Home Theatre & Automation
AU
Data, phone, FTA and speaker wiring plansOk Currently all 4 points in the games have computers connected to them. (one for each of us) my intention was to have 3 computers plugged in and one on wireless and… kexkez replied 27 August 2009 ago Ipod dock?VAF - made in Australia - sell an ipod speaker.
i.e. it's a portable thing - but will rock your socks off - and it means you can take it anywhere around the house/outside… Smart WiringHi,
Hubby has a smartwiring busines - I think he's very reasonable priced, but I am biased.
Smart Wiring Australia - 1300 881 810 - Nathan, give him a call for a quote,… New Appartment - Renovationsand FitoutHi there DruWade,
We deal closely with electricians that do home automation, including cbas, hagar, and the like.
Recently we did a standard fitout in Elwood in… MICA replied 30 August 2009 ago MICAAug 31, 2009 12:32 am Clipsal C-Bus: What hardware do I needAll cool.
In regards to wireless, I always say go wired where ever you have the choice to and leave the wireless to the devices where you have no other choice.
I believe… Rodda replied 31 August 2009 ago RoddaAug 31, 2009 1:11 pm In Ceiling SpeakersOk this important installation tip when it comes to in ceiling speakers. When you install speakers use some sort of acoustic friendly material to cover the back of the… RamiT replied 31 August 2009 ago RamiTAug 31, 2009 1:57 pm Sony hw10, yamaha RXV1065, Swan 4.1The amp is fairly new so I doubt many will have first hand experience. It is the Amp I plan on purchasing for my HT in the next couple of months. For reference I will be… Just bought a...WOW - it's US$3600.
With the Aussie dollar at 84c, that just shows how much we get screwed here, even if you factor in taxes, shipping etc... Any one have a HP Media centre?Do you have much experience dealing with and resolving PC faults?
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Well, the first thing you need to do is make sure the PC works OK with a regular PC monitor via… Rodda replied 4 September 2009 ago RoddaSep 04, 2009 1:59 pm Wall-Mounted TVHey all,
I intend to install a 50-55" tv on a wall in my living room. extra noggins will be in place to support the tv.
I am just alittle confused… Rodda replied 4 September 2009 ago RoddaSep 04, 2009 2:15 pm The time has come......That Panasonic is a bit exxy for a 720P projector (you can get quite a few 720P projectors for less than $2000).
If you're looking at the Mitsi HC5500 then you should… Rodda replied 4 September 2009 ago RoddaSep 04, 2009 2:29 pm RoddaSep 04, 2009 2:38 pm Large screen TV helpI just bought a 46"G Panasonic plasma , very happy with it ...
Depending on were you live , if you shop around you might be able to buy one in your price range ... da68za replied 5 September 2009 ago PC Speakers - what's good?Yeh Altec or Logitech. Creative also used to be good but overpriced. Don't know if they still sell many sets in AU. Wall mounts, electricals and all that jazz!Illegal for DIY regradless..
as for the type of cable.. if you are getting a sparky into do everyting else jsut get them to mount a power point in the area behind where… Pugs replied 8 September 2009 ago PugsSep 10, 2009 11:13 am CS Cavity Doors - SoundStoPI would be really interested in the responses to this post as I was thinking of a sliding door for our Theatre Room. Those doors seem to be… mikemix replied 11 September 2009 ago Foxtel and wall plate provisionThis makes sense. I may just have them leave it behind the wall. I guess when you pay for a run in you normally expect a wall plate also.
thanks for your response. ozzroo replied 15 September 2009 ago TV aerial wall plateHi there,
Is it worth connecting the four cables to a Quad TV wall plate in this room for then
running into an antenna splitter and up into the… IQtech replied 15 September 2009 ago Now I have to build myself a new cinema...Funny this thread got updated today - after 6 weeks of massive renovations we finally moved in yesterday. Still got stacks of work to do (I replaced most of the entire TV… Rodda replied 15 September 2009 ago RoddaSep 15, 2009 10:05 pm A couple of the more popular models in Australia at the moment would… HT Equipment AdviceJila,
I'm only puttign 5.1 in the HT as I don't think there is enough room for another set of speakers to make it 7.1, so therefore the other 2… Should I bother with a passive sub ?hmmmm
I don't like the prospect of yet another box just to drive that passive sub.
I think you've swayed me to go for an active sub - then I can just use the dedicated… Home Theatre flooring - please helpmy build is going to have floating floor in all rooms downstairs except the toilet and laundry which will be tiled and the HT which will be carpeted. serge44 replied 25 September 2009 ago RoddaSep 26, 2009 10:37 am Best size TV for this room?If the aesthetics of a large TV in the room are a worry for you then maybe think twice about a 58" model because it'll be a big of glass in the… Thudd replied 28 September 2009 ago ThuddSep 28, 2009 10:49 am New Plasma\LCD television recommendationI did some research last year and found the two best were Pioneer and panasonic. We ended up getting a pioneer they are very expensive but very good - however due to the… Projector Advice - Newbie
Good one annietom :thumbsup:
seeking solutions no problems at all, glad I've helped someone Howie replied 8 October 2009 ago HowieOct 08, 2009 8:03 am Panasonic PT AX100E - worth looking at?The Panasonic PT-AX100E is not a FullHD projector (ie. it is not a native 1920 x 1080 resolution), but a native 720P projector (1280 x 720).
Be interested to know how… Rodda replied 9 October 2009 ago RoddaOct 09, 2009 3:38 pm C-Bus vs DynaliteHi Jazz,
I am a big C-Bus fan (there is another thread of mine on here regarding my plans) and do not know much about Dynalite. However you may have been misinformed -… Projector screen
Not exactly sure what the first part of Damon's reply is referring to, but, the simple answer is Yes it is the same diagonal dimension that has been used to measure TV… Rodda replied 13 October 2009 ago RoddaOct 13, 2009 12:14 pm Structured wiring - new homeIt sounds like what you guys need to do is sit down with an AV specialist (rather than a cabler) and discuss what you want and might want and the… Pugs replied 14 October 2009 ago Exchange rates.. and projectors :)I'm not sure what other people's experiences with their projectors are, but I had my benq serviced at least 3 times because fluff, dust or whatever was getting into the… slknv replied 14 October 2009 ago slknvOct 14, 2009 10:44 pm Sound barsThis type of thing has been around for a while - Nakamichi brought out the Nero system about 6 years ago which did (faux) 6.1 with 2 speaker boxes and a sub.
The reality… Rodda replied 16 October 2009 ago RoddaOct 16, 2009 8:13 am ADSL 1500KB SpeedMaking use of both a Virgin Media (Cable) and BT (ADSL) broadband connection at the same time? I have a Virgin Media cable connection that has… Fiffaro replied 16 October 2009 ago Wireless TVs in the future??Pugs,
yeah, fibre is the future. it is just a long way comming. i remember installing fibre to the desk about 10 years ago - but even that hasn't taken hold commercially… Home Theatre Room InsulationThese are, by and large, two separate things. For instance, you could build your room with metre thick concrete on all sides and it will contain sound extremely well, but… Thudd replied 26 October 2009 ago ThuddOct 26, 2009 10:38 am Multi Room Audio Options - Ideas anyone?Hey Rodda
Yeh, the NuVo system I'm looking at now is the Essentia E6G - 6 source 6 zone (expandable to 12), 40W per zone, waterproof OLED control pad with full metadata…
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