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mattwalker
mattwalker
8 April 2011

3d Blu-ray HTPC

3d Blu-ray HTPC

Personally I think the same as Rod. With the cost of a half decent BR player now around the $200 mark (and even under $100 in some cases) I would save the $$$$ on…

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mattwalker
Apr 08, 2011 5:13 pm
mattwalker
drewhawk
drewhawk
6 April 2011

sounds good

sounds good

I found this deal on paradigm speakers take 20% off http://www.audiotrends.com.au/shop.php? ... itemId=833

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drewhawk
Apr 06, 2011 2:08 pm
Pugs
Pugs
6 April 2011

Is this correct?

Is this correct?

this is what I do instead of using 5 way…

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Pugs
Apr 06, 2011 1:41 pm
Pugs
homehelper
homehelper
5 April 2011

subwoofer placement

subwoofer placement

The best place to put it is where it doesn't drown out the natural sound.

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homehelper
Apr 05, 2011 1:02 pm
Chuq
Chuq
5 April 2011

Phone/Network cabling advice for new house

Phone/Network cabling advice for new house
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Thanks for offering but my son came along and he is handling it, this all still makes no sense to me. He said we are going to have a central…

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Chuq
Apr 05, 2011 12:38 am
Chuq
mattwalker
mattwalker
4 April 2011

Home Networking Help?

Home Networking Help?

Hey Springleaf, Have a look at this: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=27157&start=100

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mattwalker
Apr 04, 2011 10:34 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
4 April 2011

Anybody have one of these?

Anybody have one of these?

Nope but I have these ... and they work with Foxtel and Austar :)

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mattwalker
Apr 04, 2011 10:25 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
3 April 2011

help with where to place power outlets and aerial

help with where to place power outlets and aerial

generally you have a "master source" that handles all…

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Pugs
Apr 03, 2011 7:34 pm
Pugs
Perth-1st Timer
Perth-1st Timer
1 April 2011

4X4 HDMI Matrix - any good?

4X4 HDMI Matrix - any good?

Edited as SPAM was deleted - so long spammer...

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Perth-1st Timer
Apr 01, 2011 7:07 pm
notremaison
notremaison
30 March 2011

Buy Home Theater Equipment Places Like This

Buy Home Theater Equipment Places Like This

Bought the 5.1 Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 set on special from Digital Cinema couldn't be happier with the service, delivered to Vic metro in about 4 days. Yet to set the…

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notremaison
Mar 30, 2011 2:52 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
30 March 2011

My Home Theatre build on a budget

My Home Theatre build on a budget

Sounds awesome ... I look forward to seeing the pics too!

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mattwalker
Mar 30, 2011 10:17 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
30 March 2011

Boston Speakers

Boston Speakers

I can second that Paradigm Sub! I have experienced it first hand (at Rod's house) and it is AWESOME!!

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mattwalker
Mar 30, 2011 10:04 am
mattwalker
donnam
donnam
28 March 2011

Av sender won't work with in our extension- any suggestions

Av sender won't work with in our extension- any suggestions

I didn't but they guy new I only needed one transmitter and didn't offer- anyway never hurts to have a spare and I have everything working so I am happy!

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donnam
Mar 28, 2011 8:31 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
28 March 2011

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Even with non-fixed TV units and standard height power points, I tend to run a power-board from the powerpoint through the cable hole in the back and leave the board…

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rockabilly_kid
Mar 28, 2011 11:16 am
rockabilly_kid
paulw11
paulw11
27 March 2011

Networking everythign in the house

Networking everythign in the house
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Hi, The C-Bus system has a component called the Wiser gateway. This gives you a web interface which can be accessed from a web browser (including iPhone and Android…

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paulw11
Mar 27, 2011 7:45 pm

Wow this was nearly 4 years ago!!

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mattwalker
Mar 23, 2011 8:06 am
mattwalker
Springleaf
Springleaf
23 March 2011

Data Cable Installation in Melbournes West

Data Cable Installation in Melbournes West

G'day Matt, thanks for the reply. Turns out that a family member is in the industry and is going to meet with me next week to discuss options! Cheers anyway mate

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Springleaf
Mar 23, 2011 6:17 am
Springleaf
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 March 2011

what size conduit for a HDMI Cable? 20 or 25mm

what size conduit for a HDMI Cable? 20 or 25mm

Hey ozberg, My TCC cables will not arrive for 3 more weeks (they are on the slow boat from China :( ) but in the meantime I could recommend these:

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mattwalker
Mar 21, 2011 10:16 pm
mattwalker
glenmc271
glenmc271
21 March 2011

Wireless Foxtel

Wireless Foxtel

We have a set of the W Home Wireless AV Senders and receivers, but they are absolute shit. 5m to one TV, through one wall and image is okay, but theres a line and the…

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glenmc271
Mar 21, 2011 5:42 pm
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
21 March 2011

Where to buy individual speakers

Where to buy individual speakers

That's great, thanks Matt

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joannapaulp
Mar 21, 2011 10:55 am
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
18 March 2011

240V cable and HDMI/HDMI over CAT6 together in conduit OK ?

240V cable and HDMI/HDMI over CAT6 together in conduit OK ?

if you want them at the same spot then just use two conduits.. that is how they wire your phone line from the street, it sits side by side with the electrical conduit in…

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wakeboardandy
Mar 18, 2011 9:56 pm
wakeboardandy
Richo
Richo
18 March 2011

Advice on placement/layout - cheap system

Advice on placement/layout - cheap system

Thanks guys, will hopefully install the speakers this weekend if I get the time. I think that wall mount will be the go, no kids at the moment, but a nephew that is just…

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Richo
Mar 18, 2011 8:56 am
Richo
mattwalker
mattwalker
17 March 2011

Ceiling colour?

Ceiling colour?

I personally think a darker ceiling is better. Having had both I would always go with a dark ceiling but... ...it depends on the room. If it was a multi use room (ie a…

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mattwalker
Mar 17, 2011 2:45 pm
mattwalker
abraham
abraham
17 March 2011

HD Projector and AV Receiver

HD Projector and AV Receiver

The technology is still available for watching 3D without glasses (led/LCD tv) but apparently samsung hasn't yet released the TV , think the TVs should be out in a year or…

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abraham
Mar 17, 2011 11:47 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
17 March 2011

PRE WIRING - MOVIE ROOM

PRE WIRING - MOVIE ROOM

......just because people are aware of 5.1 and subwoofers does not mean they still don't go and spend less than $1000 on the entire audio…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Mar 17, 2011 8:19 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Pugs
Pugs
10 March 2011

What to use as patch panel? What to include?

What to use as patch panel? What to include?

Match master splitters are good... hope you can get warranty on that install...

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Pugs
Mar 10, 2011 8:26 am
Pugs
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
9 March 2011

Cat6 thru fake skirting board ?

Cat6 thru fake skirting board ?

It's good to have 'the voice of cabling reason', Pugs, up in here. I'm no expert but it makes sense. I can't even think of a good reason to go down the skirting path…

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rockabilly_kid
Mar 09, 2011 1:38 pm
rockabilly_kid
Rodda
Rodda
9 March 2011

Building a Media Room - Should I put in Alcove and Bulkhead

Building a Media Room - Should I put in Alcove and Bulkhead

Hi again Hep. For getting the real cinema experience you simply cannot beat a projector (unless you have about $100K spare and you can get your hands on a 100"…

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Rodda
Mar 09, 2011 12:26 pm
Rodda
themax
themax
8 March 2011

Security Camera and phone

Security Camera and phone

We love ours, but it is outside the front door not at the front gate (mainly because we don't have a front gate yet :lol: ).

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themax
Mar 08, 2011 7:53 pm
themax
chippy
chippy
8 March 2011

Theatre sound insulation - door construction? Coritech door?

Theatre sound insulation - door construction? Coritech door?

You can order any door as a solid core. Just use the same door as the rest as the internals (if that's what you want) but order it in solid core. Be careful with the…

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chippy
Mar 07, 2011 11:59 pm
chippy
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 8:21 am
1sthome
1sthome
3 March 2011

Sound insulation - villaboard cf sound check

Sound insulation - villaboard cf sound check

Now I'm using villaboard on the bathroom wall side of the the timber stud wall, insulation and then firecheck plasterboard on the other side of the wall. How do you…

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1sthome
Mar 03, 2011 10:09 pm
S&M
S&M
2 March 2011

SHOW ME YOU THEATRE

SHOW ME YOU THEATRE

here is my…

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S&M
Mar 02, 2011 4:49 pm
S&M
Barrywalters
Barrywalters
1 March 2011

Should I get an internet connection point at the tv

Should I get an internet connection point at the tv
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lol! No misunderstanding...just the way I read the question! The $400 is expensive based on the cost of the cable and the labour involved. …

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Barrywalters
Mar 01, 2011 10:42 am
nrh157
nrh157
28 February 2011

Logitech Remotes ~ Battery Fault

Logitech Remotes ~ Battery Fault

It's a specific Li-ion battery made for the Logitechs. Looks like this http://tinyurl.com/4htspdw

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nrh157
Feb 28, 2011 7:19 pm
nrh157
pedro.lyn.josh
pedro.lyn.josh
28 February 2011

"BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"

"BIG" HOME THEATRE ROOKIE "HELP"
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actually i have seen the Optoma HD20. Any thoughts? tick or cross

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pedro.lyn.josh
Feb 28, 2011 2:22 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
mattwalker
mattwalker
24 February 2011

Selby acoustics Deluxe motorised screen with remote

Selby acoustics Deluxe motorised screen with remote

It depends. Selby sell both. One has RF only and the other (which is the deluxe) has IR and 12V trigger. Be warned though, the IR / Power module is huge and sits…

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mattwalker
Feb 24, 2011 8:08 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
24 February 2011

What TV do you recommend?

What TV do you recommend?

For me it depends on what you do with it! I have a full HD Samsung 50" that I sell for $998. The HD model (lower res) sells for a couple of hundred less. Personally I…

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mattwalker
Feb 24, 2011 8:07 am
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
24 February 2011

Matching Center speaker with fronts

Matching Center speaker with fronts

Thanks for your replies guys. As your answers suggest it is a very ambiguous subject this reproduction of sound subject and I guess people can…

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Pugs
Feb 24, 2011 7:24 am
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 February 2011

Help with speaker choice

Help with speaker choice

I agree with the Paradigms ... What a sensational sounding speaker! @c4az57b - when you want a price on the Krix look me up ;)

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mattwalker
Feb 22, 2011 9:16 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 February 2011

Security Camera cables

Security Camera cables

Or you could run both and have the option to upgrade to IP in the future :) Cable is cheap and it is easy to run some cable once!!

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mattwalker
Feb 21, 2011 11:36 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 February 2011

Sale ~ Logitech Remotes

Sale ~ Logitech Remotes

The Harmony on is one of the best remotes (IMO) on the market!

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mattwalker
Feb 21, 2011 11:34 pm
mattwalker
cooky3
cooky3
19 February 2011

Looking for HT that wont dominate the room

Looking for HT that wont dominate the room

Thanks for your opinions guys, Is there anything else i should add to the list that you would recommend? Would be for Movies mostly I was looking at in-wall speakers but…

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cooky3
Feb 19, 2011 4:10 pm
nicenurse
nicenurse
17 February 2011

Help- my media room is a blank canvas!

Help- my media room is a blank canvas!

Thank you all so much, :: I didnt realise there were so many elements to making up a theatre room. I have jotted down all your advice and feel ready now to hit the stores…

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nicenurse
Feb 17, 2011 9:11 pm
paulw11
paulw11
17 February 2011

Number of network ports and locations in new build

Number of network ports and locations in new build

OK so I'm in fornt of my Main PC.. as for a 6RU it won't fit.... you would need to get a 9RU in your current format it is 44 points so that is…

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paulw11
Feb 17, 2011 6:25 pm
nrh157
nrh157
10 February 2011

home theatre pc

home theatre pc

For more info on HTPC components & suggested build configs, Whirlpool has a good…

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nrh157
Feb 10, 2011 6:19 pm
nrh157
JasonV
JasonV
10 February 2011

Which receiver to choose??

Which receiver to choose??

You can't go wrong with the Denon AVR-1911. It has won a fair few awards so far.

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JasonV
Feb 10, 2011 3:55 pm
Bigmorgs
Bigmorgs
9 February 2011

Speaker Wattage

Speaker Wattage

Thanks for the replies. I'm starting to get it...

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Bigmorgs
Feb 09, 2011 10:12 am
Rodda
Rodda
8 February 2011

Paradigm In-Wall/Ceiling Speakers

Paradigm In-Wall/Ceiling Speakers

That combo looks OK (although I prefer the quality of Marantz over Pioneer). For the subwoofer, I'm not sure how the Cambridge X300 would perform but I can guarantee the…

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Rodda
Feb 08, 2011 7:53 am
Rodda

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