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Pulse
Pulse
18 February 2021

Data points how many do I need?

Data points how many do I need?

Agree with Sirgoat, we did 3-4 per TV, 2 per desk, one ceiling per floor for wifi AP, one for each IP camera, one for switchboard, one for solar enphase box. About 30…

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Pulse
Feb 18, 2021 8:11 pm
BJ88
BJ88
23 April 2018

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

Just to add a few suggestions NVR - Network Video Recorder DTV - Digital TV FTA - Free to Air PTV - Pay TV

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BJ88
Apr 23, 2018 5:28 am
BJ88
nsuinteger
nsuinteger
19 April 2018

Media room setup

Media room setup

the builder wont accept to install your cable because then they will have to accept responsibility for any faults that are caused by your cable (fire for example). The…

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nsuinteger
Apr 19, 2018 3:49 pm
STAINLESS
STAINLESS
2 June 2016

Projector and screen opinions / feedback please

Projector and screen opinions / feedback please

Thats the projector i have in my mid level option. With an anamorphic lens. I have the JVC X5000 for my high end option. With 4K E-Shift just use zoom method, no need for A-Lense.

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STAINLESS
Jun 02, 2016 10:52 am
STAINLESS
Roomeat
Roomeat
13 May 2016

What to replace our TiVo with?

What to replace our TiVo with?

Thats looks awesome! Although it's a different product to what the Tivo offered. This would compliment something like the Beyonwiz rather than compete wit has it.

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Roomeat
May 13, 2016 3:12 pm
Roomeat
AussieMark
AussieMark
11 May 2016

Raised Platform size?

Raised Platform size?

I am getting custom seats from a company in Singapore that has a sister company in Perth. It's easy for me as I live in Singapore. The company is cossimo gallery. Very…

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AussieMark
May 11, 2016 1:04 am
Nic and Shell 1
Nic and Shell 1
6 May 2016

Occupancy motion sensors and fan run on controllers

Occupancy motion sensors and fan run on controllers

B.One Hub is a smart home device that connects and control each electric switch in your home, so you can turn on/off your home appliances using the smartphone. No matter…

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Nic and Shell 1
May 06, 2016 10:16 am
AJW
AJW
14 February 2016

Network Confusion.. Need Help!!

Network Confusion.. Need Help!!

I am coming in late here, but would recommend the Ubiquiti Unifi access points. I've used their new UAP-AC-Lite, perfect for residential environment and coupled that to…

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AJW
Feb 14, 2016 11:00 am
Sloppy
Sloppy
5 February 2016

New home theatre blank canvas.

New home theatre blank canvas.

Having a better look at the reviews I think the w1350 might be the way to go for us in terms of throw distance. My only concern is weather or no I can see those rainbows…

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Sloppy
Feb 05, 2016 8:41 am
BJ88
BJ88
13 January 2016

TV Points for Networked House

TV Points for Networked House

Put TV points everywhere where you intend to watch TV.

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BJ88
Jan 13, 2016 2:44 am
BJ88
bpratt
bpratt
12 December 2015

Speaker cable type and point location

Speaker cable type and point location

Round off the bends in your conduit.. it may be 50mm , but a 90degree corner even with a drawstring might not allow you to pull through a new HDMI version 3.5 cable…

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bpratt
Dec 12, 2015 11:20 am
maximus
maximus
7 June 2015

Projector room set up

Projector room set up

Possibly. You've still got to get the connectors and cables through without damaging them. After the build was completed I arranged another electrician to install all my…

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maximus
Jun 07, 2015 10:07 pm
maximus
Roomeat
Roomeat
3 May 2015

Need Help With Theatre Design. Updated Ideas

Need Help With Theatre Design. Updated Ideas

Yeah they may be changed in my design as well Mark. I want a Picture Rail around the room with some sort of Black / Dark wall paper. Maybe a "Block" inspired seagrass?…

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Roomeat
May 03, 2015 6:10 pm
Roomeat
BJ88
BJ88
25 April 2015

Are these Network Cables The Same??

Are these Network Cables The Same??

All the same except for colour. Both specced as - 550MHz, 23 AWGx4P

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BJ88
Apr 25, 2015 1:55 am
BJ88
Ponzu
Ponzu
13 April 2015

Question for the theatre guru's about speakers

Question for the theatre guru's about speakers

in wall systems are generally for aesthetics. You would need to do too much to the walls to ensure that the speakers peformed as well as enclosed floor standing speakers.…

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Ponzu
Apr 13, 2015 1:44 pm
Roomeat
Roomeat
31 March 2015

What's your favorite Sound System?

What's your favorite Sound System?

Haha yeah probably is.. Was speaking to a friend earlier and he told me to go straight for a Onkyo receiver. Never really heard of them but research tells me they made by Pioneer.

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Roomeat
Mar 31, 2015 11:04 am
Roomeat
Roomeat
Roomeat
31 March 2015

Does Sonos Replace Normal Surround System?

Does Sonos Replace Normal Surround System?

Yeah that's what I'm thinking as well. make life easy later if it's all there ready to use.

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Roomeat
Mar 31, 2015 12:12 am
Roomeat
paulw11
paulw11
26 March 2015

Brightgreen LEDs with a Clipsal Cbus

Brightgreen LEDs with a Clipsal Cbus

I know that Brightgreen work with C-Bus to ensure that their products are compatible. LEDs are only a (potential) problem where you are dimming them. If you are just…

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paulw11
Mar 26, 2015 3:00 pm
marneth928
marneth928
30 December 2014

Verticle lines with Optoma HD83

Verticle lines with Optoma HD83

Hi all, I have just set up my theatre room and have several vertical white lines on the screen. I shut everything down for a couple of hours then started it up again and…

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marneth928
Dec 30, 2014 10:14 am
Rip it up
Rip it up
8 October 2014

Help with design choices for a triangle room

Help with design choices for a triangle room

Thanks Kat. Yes we will notbe getting all technical with this room. But because this house has a rare connection to NBN, which is not common in our locality, we want…

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Rip it up
Oct 08, 2014 4:29 am
MalSannie
MalSannie
6 July 2014

"Smart Wiring" for dummies?

"Smart Wiring" for dummies?
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the explanation paulw11

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MalSannie
Jul 06, 2014 1:08 am
MalSannie
tezzab
tezzab
9 December 2013

360 degree tv wall bracket

360 degree tv wall bracket

Maybe not 360, but something in the range from http://www.omnimount.com.au could get close?

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tezzab
Dec 09, 2013 11:27 am
tezzab
PHL
PHL
21 September 2013

Need a Basic Setup - Help Required

Need a Basic Setup - Help Required

I guess I never looked into AirPlay, as I have a Sonos setup, which happens to have a similar setup to AirPlay (it can stream from your device to the Sonos). Tried it…

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PHL
Sep 21, 2013 11:17 pm
Caxam
Caxam
27 August 2013

In Ceiling Speakers - Recommendations ?

In Ceiling Speakers - Recommendations ?

unfortunately I'm in Far North Queensland, so a demo is out of the question.. However I will get in touch with the boys and see what they suggest based on the information…

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Caxam
Aug 27, 2013 7:10 pm
Caxam
Steve67
Steve67
12 August 2013

Samsung Tablet to ceiling speakers?

Samsung Tablet to ceiling speakers?

Hi all, I am new to this, any help would be great. I have a Samsung Tablet with all my music on it. I would like to have it play music in various rooms of my house. Can…

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Steve67
Aug 12, 2013 12:40 pm
BJ88
BJ88
3 July 2013

Digital Modulators

Digital Modulators

That all depends on which Modulator you are using, A good modulator should not give any noticable delays.

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BJ88
Jul 03, 2013 4:19 pm
BJ88
travisaus
travisaus
3 June 2013

Entertainment unit suggestions...

Entertainment unit suggestions...

Hey Matt - yeah that style looks ok. Colour is flexible - black or white poly doesn't matter. Let me know what you get in :) Have any luck with that screen? Thanks mate.

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travisaus
Jun 03, 2013 11:09 am
Asha1
Asha1
7 May 2013

Building new home - small home theatre set up

Building new home - small home theatre set up

For the fronts & centre, some decent wall speakers would be suitable and ceiling speakers for the rear.…

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Asha1
May 07, 2013 11:45 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Advice regarding seating distance

Advice regarding seating distance

You could use a 100" screen there oxaxitd! ;)

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 10:00 pm
mattwalker
cinder
cinder
14 July 2012

Wireless media streaming

Wireless media streaming

Thanks everyone but here's the thing. I dont't want to stream data from an external drive. I want to stream video directly from the internet.…

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cinder
Jul 14, 2012 4:39 pm
cinder

Ceiling speakers should never be used for music, it's more for sound effects AKA home theatre sound effects. No meant to be harsh, but anyone…

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:25 am
mattwalker

The double c clips will work but it is hard to install. There is no great way of doing it but with a wallplate like…

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:19 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

Control4 Home Automation - Anyone using it ???

Control4 Home Automation - Anyone using it ???

Would be interested to see what you come up with!

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:04 am
mattwalker
cinder
cinder
30 June 2012

Wired home automation system suggestions

Wired home automation system suggestions

Kracka, Thanks for the summary and I will look into it :)

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cinder
Jun 30, 2012 11:14 pm
cinder
Wimma
Wimma
28 June 2012

Advice on Multizone video & Audio please

Advice on Multizone video & Audio please

Something to consider for multiroom audio - I've been thinking about this for a while, and come up with a solution. In short, Linux server + specific alsa config file…

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Wimma
Jun 28, 2012 4:57 pm
mattyb
mattyb
8 February 2012

KNX users / installers

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…

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mattyb
Feb 08, 2012 8:09 am
doczim
doczim
27 November 2011

Home Networking Suppliers Brisbane

Home Networking Suppliers Brisbane

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

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doczim
Nov 27, 2011 11:02 pm
phippsy
phippsy
9 October 2011

Antennaes

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…

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phippsy
Oct 09, 2011 4:58 pm
motef
motef
22 August 2011

NBN ready - is this a rip off?

NBN ready - is this a rip off?
1, 2

PDU - Power…

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motef
Aug 22, 2011 6:41 pm
sibop
sibop
29 July 2011

Opinion wanted on splitting Foxtel signal to other rooms

Opinion wanted on splitting Foxtel signal to other rooms

Matt, do you think i will have trouble trying to split the IQ2 signal over about 22 meters? I want to use HDMI to cat5 or 6 converters and HDMI wall…

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sibop
Jul 29, 2011 6:39 pm
mgg
mgg
30 May 2011

Suggestions for Media Room Setup

Suggestions for Media Room Setup

I love it - also checked out your forum thread really impressive. Currently I've just got a 5.2x4.2 box with double door (not yet built even). I'm slowly gaining ideas…

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mgg
May 30, 2011 9:19 pm
darrell81
darrell81
27 April 2011

HTIB or a bitza system

HTIB or a bitza system

thanks rod very informative and true.ive not heard the sony going so do wonder how it sounds. i run a samsung galaxy s and with the earphones in and 5-1 set the sound is…

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darrell81
Apr 27, 2011 11:56 pm
rock
rock
6 March 2011

Streaming music to 3 zones

Streaming music to 3 zones

sonos is the way to go they work well

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rock
Mar 06, 2011 9:21 am
danrts
danrts
29 January 2011

5.6 x 4.5 media room - projector location/fan issue?

5.6 x 4.5 media room - projector location/fan issue?

Thanks. Yes I was worried about the fan interfering with the image from the projector, the fan being the most central point of the room! Thanks for the replies. Well…

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danrts
Jan 29, 2011 10:49 am
Rodda
Rodda
19 January 2011

tv mounting height

tv mounting height

You don't need extra studs to mount your plasma - not even a 63". Two studs (the vertical ones, not to be confused with noggins which are the little horizontal ones...)…

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Rodda
Jan 19, 2011 8:07 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
26 November 2010

hdmi to rca audio

hdmi to rca audio

Even AVRs that can take mutliple analogue inputs and convert them to HDMI usually cannot do the same in the other way (HDMI --> analogue), and they cannot play a digital…

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Rodda
Nov 26, 2010 5:44 pm
Rodda
Pugs
Pugs
17 November 2010

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

hi, it really depends on what kind of channels you're looking for...if it's greek channels, then you need K-band dish, 65cm, if it's Indian then…

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Pugs
Nov 17, 2010 4:03 pm
Pugs
Serentity
Serentity
3 November 2010

media room pre-wiring / setup

media room pre-wiring / setup

Hi Darnts, Are you able to do the wiring before the plaster boards go up if Yes why dont you just wire the room, mark or take photos of were the wire's are and later on…

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Serentity
Nov 03, 2010 7:09 pm
Waves
Waves
19 September 2010

Home Theatre Shelving Units

Home Theatre Shelving Units

Hi Fu, No I don't work for them, and I have only made 4 posts on this site all on this same topic of a home theatre shelving system. So I guess it makes sense that all my…

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Waves
Sep 19, 2010 3:10 pm

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