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Jazzy4
Jazzy4
5 February 2011

Netwok IP Cameras (Wired)

Netwok IP Cameras (Wired)

Foscam IP cameras are your best bet.. Built in wireless and ethernet. There is plenty of apps in the app store that work with them to view on iphone or ipad. $90 or so…

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Jazzy4
Feb 05, 2011 7:12 pm
cherub
cherub
3 February 2011

Star panels, night sky, stars on the ceiling

Star panels, night sky, stars on the ceiling

The one in the picture was the first we did. We used approx. 200 meters of fiber optic cable and a multicolored box. Took 3 days to complete and cost roughly $1800 installed

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cherub
Feb 03, 2011 4:29 pm
NiMa
NiMa
3 February 2011

Boxes for Home Theatre Speakers

Boxes for Home Theatre Speakers

Hi Rodd Thanks for your reply. I will contact you soon in order to get my speakers checked and to get them installed. NiMa

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NiMa
Feb 03, 2011 7:13 am
cookiem68
cookiem68
1 February 2011

Projector Installer - sydney

Projector Installer - sydney

All, Just a followup for anyone else who may need. After much looking I found http://acoustix.com.au/ I had Basil come out and did the install for $250 - ( Project and…

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cookiem68
Feb 01, 2011 7:06 am
Rodda
Rodda
31 January 2011

New TVs don't have RCA output

New TVs don't have RCA output

My Dad's new 42" Sammy has the same issue - he's currently using the headphone output into an old Onkyo stereo amp/receiver I'm lending him. Be aware of this - many AV…

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Rodda
Jan 31, 2011 12:56 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
31 January 2011

Check Home Theatre Speakers for Performance

Check Home Theatre Speakers for Performance

I cannot think of any 'instrument' or 'device' that can check the performance of speakers per se, however, there are some checks the you can do and some checks that people…

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Rodda
Jan 31, 2011 12:50 pm
Rodda
danrts
danrts
29 January 2011

5.6 x 4.5 media room - projector location/fan issue?

5.6 x 4.5 media room - projector location/fan issue?

Thanks. Yes I was worried about the fan interfering with the image from the projector, the fan being the most central point of the room! Thanks for the replies. Well…

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danrts
Jan 29, 2011 9:49 am
Frappe
Frappe
28 January 2011

Is this Telstra installation illegal?

Is this Telstra installation illegal?

From what I can gather, In most metropolitan instances ALL new connections must be underground. Been that way for a few years. From the…

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Frappe
Jan 28, 2011 12:27 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
24 January 2011

New Gadget

New Gadget

I like gadgets like this! I've got all sorts of cable testers...not sure i'd get much use out of this, but its tempting anyway!

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rockabilly_kid
Jan 24, 2011 10:37 am
rockabilly_kid
boggyhole
boggyhole
20 January 2011

data cable installers in perth

data cable installers in perth

Yes, there are many. Most electricians can do it, but if you want some others, Intelligent Homes in Osborne Park or Electronic Interiors in Burswood.

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boggyhole
Jan 20, 2011 10:08 pm
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
20 January 2011

Is it Ok to put a projector and speakers in a bulkhead ??

Is it Ok to put a projector and speakers in a bulkhead ??

Hi there Mike, In my readings, a number of the theatre builders in the USA are constructing 'hush boxes' around their ceiling mounted projectors in a black acoustically…

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Tom's Playroom
Jan 20, 2011 8:35 am
Barrywalters
Barrywalters
19 January 2011

starters package

starters package

It comes with a Handover, chasing and smartwire panel? What type of handover and when?

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Barrywalters
Jan 19, 2011 9:56 pm
mrbean_phillip
mrbean_phillip
19 January 2011

Network Switch for Home Network

Network Switch for Home Network

Hello everyone, A comment, if I may -> there are various forums selling very decent, and capable, Cisco C2950 or HP 2524's second hand for $60-$100. These are managed…

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mrbean_phillip
Jan 19, 2011 6:30 pm
Rodda
Rodda
19 January 2011

IR OVer Cat6 Question for Rodda

IR OVer Cat6 Question for Rodda

Hi mate. Sorry, on a bit of a break at the moment :) We "cut-and-shut" (our term for cutting and splicing in new cable to extend the original) cables like that all the…

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Rodda
Jan 19, 2011 7:44 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
19 January 2011

tv mounting height

tv mounting height

You don't need extra studs to mount your plasma - not even a 63". Two studs (the vertical ones, not to be confused with noggins which are the little horizontal ones...)…

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Rodda
Jan 19, 2011 7:07 am
Rodda
JasonV
JasonV
18 January 2011

Home Theatre Room Colour Selection

Home Theatre Room Colour Selection

For a projector, the ceiling colour effects the experience the most. Not only does it reflect more light back on the screen than the walls or floor but when the room is…

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JasonV
Jan 18, 2011 8:06 am
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
17 January 2011

Motorised Blinds

Motorised Blinds

Lucky for you, blind motor/track is a lot cheaper than the curtains ones :)

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blueblueblue
Jan 17, 2011 11:59 am
Bigmorgs
Bigmorgs
11 January 2011

Paradigm in wall speakers - whats the best mix of models

Paradigm in wall speakers - whats the best mix of models

Which way did you decide to go? Are you happy with the outcome? Thinking of doing something similar...

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Bigmorgs
Jan 11, 2011 1:21 pm
MJAB
MJAB
9 January 2011

Yamaha NS 700 speakers or alternatives around $2-3K

Yamaha NS 700 speakers or alternatives around $2-3K

Hi Everyone just started looking at speakers for 7.1 liked the sound of the yamaha NS700 series have found good and mixed reviews online Given a price of $3200 for…

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MJAB
Jan 09, 2011 8:17 am
kb46
kb46
7 January 2011

Blacking out windows..

Blacking out windows..

Well-fitting recess mounted roller blinds could work, especially if you fit window trims that extend over the recess a little bit (in front of the blind). The window trims…

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kb46
Jan 07, 2011 4:27 pm
tim mitchell
tim mitchell
5 January 2011

home surveillance camera system

home surveillance camera system

thanks mark. will have a look at these

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tim mitchell
Jan 05, 2011 9:24 pm
Jezza
Jezza
4 January 2011

Basic Installation for Home Reno

Basic Installation for Home Reno

nothing. your really missing the point all that you mentioned above is built into systems saying you want to take out remote access of your gate is like saying you dont…

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Jezza
Jan 04, 2011 11:01 am
SinkOrSwim
SinkOrSwim
30 December 2010

Home Theatre & cornices

Home Theatre & cornices

We have gone with square set in the main living and entry areas downstairs - normal cornices for the rest.

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SinkOrSwim
Dec 30, 2010 8:43 pm
aza0
aza0
30 December 2010

Projector or large LCD/plasma tv?

Projector or large LCD/plasma tv?

Link to my set up in the SA classified section. viewtopic.php?f=48&t=42396

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aza0
Dec 30, 2010 7:52 am

Thanks Rodda, I must've been mistaken by the 7.1 layout - I looked at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surround_s ... r_channels and must have been thrown off by looking at…

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Chuq
Dec 28, 2010 9:21 pm
Chuq
Serentity
Serentity
28 December 2010

Cost of buying Cat6 data cable

Cost of buying Cat6 data cable

Thanks Pugs for yr last reply and others I will have a look at 4cabling Web site. Cheers Serentity.

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Serentity
Dec 28, 2010 7:19 pm
GavinH
GavinH
28 December 2010

Home Theatre installers in Adelaide

Home Theatre installers in Adelaide

Thanks aza0, i will have a look.

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GavinH
Dec 28, 2010 5:40 pm
dsiroky
dsiroky
27 December 2010

Home Theatre Speaker System - What is Best?

Home Theatre Speaker System - What is Best?

Paradigm Speakers are awesome. I'd highly recommend those. Almost bought a pair for myself but decided to get Martin Logan Electrostatics instead. For your screen - it…

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dsiroky
Dec 27, 2010 7:37 pm
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
27 December 2010

Prewire 5.1 or 7.1?

Prewire 5.1 or 7.1?

Depending on how far you intend to go and the quality of your HT system I would also recommend running a .1…

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abrickspecialist
Dec 27, 2010 4:08 pm
abrickspecialist
Pugs
Pugs
27 December 2010

What are things we need to consider for a home theatre?

What are things we need to consider for a home theatre?

I would say sizing of the room, and placement of powerpoints/tv points (I would also recommend a phone point). When doing the sizing think of…

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Pugs
Dec 27, 2010 3:10 pm
Pugs
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ojaaynme
Dec 27, 2010 9:01 am
Pugs
Pugs
24 December 2010

New Data point for TV

New Data point for TV

call a cbaler..DIY cabling is Ilegal... http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=Centr ... Installers best resoucre for cablers in your area or yellow pages

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Pugs
Dec 24, 2010 12:59 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
18 December 2010

Advice on optimal network/AV panel location

Advice on optimal network/AV panel location

I agree (and looks like you do too). …

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Rodda
Dec 18, 2010 6:59 am
Rodda
wizard
wizard
16 December 2010

Bloody painters

Bloody painters

Yeah, just look at Michaelangelo. When the Pope asked for the ceiling to be done he was no doubt expecting a couple of coats of Ceiling…

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wizard
Dec 16, 2010 3:34 pm
wizard
kassan1973
kassan1973
11 December 2010

cabinet

cabinet

Hi all looking for a cabinet maker in Melb nth suburbs who has some theatre room exp. Thanks.

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kassan1973
Dec 11, 2010 9:20 am
Toohey
Toohey
10 December 2010

6m X 4m HT Room - Wall in - Screen Advice time

6m X 4m HT Room - Wall in - Screen Advice time

Well i decided to get the room walled off. The wall is up (steel frame with gyprock and sound insulation in), waiting on Bunnings for Double doors to come in then can…

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Toohey
Dec 10, 2010 4:16 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
9 December 2010

1m x 2m mini sever room - Ventialtion/Heating issues advice?

1m x 2m mini sever room - Ventialtion/Heating issues advice?

That's a wicked little home-job. Just the fans would wipe heaps off the operating temperature of those devices. I like it.

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rockabilly_kid
Dec 09, 2010 1:18 pm
rockabilly_kid
Rodda
Rodda
8 December 2010

Have I stuffed up???

Have I stuffed up???

No, you haven't stuffed up. Unless you have some new, wizz-bang amp that has a TV tuner built into it you don't plug your TV antenna connection into your amp (**…

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Rodda
Dec 08, 2010 10:52 am
Rodda
MTH
MTH
6 December 2010

Cbus real costs

Cbus real costs

What I would do is look into Control 4 and save yourself the pain in the ass and the BIG $$$ on installation. This system is only kinda new in AUS but there are some good…

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MTH
Dec 06, 2010 4:01 pm
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
3 December 2010

data cable perth

data cable perth

Middy's or 4cabling. 4Cabling are very reliable with delivery in my experience.

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Sheepdog
Dec 03, 2010 1:12 pm
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Ted White
Dec 02, 2010 4:31 am
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
30 November 2010

Theatre room Help and suggestions

Theatre room Help and suggestions

Hi there, Rodda is right on this one. I think that a DLP projector may be a bit of a squeeze due to their lower flexibility in placement options. I would go for an LCD…

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Tom's Playroom
Nov 30, 2010 9:39 am
Pugs
Pugs
27 November 2010

What cables to run in a new house

What cables to run in a new house

maybe have a chat to a home automation specialist.. or have a look at Control 4 aswell you don't need to have all the Fig-8 installed.. using wall plate controlers with…

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Pugs
Nov 26, 2010 11:14 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
26 November 2010

hdmi to rca audio

hdmi to rca audio

Even AVRs that can take mutliple analogue inputs and convert them to HDMI usually cannot do the same in the other way (HDMI --> analogue), and they cannot play a digital…

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Rodda
Nov 26, 2010 4:44 pm
Rodda
donuts
donuts
22 November 2010

iPad connectivity question

iPad connectivity question
1, 2, 3, 4

OH, okay thanks. kinda like mapping it. :) hahaha I'm pretending I actually know what I am talking about :lol:

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donuts
Nov 22, 2010 1:50 pm
donuts
TheOK
TheOK
20 November 2010

How to check

How to check

What do you mean by all on one line? Even as a cabler that confuses me somewhat. But to the OP the best way I find to tell the difference is CAT6…

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TheOK
Nov 20, 2010 8:49 pm
TheOK
thirsty
thirsty
18 November 2010

Any other way to hook up foxtel??

Any other way to hook up foxtel??

:: :: :: :lol: At least thats sorted then Rizzo

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thirsty
Nov 18, 2010 9:54 pm
thirsty
Lungy
Lungy
17 November 2010

New TV antenna - Perth

New TV antenna - Perth

Reno huh ,how is the access to where you want your points? Single or double storey ,cavity walls ,tin or tile roof ?

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Lungy
Nov 17, 2010 5:49 pm
Pugs
Pugs
17 November 2010

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

hi, it really depends on what kind of channels you're looking for...if it's greek channels, then you need K-band dish, 65cm, if it's Indian then…

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Pugs
Nov 17, 2010 3:03 pm
Pugs

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