Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: Home Technology Hub 406Jul 24, 2017 11:34 am Wisdom Homes Manhattan 39 Blog - https://edmondson-park.blogspot.com.au H1 Thread - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88210 Re: Home Technology Hub 409Jul 24, 2017 8:44 pm Wisdom Homes Manhattan 39 Blog - https://edmondson-park.blogspot.com.au H1 Thread - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88210 Re: Home Technology Hub 412Aug 16, 2017 12:08 am TheBigHouse Speaker systems can be pretty complex. IMHO the best way to approach it is to decide exactly what equipment you will use, exactly where you will place it and work a plan from there. For example, I have a single receiver that is capable of multi room sound with 2 different sources. It is also a Dolby ATMOS capable receiver @9.2 channels but it can't do multiroom and ATMOS at the same time. For Audio advice I really like the guys at The Lifestyle Store in N Parramatta. Don't be afraid of the prices of their stuff, you can negotiate down for sure. I got a 40% off the rrp for a full set of Paradigms. You also need to think about subwoofer placement if you have a home theatre set up or even for just music. You can run RG6 from your audio source to wherever you want to put them. Agree the lifestyle guys are awesome Re: Home Technology Hub 413Aug 16, 2017 12:15 am Renman Quirmeball1280 Renman [quote="Quirmeball1280"]Hi all, we were wondering if anyone had recommendations for consultants that can help with advice on cabling for sound system and security cams/door bell? Since we are brand agnostic at the moment, someone that resells a number of brands would be good. We heard that it's hard to do wiring to the ground floor once the house is built so best to get them to install cabling during the build. We've done our initial electrical plans but will probably need to get Vacarro to make some changes during the build.. thanks. Metricon Liberty 45, Ryde NSW http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=82846 For speakers if you are going for generic one it's a lot easier. If you were going for a high end brand like B&O then you will need them to run their specific cables. For the family room we are going for a standard 5.1 effects so only running standard speakers cables from Metricon. For the rest of the house we are going with wireless speakers and PoE security cameras post handover. For the doorbell/intercom we picked the Lumi one from Metricon which they will run the cables to the from gate instead of the front door. Thanks Renman, we were thinking Sonos or something similar but didn't want to use up our limited power points to plug in rear left and right speakers to the back of the family room. Also we have no idea where to place our camera at the front of the house to maximise viewing angle and lighting etc. These were all things we should have figured out before our electrical appointment but unfortunately we didn't do enough prep work Metricon Liberty 45, Ryde NSW http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=82846 Would your SM allow you to run a few extra Cat 6 cable between ur ground and top floor. If you look at my electrical plans, you can use that as a reference. Bose wireless systems are pretty good. [/quote] Bose really? Try lifestyle guys - paradigm are really good If in doubt for cabling run conduit between rooms - for future provision. I did this between a few rooms and also between some rooms and roof cavity to cover all bases. Pretty cheap to do. I'll post my electrical plans for you also to have a look at. Re: Home Technology Hub 414Aug 16, 2017 12:17 am RegVic Anyone with a dedicated theatre room...need help! What type of projector screen you buying/bought and from where? Currently planning the flooring from lifestyle store http://www.epson.com.au/microsite/elite-home/ Re: Home Technology Hub 415Aug 16, 2017 12:19 am Aussie141414 Orpheus I'm getting the Samsung pin/card lock instead. I might ask our SM to install it for us (fingers crossed) https://youtu.be/nb6aWfipcWU @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 I had a Samsung Lock and upgraded to the August lock as you can give keys to people for an hour, day, time of day, revoke. If you give someone your door access code and you dont want them access anymore you have to change your pin code. Also if you buy the doorbell cam as I have you can open your door remotely from anywhere in the world and also chat with someone at your door if your not home. Dpnt get me wrong the Samsung lock serviced me well for a couple of years, but the added functionality of the August suits my needs better. Is the august lock easy to use and reliable? Re: Home Technology Hub 416Aug 16, 2017 8:58 am NthHome Bose really? Try lifestyle guys - paradigm are really good If in doubt for cabling run conduit between rooms - for future provision. I did this between a few rooms and also between some rooms and roof cavity to cover all bases. Pretty cheap to do. I'll post my electrical plans for you also to have a look at. We went to the Lifestyle guys too and they were very helpful - ended up getting Sonos set for the front cause easy to use and will add 2 Paradigm rears from the ceiling so we don't need rear speaker brackets at the back of our family room near our stacker doors Metricon Liberty 45, Ryde NSW http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=82846 Build thread: Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde, NSW Home Technology Hub 417Aug 16, 2017 9:37 pm Quirmeball1280 We went to the Lifestyle guys too and they were very helpful - ended up getting Sonos set for the front cause easy to use and will add 2 Paradigm rears from the ceiling so we don't need rear speaker brackets at the back of our family room near our stacker doors Metricon Liberty 45, Ryde NSW http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=82846 They are awesome, I have a full Paradigm set in my HT. Mini Monitors, Center 1 and Surround 1s. I could have gone bigger but these are more than adequate. I might get H65s for my ATMOS setup soon. Re: Home Technology Hub 418Sep 18, 2017 10:16 am Hey guys I've been following this thread for a while sadly not in time for electricals but I will need to call in a technician anyway. Great ideas and info on here thanks! I've just purchased some smart bulbs off Amazon to work with Alexa, however most lamps here are not screw ons!!! Anyone know where I can get a converter kit from GU to screw ons? I've tried Bunnings they don't have it. If I can't find any, these bulbs are just gonna be a waste Re: Home Technology Hub 419Sep 18, 2017 10:37 am NthHome RegVic Anyone with a dedicated theatre room...need help! What type of projector screen you buying/bought and from where? Currently planning the flooring from lifestyle store http://www.epson.com.au/microsite/elite-home/ I haven't yet purchased the projector as I'm told Sony are releasing new projectors that will outshine all on the market. Re: Home Technology Hub 420Sep 18, 2017 12:22 pm samuraibus Hey guys I've been following this thread for a while sadly not in time for electricals but I will need to call in a technician anyway. Great ideas and info on here thanks! I've just purchased some smart bulbs off Amazon to work with Alexa, however most lamps here are not screw ons!!! Anyone know where I can get a converter kit from GU to screw ons? I've tried Bunnings they don't have it. If I can't find any, these bulbs are just gonna be a waste We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 8012 Builder is giving 2.7 ceiling height for both floors - double storey home. 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