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Audio Gurus

Hi TeamDo we have any A/V gurus involved with the site?I have been asked to take the reigns on a refresh project for family and would like to engage someone that either has a complete understanding or...

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OLED TV & Fast Motion / Bright Images

Am in the market for a new TV - it'll be a 55" and I'm looking OLED. Most of the reviews and specs are based on the quality of the blacks but I watch a heap of Ice Hockey - so fast motion and bright...

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Soundbar Recommendations

Am on the look out for Soundbar recommendations, costing around the $600 - $700 dollar mark.Wanting to basically downsize from an amp and speaker setup ( weird I know)...Currently looking at the...

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Sony HT-CT800 soundbar wont connect to Sony TV

I've purchased a Sony HT-CT800 to connect to my Sony KD55 8500D.I connected today, but sadly there is no TV sound through the soundbar, so posting hoping someone may be able to shed some light as to...

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Splitting signal to another room?

Hi,I have free view UHF plugged directly from the aerial into the back of my Panasonic Tuner/HDD recordeder.If I buy one of these and disconnect the aerial and attach the splitter kit would this...

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Sony x9000e firmware update issues - flashing grey screen

Hey all, saw an OTA come through which seemed like it all went through ok, but kept giving me a flashing grey screen when trying to access the Android home screen. Digital tv and HDMI inputs worked ok,...

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LG 43LK5100 43" FHD TV review please and 50Hz ok with ps4?

Hey guys, so I was thinking about getting the LG 43LK5100 TV from PB Tech ( https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TVLGL04351/LG-43LK5100-43-IPS-Full-HD-TV--1920X1080 )Was told that PS4 slim runs on 60Hz and...

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LG 55C8 Vertical Banding Issue

It's day two with my new LG OLED55C8 and I've noticed a really annoying vertical banding has appeared. Didn't seem to be there on day one but now exists - nothing has changed between turning the TV off...

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New HTPC build 2018 - which software?

Hi all - My 8 year old Windows 7 (Windows Media Centre + EPG Collector) HTPC is approaching the end of its life. I got a free Vodafone TV as part of a broadband deal, and have tested it - it's fine,...

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PC Not Picking up HDMI Audio

This old issue for some of you I bet ;) Toshiba Qosmio X70-AWindows 10 - 1803Display connects fine direct HDMI to TV (LG) and through Receiver (Yamaha), but doesn't have any sound.When connected in...

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Amazon Fire TV - Cant change settings on ethernet connection

I have a first gen Amazon Fire TV - with an ethernet port.I have this hooked up to my router and use DNS4me to unblock various services.DNS4me advised they are changing their DNS servers yesterday, so...

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2017 Panasonic 65" OLED - $4000 good price?

What is the cheapest anyone has seen last years Panasonic 65" OLED advertised for? There is one in a local appliance store and he tells me that is the cheapest it has ever been.

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Ideas for whole house audio

Hey guys I'm looking for some advice on whole house audio. Our must haves are that it can tie in with openHAB and also airplay 2 as were a big apple household.Were fortunate enough to be in a new house...

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Plex running on Vodafone TV?

Just wondering if this was possible at all, the AU version has access to the google play store but we don't for some odd reason? Is there anyway to manually install it somehow? Cheers.

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the eternal "what hardware for HTPC" post

hi guys... looking to upgrade my 7 year old HTPC over the summer ..whats the latest "go to" mobo/cpu/ram combo for an HTPC...itll be replacing a e4300/9600gt combo. MUST have HDMI, optical audio out i...

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USB 5.1 surround soundcard suggestions for HTPC

The Realtech soundcard on the motherboard has started introducing strange noises every few seconds. Verified it is the soundcard as I tested with a simple USB soundcard and it doesn't do it.I use a 5.1...

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Mi Box - TVNZ OnDemand and BBC iPlayer - navigation issues

Have recently purchased a mi box and installed TVNZ OnDemand and BBC iPlayer via ES Loader - all good there.Applications launch ok but the issue is that I can't navigate within the application. Is...

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sony tv display error

hiI have a sony 55" HD lcd tv.it has developed a horizontal line across the middle of the screen, with the half below the line, moving slightly up and down.there is no sign of any damage to the screen,...

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My LG BP120 bluray model plays some PAL region 2 DVDs, but not others?

Hi everyone,My LG BP120 bluray player says on the back of the model that it is a region 4 player - however, it is able to play NTSC region 1 DVDs as well as PAL region 4 DVDs - and *some* PAL region 2...

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Outdoor speaker suggestions

I have an outdoor area which has a canopy so not totally exposed to the elements. What would people recommend? Fews things I know:1. Don't want a separate amp as don't want to leave it outside2. Don't...

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