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enkayz
enkayz
31 August 2014

Conduit & cable standards, what should we expect?

Conduit & cable standards, what should we expect?
1, 2

Well, some good news. I spent a long time on site today trying to ascertain the situation and I managed to find a cut-off of cable that actually had some identification on…

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enkayz
Aug 31, 2014 7:41 pm
bpratt
bpratt
28 August 2014

Data Point Question

Data Point Question

In fact I'm even adding HDMI over cat 6 from my HT room to the master bedroom, lounge, and office so it is all done....…

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bpratt
Aug 28, 2014 7:53 pm
Gaggy
Gaggy
28 August 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

Hi everyone, Kindly help me. I'm looking at booking a new theatre package for my new home. I'm keen on Big Picture People, Hoppers…

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Gaggy
Aug 28, 2014 4:27 pm
Gaggy
Extreme
Extreme
7 August 2014

Opticomm TV Cabling

Opticomm TV Cabling

As he is in a opticomm area, foxtel is…

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Extreme
Aug 07, 2014 9:34 am
BJ88
BJ88
7 August 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

The first thing I'd be looking at is what sort of Warranty terms and conditions the supplier/installer is offering with that home theatre setup, aftersales service and…

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BJ88
Aug 07, 2014 2:58 am
BJ88
tezzab
tezzab
20 July 2014

Home Theatre Design links

Home Theatre Design links

a little late keanu, but Acoustics is a blend of Science and the Dark mysterious Arts, ::study:: and toss in a few "tossers" as well, who will gladly take your $$. ::surprise:: ::surprise:: Much of…

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tezzab
Jul 20, 2014 6:50 pm
tezzab
AussieMark
AussieMark
9 July 2014

Multi purpose theatre. What would be the best set up?

Multi purpose theatre. What would be the best set up?

Acoustics are more complex to deal with than just hanging a sheet of fabric. It is a muti-purpose room and will have compromises. My friend has a 160 inch screen that…

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AussieMark
Jul 09, 2014 11:11 am
Asha1
Asha1
8 July 2014

6 meters by 5 meters Home theatre room, recommendations

6 meters by 5 meters Home theatre room, recommendations

Thanks for the replys so far. But I do want 7.1 setup. The room will 6.5 meters long by 5meters wide. I am getting Cat6 to all rooms. Does any…

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Asha1
Jul 08, 2014 1:57 pm
Christoshizz
Christoshizz
6 July 2014

Home theatre package for 5k?

Home theatre package for 5k?

I have a mate who used special paint and painted the wall for the projector picture instead of buying a fixed screen. So the projector just projected straight onto the…

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Christoshizz
Jul 06, 2014 8:40 pm
Christoshizz
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
our_meridian33
our_meridian33
4 July 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

Hi everyone, Kindly help me. I'm looking at booking a new theatre package for my new home. I'm keen on Big Picture People, Hoppers crossing as they are close to home…

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our_meridian33
Jul 04, 2014 5:56 pm
BJ88
BJ88
1 July 2014

New house build - networking and AV wiring

New house build - networking and AV wiring

Yes you can run connect wireless routers to your data points upstairs and downstairs and use them as access points for your wireless devices.

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BJ88
Jul 01, 2014 11:15 pm
BJ88
joea
joea
29 June 2014

Small Home theatre advice

Small Home theatre advice

Awesome I will check out those speakers and go to some hifi places. Hopefully that will give me a good idea of what we are after. Thanks for your advice, much appreciated!

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joea
Jun 29, 2014 8:33 am
joea
led-zep
led-zep
28 June 2014

Theatre install new house

Theatre install new house

No point in arguing about the Bose system, they love the cube speakers as they are discreet and to be fair they only want one simple and easy to use system, Bose does that…

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led-zep
Jun 28, 2014 5:18 pm
gav89z
gav89z
26 June 2014

10m HDMI cable for hometheatre room (Projector connection)

10m HDMI cable for hometheatre room (Projector connection)

thanks guys for the quick replies, i've picked upon the links you've mentioned.. i've decided to go with this one; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10M-HDMI-Hig ... d9c&_uhb=1

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gav89z
Jun 26, 2014 9:28 pm
cinder
cinder
26 June 2014

Query regarding streaming media

Query regarding streaming media
1, 2

Nice set up, Filthyfil. I looked up the QNAP 870 - wow, that is not a cheap NAS. No wonder it can do everything. I've just finished building my Media Server, here are…

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cinder
Jun 26, 2014 11:41 am
cinder
BJ88
BJ88
5 June 2014

New build smallish Home Theatre room

New build smallish Home Theatre room

I agree, do not do sliding doors in a Theatre room if sound quality is more of a priority than aesthetics.

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BJ88
Jun 05, 2014 2:15 am
BJ88
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
31 May 2014

What is smart wiring, and do I need it?

What is smart wiring, and do I need it?

We have it - our area had Telstra Velocity so we get all our TV, Foxtel, internet, phone etc through the fibre optic cables. Unbelievable pictures etc and awesome net speeds.

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Saint Mike
May 31, 2014 6:00 pm
Saint Mike
paulw11
paulw11
30 May 2014

Getting started with CBUS

Getting started with CBUS

Thanks Paul, all very helpful. Regarding Z-wave and CBUS; down the track I would want to do things with door locks, the garage door, heating,…

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paulw11
May 30, 2014 8:17 pm
Chopdog
Chopdog
23 May 2014

5.1 speaker set

5.1 speaker set

I ended up getting the 606's for a excellent price. I'm now after a amp, I've been tossing up between denon x2000/3000/4000, the onkyo tx-nr727/828 and the marantz sr6007.…

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Chopdog
May 23, 2014 9:04 pm
PHL
PHL
12 May 2014

Z Wave Home Automation

Z Wave Home Automation

Reviving this topic; now that just about everything is done, time for the bells and whistles... I'm trying to decide whether to go with MCV Vera 3 or the Fibaro Lite; I…

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PHL
May 12, 2014 3:36 pm
BJ88
BJ88
9 May 2014

Preparing to wall mount tv

Preparing to wall mount tv

If the TV is being mounted on a single brick wall (non cavity), it's going to cost you more to conceal cables if you get somebody to do it post build as you will have to…

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BJ88
May 09, 2014 1:53 pm
BJ88
dave.goralski
dave.goralski
5 May 2014

Home automation & Aud/vid integration with Carlisle builders

Home automation & Aud/vid integration with Carlisle builders

Although I haven't worked on a project with Carlisle, we have worked with a few others. With the more difficult builders we have been able to gain access on a weekend…

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dave.goralski
May 05, 2014 12:21 pm
snowing
snowing
29 April 2014

Marantz SR5005

Marantz SR5005

Just the same as what you got. :)

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snowing
Apr 29, 2014 2:17 pm
ebanster
ebanster
27 April 2014

Advice about door phone

Advice about door phone

how about the samsung one? it looks good for integration if all your gadgets are samsung http://www.digitaldoorlocks.com.au/prod ... om-system/

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ebanster
Apr 27, 2014 11:54 pm
ebanster
some_evil
some_evil
14 April 2014

Need suggestions/help wiring AV in new house

Need suggestions/help wiring AV in new house

definitely caught my attention that did! cheers

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some_evil
Apr 14, 2014 10:48 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Whats too small to be Home theater?

Whats too small to be Home theater?

Dont get stressed about the size or the shape ... its what you do with it that matters! Well placed speakers with some soft furnishings, a 100" screen and a good…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:47 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

4040 x 3600 Home theater room, recommendations?

4040 x 3600 Home theater room, recommendations?

Hi guys As stated in the topic the size of my HT that we will be building is 4040 x 3600 For starters, should I get a projector or a bigger…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:40 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Need help with Media Room

Need help with Media Room

100" is absolutley the way to go! You can get a 100" and projector now for under $1500 and the picture out this (in a dark room) will rival any LED / Plasma of the same…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:39 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Movies and Music

Movies and Music

Personally I use a NAS/PC for storage and streaming to TV's I use Plex. It allows me to centralise my data and use TV's / iPads / Phones for sound and vision. It also…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:35 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Home theatre seats

Home theatre seats
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Saw these whilst out and about today and I am reasonably impressed with the action and quality:

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:22 pm
mattwalker
mirz
mirz
20 January 2014

Home Network Equipment\Setup

Home Network Equipment\Setup

Looks pretty good option for racks only. They put a descent effort to make them dust proof.

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mirz
Jan 20, 2014 11:01 am
mirz
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
8 January 2014

Advice wanted on home theatre+ package.

Advice wanted on home theatre+ package.

Hi Missy. Most has been said already. My main feedback would be getting the room right before installation. I note that the theater does not adjoin a bedroom which is…

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RenovationsGalore
Jan 08, 2014 7:53 am
RenovationsGalore
AussieMark
AussieMark
6 January 2014

need help for HT component advise

need help for HT component advise
1, 2

I will be in the same boat but roll forward 12 months as I am only about to start my build. Projector wise I am holding off as RG says but if it was now I would go…

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AussieMark
Jan 06, 2014 10:16 am
ChrispelloTime
ChrispelloTime
1 January 2014

Small Theatre Room Ideas?!!?! :?

Small Theatre Room Ideas?!!?! :?

We have a benq w1080st and its awesome. Best 3d outside a cinema ive seen and thats on a wall too with no screen. We have it mounted in the bedroom 5 feet from the wall…

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ChrispelloTime
Jan 01, 2014 2:47 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 December 2013

What class amp do I need?

What class amp do I need?

My speakers were set up on a small shelf I'd made and attached to the walls. Brought the cables through ceiling and down wall (inside) then had a "plug". I then plugged…

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Saint Mike
Dec 19, 2013 4:26 pm
Saint Mike
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
urk697
urk697
6 December 2013

Running Speaker Cables For A Steel Frame

Running Speaker Cables For A Steel Frame

i went to the roof and run the cables to the corners then open up the sheet to access it. all done, thanks for the kind supports

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urk697
Dec 06, 2013 12:49 pm
ebanster
ebanster
2 December 2013

Smartphone Automation

Smartphone Automation

has anyone heard of the lockitron product where you can use your smartphone to open the deadbolt lock?

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ebanster
Dec 02, 2013 4:30 pm
ebanster
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
28 November 2013

'Name Your Product' - Home Entertainment Deals

'Name Your Product' - Home Entertainment Deals
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Matt Just wanted to say thank you to you and the guys (esp Warwick!) for the great deal and fantastic installation of my new home theatre yesterday. The…

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Bluesuede
Nov 28, 2013 3:30 pm
Bluesuede
Tim_Inspired
Tim_Inspired
26 November 2013

Multi Room Audio Help

Multi Room Audio Help

Leviton multi room amp. Comes in 4x4 and 8x8. Which means 4 input sources and 4 output speaker zones. Usually run some cat5 behind TV for TV sound as a source as well as…

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Tim_Inspired
Nov 26, 2013 11:11 pm
adgn
adgn
21 November 2013

Setup a Hi-Tech home electronic system - video/sound etc

Setup a Hi-Tech home electronic system - video/sound etc

It's called home automation - http://www.diyhomeautomation.com.au/ Can get expensive as you can probably imagine but luckily you can do bit by bit.

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adgn
Nov 21, 2013 1:55 pm
BJ88
BJ88
19 November 2013

Electrical Appointment - Home Theater Room Help!!!

Electrical Appointment - Home Theater Room Help!!!

For theatre Room I suggest 2 x Data points as you may possibly have lots of devices that you may want to have internet access, e.g a Computer in there aswell as…

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BJ88
Nov 19, 2013 11:32 pm
BJ88
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
2 November 2013

indoor/outdoor inbuilt speakers

indoor/outdoor inbuilt speakers

Brewer, how did you go?

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RenovationsGalore
Nov 02, 2013 8:57 pm
RenovationsGalore
cameronandmiranda
cameronandmiranda
27 October 2013

Home Automation suggestions please

Home Automation suggestions please

I Am currently Looking at EnviroNexus, its a product that has no hard wiring through the house and can be modified or updated when you like, does…

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cameronandmiranda
Oct 27, 2013 4:36 pm
cameronandmiranda
Metroid
Metroid
25 October 2013

Speaker Wire Size?

Speaker Wire Size?

Thanks Geoff I figured something like that would be needed just wanted to be sure. Running it all tomorrow so hopefully all good.

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Metroid
Oct 25, 2013 8:37 am
Metroid
Metroid
21 October 2013

How to setup my Theater room -help

How to setup my Theater room -help

Not to answer your questions but my 2c is that you should always do a projector. If you have another living room where you watch regular tv etc and you want something for…

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Metroid
Oct 21, 2013 8:45 am

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