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smeagol
smeagol
12 January 2009

IP Network Camera

IP Network Camera

agree with Matt they are also significant more expensive than traditional cameras. Also if you do a cost/quality ratio you can get the same quality as IP cameras for a…

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smeagol
Jan 12, 2009 9:11 am
smeagol
Rodda
Rodda
13 January 2009

Cabling for home theatre room

Cabling for home theatre room

Either option for the projector's power is fine, however if the projector is being mounted to a ceiling that has a room above it then the less connections inside that…

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Rodda
Jan 13, 2009 8:47 am
Rodda
Colsy
Colsy
13 January 2009

Relocating aerial point

Relocating aerial point

Thanks for the reply Rodda. Yeah, perhaps I will get the antenna guy out and I'll watch closely to see how they do it.

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Colsy
Jan 13, 2009 9:09 am
Colsy
Rodda
Rodda
13 January 2009

LCD V PLASMA = Why do "YOU" pick what you do

LCD V PLASMA = Why do "YOU" pick what you do

I honestly didn't know that. I was just going by the different quoted Power Consumption figures the differrent brands post in the specs for their models.

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Rodda
Jan 13, 2009 10:02 am
Rodda
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
13 January 2009

Cable Roughing for theartre Room

Cable Roughing for theartre Room

My brother has a YSP Yamaha all in one sound projector.. It works quite well.. but I wouldn't recommend it for a theatre room.. Maybe a casual living area or in my brother…

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wakeboardandy
Jan 13, 2009 12:12 pm
wakeboardandy
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 January 2009

2 Questions - Media Room layout and remote AV

2 Questions - Media Room layout and remote AV

Do I hear Anne Road Kindergarten?? :P

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mattwalker
Jan 13, 2009 12:14 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
14 January 2009

Ceiling speakers around the home

Ceiling speakers around the home

Just run normal speaker wires. Running both the left and right speaker cables to a single location is so you can use a 'dual channel' type of single stereo in-ceiling…

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Rodda
Jan 14, 2009 8:19 am
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 January 2009

Pay TV points - expensive?

Pay TV points - expensive?
1, 2

Yep!! Compression fittings only now I am afraid...

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mattwalker
Jan 14, 2009 10:47 pm
mattwalker
Mango-lover
Mango-lover
15 January 2009

Junction Box

Junction Box

The salesperson suggested three junction box to me. all in front of the house for the purpose of future lighting.

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Mango-lover
Jan 15, 2009 8:40 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
16 January 2009

Painting theatre room... including the ceiling?

Painting theatre room... including the ceiling?
1, 2

Oh and when I get the cinemascope in I plan in filling the wall across!! mmmmm 4 metres wide cinemascope :shock:

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mattwalker
Jan 16, 2009 8:41 am
mattwalker
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
16 January 2009

hdmi?

hdmi?
1, 2

And they are fairly cheap if you know where to look ;) Yamaha are great amp's for home theatre (not so good for stereo but thats another…

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wakeboardandy
Jan 16, 2009 9:38 am
wakeboardandy
IQtech
IQtech
16 January 2009

Additional TV points

Additional TV points

Hi, I got a bit confused about the TV points. For example, I got TV points in family room and the rumpus. When I installed the foxtel service and…

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IQtech
Jan 16, 2009 10:46 pm
da68za
da68za
18 January 2009

Plasma or LCD?

Plasma or LCD?

Just out of curiosity , what did you end up getting ...

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da68za
Jan 18, 2009 6:15 am
da68za
davmatt
davmatt
22 January 2009

Antenna + Data + Phone - Can someone do it all??

Antenna + Data + Phone - Can someone do it all??

Thanks everyone. I think the data guys are the way to go... sounds like I should be abe to get them to run the coax as well, then get a Antenna guy to install an antenna…

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davmatt
Jan 22, 2009 6:48 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
25 January 2009

Does anyone have TIVO

Does anyone have TIVO

We have a PVR and love it. If anything will update to the latest topfield HD unit. That apparently has provision for data input too for similar functions I have heard but…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 24, 2009 11:08 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Sacha1390
Sacha1390
25 January 2009

Does size matter? HD True HD?

Does size matter? HD True HD?
1, 2, 3

Ooooh I was wrong, its still on untill next month.

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Sacha1390
Jan 25, 2009 8:22 am
Sacha1390
Rodda
Rodda
27 January 2009

Cabling question - aerial then foxtel

Cabling question - aerial then foxtel

No. The TV point is physically connected to your TV antenna (whether it's been split or not). A Foxtel point needs to be physically connected to the Foxtel dish or…

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Rodda
Jan 27, 2009 8:50 am
Rodda
amk
amk
27 January 2009

$2000 budget of my home theatre choice

$2000 budget of my home theatre choice

To answer your question, "This receiver…

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amk
Jan 27, 2009 10:14 pm
amk
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mattwalker
Jan 28, 2009 8:33 pm
mattwalker
amk
amk
29 January 2009

LexCom - Good or Not so Good? Does anyone use this system?

LexCom - Good or Not so Good? Does anyone use this system?

Hi Perryr, I read through your blog. Very informative. Can I ask, did you install it yourself or did you get an electrician to install the system, to get the warrenty?…

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amk
Jan 29, 2009 4:02 pm
amk
to_do_list
to_do_list
30 January 2009

i-pods

i-pods

No worries...makes up for one of the gazillion things I've learnt from your posts... :wink:

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to_do_list
Jan 30, 2009 11:34 am
to_do_list
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ed.
Jan 30, 2009 4:37 pm
lloydmav
lloydmav
31 January 2009

Projector Recommendations... again

Projector Recommendations... again

I bought the Mitubishi HC7000, and its fantastic! Although quite a bit more expensive

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lloydmav
Jan 31, 2009 1:06 am
lloydmav
zergling
zergling
31 January 2009

cost of alarm and install?

cost of alarm and install?

6 mths ago i have installed a crow system with 8 sensors, back up batt, 2 remote, call to mobile when alarm goes off all for 1200.00

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zergling
Jan 31, 2009 9:04 am
Sacha1390
Sacha1390
2 February 2009

Is my Home Theatre Room long enough

Is my Home Theatre Room long enough

Yep, your rumpus room is perfect. I am using my rumpus as a HT. Think about it.

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Sacha1390
Feb 02, 2009 1:13 am
Sacha1390
Rikster
Rikster
2 February 2009

cooling

cooling

These guys also seem to have a range of cabinet fan products that might do the job

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Rikster
Feb 02, 2009 11:47 am
Rikster
ed.
ed.
2 February 2009

Home Theater System

Home Theater System

If you are patient, you can slowly build up your system like I am. I've got 2 x 3 way floor standing Infinity's at the front. dicksmith centre speak + sub ($80 for…

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ed.
Feb 02, 2009 2:53 pm
Taffy
Taffy
3 February 2009

Panasonic SC-HT17 Help needed so many options which one?

Panasonic SC-HT17 Help needed so many options which one?

Ok we have picked the panasonic TH-50PZ80A plasma it is a full HD one. If I was to buy a new DVD recorder I am thinking of the panasonic twin tuner one for around $800…

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Taffy
Feb 03, 2009 6:50 am
Taffy
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mattwalker
Feb 03, 2009 8:22 pm
mattwalker
jester2619
jester2619
4 February 2009

Surround system speakers for $1500 ?

Surround system speakers for $1500 ?

Thanks very much guys. I have just emailed Eastwood HiFi to see if they are still available. Thanks again Phil

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jester2619
Feb 04, 2009 5:24 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
5 February 2009

Ceiling speaker system for large open plan living area

Ceiling speaker system for large open plan living area

Purpleninja - that was such a funny thread! Aloha's posts during that thread about the firmware updates are gold! But thanks for the info, it's…

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purpleninja
Feb 05, 2009 5:22 pm
Rodda
Rodda
5 February 2009

7.1 Channel AV into 5 speaker system

7.1 Channel AV into 5 speaker system

The extra 2 speakers that take a 5.1 setup to a 7.1 setup are the 2 rear surrounds that go on the back wall (as opposed to the original left and right surrounds that go on…

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Rodda
Feb 05, 2009 5:22 pm
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
6 February 2009

Zone 2 in 7.1 AV Receiver

Zone 2 in 7.1 AV Receiver

Correct!

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mattwalker
Feb 05, 2009 11:41 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
6 February 2009

Subwoofer - Good, bad or just alright ?

Subwoofer - Good, bad or just alright ?

The fact that (on paper) it has a 10" driver and claims it can get down to 25Hz makes it a pretty good buy at that price. I would have thought it's amp could have more…

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Rodda
Feb 06, 2009 7:45 am
Rodda
jester2619
jester2619
6 February 2009

Last question before I purchase

Last question before I purchase

The speaker package for 990 and I am ringing around now for a price on the AVR

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jester2619
Feb 06, 2009 4:25 pm
Bam
Bam
10 February 2009

Where to buy speaker wire?

Where to buy speaker wire?

Thanks smeagol :P

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Bam
Feb 10, 2009 7:51 pm
Bam
Rodda
Rodda
11 February 2009

Best Speaker 'style' for HT / Lounge room?

Best Speaker 'style' for HT / Lounge room?

The Mordaunt-Short Alumni stuff is really good, and will adequately fill a room that size (easily better than ANY Bose Lifestyle package). That said, if you were able…

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Rodda
Feb 11, 2009 1:15 pm
Rodda
Sacha1390
Sacha1390
11 February 2009

Off Topic, sorry, Catch of the Day related.

Off Topic, sorry, Catch of the Day related.

Thanks for the info, I'll just wait.

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Sacha1390
Feb 11, 2009 2:13 pm
Sacha1390
Hellman109
Hellman109
12 February 2009

Internet, routers & wiring

Internet, routers & wiring
1, 2

What wireless devices sit between the Xbox and the router? Common things: Cordless phones Microwaves (not cordless, but cause issues) Wireless AV senders Wireless…

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Hellman109
Feb 12, 2009 10:40 am
themax
themax
12 February 2009

clean computer screen

clean computer screen

:oops: obviously not girl stuff...

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themax
Feb 12, 2009 4:31 pm
themax
ozzroo
ozzroo
12 February 2009

Which one would you buy and why ?

Which one would you buy and why ?

im looking at getting the avant 902i's. have heard them in various setup's and they are wonderful.

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ozzroo
Feb 12, 2009 10:12 pm
Hellman109
Hellman109
13 February 2009

No more Kuro!

No more Kuro!

^^ Allot will just pay a 3rd party to handle warranty like Gateway did when they pulled out of Aus years ago.

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Hellman109
Feb 13, 2009 1:55 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 February 2009

LCD TV under Alfresco

LCD TV under Alfresco

You can get commercial plasmas and LCDs that have higher tollerances for heat and moisture. They do cost a little more…

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mattwalker
Feb 14, 2009 8:27 am
mattwalker
kexkez
kexkez
14 February 2009

Adsl filter wallplates

Adsl filter wallplates

Yes double brick. Some builders will do cabling. They offer packages etc. But we had no choice of builder and ours didn't have a package and the sparkie I guess wasn't…

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kexkez
Feb 14, 2009 8:37 am
kexkez
Pugs
Pugs
14 February 2009

Conceptronic Multi Media Player

Conceptronic Multi Media Player

also no network support....

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Pugs
Feb 14, 2009 3:46 pm
Pugs
Pugs
Pugs
14 February 2009

Building our house - design ideas for Home Entertainment Sys

Building our house - design ideas for Home Entertainment Sys
1, 2

So suggestion is to go for 3 cables in each if you can? I was planning on 2. All the data guys i spoke to told me to ask for min size conduit…

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Pugs
Feb 14, 2009 3:50 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
15 February 2009

Wireless Home Theatre Package - any good?

Wireless Home Theatre Package - any good?

Due to the fact that 'wireless' speakers will still need some form of powered amplification, the idea is basically a white elephant...

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Rodda
Feb 15, 2009 2:58 pm
Rodda
hysterical1144
hysterical1144
15 February 2009

Running Speaker Wire for Home Theatre

Running Speaker Wire for Home Theatre

Hey hysterical, you're building a 2 storey place so you really need to get the wires in before the place is finished (before the plaster goes up).…

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hysterical1144
Feb 15, 2009 3:59 pm
Rodda
Rodda
16 February 2009

multi room audio

multi room audio

Jamo is European. There are many multi-room audio systems available, and a few do things a little differently (like your example where the amplifier is in the wallplate…

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Rodda
Feb 16, 2009 7:42 am
Rodda
Juzzo
Juzzo
16 February 2009

2k budget for HT system?

2k budget for HT system?

Thanks a lot Rod. Juzzo

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Juzzo
Feb 16, 2009 12:20 pm

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