Possible to replace old Bose unit and retain current speakers?!
We have a 19 year old Bose unit with the 5 sets of the small double speakers plus the base unit in one room. In addition 3 other rooms have double speakers.The question is this!Is there anyway to...
View ArticleHDMI PC-TV
I just want to check something. I'm going to plug my laptop into my TV via an HDMI cable. Will the sound go to my TV?I've done this before with VGA connection but had to play sound off my laptop, which...
View ArticleFlac / Mp3 player for Big screen TV's
Want a decent on screen music player have been using Dopamine now for a few of years most players look rubbish on the big screens mines a 87 inch LGhttp://www.digimezzo.com/software/dopamine/ Version 2...
View ArticlePlex Lifetime Pass - is it worth it?
Been a Plex user for many many years. Only ever used the free version. Run it on a Linux server at home and use the chromecasting from the cell phone when not at home. Ive got an email offering a plex...
View ArticleSwitching from Plex to Emby. Worth it?
Carrying on from this thread, which has a lot of Emby chit chat...https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=34&topicid=242708What is the benefit of moving from Plex to Emby? I installed an Emby...
View ArticleGood projectors actually available here
I can't believe this is so difficult. Normally I'd read some reviews, choose a product, and hit pricespy or go to a retail store to purchase. But it seems when it comes to projectors, NZ is about 3...
View ArticleRecommend a GOOD Spudger Pry Opener Tool Set
Can anyone Recommend a GOOD Spudger Pry Opener Tool Set.I had a set of Spudgers like these which came with my iFixIt repair tool kit which I bought over ten years ago. The tips broke off only after a...
View ArticlePC speakers
I have a pair of Microlab at home but sadly these are no longer available. The speakers I am currently using for my office computer are common Logitech and they are "tinny" and "bassy". Basically, a...
View ArticleAudio Speaker System Required
Hello, Im looking for some audio ideas for our show home, it wasn't wired for any speakers or anything so looking for options with possibly a couple of wireless speakers. We have a Sonos play1 system...
View ArticleTV Recommendations Please (65" Under $2000)
HeyasThinking of pulling the trigger on a new TV, was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations? There are so many options!Has to be 60"+ and Under $2000... There seems to be the below TVs all...
View ArticleTime to update to 4K Projector? Recommendations?
Hey people, it's time for some retail therapy to give me something to concentrate on for a while....It's 4K time here I think... Here's what I am after.Environment: Dedicated light controlled room,...
View ArticleSubwoofer Buzz
Hi.I have a lovely Monitor Audio Silver RSW12 Sub I have had for about 10 years or so. It's been pretty much flawless since I got it.Recently it's started making a noise I can't seem to get to stop. I...
View ArticleHeadphones - Wireless Earbuds - Noise Cancelling?
I have a set of Sol Republic Earbuds (Shadow).There is nothing wrong with them (I only listen to podcasts or some Netflix films/TV series) but I come into Auckland on the ferry (35 minutes) and then...
View ArticleHDMI cables for 4K HDR longer than 2m
I've just recently upgraded to a 4K HDR TV, and I have my media/games devices further than 2m away.I have tried 5 different 4m Dynamix cables (all say they are capable of the full 18Gbps required) with...
View ArticleBlu ray player RCA outputs to integrated amplifier
Hi, I've got a Pioneer receiver for listening/watching Blu rays but never really find it great for the Stereo listening option on the discs. I have put rca's going from my blu ray player to my...
View Article8K now being broadcast in Japan
8K now being broadcast in Japan.NHK's 8K (well it's actually 7680 x 4320) broadcasts are now available on a daily basis on a special channel between the hours of 10 am and 10 pm. The picture quality of...
View ArticleDec 2018 - 4K HT amps?
I've started my 4K purchases with an Nvidia Shield and figure that the next step will be an Amp. I want real 4K (upsampling - not passthrough, 4:4:4 4k/60, HDR etc) and I need two HDMI HDCP2.2 outputs...
View ArticleSamsung smart TV config question
I hope this is not in the wrong forum.Can anyone advise if it is possible to have the time (digital) on screen at all times e.g. top LH of screen? Mod Edit MM: Moved to correct forum.
View ArticleUser Guide/Manual
I need to get hold of a copy of the User Manual for a Digitor DVD player G1923 … photocopy/scan file would do fineif any one has such. Tks.
View ArticleIR Remote Extender Problem
We have recently reorganised our Sky set-up and the Sky box is now in a cupboard a few metres away from the TV. I bought a simple USB-powered hard-wired IR remote extender from Jaycar - installed it -...
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