Sony TV screen keyboard
Just noticed my recently updated KD-49X7000D doesn't pop up the on-screen keyboard anymore. It does for YT enquiries but not for App Store search, TV settings changes or browser entries etc.Googling...
View ArticleNew Soundbar advice
Hi guys!I'm no audiophile. I have an aging Sony Bluray Player with 5.1ch sound, all on a shelf under my TV (i.e. not surround). Sounds great to me, and cost be about $400 7 years ago. We only use the...
View ArticleDoes connecting to optical out disable internal speakers ?
Hi,I have a TCL TV and the built in speakers are actually quite good (for a flat panel), but I'd like to get something to do bass better in movies ... can you connect a sub up to the optical out and...
View ArticleAtmos speakers - which more likely to work well?
Quick q: I'm setting up the HT room in our new place. Nice rectangular room, I can wire it up how I want, but there are two beams running across the room. I'm a bit cautious about putting in-ceiling...
View ArticleNew THX 4K trailer
I used to have the Dolby DVD with their vignettes. It was great to test those 4.1 systems of old... The new THX trailer (above) is amazing - even if not on a 7.1 system.'We are thrilled to release the...
View ArticleNoise cancelling earbuds - current recomendations?
Does anyone have any current recommendations for noise cancelling (probably) in ear headphones?Looking for something to use with an iPhone to listen to music, make phone calls (so needs mic) and...
View ArticleDIY Home Theatre Subwoofer
After spending a bit of time being teased by the promise of strong, low HT subwoofer performance for pennies compared to off-the-shelf offerings, I've been thinking about ordering in a single 15"...
View Article4k TV purchase advice please...
Hey people, just wondering if any TV experts can gimme a bit of advice. I currently have a Panasonic 1080p 40inch TV and I mainly use it for gaming and streaming content. For gaming I'm most often on...
View ArticlePocket projectors - are any of them any good?
I saw an 'article' in my Google News feed, offering a pico projector (called the Prima) at a relatively cheap price - actually, at first glance it this seemed too good to be true, given it stated it...
View ArticlePossible to jerryrig USB 3.0 for front ports of old PC case
Basically as above. An old silverstone HTPC case with front USB 2.0. Can I buy USB 3.0 header cables and remove the old ports and perhaps glue the replacement ones in? The spacing between the USB ports...
View ArticleSonos - finally an outdoor speaker
Sonos have announced a new speaker designed to be used outside with weatherproofing, battery operation, etc.While not the cheapest Sonos speaker (and Sonos speakers aren't cheap!), it should address...
View ArticleHome Theatre Receiver advice
Well it looks like my 15 year old Marantz SR7300OSE has finally died. Went pop last night while watching a movie. I am sure it is repairable, but I am starting to think it might be time to look at...
View ArticleTemporary screen for a projector
I have a games weekend planned and have managed to borrow a second projector for a friend to use. The issue is a screen for it. The walls of a suitable size have large windows with curtains, with a...
View Articlewhats up with used turntable prices on Trademe
whats up with used turntable prices on Trademe .Some very old turntables are selling for rediculous pricesOne that Ive been watching was a Luxman TT , I'm sure its my old Luxman from 30+ years ago . It...
View ArticleUltra High Definition: A guide to TVs.
I noted that there is a sticky in this forum for A guide to Plasma vs LCD HDTVs that, while useful in its day, hasn't been posted to for ten years. So maybe it's time for a refresh with the current LCD...
View ArticleAnyone in Wellington with a minidisc player I could borrow for a couple of days?
Went to digitise some minidisc audio recordings I had made of my grandparents a decade or so ago, only to find that my player is dead.I was considering buying one on Trademe just to do the transfer,...
View ArticleEpson Projector query
(Not sure if this should be under HT but anyway...)I'm selling a projector on behalf of someone else. It's from a deceased estate.The issue is that I've asked them how much the projector had been used...
View ArticleRecommend new computer speakers
I currently have AudioEngine 2 speakers. They're maybe 10 years old, similar to the current A2+ model, but with less features.I'd like to replace them, mostly because one speaker is significantly...
View ArticleKogan TV - Reviews or Stores, or any information.
Hi there,Long time reader, first time poster.Does anyone have a 4K Konga TV they've seen or have or used? I am looking at purchasing one and someone has one of these...
View ArticleInterested in new Turntable, online v bricks and mortar?
Hi teamMy daughter has got the vinyl bug and so we are in the market for an entry level Turntable. Researching this site and others I am leaning towards Audio Technica LP120 or LP60. Amazon prices...
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