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cyclone
cyclone
16 February 2009

please recommend me a technician to install home automation

please recommend me a technician to install home automation

Hi, I am going to install home automation, specifically C-Bus to control the lights, the Clipsal saturn switches/powerpoint. I might purchase…

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cyclone
Feb 16, 2009 6:24 pm
cyclone
kassan1973
kassan1973
16 February 2009

Green glue and barrier board

Green glue and barrier board

Has anyone used these products? I have a room 7.5 mtrx4.5 mtr is at rear of house with 2 internal and 2 external walls will be dedicated home theatre currently has…

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kassan1973
Feb 16, 2009 10:21 pm
ed.
ed.
17 February 2009

Watching things I've "taped"....

Watching things I've "taped"....

Rodda's solution is probably the best for the original poster. If it was me however I'd download the TV shows (ad free too!) on to a NAS with a xbox or xbox 360 as the client :D

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ed.
Feb 17, 2009 9:33 am
kassan1973
kassan1973
17 February 2009

Yamaha AV Receiver any good ?

Yamaha AV Receiver any good ?

Harvey Norman Have quoted me $773 for a 663 yamaha Broadmeadows store. JB dont seem to have the price they always rave about. as they wouldnt move off there discounted…

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kassan1973
Feb 17, 2009 3:09 pm
Rodda
Rodda
17 February 2009

Best setup or idea for my soon to be built house ?

Best setup or idea for my soon to be built house ?

The Foxtel signal (HD or otherwise) is delivered to the Foxtel box via Coax/RG6, just like FTA (which includes HD digital FTA). It is then decoded by the Foxtel box and…

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Rodda
Feb 17, 2009 8:09 pm
Rodda
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 8:52 pm
Mr Ed
Rodda
Rodda
21 February 2009

Fire check plaster for walls?

Fire check plaster for walls?

Just the inside. That and some sound absorbing batts behind it will go a fair way to reducing sound passing through and bouncing off the walls (bass actually passes…

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Rodda
Feb 21, 2009 8:24 am
Rodda
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
23 February 2009

Selby discount for home one members??

Selby discount for home one members??

Can I get a refund :roll: :wink: :D :D

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House-To-Be
Feb 23, 2009 11:20 am
Rodda
Rodda
24 February 2009

WALL COLOURS - home theatre

WALL COLOURS - home theatre

I can only say that darker is better when it comes to squeezing the most and best out of your projector and screen combo, so combine that rule with taste and you'll come…

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Rodda
Feb 24, 2009 11:28 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
25 February 2009

Full HD v's Hd plasma

Full HD v's Hd plasma

No, I haven't used these products.

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Rodda
Feb 25, 2009 7:21 pm
Rodda
ed.
ed.
26 February 2009

Who's running XBMC?

Who's running XBMC?

Whacked it on my laptop yesterday to have a look at.. VERY IMPRESSED INDEED... I will let you know more in a few…

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ed.
Feb 26, 2009 9:24 am
Rikster
Rikster
26 February 2009

streaming 360, PS3??

streaming 360, PS3??

I use one of these http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=92 It's basically a networked hard drive, with bittorrent client,…

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Rikster
Feb 26, 2009 3:01 pm
Rikster
webbiegareth
webbiegareth
26 February 2009

New home tv/networking on a budget

New home tv/networking on a budget

Guys, I'm sorry if this is classed as spam... but I'm really into this kind of thing, and plan to cable and VOIP my place once I buy it (within the next few months). In…

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webbiegareth
Feb 26, 2009 3:48 pm
danen75
danen75
28 February 2009

Price for Starserve

Price for Starserve

whats the main reason you want a Starserve install? if its only for Data (and phone) then there are less expensive ways to do it. the cabling will cost you the same but…

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danen75
Feb 28, 2009 1:52 am
kassan1973
kassan1973
28 February 2009

Cinema room doors?

Cinema room doors?

Hi everyone, Currently have a room 7.5 mtr X4.5 will be used as home cinema has double doors. will be adding a second wall to internal side of room…

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kassan1973
Feb 28, 2009 1:55 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
28 February 2009

IR transmitters receivers?

IR transmitters receivers?

Currently have FTEL and using RF2 out on iq box for second room. If i were to add a amp splitter on this line for approx 2 additional outlets 3 in total will the FTEL ir…

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kassan1973
Feb 28, 2009 2:37 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
1 March 2009

Sitting distance from a maximum of 100" Plasma ?

Sitting distance from a maximum of 100" Plasma ?

I've said this before in another thread here. For me it's quite simple - all of today's decent Home Cinema projectors are natively 16:9, and…

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wakeboardandy
Mar 01, 2009 12:13 am
wakeboardandy
enigma_brennan
enigma_brennan
1 March 2009

FTTH Broadband Configuration?

FTTH Broadband Configuration?

Thanks Hellman109, as I thought; just needed some reassurance :shock: :) :)!

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enigma_brennan
Mar 01, 2009 12:27 am
enigma_brennan
Hellman109
Hellman109
2 March 2009

Starserve

Starserve
1, 2, 3

ummmm ok. sorry. Melbournes not on…

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Hellman109
Mar 02, 2009 1:52 pm
MandyandPete
MandyandPete
2 March 2009

Samsung Series 9 OR Sony XBR OR Sony "Z" Series??

Samsung Series 9 OR Sony XBR OR Sony "Z" Series??

We bought a W series SONY bravia full hd 14months ago and we LOVE it! Just a little opinion from a sony fan. Picture is great in the light - imagine the Z and XBR series…

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MandyandPete
Mar 02, 2009 9:26 pm
Hellman109
Hellman109
2 March 2009

Cabling a theatre room

Cabling a theatre room

Links work fine. But I should really…

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Hellman109
Mar 02, 2009 10:38 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
3 March 2009

Australian vs. overseas manufacturers - speakers

Australian vs. overseas manufacturers - speakers

Answer is a pretty much Yes. As long as it's a decent brand that's properly imported and distributed by an official importer/distributor - as…

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purpleninja
Mar 03, 2009 8:50 am
Rodda
Rodda
3 March 2009

Connecting blu ray to non hdmi amp

Connecting blu ray to non hdmi amp

TBC, also known as things like 'audio sync' is included in most mid and higher level AV recievers. Eg. Everything from Marantz's SR-5003 and up has it included...

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Rodda
Mar 03, 2009 7:00 pm
Rodda
kassan1973
kassan1973
3 March 2009

Plasterboard for Threate room

Plasterboard for Threate room

if your after good sound control try these products over the top of the std plasterboard. www.ultrafonic.com.au www.soundblock.com.au

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kassan1973
Mar 03, 2009 10:39 pm
muzzman
muzzman
4 March 2009

Accusound

Accusound

I bought a set of Accusound from Harvey Norman - and I agree with Rodda. At the time they were fine for my ears (and budget!) but now after having them for about 4 years…

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muzzman
Mar 04, 2009 3:56 am
muzzman
serge44
serge44
4 March 2009

Full HD Projectors?

Full HD Projectors?

my favourite colour is matt white but I can see the missus having objections to that colour scheme :D

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serge44
Mar 04, 2009 9:24 pm
serge44
Fiffaro
Fiffaro
4 March 2009

Do l really need Starserve?

Do l really need Starserve?

Any chance you can give us a link to the thread? Having trouble finding it. I'm in the same boat, trying to figure out how to wire up the…

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Fiffaro
Mar 04, 2009 11:05 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
5 March 2009

home theatre ideas

home theatre ideas

The angled In-ceiling speakers are to tackle the issue of 'non-focused' sound coming from the front speakers if they were the regular In-ceilings,…

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purpleninja
Mar 05, 2009 10:42 am
Rodda
Rodda
6 March 2009

Theatre room 5.81 x 4.43

Theatre room 5.81 x 4.43
1, 2

Hi again Til. The biggest difference the location of the gear can make is if the gear is in the theatre itself and is in view then you won't need an IR repeating kit. …

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Rodda
Mar 06, 2009 10:27 am
Rodda
kassan1973
kassan1973
6 March 2009

New TV installed...

New TV installed...

Hi Matt, what type of remote ext are you using i am currently using a genuine ftel one on our second tv and is very very particular on were you point…

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kassan1973
Mar 06, 2009 9:58 pm
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
9 March 2009

What to look for when buying an lcd or plasma tv

What to look for when buying an lcd or plasma tv
1, 2

Sony and Samsung jointly run large LCD…

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Zerosignal
Mar 09, 2009 12:35 pm
BuildingACT
BuildingACT
9 March 2009

Complete Newbie looking for any help possible :-)

Complete Newbie looking for any help possible :-)

Apologies Rod :oops: You are correct, what I was thinking was a dedicated room only, which is always in the back of my mind. Homeone is always a…

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BuildingACT
Mar 09, 2009 4:51 pm
Hellman109
Hellman109
10 March 2009

Samsung's new 0.001 millisecond response time HDTV

Samsung's new 0.001 millisecond response time HDTV

Whats the bet thats grey to grey response time...

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Hellman109
Mar 10, 2009 12:27 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
10 March 2009

Putting my on acoustic sound batts in...

Putting my on acoustic sound batts in...
1, 2

I just checked the ones I bought. They were actually mean thickness of 65mm. Anyway I guess I will see how well they work in a few months time!!

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wakeboardandy
Mar 10, 2009 2:48 pm
wakeboardandy
ed.
ed.
11 March 2009

$1300 max budget for a plasma or lcd?

$1300 max budget for a plasma or lcd?

Be aware guys, those Samsung plasmas being sold on eBay 9 times out of 10 are 'grey market' imports. Grey market imports are sourced directly from…

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ed.
Mar 11, 2009 9:29 am
cezar_oz
cezar_oz
11 March 2009

iControl... gone.... hello BTicino?!

iControl... gone.... hello BTicino?!

Just heard from HPM that they are discontinuing iControl home automation in May 2009. Apparently they will be re-selling BTicino system from Legrand 1. Has anyone used…

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cezar_oz
Mar 11, 2009 9:18 pm
FireFox
FireFox
12 March 2009

Is "future proofing" a waste of money?

Is "future proofing" a waste of money?
1, 2, 3

hmm lots of random banter in here, i am geek. i spend lots of time on computers, as does my wife. our plans are to put cat6 throughout the house, this is not just for…

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FireFox
Mar 12, 2009 12:07 am
FireFox
Rodda
Rodda
12 March 2009

Photo for Matt

Photo for Matt
1, 2

Check out online reviews for the projectors. The Sanyo has equivalents by the likes of Mitsubishi, Panasonic and Epson, to name a few, and that's not including the…

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Rodda
Mar 12, 2009 1:11 pm
Rodda
Pugs
Pugs
12 March 2009

Can network/AV cables be installed after handover ?

Can network/AV cables be installed after handover ?

seroursliy go learn some building terms..... the noggins are horizontal between the "studs" and can only be "rotated if the builders know what is going on they usualy…

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Pugs
Mar 12, 2009 8:16 pm
Pugs
to_do_list
to_do_list
12 March 2009

Question about standard figure 8 appliance power cable

Question about standard figure 8 appliance power cable

Thanks guys...all makes sense...is going to make life easier if I can use two cables rather than plugging and unplugging one...Ta!

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to_do_list
Mar 12, 2009 10:39 pm
to_do_list
Pugs
Pugs
14 March 2009

Foxtel cable in underground Telstra phone cable conduit?

Foxtel cable in underground Telstra phone cable conduit?

definetly sounds like another trench is required.. contact telstra tho... i belive they will need to change the cable type... hmm gell filled coax...yummy mess

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Pugs
Mar 14, 2009 10:23 am
Pugs

Hi all, I just came across this chart on one of the forums. It's quite easy to follow and will give some people a good indication of what projector/plasma/LCD size to…

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iTalk
Mar 14, 2009 4:52 pm
iTalk
iTalk
iTalk
14 March 2009

Best location for the network central point ?

Best location for the network central point ?

We're having a sliding door in the WIR .. also why no…

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iTalk
Mar 14, 2009 7:22 pm
iTalk
cezar_oz
cezar_oz
16 March 2009

Lutron wholesalers

Lutron wholesalers

Thanks. I'm looking for a place to get their parts at a reasonable price... I guess that will do, thanks heaps

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cezar_oz
Mar 16, 2009 7:28 am
kexkez
kexkez
16 March 2009

Very simple cabling question.

Very simple cabling question.

I did wonder how many. I could only get 25mm conduit put in. Lucky for most I only want 2 cables per conduit. Plenty of room. :)

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kexkez
Mar 16, 2009 9:27 pm
kexkez
Pugs
Pugs
16 March 2009

What to do ?

What to do ?

i think you fail to understand ...we can't help you unless you have an idea of what you want installed into your house... we could give yu all…

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Pugs
Mar 16, 2009 11:49 pm
Pugs
tuned86
tuned86
17 March 2009

Door for home theatre

Door for home theatre
1, 2

I've deleted the entrance wall in our build (~4.4M wide). Intend to wall it off after handover. At Doorstore in melbourne, you can get 2340x1200 engineered glass…

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tuned86
Mar 17, 2009 6:35 pm
Rodda
Rodda
17 March 2009

Niles in wall speakers

Niles in wall speakers

... from what i have found out the niles are good for this kind of setup, from the data that i have read, they have adjustment on them to…

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Rodda
Mar 17, 2009 7:25 pm
Rodda
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 11:58 am
ECOECO
16.SFC
16.SFC
23 March 2009

Smart Wiring House Telstra Velocity - Costs?

Smart Wiring House Telstra Velocity - Costs?

All we want is.. One phone point for one phone line. One point for internet, however we want to be able to use the mac wireless anywhere in…

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16.SFC
Mar 23, 2009 6:33 pm
16.SFC

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