Home Theatre & Automation

Pugs

17 February 2012

How to tell Cat4 from Cat3 etc?

why on earth do you need to ?? have you had someone install either in your house... ?? Cat3 is 2 pair. Cat4 hasn't been on sale for years.... there will be writting on…

sarbear

14 February 2012

Does a data point require a metallic backing wall plate?

Matt, Am looking to head down to your Sydney store in not too distant future. Does the store sell products at same price as the on line store? Also, do you recommend any…

phippsy

14 February 2012

Structured Cabling Conduits

We weren't allowed external contractors either, well without a mountain of paperwork. Our builder 'let' us fit the wall plates and run draw wires into the ceiling at frame…

paulw11

11 February 2012

Solutions for extra cabling in double story post handover

It depends on the type of construction and where you want the points. Brick veneer with a tile roof and points on external walls isn't too hard. Double brick, interior…

mattwalker

10 February 2012

URGENTLY looking for a cabler in mernda or nearby suburbs

Hi Raph, I have 5 guys running around Melbourne who can do installs any time for you. We can supply and install any of this equipment for you. Cheers, Matt

Pugs

9 February 2012

Recommendations for our wiring set up

Hmmm did wonder if it would end up being easier getting a DVD for each TV. We are in a Foxtel cable area so ok on that…

tengals

9 February 2012

I have NO IDEA? please help

Hi tengals, we are also about to start building in Sandhurst and also with Carlisle. I'm not sure how far along in the process you are, but…

xxennon

8 February 2012

Need Help Planning

In the MIOS developers area (I think that is where it was can't quite remember and am at work so can't check) someone has written a connector- takes a bit of fiddling to…

mattyb

8 February 2012

KNX users / installers

Hi I work for a Systems Integration company and we are KNX Partners as well as C-Bus PointOne Integrators. We're involved in a couple of large residential KNX projects…

mattwalker

7 February 2012

What audio wire

1 type of wire is suitable for most applications. Wire back to a main point in a cupboard or media room with something like this: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/50…

mattwalker

7 February 2012

What do you use your Home Theatre for?

I visit some home theatre store and i got offered the following and want to get some opinion on it. -Mitsubishi 6800 full HD…

mattwalker

7 February 2012

Cabling your house - What Cable to chose? Cat-----Solid?STP?

I agree with Paul. Cat6 solid core is so cheap now it is worth installing over cat5e in most cases. Based on speeds available now and in the near future either would be…

mattwalker

7 February 2012

Data cabling recommendation Victoria

There is plenty of guys out there who can do this work other than the big guys.... give the smaller guy a go and you may be pleasantly suprised!

mattwalker

7 February 2012

Best pricing in Victoria?

Easy! The Cable Connection... (The signature says it all!)

mattwalker

7 February 2012

in ceiling speakers

As long as the grille of the speaker is made from Aluminum and the speaker is a poly material it will work in just about any environment!

mediaTEK

4 February 2012

Home Automation - what worked well?

I have to side with Dave. C4 didn't gain its US market share by being a closed system. I live in West Oz and retro-fit is a nightmare! Why? - Because all of our homes are…

phippsy

1 February 2012

cost of external aerial?

I got Mr Antennaes or something like that to fit one last year, in Brisbane. Was under $300 supplied and installed with them running rg6, down the wall, wall plate and…

PHL

30 January 2012

Sonobatts Verse Soundscreen

When we did sound insulation, we used both SoundCheck gyprock on both sides, and Polyester Blue Acoustic Batts inside, and have to say it has been excellent, even full…

zeitgeber

27 January 2012

Help - confused about house setting!

i would also look at these that are much much better priced and more integrated than control 4 and…

kdgirl

27 January 2012

expanding scope of electricals...

With the permission of our SS (he gave us the electricians details) we contacted the electrician and added 2 additional tv points, 2 additional powerpoints (should have…

JTdotWK

10 January 2012

Home theatre LCD panel input selector

Hi all, Thanks so much for your responses. I will look into them over the next week or so and see what I find. Some interesting suggestions, especially the l5remote -…

Pepsi_Drinker

30 December 2011

Cabling through the builder or after handover?>? cheaper?

Thanks webber11. Guess his travelling expenses might be a bit much for me to cover…

Sierra

24 December 2011

Running speaker wire in the roof

Warning..This is NOT a recommended procedure......unless the person "fishing" for you is your best mate ! If it's your S.O doing the…

Pepsi_Drinker

23 December 2011

Speaker Cables - Please Help

IMHO........... Good quality 12 gauge wire is all you ever need for speaker cable. "Good quality"so it has a decent insulation,and 12 g so it's got enough copper in it…

Pepsi_Drinker

22 December 2011

Home theatre Pre-wiring

I was talking to our (potential) builder about this and he said that he simply fits large a 20mm sheet of plywood in the "general area" that he knows the screen will go so…

viscomm

22 December 2011

Which way do you wire your house and what products?

they are real good, im using them at home atm. great quality and good frame rate. works well in pitch black too, its like its just a black and white camera.

cenemelectrical

18 December 2011

Wiring for Multiroom Audio Visual

whoops.... i worte all that without turning to page 2!! sorry... i went over the top. BTW.. elan have some great stuff... as with control4.... very very nice. Second…

bdd

17 December 2011

In-Wall Speakers for Brick Wall

BillMac

16 December 2011

Dumb question Re in ceiling speakers.

Not a dumb question at all. Rodda is spot on with his advice as usual. I will add my 2c worth. Depending on where you are with your build try to take some photos of the…

Pugs

13 December 2011

Adelaide Hills area - home cinema and network help

Hi all Is there anyone out there local to us who's good at solving problems, knows their way around wires and cables and technology who…

buildup

9 December 2011

Williams landing internet

According to Cedar Woods Winter 2011 newsletter, it looks like Telstra has ceased the rollout of copper infrastructure in Stages 5-8 at Williams Landing. They've also…

chrisandkate

29 November 2011

Imposing a Legally binding contract with a Data Cabler

The HIA have a small works contract, its $40 for non members delivered http://hia.com.au/store/products.aspx?r ... OCS&page=3

paulw11

28 November 2011

Vinyl records - what to do with them?

Hi A turntable has a different output impedance and level to other devices, so if you just plug it in to your soundcard, it doesn't sound very good at all. If you have a…

doczim

27 November 2011

Home Networking Suppliers Brisbane

Hi hopefully these two posts from our blog would help: http://bellbirdretreat.blogspot.com/201 ... sound.html

PHL

27 November 2011

Wiring HDMI

I was actually wondering if there are special HDMI wiring, or to use a pair of Cat 6 terminating on HDMI wall plates, or I've…

paulw11

25 November 2011

mounting a 55inch plasma to a wall with metal studs

After speaking to my builder he has suggested putting in the timber. He explained that the problem with the steel frame is that you only have a millimetre or so of steel…

Rodda

24 November 2011

Coruline Perforated Acoustic Ceiling for Home Theater

Hi again. Something I meant to include in my previous post: I'm also a bit concerned with the fact that it's metal - again, my view is that if I wanted a material that…

Nic_s

23 November 2011

Security Cameras for a Strata Plan

Thanks Paul!!!

zeitgeber

22 November 2011

Employer has ACMA Open Registration licence but not staff

Thanks paulw11. You're correct. It means direct supervision on site at all times, not supervision remotely from the office, or inspecting it at the end. Here's a reply I…

acrebuild1

5 November 2011

Splitting Foxtel between rooms

Perfect, thanks heaps

Sierra

4 November 2011

Big Screen TV's - Plasma, LCD, LED?

This is a great site to compare the difference. http://www.lcdorplasma.com.au Which you should buy depends on different factors (natural lighting, viewing angle) etc. …

motef

18 October 2011

Sound Bars?

There was no mention of budget

Dylan

14 October 2011

Where to buy Tributaries crimp connectors

I will be using this for component video and some audio. I have plenty of this RG59 its a good flexible type that I had on a long run once. I want to cut it down for…

paulw11

12 October 2011

Replacing old TV aerial socket

Hi, I have the same problem in my unit. Were you able to replace the socket with a new one? How much did it cost you?…

phippsy

9 October 2011

Antennaes

Thanks for that link Sierra, I ended up mounting it there last night, sat the pointy endover a roof bearer and cable tied 2 of the aluminium poles to the beams, still…

acrebuild1

7 October 2011

Help with wall mounted TV's

ok, thanks for the thumbs up guys.

Rodda

7 October 2011

Starserve, Hills home hub, what to buy?

I'm all for distributed AV systems …

gelatiii

6 October 2011

RJ45 for Cat 6 cables

Thanks all, looks like it's better to get a qualified cabler to do the job.

Wateman

30 September 2011

Argus Technologies-smart wiring packages

Thanks both of you for replying, and EmeryBB thanks for the pics! We weren't given the option to have the Pro enclosure, but our house is only small, so the Mid-size…