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Rodda
Rodda
24 June 2009

Surround sound speaker placement for lounge room 5.7m x 3.3m

Surround sound speaker placement for lounge room 5.7m x 3.3m

OK. So have speakers in the roof layed out something like this. |--------- | ....O |O | | |O | …

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Rodda
Jun 24, 2009 1:06 pm
Rodda
serge44
serge44
25 June 2009

Epson TW3000 Price Rise

Epson TW3000 Price Rise

Joyce Mayne Maroochydore has TW-3000s - going for $2500 this week. about to try to sweet talk the missus into layby and then we'll talk about the projector :twisted: the pioneer…

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serge44
Jun 26, 2009 12:37 am
serge44
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 11:33 am
Rodda
Mia's Folly
Mia's Folly
29 June 2009

Yet another new installation

Yet another new installation

I indeed have my speakers and thank you for the heads up Rod. I have still yet to buy the AVR and open to suggestions but not sure if there is anything around the $3k…

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Mia's Folly
Jun 29, 2009 2:45 pm
Mia's Folly
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 July 2009

$1000 to spend on in wall speakers - selby?

$1000 to spend on in wall speakers - selby?

yep! try DTV08 (zero eight) 20% off everything !!! :)

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mattwalker
Jul 01, 2009 10:15 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
2 July 2009

Network and HT cabling questions

Network and HT cabling questions
1, 2

I'm doing 35 cat6 outlets in this guys house and patching in 3 phone sockets on the second 24 way pannel

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Pugs
Jul 03, 2009 12:15 am
Pugs
serge44
serge44
4 July 2009

HDD Recorder

HDD Recorder
1, 2

apart from already having XBox and Xbox360 - I'm not inclined to get another gaming console and then have to get all the same games again. thanks anyway but I'll keep the…

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serge44
Jul 04, 2009 6:15 pm
serge44
kexkez
kexkez
5 July 2009

Anyone know a cabler near/in Bunbury WA?

Anyone know a cabler near/in Bunbury WA?

Well the guy is there now. I've just dashed home to check on the kids. ten points for 620 :) plus some short patch cables as well. …

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kexkez
Jul 05, 2009 5:05 pm
kexkez
Nav
Nav
6 July 2009

NOT HT but network- Cable Guys here's your chance

NOT HT but network- Cable Guys here's your chance

yeah i think most ppl dont realize how…

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Nav
Jul 06, 2009 6:04 pm
Nav
Pugs
Pugs
7 July 2009

More cabling..

More cabling..

ages ago i bought a 30m roll form jaycar to make up some patch cables and just use them at home and out and about when lanning... Cat6 was installed by me, as a…

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Pugs
Jul 07, 2009 7:00 pm
Pugs
Mozzie
Mozzie
11 July 2009

Portable DVD player (for long car trips)

Portable DVD player (for long car trips)

When I was a kid we were given the little hand held games where you have to get the ball bearing through the maze. Extra difficult when you are driving over bumpy roads…

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Mozzie
Jul 11, 2009 7:02 pm
Mozzie
Rodda
Rodda
13 July 2009

Best LCD projectors

Best LCD projectors

Personally I prefer DLP picture over LCD, but it is really a taste thing. Also, DLP has a (now so small it's probably not there at all) small issue of the 'rainbow…

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Rodda
Jul 13, 2009 10:56 am
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 July 2009

Plasma on the wall

Plasma on the wall

You may get a better response in the Home theatre forum.... ***moved***

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2009 10:24 pm
mattwalker
clath
clath
15 July 2009

lcd tvs

lcd tvs

Ok thanks Rodda, Pugs,

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clath
Jul 15, 2009 5:20 pm
clath
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mikemix
Jul 19, 2009 8:24 pm
donuts
donuts
21 July 2009

Foxtel IQ not available with Optus? Is TiVO an alternative?

Foxtel IQ not available with Optus? Is TiVO an alternative?

well our main tv in the rumpus room (where the foxtel is) is an old chunky one - not slim line. but still works fine and will do till we can replace it. we have jsut…

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donuts
Jul 21, 2009 8:38 pm
donuts
Juzzo
Juzzo
23 July 2009

surround sound not working

surround sound not working

Thanks guys, I'll pass the message on and let you know. Juzzo

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Juzzo
Jul 23, 2009 5:05 pm
lynnebin1968
lynnebin1968
24 July 2009

Tv Kaput?

Tv Kaput?

Yay :: Glad you are happy :) When my house is built I will have all the fun of finding a new telly too :? Just have to make sure it's the right size for the room :roll: . …

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lynnebin1968
Jul 24, 2009 11:58 am
lynnebin1968
Pugs
Pugs
24 July 2009

Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc

Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc
1, 2

We've organised with the builder to go in and put the cables in ourselves, as long as it's not electrical, CAT-6 or speaker wires and marked, it's…

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Pugs
Jul 24, 2009 6:07 pm
Pugs
jec
jec
24 July 2009

Clipsal Wiser Wireless unit.

Clipsal Wiser Wireless unit.

Anyone know much about the new clipsal wiser wireless unit ??? It does home automation. It is basically the brain of the house. How it work i am not sure. Also what is…

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jec
Jul 24, 2009 11:19 pm
Sierra
Sierra
25 July 2009

Data Cabling Help Required!

Data Cabling Help Required!

Whats cheaper will also depend on what you can and cant do yourself at a later date. For instance, I have had network cable / telephone points put through the house by…

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Sierra
Jul 25, 2009 11:48 am
Sierra
iTalk
iTalk
27 July 2009

Selby IR Extender Questions

Selby IR Extender Questions

Hi all, I will be needing IR extender for my new home and I'm not really sure of what equipment are needed. The extender needs to receive signals from three different…

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iTalk
Jul 27, 2009 3:21 pm
iTalk
IQtech
IQtech
28 July 2009

Mounting 50" Panasonic on wall - Studs 1M apart

Mounting 50" Panasonic on wall - Studs 1M apart

Hi all, (Bernie here, login password forgot) So my asumption was I will need to get a mount to bolt to the 1M stud's.... Now, I have had alook…

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IQtech
Jul 28, 2009 8:52 am
jamiet
jamiet
28 July 2009

What do I need to ask for?

What do I need to ask for?

I use CAT5/6 for telephone as well so I can easily switch between a network and telephone outlet. Foxtel boxes generally need phone connections as well. You'd be…

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jamiet
Jul 28, 2009 6:44 pm
getafix
getafix
28 July 2009

Hi Matt and Rodda - long time no speak.

Hi Matt and Rodda - long time no speak.

Hi Matt and Rodda Long time no speak. We chatted a few years back and at that stage I was in the throws of designing and building a house and you guys assisted me with…

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getafix
Jul 28, 2009 10:46 pm
kexkez
kexkez
29 July 2009

installing draw wire

installing draw wire

we had draw wires installed in conduit so we could get a cabler in after hand over. For one of the draw wires the electrician( who was the one putting the conduits etc…

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kexkez
Jul 29, 2009 9:49 pm
kexkez
iTalk
iTalk
31 July 2009

Distributing Foxtel & AV

Distributing Foxtel & AV

It's possible if you want to view the same thing on all three points in your house. I'm planning to do the same thing. My foxtel box will be stored in a rack cabinet in…

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iTalk
Aug 01, 2009 12:54 am
iTalk
jamestheoz
jamestheoz
1 August 2009

Home automation and Home theatre advice

Home automation and Home theatre advice

I have just bought one of these devices for splitting foxtel into 8 points. http://www.jonsa.com.au/products.php?cP ... 9&id=1829# You put a diplexor at the end of each…

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jamestheoz
Aug 01, 2009 7:52 pm
Thudd
Thudd
2 August 2009

new HT - my thoughts and many questions

new HT - my thoughts and many questions

In my last house I had a room that was 3.9x5.5 and I wired it for 7.1. You're building from scratch so you might as well, it's only cable! On your plans, push the couch…

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Thudd
Aug 02, 2009 8:10 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 10:41 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
2 August 2009

DVR / PVR Dvico 3300

DVR / PVR Dvico 3300

up in the bush here though my iq2 box is cable so gets me high def including 7 and 7HD.. ::hyst:: ::hyst::

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wakeboardandy
Aug 02, 2009 11:43 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
5 August 2009

3.9m x 3.6m room too small for dedicated HT? * now 4.5! :) *

3.9m x 3.6m room too small for dedicated HT? * now 4.5! :) *
1, 2, 3

the picture doesn't show the two big comfy bean bags I have now!! ::hyst:: ::hyst:: but yeah if I could…

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wakeboardandy
Aug 05, 2009 5:21 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
6 August 2009

2m x 3m Room - Ideas

2m x 3m Room - Ideas

a 3m x 2m can certainly work.. I thought my room at 4.14m x 3m was too small and many other ppl told me the same.. but the 108" screen I have in my room doesn't even feel…

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wakeboardandy
Aug 06, 2009 11:59 pm
wakeboardandy
jbdave
jbdave
6 August 2009

Windows

Windows

I would leave the windows in, because one day you may want to use the room for something else, and if you ever re-sell, you wouldn't want a main room without any windows…

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jbdave
Aug 07, 2009 12:11 am
Rodda
Rodda
7 August 2009

Multimedia wall plates to hide cabling in the wall?

Multimedia wall plates to hide cabling in the wall?

There are many brands and suppliers for these types of wallplates, and there are many varieties of the wallplates themselves. Check out Selby Acoustics for a good range…

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Rodda
Aug 07, 2009 9:32 pm
Rodda
Pugs
Pugs
10 August 2009

Cinema Room too big?

Cinema Room too big?

Pugs i think you are going to upset my draftman, sunken floor in the HT room is a brillant idea :: . Now to make that phone call. mind you i just…

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Pugs
Aug 10, 2009 5:43 pm
Pugs
jbdave
jbdave
11 August 2009

Inputs for future HT / Music Room

Inputs for future HT / Music Room

1. If I plan to have a projector screen installed in the future, how big can I install and facing which wall? 2. We are in a single level house, is it easy…

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jbdave
Aug 11, 2009 10:02 am
jamesk289
jamesk289
12 August 2009

Quick question about matching speakers to receiver...?

Quick question about matching speakers to receiver...?

As long as it is set to or lower than the imedence of the lowest rated speakers it's fine. So if u set the receiver at 4, you can mix an match anything the same or above.

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jamesk289
Aug 13, 2009 12:07 am
Homey123
Homey123
13 August 2009

Is a 4070mm x 4020mm theatre room too small?

Is a 4070mm x 4020mm theatre room too small?

Thanks guys, you've made me feel better now about the size :z: Your advice is much appreciated.

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Homey123
Aug 13, 2009 9:48 pm
Steveo
Steveo
15 August 2009

Media distribution - best way

Media distribution - best way

My gut feel is your right Pugs. I have been in the corporate side of this industry for 20 years, however when it comes…

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Steveo
Aug 15, 2009 9:52 am
Steveo
kristo
kristo
18 August 2009

Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

a bright idea, why aren't there more like this... the BRK 100S with the strobe light was discontinued, and replaced with the SL177, which is a hard-wired addon to their…

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kristo
Aug 18, 2009 1:34 am
Pugs
Pugs
18 August 2009

Smart Wiring for Dummies – Help Needed

Smart Wiring for Dummies – Help Needed

Hi Plugs my first post been lurking for a while Can u confirm pls that to install data cable in a house u need to hold a license ??? ( and if…

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Pugs
Aug 18, 2009 10:55 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
19 August 2009

New HT layout and projector + IMG

New HT layout and projector + IMG

The only spec here that may be a factor in selecting a projector…

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Rodda
Aug 19, 2009 6:59 pm
Rodda
da68za
da68za
20 August 2009

Yamaha 5.1 Home Theatre YHT-392AU - HDMI connections

Yamaha 5.1 Home Theatre YHT-392AU - HDMI connections

For hdmi and most other audio video go here http://www.ezyhd.com.au most states delivery is next day ... Copy & paste EZYHD09 into…

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da68za
Aug 20, 2009 6:42 am
da68za
Djelibeybi
Djelibeybi
20 August 2009

Smart Community - More Q's from Dummy!

Smart Community - More Q's from Dummy!

Wasn't planning on an antenna, just wasn't sure if we could use the optic for free to air without connecting our…

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Djelibeybi
Aug 20, 2009 6:26 pm
jcjuice
jcjuice
21 August 2009

Where should I put my projector AND what cabling do I need??

Where should I put my projector AND what cabling do I need??

Hmm...good point regarding the AVR - guess i just thought I should overcompensate! And I guess that's the same answer for the Cat 6...plan…

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jcjuice
Aug 21, 2009 10:42 pm
Rodda
Rodda
22 August 2009

Ceiling colours in HT room

Ceiling colours in HT room

Not so much painting the ceiling white being a problem, it's more a case of any surface painted a light colour will impact the screen in some way (by reflecting light in…

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Rodda
Aug 22, 2009 9:10 pm
Rodda
MarcB
MarcB
24 August 2009

Mounting Plasma on wall and hiding wires in OLD house

Mounting Plasma on wall and hiding wires in OLD house

Sweet as.. Thanks for getting back to me guys. I was kinda hoping that was the reply. Now just need to pull my finger out and do it. Always the hardest part :)

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MarcB
Aug 24, 2009 8:31 pm
JilaMint
JilaMint
26 August 2009

Am I crazy? Data cabling

Am I crazy? Data cabling
1, 2, 3, 4

If you are facing an electrical data…

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JilaMint
Aug 26, 2009 3:44 pm
raw29983
raw29983
26 August 2009

Foxtel newbie - just looking for some clarification

Foxtel newbie - just looking for some clarification

The service will be the same, but If you have home phone etc with telstra, you may be able to package it and get a discount.

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raw29983
Aug 26, 2009 8:15 pm

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