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mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

in ceiling speaker what do you think

in ceiling speaker what do you think

Sounds like a case of the "white van man" to me ... Be a little wary.

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:26 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

TV Outlet Splitting Problem - Velocity Estate

TV Outlet Splitting Problem - Velocity Estate

Its amazing to think that a signal for TV can be "too high" - how far we have come in the last few years!!

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 4:40 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
12 July 2011

Hdmi cable - does it have a plate where it comes thru wall?

Hdmi cable - does it have a plate where it comes thru wall?

The only obstacle inside the wall cavity as you attempt to feed anything from top to bottom (or vice-versa) is a noggin (or in taller walls perhaps more than one...) - a…

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Rodda
Jul 12, 2011 2:58 pm
Rodda
nrh157
nrh157
16 June 2011

FTTH Estate - HDU Required?

FTTH Estate - HDU Required?

Question for a data guru please. We are about to move into a Telstra Smart estate. At our electrical appointment we were informed that a Home Dist Unit would…

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nrh157
Jun 16, 2011 6:55 pm
nrh157
paulw11
paulw11
14 June 2011

Data cabling for new build

Data cabling for new build

Hi If it is done correctly, the 8 phone points and 8 data points will actually be 16 data points. It is how you connect them at the hub that determines their purpose (At…

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paulw11
Jun 14, 2011 7:46 am
Chipstick
Chipstick
13 June 2011

Data cabling

Data cabling

Thanks!

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Chipstick
Jun 13, 2011 11:55 am
JasonV
JasonV
11 April 2011

Media Room Inspiration

Media Room Inspiration

There are a few great cinemas there. Take a look at some of these ones also. MANY of them are well over the million $ mark. http://www.cineloungers.com/personal_ci ... eaters.php

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JasonV
Apr 11, 2011 9:33 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
8 April 2011

Polystyrene foam

Polystyrene foam

Tried Bunnings? They seem to sell everything else! :)

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mattwalker
Apr 08, 2011 5:14 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 March 2011

what size conduit for a HDMI Cable? 20 or 25mm

what size conduit for a HDMI Cable? 20 or 25mm

Hey ozberg, My TCC cables will not arrive for 3 more weeks (they are on the slow boat from China :( ) but in the meantime I could recommend these:

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mattwalker
Mar 21, 2011 10:16 pm
mattwalker
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
21 March 2011

Where to buy individual speakers

Where to buy individual speakers

That's great, thanks Matt

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joannapaulp
Mar 21, 2011 10:55 am
Rodda
Rodda
9 March 2011

Building a Media Room - Should I put in Alcove and Bulkhead

Building a Media Room - Should I put in Alcove and Bulkhead

Hi again Hep. For getting the real cinema experience you simply cannot beat a projector (unless you have about $100K spare and you can get your hands on a 100"…

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Rodda
Mar 09, 2011 12:26 pm
Rodda
themax
themax
8 March 2011

Security Camera and phone

Security Camera and phone

We love ours, but it is outside the front door not at the front gate (mainly because we don't have a front gate yet :lol: ).

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themax
Mar 08, 2011 7:53 pm
themax
1sthome
1sthome
3 March 2011

Sound insulation - villaboard cf sound check

Sound insulation - villaboard cf sound check

Now I'm using villaboard on the bathroom wall side of the the timber stud wall, insulation and then firecheck plasterboard on the other side of the wall. How do you…

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1sthome
Mar 03, 2011 10:09 pm
nrh157
nrh157
28 February 2011

Logitech Remotes ~ Battery Fault

Logitech Remotes ~ Battery Fault

It's a specific Li-ion battery made for the Logitechs. Looks like this http://tinyurl.com/4htspdw

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nrh157
Feb 28, 2011 7:19 pm
nrh157
pedro.lyn.josh
pedro.lyn.josh
28 February 2011

"BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"

"BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"
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actually i have seen the Optoma HD20. Any thoughts? tick or cross

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pedro.lyn.josh
Feb 28, 2011 2:22 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 February 2011

Security Camera cables

Security Camera cables

Or you could run both and have the option to upgrade to IP in the future :) Cable is cheap and it is easy to run some cable once!!

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mattwalker
Feb 21, 2011 11:36 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 February 2011

Sale ~ Logitech Remotes

Sale ~ Logitech Remotes

The Harmony on is one of the best remotes (IMO) on the market!

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mattwalker
Feb 21, 2011 11:34 pm
mattwalker
paulw11
paulw11
17 February 2011

Number of network ports and locations in new build

Number of network ports and locations in new build

OK so I'm in fornt of my Main PC.. as for a 6RU it won't fit.... you would need to get a 9RU in your current format it is 44 points so that is…

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paulw11
Feb 17, 2011 6:25 pm
Rodda
Rodda
8 February 2011

Paradigm In-Wall/Ceiling Speakers

Paradigm In-Wall/Ceiling Speakers

That combo looks OK (although I prefer the quality of Marantz over Pioneer). For the subwoofer, I'm not sure how the Cambridge X300 would perform but I can guarantee the…

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Rodda
Feb 08, 2011 7:53 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
31 January 2011

New TVs don't have RCA output

New TVs don't have RCA output

My Dad's new 42" Sammy has the same issue - he's currently using the headphone output into an old Onkyo stereo amp/receiver I'm lending him. Be aware of this - many AV…

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Rodda
Jan 31, 2011 12:56 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
18 October 2010

Home Theatre AV Receiver Setup Question

Home Theatre AV Receiver Setup Question

If you upgrade to a decent AV Receiver that has video up-conversion capability (ie. can convert older, lesser video signal formats to HDMI) as well as just switching then…

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Rodda
Oct 18, 2010 8:45 am
Rodda
Southies
Southies
15 October 2010

Wire for surround sound system

Wire for surround sound system
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he is well & truly over the DIY thing :roll: but my opinion is, if you're gonna do it,…

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Southies
Oct 15, 2010 1:54 pm
Southies
Rodda
Rodda
29 September 2010

home theatre help

home theatre help

Len Wallis Audio is very well known in Sydney - not sure how far from them you are (me being a dirty Victorian), but they have well earned credibility: http://lenwallisaudio.com/

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Rodda
Sep 29, 2010 10:55 am
Rodda
sandil
sandil
14 September 2010

Home theatre help

Home theatre help

Hi Wayne, I am building a house with metricon, which will be handed over in November. I have a Rumpus room which i want to make it as a theater room, dimensions are 5.4…

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sandil
Sep 14, 2010 8:46 pm
Rodda
Rodda
6 September 2010

HT Room Speaker/Screen Questions.

HT Room Speaker/Screen Questions.

Personally I'm not a fan of Cinema Scope screens, not yet anyway... As far as the size goes, I think 130" might be pushing it a little - I certainly wouldn't go any…

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Rodda
Sep 06, 2010 10:43 am
Rodda
mecha-wombat
mecha-wombat
15 August 2010

retro fitting hard wired HT speakers to Wireless

retro fitting hard wired HT speakers to Wireless

Cheers Rod Now how to con.... I mean convince the Wife that this has to be part of the fit out

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mecha-wombat
Aug 15, 2010 10:52 am
mecha-wombat
Rodda
Rodda
23 May 2010

Projector and Screen questions?

Projector and Screen questions?

Hi there. 1. Grey screens are, in my opinion, not necessary. They were introduced many years ago in an attempt to enhance contrast, but also increased the potential for…

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Rodda
May 23, 2010 5:45 pm
Rodda
jonaldo
jonaldo
9 April 2010

Help needed on wiring proposals please

Help needed on wiring proposals please

Thats all pretty standard. But why not sit there thinking if you ever think you'll get something else put something in extra. Or why not just leave some draw wires in…

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jonaldo
Apr 09, 2010 5:32 pm
kexkez
kexkez
22 March 2010

Extra Data Cabling

Extra Data Cabling
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If you are planning on a dedicated office you might actually prefer everything in there. I didn't want the annoyance of going to the garage so our end points are in our…

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kexkez
Mar 22, 2010 8:46 pm
kexkez
mjt084
mjt084
21 February 2010

Anyone Had Any Experience With CAT6 (1g Lan) Cable Install?

Anyone Had Any Experience With CAT6 (1g Lan) Cable Install?

yeah well welcome to my world... as I'm in a "luxury" trade people think they could do a better job then me, yet want free advice and don't factor…

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mjt084
Feb 21, 2010 8:59 pm
holo
holo
2 November 2009

Projector placement problem

Projector placement problem

thanks Rod. I found these pics of a projector just mounted on the ceiling.…

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holo
Nov 02, 2009 5:04 pm
Rodda
Rodda
2 November 2009

Revox speakers

Revox speakers

As I've said before, 9 out of 10 items of equipment like this (AV components, + many others) that are flogged on-line for much less than their local RRP will be grey…

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Rodda
Nov 02, 2009 1:03 pm
Rodda
Southies
Southies
29 October 2009

Ideal distance from which to view 46" LCD TV

Ideal distance from which to view 46" LCD TV

Thanks to all of you who replied :: :: - I love Homeone !!!! ::kiss::

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Southies
Oct 29, 2009 6:29 pm
Southies
mikemix
mikemix
11 September 2009

CS Cavity Doors - SoundStoP

CS Cavity Doors - SoundStoP

I would be really interested in the responses to this post as I was thinking of a sliding door for our Theatre Room. Those doors seem to be…

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mikemix
Sep 11, 2009 10:28 pm
wenzwc
wenzwc
2 August 2009

Paint surface for theatre rooms

Paint surface for theatre rooms

Does anyone know how much per m2 Belkin is and is it available in Brisbane, we could need it for a home theatre and music studio. Cheers W

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wenzwc
Aug 02, 2009 9:41 pm
Rodda
Rodda
29 June 2009

Versatile Home Theatre - Sliding glass wall???

Versatile Home Theatre - Sliding glass wall???

Hi mate. I'm glad you mentioned the curtains, as much for sound as for light. About the only thing I can really think of right now is that it will certainly have a price…

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Rodda
Jun 29, 2009 10:33 am
Rodda
short_stuff
short_stuff
29 April 2009

Another Room Size question

Another Room Size question

Thanks heaps Rodda & Wakeboardandy for the information. Really clear and helpful. This is exactly what I have been looking for. Unfortunately…

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short_stuff
Apr 29, 2009 3:28 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 March 2009

Sliding walls for HT

Sliding walls for HT

This supplier does it all. http://www.lotusdoors.com.au/ If you want bifold doosr then we have double glazed ones, but they let in the light and need either a…

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ECOECO
Mar 19, 2009 10:58 am
ECOECO
Mr Ed
Mr Ed
18 February 2009

Foxtel outlets

Foxtel outlets

For satellite installations in addition to the 2 x COAX (RG6's), you will need either a telephone or internet (CAT-5/6) point for Box Office orders. Foxtel have fact…

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Mr Ed
Feb 18, 2009 7:52 pm
Mr Ed
da68za
da68za
18 January 2009

Plasma or LCD?

Plasma or LCD?

Just out of curiosity , what did you end up getting ...

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da68za
Jan 18, 2009 6:15 am
da68za
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 January 2009

Pay TV points - expensive?

Pay TV points - expensive?
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Yep!! Compression fittings only now I am afraid...

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mattwalker
Jan 14, 2009 10:47 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
5 December 2008

Wireless Surround Sound System?

Wireless Surround Sound System?

He beat me to it. 100% agreement with Matt's comments. 'Wireless' speakers have to have their own amplifiers in them, so they need a power supply - either you plug…

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Rodda
Dec 05, 2008 11:01 am
Rodda
Michelle
Michelle
18 November 2008

My TV

My TV
1, 2

Hey….remember my TV stopped working?? I just had it repaired - $93.50…oh and $50 to look at it!! SCOOP, saved my a few dollars buying a new one, and he said it…

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Michelle
Nov 18, 2008 9:41 am
Michelle
Rodda
Rodda
10 October 2008

Questions for the Experts

Questions for the Experts

Hi Kyton. Simply put, for a full system with projector, screen and sound, for $5000 you would be getting the lower end of gear (ie. 720P projector, entry level…

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Rodda
Oct 10, 2008 3:29 pm
Rodda
Southies
Southies
3 September 2008

Plasma installation

Plasma installation

cool.......thanks :D

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Southies
Sep 03, 2008 12:57 pm
Southies
Paula
Paula
28 July 2008

NAVs

NAVs
1, 2

Phew, glad you like it.

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Paula
Jul 28, 2008 6:22 pm
Paula

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