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mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

USB Extension Cables

USB Extension Cables

I have just got a few of these in last week...have a look here: http://thecableconnection.com.au/defaul ... searchview These seem to be fairly popular:

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:43 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

TV Outlet Splitting Problem - Velocity Estate

TV Outlet Splitting Problem - Velocity Estate

Its amazing to think that a signal for TV can be "too high" - how far we have come in the last few years!!

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:40 pm
mattwalker
duke
duke
19 July 2011

Clipsal C-Bus

Clipsal C-Bus
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

And in the contract to have the SS and tradies that built the display home build the house.

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duke
Jul 19, 2011 11:03 pm
cray-
cray-
15 July 2011

How many people in here have separate "Cinema Rooms"

How many people in here have separate "Cinema Rooms"
1, 2, 3

We managed to squeeze one in, even though I'm a huge movie fan, the HT had to be built to a budget, both dollars and space. The room is only 5.1 x 3.7 and we will be…

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cray-
Jul 15, 2011 6:51 pm
Rodda
Rodda
12 July 2011

Hdmi cable - does it have a plate where it comes thru wall?

Hdmi cable - does it have a plate where it comes thru wall?

The only obstacle inside the wall cavity as you attempt to feed anything from top to bottom (or vice-versa) is a noggin (or in taller walls perhaps more than one...) - a…

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Rodda
Jul 12, 2011 3:58 pm
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
3 July 2011

PVR

PVR

www.staticice.com.au is an excellent resource for finding the best prices for items on-line (and some of those retailers actually have retail shops you can walk into and…

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Rodda
Jul 03, 2011 11:03 am
Rodda
paulw11
paulw11
23 June 2011

Best option for renovation

Best option for renovation

Hi For HD you will want either HDMI or component. For full HD (1080P) like a Blu Ray player HDMI is required. Foxtel HD is only 1080i so it runs OK over Component. For…

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paulw11
Jun 23, 2011 10:16 am
nrh157
nrh157
16 June 2011

FTTH Estate - HDU Required?

FTTH Estate - HDU Required?

Question for a data guru please. We are about to move into a Telstra Smart estate. At our electrical appointment we were informed that a Home Dist Unit would…

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nrh157
Jun 16, 2011 7:55 pm
nrh157
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
16 June 2011

ADSL Central Filter

ADSL Central Filter

For a start the alarm is (thankfully) on the back-burner for a while now, so it might not have to be implemented at all. Initially I just wasn't sure how central filters…

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rockabilly_kid
Jun 16, 2011 4:19 pm
rockabilly_kid
Pugs
Pugs
14 June 2011

Inceiling Subs

Inceiling Subs

Hi mate. Sorry I've been AFK for a few weeks - had a lot on... The specs for those subs don't sound very impressive at all, in fact they sound…

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Pugs
Jun 14, 2011 6:49 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
14 June 2011

Pugs (Best way to position wires inside walls before plaster

Pugs (Best way to position wires inside walls before plaster

I always take heaps of photos - wide-angle and close-up (digital photos are free). This method has not let me down yet. In saying that, I also take measurements for…

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Rodda
Jun 14, 2011 6:31 pm
Rodda
paulw11
paulw11
14 June 2011

Data cabling for new build

Data cabling for new build

Hi If it is done correctly, the 8 phone points and 8 data points will actually be 16 data points. It is how you connect them at the hub that determines their purpose (At…

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paulw11
Jun 14, 2011 8:46 am
Chipstick
Chipstick
13 June 2011

Data cabling

Data cabling

Thanks!

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Chipstick
Jun 13, 2011 12:55 pm
abraham
abraham
13 June 2011

Amp and Speaker advice

Amp and Speaker advice

Hi, $500/- is less for an amp, however you can get onkyo, pioneer, yahama for something around 700/-

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abraham
Jun 13, 2011 10:11 am
Bill&Jackki
Bill&Jackki
7 June 2011

Help on Home Theatre system

Help on Home Theatre system

Hi all, I need help with my Home Theatre setup. I have two options from two separate retailers which follow and…

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Bill&Jackki
Jun 07, 2011 9:35 pm
Bill&Jackki
JasonV
JasonV
5 June 2011

Sound panels?

Sound panels?

It's pretty easy to make…

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JasonV
Jun 05, 2011 11:15 am
Joel & Sandy
Joel & Sandy
2 June 2011

projector and screen

projector and screen

how do i upload pictures? :)

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Joel & Sandy
Jun 02, 2011 10:09 am
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
mgg
mgg
30 May 2011

Suggestions for Media Room Setup

Suggestions for Media Room Setup

I love it - also checked out your forum thread really impressive. Currently I've just got a 5.2x4.2 box with double door (not yet built even). I'm slowly gaining ideas…

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mgg
May 30, 2011 9:19 pm
paulw11
paulw11
27 May 2011

Speaker Wiring distance from 240v cables?

Speaker Wiring distance from 240v cables?

Hi I had a quick look at AS/NZS 3000 ("The wiring rules"). It has this to say about Low Voltage (240V) and extra-low voltage systems: Cables of low…

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paulw11
May 27, 2011 5:43 pm
Cozmo
Cozmo
20 May 2011

Klipsch dEAL

Klipsch dEAL

Onkyo 608

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Cozmo
May 20, 2011 12:21 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
20 May 2011

Advice needed: iPod, iPad or other device to play music

Advice needed: iPod, iPad or other device to play music

there is a couple of ways to do this.. you can either…

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wakeboardandy
May 20, 2011 8:12 am
wakeboardandy
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
19 May 2011

Wallmounting television

Wallmounting television

Yepp, kudos for recycling!

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rockabilly_kid
May 19, 2011 10:26 am
rockabilly_kid
mattwalker
mattwalker
18 May 2011

Projector in Bulkhead or Ceiling Mount

Projector in Bulkhead or Ceiling Mount

Both ways are good, however like Rod, I have experienced both a hidden solution and an open installation and I personally, for ease of tweaking, changing and upgrading…

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mattwalker
May 18, 2011 10:44 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
18 May 2011

New home networking

New home networking

Some of the prices are just stupid tho. 48 points of cat6 across a house including rack and…

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Pugs
May 18, 2011 11:05 am
Pugs
henry218
henry218
17 May 2011

Theatre - Size and Placement question

Theatre - Size and Placement question

hi, i think putting speakers on the ceiling put too much compromise on the sound quality. in my opinion its best to fit the speakers on the corner, or u do soffit,…

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henry218
May 17, 2011 2:24 pm
Twiggy
Twiggy
16 May 2011

Splitting an audio signal

Splitting an audio signal

how do you think the spreakers get powerd? they will be need to be run off an amp of some kind be it a small in the wall plate amp or a reciver…

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Twiggy
May 16, 2011 11:08 am
Twiggy
WiredLife
WiredLife
15 May 2011

Smart Wiring House in Telstra Velocity Estate

Smart Wiring House in Telstra Velocity Estate
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I can provide the installation of cabling and trenching for any Telstra Velocity estate within Melbourne. Let me know if you need a price.

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WiredLife
May 15, 2011 10:33 pm
Pugs
Pugs
12 May 2011

Strutural Wiring Quote

Strutural Wiring Quote

Hi, Our builder was quoting $185 per data cable - & double that if we wanted 2 to the same room. I was polite & didn't express my views on what…

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Pugs
May 12, 2011 5:31 pm
Pugs
chatterbox
chatterbox
11 May 2011

ducted vacuum switch cabling..

ducted vacuum switch cabling..

the av I am talking about has a run longer than 20m and so balans would be used. so can I install it? the cat5 would be plugged in both ends to the baluns, and the one…

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chatterbox
May 11, 2011 11:19 pm
Pugs
Pugs
10 May 2011

Speaker Pre Wiring..??

Speaker Pre Wiring..??

Hi there. This has been covered many times in this forum. If you wait until the house is finished it is then not as easy to do the wiring and…

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Pugs
May 10, 2011 1:51 pm
Pugs
Pugs
Pugs
1 May 2011

is certificate from cable required for house final?

is certificate from cable required for house final?

yes you need to have a TCA 1/ equilavant form from him/ her

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Pugs
May 01, 2011 12:06 pm
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
28 April 2011

Group buy- Optoma HD67 projectors -720P DLP - Lamp & Screen

Group buy- Optoma HD67 projectors -720P DLP - Lamp & Screen

Hi guys, We have the opportunity to put together a very good deal on a group buy of Optoma HD67 projectors. These are a full featured, High Definition 720p, HDMI…

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mattwalker
Apr 28, 2011 4:44 pm
mattwalker
darrell81
darrell81
27 April 2011

HTIB or a bitza system

HTIB or a bitza system

thanks rod very informative and true.ive not heard the sony going so do wonder how it sounds. i run a samsung galaxy s and with the earphones in and 5-1 set the sound is…

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darrell81
Apr 27, 2011 11:56 pm
Rodda
Rodda
27 April 2011

Group buy - Benq w6000 projectors - 1080P DLP - free LAMP

Group buy - Benq w6000 projectors - 1080P DLP - free LAMP
1, 2

And I drove through Bunbury only just after a week ago... (don't expect to be back over there on the warmer side of Aus any time soon though, sorry...)

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Rodda
Apr 27, 2011 3:42 pm
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 April 2011

Home theatre speakers

Home theatre speakers

hehehe - I hear you got an unbeatable deal on these speakers - well done!!

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mattwalker
Apr 22, 2011 12:52 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 April 2011

Set Top Box

Set Top Box

I have used (and sell) Strong set top boxes. They are a good brand that work well and the company offer good local support. Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Apr 21, 2011 2:57 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
20 April 2011

Installing foxtel sat. to dbl story

Installing foxtel sat. to dbl story

Cool! Now that is a good news story :)

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mattwalker
Apr 20, 2011 11:54 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 April 2011

Alarm and ADSL issues

Alarm and ADSL issues

A great explanation guys - makes complete sense.

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mattwalker
Apr 20, 2011 12:44 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 April 2011

Are all TV Brackets created equal?

Are all TV Brackets created equal?
1, 2

Hey Ring09, Thanks for the feedback - glad you found it easy! Mounting a TV is a relatively easy thing to do :) Check out the new signature below for the discount code!!

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mattwalker
Apr 20, 2011 12:43 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 April 2011

How to do this?

How to do this?

another great free solution is teamviewer. www.teamviewer.com Great for controlling a PC from a remote location!!

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mattwalker
Apr 20, 2011 12:40 am
mattwalker
pattycake4
pattycake4
19 April 2011

new house need advice

new house need advice

Thanks heaps

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pattycake4
Apr 19, 2011 10:00 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
13 April 2011

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

Group buy - **UPDATED** Benq w1000+ projectors - 1080P DLP
1, 2

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

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mattwalker
Apr 13, 2011 11:35 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
13 April 2011

Advice for newbie

Advice for newbie

If you really wanted to have the projector and screen movable from inside to out and back this is not really that difficult to set up. Here's how I would do it: 1. For…

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Rodda
Apr 13, 2011 10:17 am
Rodda
JasonV
JasonV
11 April 2011

Media Room Inspiration

Media Room Inspiration

There are a few great cinemas there. Take a look at some of these ones also. MANY of them are well over the million $ mark. http://www.cineloungers.com/personal_ci ... eaters.php

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JasonV
Apr 11, 2011 10:33 am
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luckygrizzly
Apr 08, 2011 10:18 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
8 April 2011

Polystyrene foam

Polystyrene foam

Tried Bunnings? They seem to sell everything else! :)

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mattwalker
Apr 08, 2011 6:14 pm
mattwalker

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