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mattwalker
mattwalker
11 May 2007

Sound-resistant Theatre room

Sound-resistant Theatre room

Adder, 2 things to try: Soundcheck plaster - its thicker than normal plaster and has sound absorption qualities. Soundscreen Wall Batts - This combined with the…

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mattwalker
May 11, 2007 1:34 pm
mattwalker
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
12 May 2007

Home theatre is officially more popular than Feng Shui!!

Home theatre is officially more popular than Feng Shui!!

Just razzing, :P The Fung Shui forum is probably still working out where they're going to put the potplant in the home theatre :) But it does go to show you that people…

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Yak_Chat
May 12, 2007 2:27 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
14 May 2007

Projectors

Projectors

Thanks for the feedback Rod. In my dreams a set of Duntechs, rega planar 3 and some fine vinyl, Ahhhh... Cheers Steve

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Yak_Chat
May 14, 2007 8:37 pm
Yak_Chat
Rodda
Rodda
19 May 2007

Home Theatre basics

Home Theatre basics

They actually call them receivers because they have AM/FM tuners in them. They call them A/V receivers because they also (now) process/manage both audio and video…

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Rodda
May 19, 2007 10:01 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
25 May 2007

Home theatre layout

Home theatre layout

Sorry I missed the opportunity to vent my personal feeling on the Bose stuff - if I have a bad day at work I just don't get a chance to think about anything else (Hey…

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Rodda
May 25, 2007 10:34 pm
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
26 May 2007

Thumbs up

Thumbs up

Hey Sally! Thank you... I will have that drink ... And for…

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mattwalker
May 26, 2007 11:27 pm
mattwalker
Perth_Euro
Perth_Euro
6 June 2007

Wall mounted, floor mounted or ceiling mounted speakers

Wall mounted, floor mounted or ceiling mounted speakers

Schweeet!! Thats what I had in my old room, so thats they way ill go again. Cheers

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Perth_Euro
Jun 06, 2007 12:10 pm
Rodda
Rodda
6 June 2007

If you could have any speakers you wanted.....

If you could have any speakers you wanted.....

Hi Timbo. Krix must still be held in some regard, because they are used in many current Village movie theatres. I heard a pair I thought were quite average right…

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Rodda
Jun 06, 2007 10:44 pm
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
15 June 2007

Ideas for hiding projector screen.

Ideas for hiding projector screen.

Hide away box needs to be looked at prior to install.. I t takes up a lot of space and depending on which way your trusses run it may be easier and more structurally…

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mattwalker
Jun 15, 2007 10:52 pm
mattwalker
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
19 June 2007

Bedroom Wall Telly

Bedroom Wall Telly

Just make sure you are happy with the size if going for the 68cm widescreen. Widescreen (16:9) looks much smaller against equivalent normal screen (4:3). Try to get the 2…

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3timesbuilda
Jun 19, 2007 2:20 pm
3timesbuilda
aaurora
aaurora
20 June 2007

Antennas???

Antennas???

Hi aaurora I think the booster is generally when you have more than 1 outlet. You should perhaps get a second…

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aaurora
Jun 20, 2007 6:25 pm
aaurora
Rodda
Rodda
21 June 2007

Room orientation

Room orientation
1, 2

Some do. Not mine, but some do. It's like CookieMonster says.

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Rodda
Jun 21, 2007 10:21 am
Rodda
perryr
perryr
22 June 2007

Home theatre recliners - Sale time!!

Home theatre recliners - Sale time!!

Bugger - forgot to sign in for the last posting. Sorry. Perry

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perryr
Jun 22, 2007 9:32 am
AdderVenom
AdderVenom
22 June 2007

Usher speakers and Whatmough subbie anyone?

Usher speakers and Whatmough subbie anyone?

Hi Rodda, That's a really good sound advice. I'll definitely consider your offer when my house is ready. Thanks again.

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AdderVenom
Jun 22, 2007 11:57 am
perryr
perryr
23 June 2007

Bose Lifestyle

Bose Lifestyle

Rod and Matt - I appreciate the honesty and passion with which you guys run your business. Matt - as soon as I decide which damn house we are building, I'll PM you…

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perryr
Jun 23, 2007 12:11 pm
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
5 July 2007

Taking shape...

Taking shape...

Yep, all go around to Matts place when we want to watch a good movie.

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3timesbuilda
Jul 05, 2007 1:20 pm
3timesbuilda
Rodda
Rodda
5 August 2007

Wall plates for rear speaker

Wall plates for rear speaker

That's correct Steve. You can get these speaker connection (banana / binding post) wallplates in configurations of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 speakers (ie. 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 banana…

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Rodda
Aug 05, 2007 4:47 pm
Rodda
jamiet
jamiet
5 August 2007

Equipment storage

Equipment storage

Some of you might want to check out www.avrak.com.au. Not cheap but they look pretty good.

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jamiet
Aug 05, 2007 7:07 pm
jamiet
jamiet
6 August 2007

Wall hung TV

Wall hung TV
1, 2

Fair enough. I understand the situation you are in. He's not my "mate" though. He's someone I trust and pay to install my home electronics and automation correctly,…

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jamiet
Aug 06, 2007 4:14 pm
ahuang
ahuang
13 August 2007

Sharp 42" LCD television recall

Sharp 42" LCD television recall

This is from http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=14907 Sharp LCD television Date: 28/05/2007 Supplier…

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ahuang
Aug 13, 2007 1:15 pm
ahuang
arkraider
arkraider
13 August 2007

windows in home theatre consturctions

windows in home theatre consturctions

I did ...... Mind you I told the builder why it was a "storeroom".... :lol:

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arkraider
Aug 13, 2007 8:18 pm
arkraider
pasey25
pasey25
18 August 2007

Suggestion on dedicated cinema room

Suggestion on dedicated cinema room

yes, that is me. I never liked the 1292 much compared to some other CRTs.x anyway, I'm not sure what you're asking about with regard to all the measurements that you…

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pasey25
Aug 18, 2007 9:29 pm
pasey25
matt walker
matt walker
21 August 2007

Soundproofing the Theatre Room

Soundproofing the Theatre Room

No Problem!! If you want a second quote let me know too! Matt

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matt walker
Aug 21, 2007 9:50 pm
matt walker
rellie
rellie
22 August 2007

Additional TV antenna point

Additional TV antenna point

Single storey is no drama. Another thing to note is you usually get a free point installed when you get an antenna installed.

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rellie
Aug 22, 2007 12:54 pm
McReidy
McReidy
24 August 2007

Home Theatre wiring & wall plates

Home Theatre wiring & wall plates

I think my main problem is going to be that the model of TV I have - the inputs are actually on the sides of the unit, not the back.. They do however have 'cover plates'…

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McReidy
Aug 24, 2007 2:55 pm
McReidy
Adrian B
Adrian B
31 August 2007

How many movies a week do you watch.

How many movies a week do you watch.

The other thread will be back shortly :evil:

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Adrian B
Aug 31, 2007 12:08 pm
Adrian B
matt walker
matt walker
31 August 2007

What's your favourite type/genre of film?

What's your favourite type/genre of film?

Sorry for hi-jacking guys. I have started a new thread here for Media…

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matt walker
Aug 31, 2007 2:39 pm
matt walker
Adrian B
Adrian B
31 August 2007

How many movies per week

How many movies per week
1, 2

Apologies for the delay in getting your thread back Yak Chat.

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Adrian B
Sep 01, 2007 12:08 am
Adrian B
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
3 September 2007

Soundproofing a Room?

Soundproofing a Room?

No probs Matt, have been chatting to hubby about the options for the networking of the home and the theatre over the weekend. We are looking forward to catching up for a…

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PhoenixStar
Sep 03, 2007 1:17 pm
PhoenixStar
VJ
VJ
10 September 2007

Check this home theatre out!

Check this home theatre out!

Hi guys, We created a separate topic about home theatre and realised that there were topics like this where we can just add our questions. What budget should we be…

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VJ
Sep 10, 2007 10:26 pm
VJ
ahuang
ahuang
16 September 2007

Home Theatre PC - What case???

Home Theatre PC - What case???

WAF - I like that! We need to consider this on almost everything, starting from $...

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ahuang
Sep 16, 2007 11:52 pm
ahuang
matt walker
matt walker
16 September 2007

Thoughts on Theatre Rooms

Thoughts on Theatre Rooms

Slightly off topic.... No offence, but please, band/music lovers, please invest some $ on the sound proof/insulation, I have a neighbour who like…

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matt walker
Sep 16, 2007 11:55 pm
matt walker
Rodda
Rodda
20 September 2007

Palsonic LCD TV - Trying to find wall bracket

Palsonic LCD TV - Trying to find wall bracket

Slow down guys. The easiest thing to do is as Matt suggested. Get a standard 100 x 100 vesa mount LCD bracket (or one that has a plate at least big enough to cover…

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Rodda
Sep 20, 2007 8:28 am
Rodda
parker
parker
22 September 2007

Bit stuck on lots of things

Bit stuck on lots of things

Yep - that makes sense now thanks... a nice big pic makes things a lot clearer.

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parker
Sep 22, 2007 12:20 pm
parker

One problem with all these HT, Computer high tech stuffs is, once You paid $x on the latest greatest product, 2 weeks later either the prices…

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matt walker
Sep 24, 2007 10:59 am
matt walker
VJ
VJ
25 September 2007

Home theatre..

Home theatre..
1, 2, 3

By the way, we went for a tour of the builder's studio, in preparation for our colour selection this week, and saw the Acoustic insulation. We might have it in the HT…

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VJ
Sep 26, 2007 12:59 am
VJ
pasey25
pasey25
26 September 2007

LED Projectors?

LED Projectors?
1, 2

We use a lot of industry recognised tuning tools and discs including test patterns etc. by renown producers of said, like Joe…

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pasey25
Sep 26, 2007 11:24 am
pasey25
matt walker
matt walker
30 September 2007

Theatre Size and Layout Advice Needed

Theatre Size and Layout Advice Needed

Matt - we had discounted sliding doors from previous posts but will think about again. Also if you know of aany good theatre people in Perth…

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matt walker
Sep 30, 2007 11:01 pm
matt walker
DeKa
DeKa
1 October 2007

6 times the number of posts but google skipped HT :)

6 times the number of posts but google skipped HT :)

Maybe he owns it and is trying to make as much money out of the…

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DeKa
Oct 01, 2007 5:39 pm
DeKa
Casa2
Casa2
1 October 2007

Home Theatre - projection system plus LCD/Plasma

Home Theatre - projection system plus LCD/Plasma

Yak_Chat, Thanks for your input and for remembering that I also have an issue with the two sliding doors. Mighty decent of you. Matt, Thanks for the informion…

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Casa2
Oct 01, 2007 6:12 pm
Rodda
Rodda
2 October 2007

Suggestion for Home Theater location

Suggestion for Home Theater location

Hi Allan. I experimented with In-wall subs in my theatre when I first built it nearly 3 years ago. I went with 2 because I knew 1 wouldn't be enough. They are passive…

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Rodda
Oct 02, 2007 12:28 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
4 October 2007

Any one heard of "invisible" speakers?

Any one heard of "invisible" speakers?

Regarding screens, and Screen Goo, also remember that having a black border around your screen is very effective at making sure you have a sharp defined edge to the image…

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Rodda
Oct 04, 2007 9:35 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
4 October 2007

HT Questions - Amplifier, Receiver, 3 or 4 way speakers

HT Questions - Amplifier, Receiver, 3 or 4 way speakers

** These days the vast majority of consumer subwoofers are 'active' subwoofers which means they come with their own amplifier built in. When you connect your sub with a…

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Rodda
Oct 04, 2007 2:53 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
5 October 2007

Home Theatre Setup

Home Theatre Setup

Sorry Lee, I should have remembered you had that amp. It is a 6.1 so the 3 surround speakers are correct! Now, according to it's specs it does A + B speakers, but also…

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Rodda
Oct 05, 2007 9:21 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
9 October 2007

Questions on setting up Home Theatre

Questions on setting up Home Theatre

When you can get a 50" Plasma for less than $3000, a good one at that (Samsung, which in my opinion looks better than it's Panasonic and Pioneer equivalent), and compare…

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Rodda
Oct 09, 2007 5:14 pm
Rodda
parker
parker
9 October 2007

Wall plates & cables etc

Wall plates & cables etc

Thanks for that. I think what I'll do is run conduit in the walls with draw string, so even though our frame will be up in a few days time, I will have some extra time…

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parker
Oct 09, 2007 6:14 pm
parker
Michelle
Michelle
10 October 2007

Entry Doors To Theatre

Entry Doors To Theatre
1, 2

Nahhhhh, paint the fence with more sheep!!!! :lol: Makes US feel at home anyway!

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Michelle
Oct 10, 2007 11:08 pm
Michelle

No worries Parks. Something I should have thought of before. Perhaps the most important measurement you need to consider is the overall width of the canister that…

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Rodda
Oct 15, 2007 9:27 am
Rodda

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