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mattwalker
Nov 04, 2009 6:46 pm
mattwalker
kristo
kristo
18 August 2009

Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

a bright idea, why aren't there more like this... the BRK 100S with the strobe light was discontinued, and replaced with the SL177, which is a hard-wired addon to their…

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kristo
Aug 18, 2009 12:34 am
Pugs
Pugs
24 July 2009

Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc

Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc
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We've organised with the builder to go in and put the cables in ourselves, as long as it's not electrical, CAT-6 or speaker wires and marked, it's…

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Pugs
Jul 24, 2009 5:07 pm
Pugs
serge44
serge44
25 June 2009

Epson TW3000 Price Rise

Epson TW3000 Price Rise

Joyce Mayne Maroochydore has TW-3000s - going for $2500 this week. about to try to sweet talk the missus into layby and then we'll talk about the projector :twisted: the pioneer…

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serge44
Jun 25, 2009 11:37 pm
serge44
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Bam
Jun 03, 2009 11:32 am
Bam
iTalk
iTalk
2 May 2009

My ceiling speakers, LCD and bracket...

My ceiling speakers, LCD and bracket...

After a few clever ideas from Rod (rodda) instead of having the TV on a unit with all the DVD's / Foxtel etc we went with this idea. The TV…

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iTalk
May 02, 2009 8:20 am
iTalk
purpleninja
purpleninja
27 April 2009

Buying a Plasma or LCD? - DO IT NOW

Buying a Plasma or LCD? - DO IT NOW

I keep hoping that means that 100" screens will be…

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purpleninja
Apr 27, 2009 10:05 pm
The Data Guys
The Data Guys
21 April 2009

Wiring help please - TDG or anyone else

Wiring help please - TDG or anyone else
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There is a difference in the cable used for backbone structured cabling and long patch leads usually found taped to walls. The patch leads have a higher strand count but…

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The Data Guys
Apr 21, 2009 7:42 pm
The Data Guys
Pugs
Pugs
17 April 2009

Home Automation

Home Automation

No there is no plans too ATM. Maybe in a few years,…

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Pugs
Apr 17, 2009 1:13 pm
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 April 2009

I love my Samsung Series 9 LCD/LED TV

I love my Samsung Series 9 LCD/LED TV

Ed, great to see you are still enjoying your new panel. Without sounding like an advertising billboard, I would have to agree that Samsung really…

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mattwalker
Apr 13, 2009 11:06 am
mattwalker
cyclone
cyclone
9 April 2009

How far from screen to projector?

How far from screen to projector?

http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

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cyclone
Apr 09, 2009 5:17 pm
cyclone
kassan1973
kassan1973
6 March 2009

New TV installed...

New TV installed...

Hi Matt, what type of remote ext are you using i am currently using a genuine ftel one on our second tv and is very very particular on were you point…

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kassan1973
Mar 06, 2009 8:58 pm
MandyandPete
MandyandPete
2 March 2009

Samsung Series 9 OR Sony XBR OR Sony "Z" Series??

Samsung Series 9 OR Sony XBR OR Sony "Z" Series??

We bought a W series SONY bravia full hd 14months ago and we LOVE it! Just a little opinion from a sony fan. Picture is great in the light - imagine the Z and XBR series…

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MandyandPete
Mar 02, 2009 8:26 pm
Rodda
Rodda
25 February 2009

Full HD v's Hd plasma

Full HD v's Hd plasma

No, I haven't used these products.

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Rodda
Feb 25, 2009 6:21 pm
Rodda
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
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
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
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
Jan 28, 2009 8:33 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
6 November 2008

A second screen...

A second screen...

HDMI... I have an 8 way HDMI Splitter. I plan on having several screen around the house and I will distribute using HDMI/DVI... I will post pics of that later!

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mattwalker
Nov 06, 2008 9:26 am
mattwalker
ericwillson
ericwillson
10 October 2008

Have you automated your home?

Have you automated your home?
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A multizone control system is essentially a switch box that allows you to send a selected source (CD, FM radio, tape, etc.) to a specific room in your home. The control…

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ericwillson
Oct 10, 2008 7:59 pm
IQtech
IQtech
7 October 2008

How good is this cabler quote ?

How good is this cabler quote ?

NOBODY is allowed to prewire telephone from Telstra pit…

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IQtech
Oct 07, 2008 4:48 am
joaninhac
joaninhac
6 October 2008

Pre-wiring for home theatre and multi-room audio

Pre-wiring for home theatre and multi-room audio

Hi Again, We also did this in the Theatre room downstairs. We organised for the wires to be set up after frame stage for the projector and all the speakers. Your…

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joaninhac
Oct 06, 2008 12:23 pm
Scribe
Scribe
8 July 2008

TIVO ... Coming July 2008!

TIVO ... Coming July 2008!

Does this mean we should get a telephone connection point behind the TV ready to access ADSL broadband features, or would it have to be connected to a PC? :th: Whatever…

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Scribe
Jul 08, 2008 8:29 pm
perryr
perryr
4 July 2008

video distribution options ??

video distribution options ??

Yep. Makes sense - I think I'll still to watching a modulated signal in the other rooms, and if I want HD I'll head downstairs for the experience (at that price,…

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perryr
Jul 04, 2008 6:54 am
vanderlay
vanderlay
2 July 2008

Sound level from Wii.

Sound level from Wii.

Ok...try one last night: I have disconnected the cable I had and used the original cable in the front v/aux input. The volume is fine.... :roll: So now to try this cable in…

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vanderlay
Jul 02, 2008 3:03 pm
vanderlay
to_do_list
to_do_list
30 May 2008

Serious HT....

Serious HT....

Bada Bada Bada Bada Bada Bada…

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to_do_list
May 30, 2008 10:30 pm
to_do_list
perryr
perryr
29 May 2008

New Product - Logitech Duet...

New Product - Logitech Duet...

Logitech make great gear - I have one of their Harmony remotes and it's easy to setup and use via their web interface. Just picked up one of their top of the range mouses…

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perryr
May 29, 2008 8:05 am

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to_do_list
May 12, 2008 11:36 pm
to_do_list
Paula
Paula
28 April 2008

New Home Theatre - Firthy26 - 25/04/08

New Home Theatre - Firthy26 - 25/04/08

Great job guys, Matt Sent you a PM about a potential job.

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Paula
Apr 28, 2008 9:32 am
Paula
VJ
VJ
26 April 2008

Time for a change...

Time for a change...

I like the 4th and the last one...

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VJ
Apr 26, 2008 11:37 pm
VJ
mattwalker
mattwalker
17 March 2008

For Sale - Marantz Amp - Cheap

For Sale - Marantz Amp - Cheap

OK! Nah... Full up conversion from composite/s/video/component to HDMI .... Decoding for High Definition (HD) Audio from Blu-ray Disc™ or HD DVD (via HDMI with…

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mattwalker
Mar 17, 2008 6:59 pm
mattwalker
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
20 February 2008

All over for HD-DVD

All over for HD-DVD

Totally agree Rod. Nothing worse than 2 conflicting vendors to slow a market down and stop others writing software or releasing media to suit it. Hmm memorier of…

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Yak_Chat
Feb 20, 2008 2:39 pm
Yak_Chat
adamtram
adamtram
18 February 2008

Remote Controls

Remote Controls
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Logitech have released their newest edition remote with a touch screen, due to be available on Wednesday 20th Feb. RRP is $399 but is already being discounted on the…

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adamtram
Feb 18, 2008 7:58 pm
adamtram
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 February 2008

Installer to instal my own gear

Installer to instal my own gear

Pete, As a custom home theatre installer we would always like to install our own products as we are usually more familiar with the tweaks that are required to get the…

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mattwalker
Feb 14, 2008 10:12 pm
mattwalker

Nice poster pic in your first post P. :D but I try to leave my light box experiences to this & only when required :wink:

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Yak_Chat
Feb 02, 2008 8:12 am
Yak_Chat
Michelle
Michelle
31 January 2008

Must Have Accessory!!

Must Have Accessory!!

13 Things PMS Stands For: 1. Pass My Shotgun 2. Psychotic Mood Shift 3. Perpetual Munching Spree 4. Puffy…

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Michelle
Jan 31, 2008 7:57 am
Michelle
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
24 January 2008

Finishing the theatre...

Finishing the theatre...

Hey Phoenix, have you seen I Am Legend yet? Beware.... :? :cry: :evil: for those who haven't it may not be what you were expecting... (most people I know…

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PhoenixStar
Jan 24, 2008 8:13 am
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
21 January 2008

TV's

TV's
1, 2

I bet you…

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PhoenixStar
Jan 21, 2008 10:24 am
PhoenixStar
Rodda
Rodda
7 January 2008

How big a screen can we get???

How big a screen can we get???
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I've always found the best place to start for reviews on all types of A/V gear is ecoustics.com which is just a massive database of published on-line reviews. Here's a…

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Rodda
Jan 07, 2008 11:38 am
Rodda
sneakersss
sneakersss
30 December 2007

Sony Bravia w/free PSP or Samsung w/free LCD tv???

Sony Bravia w/free PSP or Samsung w/free LCD tv???
1, 2

Hehe I love that comment. I just quietly giggled to myself. Hehe I think that everyone goes…

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sneakersss
Dec 30, 2007 10:50 am
sneakersss
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 November 2007

A way to share AV Devices around your house - Foxtel, DVD.

A way to share AV Devices around your house - Foxtel, DVD.

Noty sure yet but it came highly recommended. I will let you know after I use one soon

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mattwalker
Nov 19, 2007 8:04 pm
mattwalker
commodorenut
commodorenut
19 November 2007

A new way to help watch TV...

A new way to help watch TV...

About bloody time! I use a digital STB with inbuilt HDD. Currently you can only see what's on currently & the next program (in the OSD 'info' box) and press the…

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commodorenut
Nov 19, 2007 7:19 pm
commodorenut
Michelle
Michelle
10 October 2007

Entry Doors To Theatre

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

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Michelle
Oct 10, 2007 10:08 pm
Michelle
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 12:20 pm
3timesbuilda
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 8:32 am
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 1:27 pm
Yak_Chat

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