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BJ88
BJ88
23 April 2018

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

Just to add a few suggestions NVR - Network Video Recorder DTV - Digital TV FTA - Free to Air PTV - Pay TV

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BJ88
Apr 23, 2018 5:28 am
BJ88
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
15 May 2017

Dahua intercom in Perth

Dahua intercom in Perth

Hi... we bought a Dahua video intercom which works perfectly fine (have had it tested by the supplier) but for some reason our electricians couldn't get it working so they…

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lazandjohn
May 15, 2017 1:05 pm
Aussie141414
Aussie141414
20 September 2016

Media/theatre room set up

Media/theatre room set up

Playing your PS4 thorugh a projector will cause you issues as the Response time on projectors arent the best.

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Aussie141414
Sep 20, 2016 10:01 pm
Daz_
Daz_
24 May 2016

Question for the NBN/Cabling guru's

Question for the NBN/Cabling guru's

Thanks OneJohn :D It sounds like it might be a little risky to plan on them using the black cable so I will probably lay a new conduit with drawstring on the other side…

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Daz_
May 24, 2016 11:22 pm
Daz_
BJ88
BJ88
13 January 2016

Average price of a data point

Average price of a data point
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That's a good way to go about it mate, good choice on the mechs.

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BJ88
Jan 13, 2016 2:28 am
BJ88
ak11
ak11
31 October 2015

NBN Lead-in P23 conduit

NBN Lead-in P23 conduit

We have also chosen to omit the NBN package as we didn't see the need for the data points at a cost of 3k and plan to do it after handover. So I'll be interested to hear…

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ak11
Oct 31, 2015 12:43 am
ak11
Donaldouk
Donaldouk
29 August 2015

movie pit couches

movie pit couches

I have a modular corner sofas, you can get two set. Vic furniture galore. You probably could get that setup for $2800.

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Donaldouk
Aug 29, 2015 9:59 pm
AussieMark
AussieMark
13 May 2015

Home theatre in-wall acoustic design?

Home theatre in-wall acoustic design?

Good advice Ponzu. Wait and see when you are in there and do what is necessary. Worth looking at dimensions if it is in your control.

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AussieMark
May 13, 2015 1:06 am
light487
light487
29 March 2015

Data points through two switches?

Data points through two switches?
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Haha thats crazy expensive.. they are joking right? The place Clarendon Homes uses is Zurcorp Australia Pty Ltd and each data point was about $80 or $90 including Cat-5e wiring.

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light487
Mar 29, 2015 6:32 pm
light487
Crazyk
Crazyk
17 January 2015

Home Theatre Wiring

Home Theatre Wiring

Just make sure you run power in a separate conduit

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Crazyk
Jan 17, 2015 10:41 pm
Crazyk
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
21 October 2014

Games/Theatre Room

Games/Theatre Room

Hey Ben .....sage word of advice. Women will never understand your desire for a projector and teeth rattling bass. Much like us with their shoe collection. Now, do you…

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RenovationsGalore
Oct 21, 2014 11:18 am
RenovationsGalore
BJ88
BJ88
5 October 2014

HDMI cable for 25mm conduit

HDMI cable for 25mm conduit

25mm conduit is not suitable for HDMI cables, full stop. Please be aware that actual conduit internal diameters are going to vary and this is where people have…

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BJ88
Oct 05, 2014 6:33 pm
BJ88
enkayz
enkayz
31 August 2014

Conduit & cable standards, what should we expect?

Conduit & cable standards, what should we expect?
1, 2

Well, some good news. I spent a long time on site today trying to ascertain the situation and I managed to find a cut-off of cable that actually had some identification on…

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enkayz
Aug 31, 2014 7:41 pm
PHL
PHL
12 May 2014

Z Wave Home Automation

Z Wave Home Automation

Reviving this topic; now that just about everything is done, time for the bells and whistles... I'm trying to decide whether to go with MCV Vera 3 or the Fibaro Lite; I…

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PHL
May 12, 2014 3:36 pm
ChrispelloTime
ChrispelloTime
1 January 2014

Small Theatre Room Ideas?!!?! :?

Small Theatre Room Ideas?!!?! :?

We have a benq w1080st and its awesome. Best 3d outside a cinema ive seen and thats on a wall too with no screen. We have it mounted in the bedroom 5 feet from the wall…

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ChrispelloTime
Jan 01, 2014 2:47 am
cameronandmiranda
cameronandmiranda
27 October 2013

Home Automation suggestions please

Home Automation suggestions please

I Am currently Looking at EnviroNexus, its a product that has no hard wiring through the house and can be modified or updated when you like, does…

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cameronandmiranda
Oct 27, 2013 4:36 pm
cameronandmiranda
snuck
snuck
19 September 2013

TV - To mount or not to mount?

TV - To mount or not to mount?

Double brick doesn't mean that your wall cavity where you put the tv is will be hollow - it might be a single brick internal wall. We're doing similar - I'm mounting…

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snuck
Sep 19, 2013 8:45 pm
snuck
keanu
keanu
13 August 2013

VGA to HDMI Adaptors

VGA to HDMI Adaptors

VGA is used for transmitting video signal only . Hdmi can transmit both audio and video signal. You may find a adapter on eBay but still need to handle audio signal transfer.

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keanu
Aug 13, 2013 4:27 am
keanu
maximus
maximus
19 July 2013

how to network two storey house double brick home

how to network two storey house double brick home
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The HP Microserver box looks interesting. I'm also planning on putting a server in a rack under my stairs. I couple of things I'm getting my builder to do: - seal the…

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maximus
Jul 19, 2013 11:36 pm
maximus
tezzab
tezzab
23 June 2013

Custom Cables - Where to get them.

Custom Cables - Where to get them.

Hi, If you don't find any options before July 13, here's a custom cable maker. Looks like ( Home Page ) he is away till then. Spotted several recommendations on the web.…

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tezzab
Jun 23, 2013 9:57 pm
tezzab
mattwalker
mattwalker
2 May 2013

Are all TV wallmount brackets the same?

Are all TV wallmount brackets the same?

Correct Paul. Unlike a car which can perform many functions a brackets does 1 thing (keeps the TV on the wall) As long as it is made from steel and fits the TV correctly…

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mattwalker
May 02, 2013 10:17 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 May 2013

What else would I need?

What else would I need?

It will be interesting to see where we head after starserve ... it has been such an interesting system (within the limitations of technology) but the next gen of this is…

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mattwalker
May 02, 2013 12:22 am
mattwalker
Asha1
Asha1
14 February 2013

Speaker question

Speaker question

Yes, this will be fine. It is best to get the matching speakers across the front stage (Left, centre, right) for that tonal balance and seamless transition across the…

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Asha1
Feb 14, 2013 9:11 am
kexkez
kexkez
12 February 2013

Reputable HIFI stores

Reputable HIFI stores

you might want to put this as a new thread abbeybox with a new title.

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kexkez
Feb 12, 2013 7:17 pm
kexkez
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Pugs
Feb 06, 2013 9:02 pm
Pugs
abbeybox
abbeybox
22 January 2013

Bass Acoustic Speakers - Ever heard of them

Bass Acoustic Speakers - Ever heard of them

Yeah, "white vanned" but they were bought from HN.

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abbeybox
Jan 22, 2013 4:57 pm
MissEm
MissEm
18 December 2012

Please tell me what you think...

Please tell me what you think...

Would that really be necessary? You will be able to see exactly where all the cabling is by the boxes/plates on the wall???

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MissEm
Dec 18, 2012 4:08 pm
MissEm
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Help me deck out my home theatre

Help me deck out my home theatre

We have some pretty nice deals on the old model TW6000 and the new models TW6100 and TW6100W

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 10:43 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

audio from pc to stereo in another room

audio from pc to stereo in another room

...and from this week will also play directly from your iPhone / iPod or iPad! No need to dock anywhere any more.

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 9:52 pm
mattwalker
mazstar1980
mazstar1980
28 August 2012

Conduits for data points and putting a rack in the garage?

Conduits for data points and putting a rack in the garage?

Thanks for advice so far, very helpful. Just realised external wall cavities are insulated - does this mean I will need to put conduit there at build rather than do it…

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mazstar1980
Aug 28, 2012 1:56 pm
Pugs
Pugs
15 July 2012

Building and planning wall mounted tvs???

Building and planning wall mounted tvs???

Not really - all the HDMI cables locally available need a 30mm conduit. I have been supplying into WA for years and the 30mm conduit seems to…

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Pugs
Jul 15, 2012 8:00 pm
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

Help me decide on HT floorplan

Help me decide on HT floorplan

Aussie Mark, That is a very useful post indeed - well done!

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:49 am
mattwalker

Yes you can! Try one of these: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/TC ...…

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:48 am
mattwalker

There are some massive specials starting to hit now (TAx time rather than EOFY) These are a bargain if you want the latest tech (dual core processor etc) without the hand…

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:35 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
13 July 2012

In-Ceiling Speakers -Are they worth it?

In-Ceiling Speakers -Are they worth it?

In 1 word - absolutely! There are some really good in ceiling speakers out there for very reasonable money. If you love music or the radio then in ceiling speakers are…

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mattwalker
Jul 14, 2012 12:08 am
mattwalker
AC27
AC27
9 June 2012

Klipsch sub 10" Synergy Wanted brand new

Klipsch sub 10" Synergy Wanted brand new

In the end i went with a Definitive Technology SuperCube II

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AC27
Jun 09, 2012 4:08 pm
cenemelectrical
cenemelectrical
26 March 2012

Data Cabling Preliminary Planning & Ideas

Data Cabling Preliminary Planning & Ideas

Hello, Being in perth is a different kettle of fish.. most of the building there is double brick which takes alot longer than standard brick veneer building practices..…

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cenemelectrical
Mar 26, 2012 9:31 pm
paulw11
paulw11
2 March 2012

Home Theatre - Speaker placement

Home Theatre - Speaker placement

Hi I have done in-ceiling for 7.1 surround and rear before too - works pretty well. Paul

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paulw11
Mar 02, 2012 10:58 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
7 February 2012

Cabling your house - What Cable to chose? Cat-----Solid?STP?

Cabling your house - What Cable to chose? Cat-----Solid?STP?

I agree with Paul. Cat6 solid core is so cheap now it is worth installing over cat5e in most cases. Based on speeds available now and in the near future either would be…

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mattwalker
Feb 07, 2012 11:35 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
24 November 2011

Coruline Perforated Acoustic Ceiling for Home Theater

Coruline Perforated Acoustic Ceiling for Home Theater

Hi again. Something I meant to include in my previous post: I'm also a bit concerned with the fact that it's metal - again, my view is that if I wanted a material that…

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Rodda
Nov 24, 2011 11:39 am
Rodda
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
6 September 2011

Where do we mount our switches?

Where do we mount our switches?

+1 recommend Paulw11 suggestion, I didn't bother with any pricey systems, i just got it all terminated to a standard 12RU network cabinet in the garage and patched it in…

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rockabilly_kid
Sep 06, 2011 5:28 pm
rockabilly_kid
paulw11
paulw11
31 August 2011

Clipsal Star Serve

Clipsal Star Serve

How can C-bus use less 240V wiring when everythign needs to be wired to a central point (or two) and back? That's more 240V…

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paulw11
Aug 31, 2011 4:45 pm
Rodda
Rodda
29 August 2011

Home Theatre doors

Home Theatre doors

A couple of us here do :) P.S. For anyone trying to get onto…

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Rodda
Aug 29, 2011 4:15 pm
Rodda
cmooring
cmooring
27 July 2011

Media Centre or Blu Ray for playing movies from HDD

Media Centre or Blu Ray for playing movies from HDD

Thanks Matt. I still have a lot to learn about this new fancy technology. We got a 42inch LG plasma a couple of years ago. I am very happy with it. Although it does have a…

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cmooring
Jul 28, 2011 12:52 am
cmooring
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

How to install bookshelf speakers on a brick wall???

How to install bookshelf speakers on a brick wall???

Have a look here for a few ideas: http://thecableconnectionco.blogspot.co ... ll-or.html I have done this many times ... inside the brick whilst not impossible is…

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:52 pm
mattwalker
henry218
henry218
1 June 2011

LG Home theatre system - opinions

LG Home theatre system - opinions

today's speakers and amps prob the same as 20years ago, prob more. there's no interconnectivity issues whatsoever :) u need hdmi though for ur bluray if ur using one. goal…

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henry218
Jun 01, 2011 10:08 pm
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
14 April 2011

Yer i know,another "Girlie Question" please help/explain!

Yer i know,another "Girlie Question" please help/explain!

Off topic again,thats ok it my thread :lol: Yep we have thought about those sorta things,the extra flooring apart from bedrms & tv room (which will be done soon after build…

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kerry-ann
Apr 14, 2011 2:21 pm
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 6:13 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 3:08 pm
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 11:25 pm
mattwalker

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