Home Theatre & Automation

mattwalker

13 April 2011

Group buy - **UPDATED** Benq w1000+ projectors - 1080P DLP

Hi guys, This buy has gone ahead and there is s couple of projectors still available at the same discounted rate if you are interested. PM me for details. Cheers, Matt

Pugs

6 April 2011

Is this correct?

mattwalker

4 April 2011

Home Networking Help?

Hey Springleaf, Have a look at this: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=27157&start=100

notremaison

30 March 2011

Buy Home Theater Equipment Places Like This

Bought the 5.1 Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 set on special from Digital Cinema couldn't be happier with the service, delivered to Vic metro in about 4 days. Yet to set the…

mattwalker

30 March 2011

Boston Speakers

I can second that Paradigm Sub! I have experienced it first hand (at Rod's house) and it is AWESOME!!

donnam

28 March 2011

Av sender won't work with in our extension- any suggestions

I didn't but they guy new I only needed one transmitter and didn't offer- anyway never hurts to have a spare and I have everything working so I am happy!

Springleaf

23 March 2011

Data Cable Installation in Melbournes West

G'day Matt, thanks for the reply. Turns out that a family member is in the industry and is going to meet with me next week to discuss options! Cheers anyway mate

Richo

18 March 2011

Advice on placement/layout - cheap system

Thanks guys, will hopefully install the speakers this weekend if I get the time. I think that wall mount will be the go, no kids at the moment, but a nephew that is just…

abraham

17 March 2011

HD Projector and AV Receiver

The technology is still available for watching 3D without glasses (led/LCD tv) but apparently samsung hasn't yet released the TV , think the TVs should be out in a year or…

rockabilly_kid

9 March 2011

Cat6 thru fake skirting board ?

It's good to have 'the voice of cabling reason', Pugs, up in here. I'm no expert but it makes sense. I can't even think of a good reason to go down the skirting path…

S&M

2 March 2011

SHOW ME YOU THEATRE

Barrywalters

1 March 2011

Should I get an internet connection point at the tv

lol! No misunderstanding...just the way I read the question! The $400 is expensive based on the cost of the cable and the labour involved. …

mattwalker

24 February 2011

Selby acoustics Deluxe motorised screen with remote

It depends. Selby sell both. One has RF only and the other (which is the deluxe) has IR and 12V trigger. Be warned though, the IR / Power module is huge and sits…

nicenurse

17 February 2011

Help- my media room is a blank canvas!

Thank you all so much, I didnt realise there were so many elements to making up a theatre room. I have jotted down all your advice and feel ready now to hit the stores…

Jazzy4

5 February 2011

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…

NiMa

3 February 2011

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

Rodda

31 January 2011

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…

mrbean_phillip

19 January 2011

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…

kb46

7 January 2011

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…

tim mitchell

5 January 2011

home surveillance camera system

thanks mark. will have a look at these

Serentity

28 December 2010

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.

Pugs

27 December 2010

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…

ojaaynme

27 December 2010

Home Theatre, rack, Wiring , Security system

Great thread

mrsw

16 November 2010

Automatic gate opener

Thanks for that. We will look into both options.

Frappe

16 November 2010

HDMI Cables

I bought 10 of these of Ebay for $30 delivered to my house with the same rating, and I bet most people wouldn't even notice the difference if there were any!

Pugs

5 November 2010

Playing Bluray DVD movies Videos with HTPC freely

all I can suggest s find a a more PC related forums and they should be able to point you in the right way of software to do the job

cmooring

27 October 2010

How can I put a key on my wireless router

I have a router that had a slight "quirk" with it's MAC address filtering. It would block the MAC address you put in, and allow everything else I had a HELL of a time…

Thudd

26 October 2010

Speaker wire wall plate

I've seen plates with up to 16 connections (ie: 32 individual plugs) on them - but they're huge, and I reckon once they're wired up they'd be an unsightly mess. I prefer…

MrT49

22 October 2010

Any X10 enthusiasts?

I've been using X10 for a while to control lights and various appliances, check if doors are open etc. It's really just been as a hobby with me. I don't control HVAC…

lovemuhouse

18 October 2010

knx based home automation systems????

i suggest you have a look at the M1 and HAI omni controller if you want a network based controller that you can program to do just about anything…

Rudolf1980

18 October 2010

Mitsubishi HC 4000 projector - Any thoughts?

So what are your thoughts between the 2 units? Have we got a decent unit for price? I still regret not getting the epson only due to feedback. I dont have a clue how one…

Rudolf1980

11 October 2010

Projector Virgin here, Epson tw3500 or 4500?

Thanks to everyone for their feedback. Ok, went to a few more places to compare and lastly went into the big picture people. After talking to them, epson was no longer a…

Prometheus_au

6 October 2010

Easier telephone/ADSL cabling options

Thanks for the info. I'll get my installer to use CAT6 for ALL the cabling - it's just two points for the phone - and obviously for all the data points. Thanks again.

jt72

18 September 2010

Door video intercom

Cheers Nate!

Rodda

16 September 2010

Recess Wall For Theatre Room - Is this the right setup?

It depends on if you want the recess just for the screen or an alcove for everything including the cabinet and front speakers. If you can only go 180mm deep then I don't…

cheltenham3192

7 September 2010

Clipsal Epic

This is off-topic, however I've checked out the Crompton LED downlight in a darkened room, and now have one to 'try' in our rental house. I'm also going to see someone…

Bam

19 August 2010

Whats that website...

Thank you!! The top one was the one I had orginally seen Ill have a fiddle around with them after I finsh my chores (yah )

Eskay40

22 July 2010

Heard of HAI for Home Automation?

Many Thanks Jezza. I'm sure I'll have more to ask as that part of the project gets closer.

Tom's Playroom

29 June 2010

Home Theatre Room Windows or no windows!!

Hi there, I agree with what the guys are telling you. However, Home Theatre and room construction is all about Research, Research, Research. You will also find a plethora…

Oceanus2

25 June 2010

Screen Size - being reasonable.

Thanks Rodda, I'll give it a whirl tonight. (*note to self: remember to turn tv back on at wall in the morning before starting to panic that tv has blown up*)

Rodda

4 June 2010

A/V streaming rack and ducted Vacuum?

I personally think there is a chance the AV system could pick up some interference thrown out by the vac system - I think it's just too close to an appliance that clearly…

Madison27AA

30 May 2010

Charges to lay Ethernet cable to future proof home (Bu7b@nk)

Thanks you guys. This should give me a good idea on what to expect from my builder or any outside source..... Cheers, Ameya

Eskay40

25 May 2010

Projector screen myth?

Thanks Rod. Excellent. One less thing to think about.

Sierra

20 April 2010

Network Cabling Question

Be prepared for a variation depending upon what you specified in electrical appointment. Builders seem to charge per point, not per cable run. So to have a data cable…

Rodda

15 February 2010

Ask your Home Theatre questions here...

I'm going to lock this thread as it was meant to be an introduction and sort of banner to this new Home Theatre section of the forum (when introduced a few years ago), and…

cenemelectrical

20 January 2010

fta cctv help

thanks heaps

deletedpenguin

31 December 2009

What brand of tv do I want?

Mia's Folly

30 December 2009

Surround sound difficulties in home theatre

Hi guys, I had a very similar problem on many occassions with my Yamaha setup and thought WTF???? Then for some reason it would sort itself out again, then go off again…

Bam

7 December 2009

BenQ W6000

Thanks Rodda, appreciate it