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Mozzie
Mozzie
6 July 2010

Home theatre layout - a bit of help needed

Home theatre layout - a bit of help needed

Thanks for the replies, Rod and Asha. That picture makes me feel alot more at ease as it's pretty similar to my scenario, so thanks for posting that up Rod. It sounds…

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Mozzie
Jul 06, 2010 9:03 pm
Mozzie
DAQ3030
DAQ3030
6 July 2010

Outdoor sound system

Outdoor sound system

Thx Rod ... I will do some more reading now that I know I will need a new system and it is worth doing :D

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DAQ3030
Jul 06, 2010 6:58 pm
Rodda
Rodda
6 July 2010

HDMI extension with wall plate

HDMI extension with wall plate

I have had some personal experience with these things and so far am not happy with them (basically I ran two lengths of Cat5E (yes, they are supposed to work with Cat5E,…

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Rodda
Jul 06, 2010 11:49 am
Rodda
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
2 July 2010

Cable Prep - wall mount Tv & HT - Some advice

Cable Prep - wall mount Tv & HT - Some advice

wal plate not needed at the roof unless you want it to look overly neat... but a simple cable gromet/ outlet hole is all that is needed on the…

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rockabilly_kid
Jul 02, 2010 11:39 am
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
2 July 2010

New av cable on the way HDBaseT

New av cable on the way HDBaseT

That's awesome! I luv technology!

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rockabilly_kid
Jul 02, 2010 11:36 am
rockabilly_kid
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
29 June 2010

Home Theatre Room Windows or no windows!!

Home Theatre Room Windows or no windows!!

Hi there, I agree with what the guys are telling you. However, Home Theatre and room construction is all about Research, Research, Research. You will also find a plethora…

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Tom's Playroom
Jun 30, 2010 12:00 am
ladsos
ladsos
26 June 2010

Tv antenna installer Perth - your recomendations please!

Tv antenna installer Perth - your recomendations please!

Also need to mount a plasma to the wall and get an extra wall antenna plug!

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ladsos
Jun 26, 2010 7:56 pm
ladsos
Oceanus2
Oceanus2
25 June 2010

Screen Size - being reasonable.

Screen Size - being reasonable.

Thanks Rodda, I'll give it a whirl tonight. (*note to self: remember to turn tv back on at wall in the morning before starting to panic that tv has blown up*)

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Oceanus2
Jun 25, 2010 6:08 pm
Rodda
Rodda
24 June 2010

Home theatre layout help please!!!

Home theatre layout help please!!!

IMHO 3.6m is not enough distance for a 100" screen, but then I'm not the one who has to watch it...

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Rodda
Jun 24, 2010 12:16 pm
Rodda
SYD-YYZ
SYD-YYZ
22 June 2010

Help with speaker cables - from a novice

Help with speaker cables - from a novice

Hi, I was advised to get some 4 core 16G speaker cables. The shops are retailing these for $9/m but I can probably get…

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SYD-YYZ
Jun 22, 2010 9:39 am
Rodda
Rodda
19 June 2010

Speakers Question??

Speakers Question??

It depends on when you…

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Rodda
Jun 19, 2010 7:17 pm
Rodda
BuildlingPerth
BuildlingPerth
19 June 2010

Simple Distributed Audio Solution.... please!

Simple Distributed Audio Solution.... please!

Even something like http://www.ness.com.au/Brochure/Ness_ABUS_brochure(2).pdf or even…

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BuildlingPerth
Jun 19, 2010 12:41 pm
BuildlingPerth
Dangerjim
Dangerjim
17 June 2010

New home AV System

New home AV System

hope your licesend mate has his Open data ticket and will be supervising you the Entire time other wise you can't install any of the data cabling…

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Dangerjim
Jun 17, 2010 11:53 am
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
8 June 2010

Carpet on the walls?

Carpet on the walls?

just heard back from the owner of that HT picture. for those interested the room is: 5.5m x 5m thanks greg, i have heard about excellent results…

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Tom's Playroom
Jun 08, 2010 9:04 pm
Casa2
Casa2
7 June 2010

wall and ceiling colour for projector theatre

wall and ceiling colour for projector theatre

Are there colour samples available on-line?

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Casa2
Jun 07, 2010 11:45 pm
Petermet
Petermet
7 June 2010

Speaker height

Speaker height

Hi Rod, Thanks for your comments, good to know I can be a little less concerned with the surround speakers. I can now spend more on the fronts and center :z:

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Petermet
Jun 07, 2010 11:01 pm
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
6 June 2010

Home theater from USA,any good?

Home theater from USA,any good?

Hi there, as someone who has owned Bose in the past, moving to a higher quality seperates package was like chalk and cheese. I am a real fan of Emotiva audio, based in…

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Tom's Playroom
Jun 06, 2010 11:10 pm
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
6 June 2010

A/V reciever suggestions-4 ohm speakers

A/V reciever suggestions-4 ohm speakers

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,…

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Tom's Playroom
Jun 06, 2010 3:00 pm
SYD-YYZ
SYD-YYZ
4 June 2010

Simple home A/V system

Simple home A/V system

We've been to a couple of shops and both seem to recommend the Yamaha receiver with slight changes in speakers. 1. Which is better - Yamaha Rx-V3900 or the Marantz SR…

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SYD-YYZ
Jun 04, 2010 9:07 pm
Rodda
Rodda
4 June 2010

HT room size

HT room size

I concur with Joey - 100-110" 16:9 screen will be good in there if you are sitting more than 4m away from the screen.

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Rodda
Jun 04, 2010 8:22 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
4 June 2010

A/V streaming rack and ducted Vacuum?

A/V streaming rack and ducted Vacuum?

I personally think there is a chance the AV system could pick up some interference thrown out by the vac system - I think it's just too close to an appliance that clearly…

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Rodda
Jun 04, 2010 8:15 pm
Rodda
Asha1
Asha1
2 June 2010

Home theatre lighting options

Home theatre lighting options

I am looking into what would suit my dedicated home theatre room best with lighting. I'm trying to steer away from downlights due to being inefficient and essentially just…

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Asha1
Jun 02, 2010 12:15 pm
Madison27AA
Madison27AA
30 May 2010

Charges to lay Ethernet cable to future proof home (Bu7b@nk)

Charges to lay Ethernet cable to future proof home (Bu7b@nk)

Thanks you guys. This should give me a good idea on what to expect from my builder or any outside source..... Cheers, Ameya

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Madison27AA
May 30, 2010 9:45 pm
kexkez
kexkez
28 May 2010

Perth: HT setup

Perth: HT setup

oh well I wondered if that might have been the case. Still you might still be able to get the name of a recommended installer by visiting a hi fi store and speaking to…

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kexkez
May 28, 2010 8:52 am
kexkez
Rodda
Rodda
27 May 2010

changing screen size

changing screen size

Hi mate. You can mention their name if you want to - that's really up to you. I can give you a quote if you like - I also deal with Epson and Screen Technics (although…

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Rodda
May 27, 2010 11:52 am
Rodda
seals
seals
25 May 2010

Simple Multiroom Audio?

Simple Multiroom Audio?

Rodda, thanks heaps for your heads up..... If I dont go down the sonos path and wanted an amp 4 speakers for family room (surround sound), 2 speakers for alfresco and 4…

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seals
May 25, 2010 1:17 pm
Eskay40
Eskay40
25 May 2010

Projector screen myth?

Projector screen myth?

Thanks Rod. Excellent. One less thing to think about.

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Eskay40
May 25, 2010 11:50 am
Eskay40
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 6:45 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
23 May 2010

Mounting a Motorised Projector screen in a roof bulkhead

Mounting a Motorised Projector screen in a roof bulkhead

Most decent screens tend to have about 300mm of black 'top leader' and you should be able to adjust the bottom position (when it's finished unrolling) of the screen to use…

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Rodda
May 23, 2010 10:32 am
Rodda
Jezza
Jezza
20 May 2010

In ceiling speakers

In ceiling speakers

Hey Syd, I'm no expert on this, but speaker wire is different to Cat5 / 6. I'm not sure whether or not you can run speakers with Cat cabling. …

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Jezza
May 20, 2010 4:58 pm
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rockabilly_kid
May 19, 2010 12:03 pm
rockabilly_kid
Rodda
Rodda
17 May 2010

Klipsch and Denon opinions

Klipsch and Denon opinions

Both are quality brands, and have been so in audio for decades... If you've looked around a bit, are happy with the performance of the product(s) and the price then it…

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Rodda
May 17, 2010 9:33 am
Rodda
missy87
missy87
14 May 2010

Front Door Security Camera streamed on TV's

Front Door Security Camera streamed on TV's

Thanks guys!! Interesting perspectives, went the cheapest way out, bought a modulator from DSE for $40 and a cheap IR camera with audio and video from eBay for $30, and…

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missy87
May 14, 2010 9:03 am
Felistopher
Felistopher
13 May 2010

Smart Wiring Costs

Smart Wiring Costs
1, 2

Thanks for that ::smile::

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Felistopher
May 13, 2010 8:17 pm
Felistopher
IQtech
IQtech
10 May 2010

TV Antenna installer in Adelaide?

TV Antenna installer in Adelaide?

hi if you are in adelaide i would recommend ***** antennas i think he has been in the industry for quiet awhile and knows so much about digital…

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IQtech
May 11, 2010 12:17 am
Mia's Folly
Mia's Folly
10 May 2010

New A.V Receiver Recommendations

New A.V Receiver Recommendations

Hi there Mudguts. Obviously you need to consider a couple of things which you may or may not have thought about. The amp obviously needs to have several HDMI inputs,…

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Mia's Folly
May 10, 2010 11:41 pm
Mia's Folly
digga123
digga123
10 May 2010

Built in Entertainment Unit Installer in Sydney

Built in Entertainment Unit Installer in Sydney

I require a built in entertainment unit and I'm looking for a company in Sydney to build it for me. My main concern is accessing and hiding cables. Could someone suggest…

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digga123
May 10, 2010 12:15 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
8 May 2010

SAMSUNG 6 series plasma problem?

SAMSUNG 6 series plasma problem?

Hi all, recently have has a issue when turning on my 650 50 inch plasma comes up with a shaded purple coloured screen and a line right across the middle of it I…

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kassan1973
May 08, 2010 4:34 pm
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SteveBuild
May 06, 2010 1:52 pm
Fluidtron
Fluidtron
5 May 2010

Building and want to have a nice viewing and listening room

Building and want to have a nice viewing and listening room

It is a 2 storey house. The location I want the cabling to go to is on an exterior wall, however this exterior wall tucks in about 3-4 metres on the second level. What…

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Fluidtron
May 05, 2010 7:52 am
Sapcemedia
Sapcemedia
4 May 2010

Home media distribution

Home media distribution

hello Petermet there are a few methods that this could be done . the first one would be the ultimate , as you dont need a box IE freeview and foxtel box, and any other…

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Sapcemedia
May 04, 2010 8:08 pm
karbern
karbern
4 May 2010

Files Accessibilty Concurrently?

Files Accessibilty Concurrently?

When your accessing files on a computer, the computer will store the file and any files it thinks is relevant that it thinks you're going to…

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karbern
May 04, 2010 4:16 pm
cobylee
cobylee
2 May 2010

Philips LCD TV No Picture!?

Philips LCD TV No Picture!?

just for future reference.. The store ended up giving me a store credit for the original price we paid for the tv, outside of the manufacturers warranty. This was done…

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cobylee
May 02, 2010 10:59 am
cobylee
Rodda
Rodda
30 April 2010

I think i missed the boat ..

I think i missed the boat ..

If the house is single storey with a tiled roof then most things can still be done after the house is finished, it will just be harder (some things a little, some things a…

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Rodda
Apr 30, 2010 4:12 pm
Rodda
Pugs
Pugs
30 April 2010

Cable Diagram Needing Advice

Cable Diagram Needing Advice

and yeah Cat6 ftw..

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Pugs
Apr 30, 2010 9:42 am
Pugs
Nathan SteelFab
Nathan SteelFab
30 April 2010

Need advice.... no idea about all this stuff!!

Need advice.... no idea about all this stuff!!

I've only got a really cheap Sony (sshhh) receiver that I bought around 10 years ago and it still works. Sure it's got no HDMI or anything fancy, I plan on upgrading if…

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Nathan SteelFab
Apr 30, 2010 8:52 am
Nathan SteelFab
cenemelectrical
cenemelectrical
29 April 2010

Interior sensor lighting

Interior sensor lighting

Id recommend a small c-bus installation in this situation.. rather than going into relays etc.. fault finding would be a nightmare in future. and more importantly Ease of…

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cenemelectrical
Apr 29, 2010 6:17 pm
Rodda
Rodda
29 April 2010

Sherwood system

Sherwood system

In my opinion Sherwood is average to OK. I reckon Marantz can't be beaten as far as amps/receivers goes, and pretty much the rest of their gear too. As far as speakers…

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Rodda
Apr 29, 2010 4:34 pm
Rodda

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