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Pugs
Pugs
16 November 2010

Telstra t-hub setup help (thomson gateway modem)

Telstra t-hub setup help (thomson gateway modem)

Thank you... Just called Telstra and apparently they haven't put my ADSL order through as yet.... grrr... took them 3…

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Pugs
Nov 16, 2010 3:41 pm
Pugs
mrsw
mrsw
16 November 2010

Automatic gate opener

Automatic gate opener

Thanks for that. We will look into both options.

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mrsw
Nov 16, 2010 11:43 am
Frappe
Frappe
16 November 2010

HDMI Cables

HDMI Cables
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I bought 10 of these of Ebay for $30 delivered to my house with the same rating, and I bet most people wouldn't even notice the difference if there were any!

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Frappe
Nov 16, 2010 9:55 am
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
12 November 2010

Cheap Samsungs - ?looks like a con

Cheap Samsungs - ?looks like a con

Hi there, If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck....It's a duck. Probably a fraud! Check out the link below for more…

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Tom's Playroom
Nov 12, 2010 10:13 pm
Pugs
Pugs
9 November 2010

Is it possible ??

Is it possible ??

After reading a many many threads on this forum, I have decided to install a custom design structured wiring solution. Was originally intending…

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Pugs
Nov 09, 2010 7:07 am
Pugs
Ted White
Ted White
9 November 2010

Sound check vs sound screen

Sound check vs sound screen

No time wasting, that's for sure! Thanks.

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Ted White
Nov 09, 2010 1:07 am
BuildingACT
BuildingACT
8 November 2010

1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommend?

1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommend?

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…

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BuildingACT
Nov 08, 2010 9:43 pm
House_of_Dreams
House_of_Dreams
8 November 2010

Is there such a thing as...

Is there such a thing as...

Get rid of the Wii and get a PS3. It can even play bluray, stream music, movies, connect to the internet...problem solved

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House_of_Dreams
Nov 08, 2010 11:23 am
House_of_Dreams
ESB
ESB
6 November 2010

wall mounted TV s

wall mounted TV s

Thanks for sharing Tornado_ALIVE ... I need these for behind bedside tables in the master as it drives me insane all the crap that drops behind the tables as they have to…

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ESB
Nov 06, 2010 8:24 am
ESB
Pugs
Pugs
5 November 2010

Playing Bluray DVD movies Videos with HTPC freely

Playing Bluray DVD movies Videos with HTPC freely

all I can suggest s find a a more PC related forums and they should be able to point you in the right way of software to do the job

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Pugs
Nov 05, 2010 1:13 pm
Pugs
Serentity
Serentity
3 November 2010

media room pre-wiring / setup

media room pre-wiring / setup

Hi Darnts, Are you able to do the wiring before the plaster boards go up if Yes why dont you just wire the room, mark or take photos of were the wire's are and later on…

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Serentity
Nov 03, 2010 6:09 pm
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
3 November 2010

compact wall mounted speakers -any suggestions

compact wall mounted speakers -any suggestions

Hi guys, going on with this topic. Any specific recommendations for cool looking surround systems about that sound reasonably good? I'm after a pretty simple setup in my…

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Sheepdog
Nov 03, 2010 1:10 pm
Pugs
Pugs
2 November 2010

Clipsal Starserve

Clipsal Starserve

Hi All, Notice this post is quite old now. I'm looking to install a basic structured wiring solution, something like the StarServe or more…

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Pugs
Nov 02, 2010 7:58 pm
Pugs
Serentity
Serentity
31 October 2010

140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?

140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?

BuildingACT, Did you end up buying the JVC HD950? If yes how does it go?> Serentity

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Serentity
Oct 31, 2010 2:24 pm
Pugs
Pugs
31 October 2010

Fibre Optic to the Home - Share your experience

Fibre Optic to the Home - Share your experience

thanks for the responses NRH and PUGS, so am i hearing that it won't be possible to wire up with cat5e by myself even if the builder let me? or i…

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Pugs
Oct 31, 2010 10:14 am
Pugs
Barrywalters
Barrywalters
30 October 2010

Radio Streaming

Radio Streaming

would an iternal wireless network be ok Just also, your internet may provide you say 3Mbps. The Wifi on…

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Barrywalters
Oct 29, 2010 11:03 pm
parawolf
parawolf
29 October 2010

HDMI Cables

HDMI Cables

There is defnitely some difference in quality - I've had bad experiences with really cheap HDMI cables (basically just not working) like the ones…

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parawolf
Oct 29, 2010 6:03 pm
AJW
AJW
28 October 2010

Doing structured wiring need help.

Doing structured wiring need help.

Hi All, I am building and i was wondering if anyone out there would be able to provide structured wiring. I can source the Rg6 and Cat 6…

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AJW
Oct 28, 2010 8:38 pm
cmooring
cmooring
27 October 2010

How can I put a key on my wireless router

How can I put a key on my wireless router

I have a router that had a slight "quirk" with it's MAC address filtering. It would block the MAC address you put in, and allow everything else :shock: I had a HELL of a time…

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cmooring
Oct 27, 2010 10:19 pm
cmooring
Rodda
Rodda
27 October 2010

Sonos help...

Sonos help...

Hi mate. It depends on how many different music sources you want shared and selectable in the different rooms, what else you want to hear through those speakers in those…

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Rodda
Oct 27, 2010 11:35 am
Rodda
Thudd
Thudd
26 October 2010

Speaker wire wall plate

Speaker wire wall plate

I've seen plates with up to 16 connections (ie: 32 individual plugs) on them - but they're huge, and I reckon once they're wired up they'd be an unsightly mess. I prefer…

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Thudd
Oct 26, 2010 3:44 pm
Barrywalters
Barrywalters
25 October 2010

TV Reception options

TV Reception options

First, check with the developer that you can put an antenna on the roof, some estates don’t let you. An Antenna in WA only gives you Free to air, that’s it. E-wire…

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Barrywalters
Oct 24, 2010 11:56 pm
Barrywalters
Barrywalters
25 October 2010

Help Home Automation selection.

Help Home Automation selection.

3 cables in 1…

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Barrywalters
Oct 24, 2010 11:18 pm
MrT49
MrT49
22 October 2010

Any X10 enthusiasts?

Any X10 enthusiasts?

I've been using X10 for a while to control lights and various appliances, check if doors are open etc. It's really just been as a hobby with me. I don't control HVAC…

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MrT49
Oct 22, 2010 6:28 pm
Olga1
Olga1
19 October 2010

Which T.V???

Which T.V???

Hi! I renovate my kitchen now. First i was thinking to put small TV under cabinet and after deside not do it because its very small room under. So anyway I want to install…

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Olga1
Oct 19, 2010 9:40 pm

We're in the process of finalizing our prelims and we're starting to look at wiring. Here's our…

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jklow888
Oct 19, 2010 12:01 pm
Pugs
Pugs
18 October 2010

Wall PLates

Wall PLates

Sydney is pretty…

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Pugs
Oct 18, 2010 9:48 pm
Pugs
lovemuhouse
lovemuhouse
18 October 2010

knx based home automation systems????

knx based home automation systems????

i suggest you have a look at the M1 and HAI omni controller if you want a network based controller that you can program to do just about anything…

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lovemuhouse
Oct 18, 2010 4:15 pm
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
18 October 2010

Mitsubishi HC 4000 projector - Any thoughts?

Mitsubishi HC 4000 projector - Any thoughts?

So what are your thoughts between the 2 units? Have we got a decent unit for price? I still regret not getting the epson only due to feedback. I dont have a clue how one…

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Rudolf1980
Oct 18, 2010 9:25 am
Rudolf1980
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
Dinko
Dinko
16 October 2010

In Ceiling Speakers Insulation

In Ceiling Speakers Insulation

Hi, In-ceiling speakers would greatly benefit from being "boxed-in" so to speak/making cabinets for them just as normal speaker boxes are, which would obviously be not…

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Dinko
Oct 16, 2010 4:36 pm
Southies
Southies
15 October 2010

Wire for surround sound system

Wire for surround sound system
1, 2

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
RoadkillNZ
RoadkillNZ
14 October 2010

Using the Remote in another room

Using the Remote in another room

I think a solution for other people who are still in the concept stage of setups like this could contemplate using a Playstation 3 as thier BluRay player, and i they want…

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RoadkillNZ
Oct 14, 2010 4:22 pm
TheOK
TheOK
12 October 2010

Video Monitor Entry-Is this O.K or Not ?

Video Monitor Entry-Is this O.K or Not ?

I have a client who answers her door bell from her phone (even when she's not home) not sure if it displays video, but I bet if you look hard enough there will be an…

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TheOK
Oct 12, 2010 6:31 pm
TheOK
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
12 October 2010

Antenna

Antenna

My antenna was $25 and it works a treat! Dunno about install, i've got a mate who's…

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rockabilly_kid
Oct 12, 2010 10:56 am
rockabilly_kid
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
11 October 2010

Plasma in well-lighted room (any experience??)

Plasma in well-lighted room (any experience??)

I wonder if they've updated that Panasonic page (besides adding the words "LED LCD") in a while, I would've thought…

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Sheepdog
Oct 11, 2010 1:21 pm
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
11 October 2010

Projector Virgin here, Epson tw3500 or 4500?

Projector Virgin here, Epson tw3500 or 4500?

Thanks to everyone for their feedback. Ok, went to a few more places to compare and lastly went into the big picture people. After talking to them, epson was no longer a…

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Rudolf1980
Oct 11, 2010 12:36 pm
Rudolf1980

So anyways... with some help from the home theatre fanatics at avsforum.com, gone with Dulux endless dusk walls and Musing ceiling. SLight green tinge on this photo but…

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slknv
Oct 09, 2010 9:37 am
cherub
cherub
9 October 2010

Wall mounting LCD - hiding cables

Wall mounting LCD - hiding cables

They are either cable tied or run inside the bracket, so you wont notice them jn either position,

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cherub
Oct 09, 2010 5:37 am
Prometheus_au
Prometheus_au
6 October 2010

Easier telephone/ADSL cabling options

Easier telephone/ADSL cabling options

Thanks for the info. I'll get my installer to use CAT6 for ALL the cabling - it's just two points for the phone - and obviously for all the data points. Thanks again.

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Prometheus_au
Oct 06, 2010 1:11 pm
Pugs
Pugs
5 October 2010

Smart Wire Installers - Do your homework!!!

Smart Wire Installers - Do your homework!!!
1, 2

We are in a telstra velocity estate... its costing us about $1300 though homecinema systems to get some fairly basic 3 tv points.. 1 foxtel…

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Pugs
Oct 05, 2010 2:09 pm
Pugs
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
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
27 September 2010

Home Theatre Equipment suggestions

Home Theatre Equipment suggestions

Hey there, Glad that you got a set up that you are really happy with. Sometimes bargains pop up when you are not really looking. Hope that your system brings you many…

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Tom's Playroom
Sep 27, 2010 9:31 pm
westy
westy
27 September 2010

House plans - advice on home theatre plan please

House plans - advice on home theatre plan please

Hi mazstar1980 I like that plan, it was one we considered. I gather you are still in the planning phases of building? If you are wanting a more 'serious' dedicated HT, I…

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westy
Sep 27, 2010 12:10 am
westy
brb_654
brb_654
24 September 2010

Intercom system bought from PD

Intercom system bought from PD

That's understandable, we were lucky enough to only really need the one, although 1 in the master could have come in handy :th: might look into adding it later!

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brb_654
Sep 24, 2010 2:14 pm
brb_654
sirgoat
sirgoat
24 September 2010

HD and full HD?

HD and full HD?

what is the price difference like out in the market now? I finally got into the big screen flat pannel world this year and the price difference between 50" full HD versus…

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sirgoat
Sep 24, 2010 12:36 pm
C&C
C&C
19 September 2010

Clarendon Smart Wiring package include lead-in from street??

Clarendon Smart Wiring package include lead-in from street??

While we didn't have the Smart Wiring installed, it does sound right to me that they wouldn't connect it to the street for you. For example, we…

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C&C
Sep 19, 2010 8:55 pm
Waves
Waves
19 September 2010

Home Theatre Shelving Units

Home Theatre Shelving Units

Hi Fu, No I don't work for them, and I have only made 4 posts on this site all on this same topic of a home theatre shelving system. So I guess it makes sense that all my…

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Waves
Sep 19, 2010 2:10 pm

Hey guys, not sure if this is the place to ask this but i thought i'd do it anyway! I'm looking at picking up a new camcorder and was wondering what suggestions you…

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