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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 11:49 am
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 2:30 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 10:11 pm
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 7:57 pm
RenovationsGalore
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 7:37 am
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
11 October 2013

Screen Size Advice

Screen Size Advice

Bummer about the TV but good that you are trying different sizes. As I said, my screen is 145 inch dia but that is a scope screen. That size would be enormous on a 16:9.…

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RenovationsGalore
Oct 11, 2013 10:47 am
RenovationsGalore
maverick343
maverick343
9 October 2013

TCC - A complete 7.1 Home theatre for $1990!

TCC - A complete 7.1 Home theatre for $1990!

Thanks. I need to read a little bit more on this :)

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maverick343
Oct 09, 2013 9:17 pm
notremaison
notremaison
1 October 2013

Advice needed - small home theatre room in new build

Advice needed - small home theatre room in new build

Quite sure our theatre room is around 4m x 4m and 110" wall mount screen is perfect. Need to just check if the throw of the projector will suit shorter distances and still…

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notremaison
Oct 01, 2013 8:08 pm
notremaison
notremaison
14 August 2013

3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you

3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you

This was July 29th http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/br ... 6687631987 Foxtel ditches 3D due to lack of interest From: AAP July 29, 2013 4:10PM Increase Text…

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notremaison
Aug 14, 2013 11:33 am
delatite13
delatite13
13 August 2013

Need a HDMI Cable? ... read this first!

Need a HDMI Cable? ... read this first!

Not quite as old, but still an old post. Again why bother???

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delatite13
Aug 13, 2013 10:29 am
delatite13
paulw11
paulw11
30 July 2013

Post Build Fibre Cable Splitting / FTTH Query

Post Build Fibre Cable Splitting / FTTH Query

Thanks.. explains everything.. One last query.. For Ethernet cabling I will need access to FTTH box for which I will need to ask Places…

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paulw11
Jul 30, 2013 6:25 pm
Metroid
Metroid
30 July 2013

Projector - Epson vs Benq

Projector - Epson vs Benq

Just to update guys I've ordered an Epson TW6100W from The Cable Connection. Matt on the forums has been a great help, really quick to respond to my emails and put my mind…

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Metroid
Jul 30, 2013 12:37 pm
PHL
PHL
21 July 2013

Post build cabling

Post build cabling

Don't forget the pull cord to make pulling cabling easier later.

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PHL
Jul 21, 2013 10:51 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
20 July 2013

BenQ W7000+ Full HD 1080P 3D Home Theatre Projector - $1788

BenQ W7000+ Full HD 1080P 3D Home Theatre Projector - $1788

Let them know Matt from The Cable Connection suggested it - and that I thought it would be a nice "Good will gesture" ...

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mattwalker
Jul 20, 2013 10:57 pm
mattwalker
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Tim_Inspired
Jun 19, 2013 11:26 pm
Tim_Inspired
Tim_Inspired
5 June 2013

Hills Home Hub 600, Any one know it better?

Hills Home Hub 600, Any one know it better?

Definetly upgrade to a Hills 1000 series HUB. Those packages don't offer much bang for your buck. If it is a single story home you can do most of your wiring after…

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Tim_Inspired
Jun 05, 2013 8:05 pm
Tim_Inspired
Tim_Inspired
5 June 2013

Technology Setup for our new home

Technology Setup for our new home

The previous posters are right, Hills Home Hubs are yesterdays technology. 2 Cat6 cables to main living areas. 1 Cat6/5e to every TV point for Smart TV integration or…

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Tim_Inspired
Jun 05, 2013 8:00 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
26 May 2013

Projector for family room?

Projector for family room?

Hi Matt, Thanks for your reply, looking washed out is what i was worried about. the projector is a Mitsubishi HC7900, the brochure that I have…

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mattwalker
May 26, 2013 5:35 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
12 May 2013

optical cable question

optical cable question

Does anyone know if it is possible to re terminate (replace the end) of an optical cable? I have run one from my pc to amp through the at frame…

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Pugs
May 12, 2013 6:39 pm
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 May 2013

TV Sound bar speaker or satellite speakers

TV Sound bar speaker or satellite speakers

We have a good range of sound bars: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/So ... 8220412AFC but you may want to also check these out:

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mattwalker
May 01, 2013 11:45 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 May 2013

A couple home theatre questions

A couple home theatre questions

Definately darker is better. The reflected light is much less making the picture the focus of the room when the lights are off. If you cant go completely dark try a nice…

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mattwalker
May 01, 2013 11:15 pm
mattwalker
cinder
cinder
21 April 2013

HT Wall Insulation (batts AND plasterboard?)

HT Wall Insulation (batts AND plasterboard?)

Thanks Tezzab and also for the IMs, very helpful :D

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cinder
Apr 21, 2013 11:32 am
cinder
colebatchd
colebatchd
1 April 2013

Home entertainment setup

Home entertainment setup

Pretty sure that's the same amp we have (Yamaha RX-V671), bought from JB, we bought the package below but upgraded the receiver because I wanted network access. We paid…

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colebatchd
Apr 01, 2013 7:44 pm
nicenurse
nicenurse
14 March 2013

Cordless wall phone?

Cordless wall phone?

Thank you so much, I think the Uniden cord phone plus cordless addition might be the perfect solution. Why didnt I think of that? This forum is so invaluable for gaining…

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nicenurse
Mar 14, 2013 12:51 pm

Hi guys, We have a few of these on special from Mitsubishi Australia if anyone is interested: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/Mi ...…

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mattwalker
Feb 19, 2013 2:18 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
15 February 2013

I have a hub system but have no idea how to setup!

I have a hub system but have no idea how to setup!
1, 2

Cat5e is rated for GBE... just not for 10GBE so with at least Cat6 you are "future Proofed" enough for that if the runs are under 35m

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Pugs
Feb 15, 2013 6:51 pm
Pugs
JB1
JB1
31 January 2013

Issue with wall mounting my TV

Issue with wall mounting my TV

There is no issue. Your bracket will be long enough to bolt into the two original studs. So four coach bolts into the two…

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JB1
Jan 30, 2013 11:04 pm
benblinkau
benblinkau
19 December 2012

NBN- National Broadband Network Compliant Requirements

NBN- National Broadband Network Compliant Requirements
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Conduit from PCD to internal unit (unit supplied by others) Upgrade phone wiring to cat6 (1 std point) 1 additional cat6 point $626 As written in the PCV... It…

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benblinkau
Dec 19, 2012 3:12 pm
benblinkau
ashrey
ashrey
14 December 2012

HELP finding the right surveilence alarm sysatem

HELP finding the right surveilence alarm sysatem

Thank for your response Matt, I was looking for more of a DIY option, and I did find what I was looking for. Dovado Doma wireless router(with UPS for back up power),…

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ashrey
Dec 14, 2012 9:46 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
13 December 2012

Speaker Cable - beware Not all are the same :)

Speaker Cable - beware Not all are the same :)

For your reading pleasure .......... http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/st ... opper.html Electrolytic tough-pitch (ETP) copper is an inexpensive…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Dec 13, 2012 7:46 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
PaulMac
PaulMac
12 December 2012

Ceiling mounted speakers in raked ceiling

Ceiling mounted speakers in raked ceiling

The other way around this is to have an amp that compensates for distance - then it makes no difference at all. In basic terms you tell the…

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PaulMac
Dec 11, 2012 11:13 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Difference between 3D and 3D capable?

Difference between 3D and 3D capable?

You can also get foxtel built directly into some Samsung TV's without the need for a seperate box and remote!

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 9:51 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Data cabling - What is a SCAM cable?

Data cabling - What is a SCAM cable?

That could be short for Security camera? You can use Cat5/6 for analog security cameras also with a cat to av converter for each camera!

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 9:12 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Atlantic brand speakers

Atlantic brand speakers

Hi Nicenurse, I have never heard of this brand. What sort of $$$ are you wanting to spend?

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 9:04 pm
mattwalker
Danois
Danois
29 October 2012

Data Points - cost??

Data Points - cost??

do it your self. biggest rip off going around. can get termiating kits of ebay. dont believe…

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Danois
Oct 28, 2012 11:41 pm
nkd
nkd
30 August 2012

Ness M1 Gold System Installer in Melbourne

Ness M1 Gold System Installer in Melbourne

Hi Re-posting here as I did not get any responses under the Safer Living section. We are building a new house and are looking to get the Ness M1 security system…

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nkd
Aug 30, 2012 1:58 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
28 August 2012

Flooring for the home theatre room ?

Flooring for the home theatre room ?

Personally I would recommend any carpet. I am sure there are some better carpets for acoustics (wool over synthetic) but honestly I would think the difference to be…

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mattwalker
Aug 28, 2012 8:52 pm
mattwalker
AussieMark
AussieMark
14 August 2012

The BASS trap...

The BASS trap...

Matt, are you going to do anything treatments on the side walls for other reflections?? I would have thought that rears would also be needed as 7 meters, although big, is…

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AussieMark
Aug 14, 2012 1:06 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 August 2012

Cheap HD projector for sale - Brand New

Cheap HD projector for sale - Brand New

Hi guys, I have one of these for sale in case anyone is interested: http://www.myqumi.com/specs.php The thread is here: viewtopic.php?f=50&t=58687 Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Aug 11, 2012 7:21 pm
mattwalker
Asha1
Asha1
2 August 2012

What size of projector screen for my room and projector

What size of projector screen for my room and projector

urk697, I would have to agree with Matt, I would go with a 120" screen if I was positioned at the very back of the room but would go a 110" screen if I was more in the…

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Asha1
Aug 02, 2012 3:12 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
25 July 2012

Home Theatre Projectors Epson or Mitsubishi ?

Home Theatre Projectors Epson or Mitsubishi ?

In short ... absolutley. I have the TW6000 on display in several different environments and it performs in any light situation. You can always dim the picture down if it…

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mattwalker
Jul 25, 2012 9:17 pm
mattwalker
humble
humble
16 July 2012

FTTH - FTA TV

FTTH - FTA TV

Internal Antenna will fix it.. $150 installed.

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humble
Jul 16, 2012 4:36 pm
LimelightAdam
LimelightAdam
15 July 2012

wall mounted plasma/hidden cables

wall mounted plasma/hidden cables

If you get stuck we have these to recess power points (and any other wallplate) here: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/Wa ...…

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LimelightAdam
Jul 15, 2012 9:15 pm
cinder
cinder
14 July 2012

structured wiring victoria

structured wiring victoria

That seems extremely high in my opinion. Not really many outlets at all? But builders always add a huge mark-up to this kind of work.

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cinder
Jul 14, 2012 3:34 pm
cinder
ECOECO
ECOECO
14 July 2012

Samsung TV - series 7, 8, or 9 help...

Samsung TV - series 7, 8, or 9 help...

Hello stranger... Got my series 8, but had to fight for it... Insurance…

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ECOECO
Jul 14, 2012 12:52 pm
ECOECO
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

Do I need to buy more hardware?

Do I need to buy more hardware?

Wouldn't the world be a better place if installer just wrote on things what they did?? ;)

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mattwalker
Jul 13, 2012 11:40 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

Cable Run - definition

Cable Run - definition

I sometimes wish I had a like button for some of these helpful insights :)

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mattwalker
Jul 13, 2012 11:38 pm
mattwalker

No love out there for the Krix subwoofers?? Free shipping Aus wide :)

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mattwalker
Jul 13, 2012 11:27 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

Need help on deciding a speaker pack for my Home theater

Need help on deciding a speaker pack for my Home theater

Hi urk697, You have some really good options in amongst that lot. Did you choose any yet? Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Jul 13, 2012 11:22 pm
mattwalker

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