Home Theatre & Automation
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Even if he wouldn't need separate networks, I do advocate the use of multiple data points in each room. It may just be my house, but I'm beginning to see… Pugs replied 18 September 2010 ago PugsSep 18, 2010 12:49 pm RoddaSep 16, 2010 1:35 pm RoddaSep 16, 2010 11:25 am Great to deal withHey All,
Got onto Selby Acoustics here and purchased Onkyo TX-NR807 and 12 speakers and all my cables.... They are GREAT!!! Would highly recommend them... I didn’t have… seals started a topic 15 September 2010 ago sealsSep 15, 2010 3:13 pm 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… Help PleaseSo whatever type of cable that ipod dock has on it I just need a double adapter and then a long enough length of the same cable to get from the… Rodda replied 14 September 2010 ago RoddaSep 14, 2010 10:38 am RoddaSep 12, 2010 10:22 am Smart Wiring / Structured CablingHi,
We are building 2 storey, once they have put the cables in how can we add to it in the future? If we decide we want another Data port in a… Clipsal EpicThis is off-topic, however I've checked out the Crompton LED downlight in a darkened room, and now have one to 'try' in our rental house. I'm also going to see someone… 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… Rodda replied 6 September 2010 ago RoddaSep 06, 2010 10:43 am False wall??Almost all In-wall speakers sold in Australia will fit in a normal stud/plaster wall (stud depth, therefore depth of internal wall cavity = 90mm). Usually where there are… Rodda replied 1 September 2010 ago RoddaSep 01, 2010 12:33 pm Data Cablershey DB welcome to H1... kick back n relax... Pugs replied 31 August 2010 ago Easy questionSounds dumb, but sticky tape pieces of paper or cardboard together the same size as the TV, draw the screen on it roughly. Makes it really easy to move around and get… Sierra replied 30 August 2010 ago Multi Room Audio with iPadYou need to look into using the Wi-Fi feature of the iPad and using something like IR Blaster on a PC to control required IR devices. Obviously the iPad would easily be… Rodda replied 29 August 2010 ago RoddaAug 29, 2010 9:22 am Home Theatre Serup - PLease Help RodRoom size is OK - small to moderate size HT. For me the only wall where I'd put the screen is where the window is (so it would have to be a roll-down screen). Then you… Rodda replied 29 August 2010 ago RoddaAug 29, 2010 9:19 am Anyone ceiling mounted a TV?I'm wanting to have one of my TV's installed in our bedroom - preferably directly in front of our bed. The problem is the wall in front is single brick and has the ensuite… Ben01 started a topic 25 August 2010 ago Ben01Aug 25, 2010 12:02 am What type of AMP?That is certainly going to have enough power for driving all of your zones at the same time, but in the same breath if you only run one zone at a time you could… Rodda replied 24 August 2010 ago RoddaAug 24, 2010 2:39 pm Ceiling Speaker AdviceBudget is $400 - 600 for speakers and wire - excluding stereo, hifi and lounge wall, centre and surrond speakers.
This would hopefully do 3 Rooms… Rodda replied 21 August 2010 ago RoddaAug 21, 2010 8:10 am Whats that website...Thank you!! The top one was the one I had orginally seen
Ill have a fiddle around with them after I finsh my chores (yah ) Bam replied 19 August 2010 ago Reccomend me a switch!as cable internet runs over RG6 quad shield... anyway but as long as it is a single story house there shouldn't be too many hassles for the bigpond… dave- replied 17 August 2010 ago dave-Aug 17, 2010 9:59 am Could be time to buy a new receivermany thanks all for your thoughts and knowledge, my current AVR does not support HDMI, could be time for new AVR. there are so many I like.. du73 replied 16 August 2010 ago In Wall/On Wall SpeakersI've been looking at the Krix items from Selby but like you, the budget kicks in too early! I'll probably get them anyway because I really like the sound put out by Krix… dave- replied 16 August 2010 ago dave-Aug 16, 2010 4:23 pm Sonos Setup helpsidewinder,
You do not need 2 zp120's if you are happy to have both zones play the same music. You can add a speaker switch so you can turn on/off the zone/s you wish to… PugsAug 16, 2010 12:11 pm Networking advice
This is block diagram I threw together when I was planning the network for our new place. Puts the above in a… PugsAug 11, 2010 10:27 am Alfresco Speakers
Yes the AMP powers the speakers, I am thinking maybe an old Macbook connected to the amp, then use the Iphone as the remote. However I have to convince the Mrs to let me… vzbux replied 10 August 2010 ago vzbuxAug 10, 2010 1:22 pm beyonwiz dp-p2 anbd abcyes - great little unit
the signal is coming straight from the amplified splitter in teh roof. I get abc on all the other tvs in teh house so should be the same signal!!! Delta8 Coming Soon To AusDelta 8 has been renamed LexCom Performance as of 1 May 2010 according to schneider,
thought I still couldn't find it in… How much for extra data points?
You are right to the point that NO builder in their right mind will let the owner on site to run their own cable (never mind the fact that you… AJW replied 4 August 2010 ago JezzaJul 30, 2010 10:01 am Foxtel versus Apple TVI'd check out the internet first to make sure all the shows you will miss are actually available to download. If they are shows that foxtel produces like next top model… Mozzie replied 29 July 2010 ago Projector rainbow issuesmy 2 cents. From my experiences 10/10 can see rainbow if they try hard enough but some ppl really have to try to see it, some don't notice it unless they are looking for… zx9 replied 28 July 2010 ago RoddaJul 22, 2010 4:04 pm MikkyG's theater roomDikan, I'll need to ask Jackie for the details, but the material was purchased from Spotlight and is a full block out material. They are attached using standard curtain… mikkyG replied 20 July 2010 ago Wiring speakers to two audio sourcesYou can get speaker switch boxes that also allow you to switch between two sources (amplifiers). I think Selby Acoustics has at least one that does this (if not then Radio Parts). Rodda replied 20 July 2010 ago RoddaJul 20, 2010 11:31 am Composite cable runOK, but how does that apply to my situation? As good as the NBN would be...I'm not expecting it to be at my door step any time within the next 2 years at least... Fox/Antenna InstallFoxtel runs can be used for free to air TV. You'd just have to have it connected to your antenna when you no longer have foxtel.
The wall plug is an f-type for foxtel,… RoddaJul 10, 2010 7:15 pm dave-Jul 10, 2010 12:13 pm Controlling HVAC using iPhoneI was wondering if anyone has had success controlling there HVAC using an iPhone Automation system? My builder is installing a Brivis HX23IN… AJW replied 9 July 2010 ago du73Jul 07, 2010 12:21 pm
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