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iTalk
iTalk
2 May 2009

My ceiling speakers, LCD and bracket...

My ceiling speakers, LCD and bracket...

After a few clever ideas from Rod (rodda) instead of having the TV on a unit with all the DVD's / Foxtel etc we went with this idea. The TV…

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iTalk
May 02, 2009 8:20 am
iTalk
kikin
kikin
3 May 2009

Sonos Controller CC100 underwater

Sonos Controller CC100 underwater

WOW!! That's amazing!! The CC100 is waterproof!! Have a look at the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqHdxVK9cvI&NR=1# Cool!!!

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kikin
May 03, 2009 10:17 am
Rodda
Rodda
3 May 2009

Best speaker option on a HT room ?

Best speaker option on a HT room ?

7.1 is not used very much at all yet (some amps will send 'matrixed' signals to them - a mix of the left and right surround channels), but the idea is that Blu-Ray will…

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Rodda
May 03, 2009 10:23 am
Rodda
Gester
Gester
3 May 2009

Reliability of HDMI Extenders ?

Reliability of HDMI Extenders ?

I've used HDMI Extenders before and they are really good. Had a bit of a problem sometimes with a 1.3 signal as these extenders only supported a 1.2 but as long as you…

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Gester
May 03, 2009 10:13 pm
Rodda
Rodda
4 May 2009

A little help needed; The best option for this room?

A little help needed; The best option for this room?

I'm currently living in that Delfin estate - Lakeside. Just biding our time, saving up a bit extra after selling our house mid last year - waiting for the right property…

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Rodda
May 04, 2009 4:11 pm
Rodda
wonderland
wonderland
7 May 2009

Auditioning the Epson TW3000 and BenQ W5000

Auditioning the Epson TW3000 and BenQ W5000

I dont have an answer to your question, sorry :oops: . But I would love to know the verdict once you've tested them out!

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wonderland
May 07, 2009 5:13 pm
wonderland
IQtech
IQtech
7 May 2009

Wall mount tvs: where should the powerpoint go?

Wall mount tvs: where should the powerpoint go?

guys, how high should the noggins be for an average tv? Anyone got a photo of that the nogging should look like, should there be 1 or or hoz or…

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IQtech
May 07, 2009 5:45 pm
billdsl
billdsl
11 May 2009

Wireless Energy Monitor

Wireless Energy Monitor

there has been a lot of standby bashing of late to inform everyone that standby is still usually using a fairly large chunk of total power that device uses, so start…

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billdsl
May 11, 2009 1:09 pm
billdsl
iTalk
iTalk
11 May 2009

Location of in-ceiling speakers

Location of in-ceiling speakers

Cheers Rod, That makes lots of sense :) Regards

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iTalk
May 11, 2009 7:32 pm
iTalk
Rogue
Rogue
12 May 2009

New PD Move in packs?

New PD Move in packs?

My house has 2 adults…

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Rogue
May 12, 2009 11:04 am
mikemix
mikemix
14 May 2009

Multi zone Av receiver

Multi zone Av receiver

Thanks Matt & Rod Yamaha V1900 is the cheapest I've found so far (circa $1900) to do 3 zones. Looks like I keep the ole nakamichi AV10 for this task. Thanks.

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mikemix
May 14, 2009 1:48 pm
Pugs
Pugs
15 May 2009

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

no worries sorry for the vent it is hard when working and pumping out quotes all…

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Pugs
May 15, 2009 8:54 pm
Pugs
kassan1973
kassan1973
17 May 2009

Catch of the Day - Samsung 52" LCD 100hz - Thursday 23rd Apr

Catch of the Day - Samsung 52" LCD 100hz - Thursday 23rd Apr

Hi all, Great deal, i myself purchased a 50 inch 650 series plasma at JB boxing day sale for $1980 and came with bluray player at times a have purchased when…

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kassan1973
May 17, 2009 4:57 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
18 May 2009

Samsung bluray

Samsung bluray

Thanks all, My conclusion as well here we go again as it took me 8 months for them to replace a faulty fridge. Have learnt my lesson and if they stuff me…

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kassan1973
May 18, 2009 8:09 pm

buying a new telle

buying a new telle

Hey Fu, you do realise we have colour television in Australia, well the eastern states anyway. ::kiss:: ::lol:: Just make sure you don't buy a black and…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 19, 2009 11:02 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
purpleninja
purpleninja
20 May 2009

We decided to purchase our first HT, where to start ?

We decided to purchase our first HT, where to start ?

It depends on how much money you think an Australian warranty and support is worth, because you won't get that with an overseas purchase.

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purpleninja
May 20, 2009 9:05 pm
Robanna
Robanna
22 May 2009

Media Room Config

Media Room Config

thanks again for the reply. got 12 months to finalise the desgin before building has to start..

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Robanna
May 22, 2009 9:08 am
Robanna
ps
ps
24 May 2009

Foxtel pre-wiring

Foxtel pre-wiring

Hi I really like this tread, the information is most valuable, in my case the TV coaxial connections is supplied by my builder and I want to know how it differ from the…

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ps
May 24, 2009 10:39 am
Pugs
Pugs
24 May 2009

Bundled Wiring?

Bundled Wiring?

cost.. this more expensive then seperate runs

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Pugs
May 24, 2009 6:08 pm
Pugs
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
25 May 2009

how many hdmi's??

how many hdmi's??

check out selbyacoustics.com.au I just bought all my cables and a projector screen from them.. use the code DTV08 and get 20% off also... great quality stuff and great prices. :D

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wakeboardandy
May 25, 2009 11:50 pm
wakeboardandy
Goldberg
Goldberg
26 May 2009

Running speaker cable near power ?

Running speaker cable near power ?

Thanks Pugs for the heads up, much appreciated :D

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Goldberg
May 26, 2009 8:34 pm
The Data Guys
The Data Guys
27 May 2009

CAT5/CAT6

CAT5/CAT6

The main difference in the cable specs is the bandwidth not the speed. Cat5e is 100mhz and cat6 is 250mhz. If you use Krone cable, use Krone outlets. the difference in…

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The Data Guys
May 27, 2009 7:43 am
The Data Guys
Robanna
Robanna
28 May 2009

DIY cable sockets?

DIY cable sockets?
1, 2

ACMA…

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Robanna
May 28, 2009 2:31 pm
Robanna
Annelies
Annelies
29 May 2009

PINK instead of BLUE

PINK instead of BLUE
1, 2

Jee, it looks like my Blue/Pink topic is spiraling out of control a bit. Thank you all for your support and useful remarks. I appreciate it very much, really. Hubby is on…

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Annelies
May 29, 2009 6:13 pm
Annelies
Rodda
Rodda
29 May 2009

Advice on Wall plates etc

Advice on Wall plates etc

What I suggest is a combination of bits, but at least it's modular and you can replace/upgrade one piece at a time instead of the entire puzzle. You can get IR repeating…

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Rodda
May 29, 2009 8:01 pm
Rodda
wake_me
wake_me
31 May 2009

Splurged on a new box

Splurged on a new box

Got a few kitchen appliances for the new house the other day (double door fridge with ice maker, oven, cooktop, rangehood, double drawer dishwasher and LCD all at cost…

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wake_me
May 31, 2009 9:59 pm
wake_me
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Rodda
Jun 02, 2009 5:21 pm
Rodda
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Bam
Jun 03, 2009 11:32 am
Bam
16.SFC
16.SFC
3 June 2009

Need advice on multi-room audio

Need advice on multi-room audio

Thanks to you both Matt and Rodda. It's exactly what I was looking for and the bonus is that it has high WAF :z: Which is always a good thing.

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16.SFC
Jun 03, 2009 1:45 pm
16.SFC
Pugs
Pugs
4 June 2009

Clueless - Smart Wiring Data Points?

Clueless - Smart Wiring Data Points?

data points are places where you can plug an ethernet enbaled device into the home network, be it a Voip phone a PC, notebook or which ever.. but when smart wiring you…

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Pugs
Jun 04, 2009 9:29 pm
Pugs
mikemix
mikemix
5 June 2009

Best location for stereo/networking gear

Best location for stereo/networking gear

Hi mate. I think under the stairs could be a good option, but keep one thing in mind: this is a 2-storey place and it looks like where ever you…

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mikemix
Jun 05, 2009 6:00 pm
Pugs
Pugs
6 June 2009

Internet Service/Plans in new estate - Derrimut

Internet Service/Plans in new estate - Derrimut

unfortunelty it doesn't work like that ..telstra are mandated to get dial tone to every house.... either by a plain non…

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Pugs
Jun 06, 2009 8:02 am
Pugs
musouka
musouka
8 June 2009

Home Theatre specialist in Sydney

Home Theatre specialist in Sydney

Thanks for the reply Rod. I read about Len Wallis, but looks like they do high-end custom installs so thought he may be expensive. I stumbled upon Michael Todd over at…

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musouka
Jun 08, 2009 8:08 pm
musouka
Rodda
Rodda
9 June 2009

Running extension power lead in the ceiling

Running extension power lead in the ceiling

No problem with running an extension lead like that, as it is a pre-terminated manufactured cable (possible the only legal requirement might be to get it 'tagged', or get…

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Rodda
Jun 09, 2009 9:54 am
Rodda
fredstar
fredstar
11 June 2009

Just purchased Samsung Full HD & Receiver

Just purchased Samsung Full HD & Receiver

Was puchased at HN. At the moment we r going to connect a dvd player and VHS. Later on get a blu ray and PVR. Had got the HDMI to connect the TV to the a/v receiver.

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fredstar
Jun 11, 2009 7:43 am
Hels
Hels
11 June 2009

Carpet and Thick Curtains

Carpet and Thick Curtains

I'm in Melbourne…

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Hels
Jun 11, 2009 2:38 pm
Hels
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
11 June 2009

Is this plasma ok?

Is this plasma ok?

for projectors you do sit alot closer now than in the past due to 1080p technology. If you have a 1080p projector you can sit as close as 1x screen width. My screen width…

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wakeboardandy
Jun 11, 2009 6:18 pm
wakeboardandy
Rodda
Rodda
12 June 2009

Video Distribution

Video Distribution

Hi L_B I'm sorry to inform you that none of the Elan RF distribution products are actually brought into Australia, so I can't comment on the 3 you mentioned. Obviously…

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Rodda
Jun 12, 2009 11:20 am
Rodda
Kenshi123
Kenshi123
14 June 2009

Bi-wiring speakers?

Bi-wiring speakers?

Thanks for your help pugs and italk. I might just wire them up normally and then bi-wire later on.

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Kenshi123
Jun 14, 2009 1:20 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
14 June 2009

New Yamaha Range

New Yamaha Range

The new yamaha receivers just released except 365 have dolby true HD and DTS HD master audio decoders FANTASTIC. Has anyone seen the shelf price for a 465 as retail is…

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kassan1973
Jun 14, 2009 8:29 pm
Mel&Em
Mel&Em
15 June 2009

Asus eee box b206

Asus eee box b206

Saw this today http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Asus-Eee-Box-Bla ... 7C294%3A50 Sounds like everything I'm looking for in a media centre. Internet access, HDTV through HDMI,…

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Mel&Em
Jun 15, 2009 6:44 pm
Mel&Em
Robanna
Robanna
16 June 2009

Distributed LAN, Audio and Video - Hills Home Hub?

Distributed LAN, Audio and Video - Hills Home Hub?
1, 2

well there ya go... any other data cablers around ?

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Robanna
Jun 16, 2009 9:09 am
Robanna
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iTalk
Jun 21, 2009 10:42 am
iTalk
just Erin
just Erin
22 June 2009

New house!

New house!

SS = site supervisor :D

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just Erin
Jun 22, 2009 9:03 am
just Erin
Rodda
Rodda
22 June 2009

Projector installation

Projector installation

It is usually done as part of a package and would be quoted upon that way. If you purely wanted someone to do the projector and nothing else, if it was me, I'd simply…

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Rodda
Jun 22, 2009 1:57 pm
Rodda
fxaud
fxaud
23 June 2009

Lights and cabling (bare minimum with project builder)?

Lights and cabling (bare minimum with project builder)?

What is the bare minimum i must do with the project builder and what can i do after handover. the project builder costs are too high plus i have to pay a margin of 25% to…

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fxaud
Jun 23, 2009 6:48 am
heat_crime
heat_crime
23 June 2009

Home Theatre Setup

Home Theatre Setup

"The sound quality produced is important, as is placement. What's the point of having your speakers in the perfect place if they sound perfectly crap?" Totally on the…

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heat_crime
Jun 23, 2009 2:30 pm
Pugs
Pugs
23 June 2009

Hills Home Hub or own cabling

Hills Home Hub or own cabling

another member on here called TDG is a cabler in your area... personally i see no point in skimping in this or any area of the build even if you just get conduits…

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Pugs
Jun 23, 2009 11:13 pm
Pugs
Pugs
Pugs
23 June 2009

Speaker cabling costs... my quote from the builder

Speaker cabling costs... my quote from the builder

Hi everyone... I will now follow up with the outcome, and why I was so confused! They quoted me "$77 per speaker point", which as it turns…

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Pugs
Jun 23, 2009 11:15 pm
Pugs

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