover you for 3d. Hdmi cables with a 1.3 pr...

+1 for hdmi. Much simpler but be careful of runs over 15 meters. I have a 10 metre hdmi cable and no problems. On accoun...

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Tom's Playroom

8 May 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Drainage Urgh :(Building A New House

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May 08, 2010 3:23 pm

Hi Bel, So sorry to hear that you are having all of these problems. We already have a storm water detention system. It was done prior to purchase of the land as a requirement of the subdivision, so after your issues, I suppose I should thank HSC for doing that! Keep your chin up. You're getting clos...

Hi Bel, So sorry to hear that you are having all of these problems. We already have a storm water detention system. It w...

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Tom's Playroom

6 June 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Construction Cert issued :)Building A New House

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Jun 06, 2010 1:32 pm

Well done Bel, congratulations. You have made it past the biggie.Lets hope that it's smooth seas ahead for you (any more rain and it will be seas - better get yourself a CC for an Ark!) Really happy for you. is it wrong to be insanely jealous?????? Take care and good luck. I thought I saw a white Do...

Well done Bel, congratulations. You have made it past the biggie.Lets hope that it's smooth seas ahead for you (any more...

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Tom's Playroom

27 May 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Drainage Urgh :(Building A New House

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May 27, 2010 7:30 pm

I wish so much I could say I had good news......the latest is that the certifier now wants ..... THE CERTIFIER WANTS???< who on Earth cares what HE wants??? It's not as if you are you building the Taj Mahal or something ::hyst:: ::hyst:: ::hyst:: ::hyst:: Oh think I better get MYSELF a glass of win...

THE CERTIFIER WANTS??? who on Earth cares what HE wants??? It's not as if you are you building the Taj Mahal or somethi...

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Tom's Playroom

27 May 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Drainage Urgh :(Building A New House

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May 27, 2010 7:54 pm

Hi Bel, There have been a few issues. We seem to have a really nice guy at Council looking after our application, but just the usual. Cut of the block was 20cm more than allowed (over a fall of 7-8 metres!), the Alfresco was too deep by 40cm and we need to remove 6m squared off the house to comply. ...

Hi Bel, There have been a few issues. We seem to have a really nice guy at Council looking after our application, but ju...

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Tom's Playroom

18 July 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Digger on site!Building A New House

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Jul 18, 2010 8:10 pm

Hi Bel, Congrats! That surely is one sexy looking digger. Now, I can't say that I am particularly attracted to construction equipment but who am I to question your strange fascination with all things diesel???? :lol: Maybe we should hereby refer to you as Bel; CAT Fancier. I hope that the weather ho...

Hi Bel, Congrats! That surely is one sexy looking digger. Now, I can't say that I am particularly attracted to construct...

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Tom's Playroom

21 July 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Digger on site!Building A New House

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Jul 21, 2010 9:26 pm

YIPPEEEEEEEEE, You are on your way Bel, Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures of your mud! ::dizzy:: Greg PS. The race is on Bel. We received our CD approval officially today..... We should be starting within a few weeks. In fact, the excavator was inspecting the site today... Nice to see some...

YIPPEEEEEEEEE, You are on your way Bel, Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures of your mud! Greg PS. The race is on...

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Tom's Playroom

2 August 2010

Re: Bel's new house - Excavator on site!Building A New House

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Aug 02, 2010 1:49 pm

Hi Bel, Sorry to hear about that knee. Was that your 'builder's behind kicking knee'? Looking forward to seeing some pictures. We are hoping for our peg out sometime this week or early next week and work to start not long after that. Off to Bali to forget about this whole process (not likely) for 18...

Hi Bel, Sorry to hear about that knee. Was that your 'builder's behind kicking knee'? Looking forward to seeing some pic...

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Tom's Playroom

17 February 2010

Building our new home in HornsbyBuilding A New House

Feb 17, 2010 7:47 pm

Well, after selling our home on the NSW Central Coast, we are now renting while waiting for our home to be built in Hornsby, about 25kms North of Sydney. We found a battle-axe block, with slopes, ledges and rocks in all of the wrong places, but it's in a great spot and close to everything we need. L...

Well, after selling our home on the NSW Central Coast, we are now renting while waiting for our home to be built in Horn...

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Tom's Playroom

9 September 2010

Has anyone installed a fibreglass pool from AAA Pools SydneyPools & Spas

Sep 09, 2010 6:30 pm

Hi guys, We are looking to install a pool into our new home backyard (when we finally get started. We have a 20 metre wide block and a depth from the back of the house to the rear boundary of 9 metres. I have been looking at lap pools but they are incredibly expensive and most are 1.2 metres deep. I...

Hi guys, We are looking to install a pool into our new home backyard (when we finally get started. We have a 20 metre wi...

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Tom's Playroom

23 December 2010

Re: anyone using Speakercraft Aim 8 three's? (or ones)Home Theatre & Automation

Dec 23, 2010 7:34 pm

Hi Danrts, I think that if you are looking for a 5.1 or 7.1 system, I would be more inclined to go for cabinet speakers rather than in-wall speakers. Don't get me wrong, some in-walls are great and Speakercraft are among them, but they are always compromised in terms of efficiency, output and don't ...

Hi Danrts, I think that if you are looking for a 5.1 or 7.1 system, I would be more inclined to go for cabinet speakers ...