Suggestions for a speaker?
Grandson has made up a sound board: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-audio-fx-sound-board with a viscous sounding barking dog and it is triggered with a small motion sensor. For security.Have...
View ArticleSonos or other Wireless Speaker
My Sony Ethernet/Wireless/Bluetooth/USB speaker has been problematic for a while and I have decided to flick it on and replace it.I am keen to find something that ideally has all the same connectivity,...
View ArticleRecommend me a DAC with LDAP off Drop
I have some credit on Drop (formally Massdrop). I assume most people know about Drop but if not here is a referral code that gets you a few $:https://drop.com/?referer=ZWXRJ6Can someone recommend me a...
View ArticleHelp me buy an entry level amp & speakers
Helping a friend to buy an entry level sound system for listening to music. Budget up to 3k, amp and two speakers. Rear speakers may be added at a later date.Not sure about a surround sound system,...
View ArticleYamaha vs pioneer amp
The wife has giving me permission to start building a HT system for the lounge which has the rear speakers wiring already in the walls.Currently considering the Yamaha rx-v685...
View ArticleWTD - Replacement 5.25" speaker driver
Looks like one of the drivers on my old Gale 4i speakers has died and I need a 5.25" (130mm) 4oh speaker to replace it, ideally rated upto 70W.Any suggestions as it looks like I can't find a match...
View ArticleKodi on Sony Android TV
I have a Sony KD55X7000D Android TV and have installed Kodi from the Play Store. I'm running the latest Android release (v8.00) available for the TV and the latest Kodi version. I have an external 4TB...
View ArticleSony X8000H 55" stand question
I have the older 55" 7000 series which is a nice TV but the stand on it is ridiculously wide.They have gone a step backwards with the 8000 series and made it wider at 979mm.Does anyone know if the...
View ArticleSamsung QLED 55" Q95TA Box Mounting
Friends have just purchased the above TV. This is a little different in that it has a separate external box for HDMI etc and one cable to the TV. Great idea! Number of times I've cursed looking upside...
View ArticleOLED Recommendations - Gaming, Specific Apps
Hi all, sorry for another one of those "help me choose a tv" threads... I currently have an LG B6 OLED 55". Absolutely love it, however LG seem to be ridiculously limited on Apps which just grinds my...
View ArticleHelp an audio noob get started ($~1500 budget)
Hi there,Planning on picking up a Samsung Q80T 65", assuming I can get a store down slightly on price, and figure I should get some decent speakers.I've done some googling and read on the basics (for...
View ArticleChromecast with Google TV - where to buy in NZ?
Google have just released their new Chromecast (called Chromecast with Google TV). I've had a bit of a hunt around, but I can't figure out how we can purchase this in NZ. I'm hoping someone here will...
View ArticleBluetooth speaker - new way forward
Okay, I've asked before but it was under slightly difference circumstances. So going for a fresh question.My Mrs listens to music via her iPhone, Rova app I think when she's outside reading, lounging...
View Articlemass loaded vinyl - by the roll
Does anyone know anyone or could provide me with some wholesale rates for some MLV? I'm after about 36 meters of the stuff. I live on a relatively busy Auckland road and was planning about wrapping the...
View ArticleApple TV app launching on Sony TVs
Just received:Sony today announces that customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies, and personalised and curated...
View ArticleJVC 'CD Mini System' Bluetooth Problems
I bought a JVC CD Mini System on discount so I could play my CDs and have a backup set of bluetooth speakers. Overall it's okay but I cannot get my PC to connect to it via bluetooth. My Android phone...
View Articlespeaker system for small hall
Hi Looking for a speaker set that can be driven from a laptop to fill a small hall type venue dimensions 12.5m wide 12m long height about 3m with about 70 people in the venue.Want it to be used for...
View ArticleCustom made entertainment unit
Wondering if anybody has had one made before. Any examples of what you got and how much you paid would be awesome.I am currently getting a quote for a concrete unit - but am expecting $$$.TV units in...
View ArticleNAD M51 DAC HDMI
I have just purchased a second hand NAD M51 digital to Analogue converter. It has had good reviews so I expected it to sound excellent.I want to use the HDMI input for use with a new Samsung TV that...
View Article2020 Samsung TVs 5 minutes of delay turn on with Google Assistant please help
Does anyone know why my 4x brand new Samsung TVs have minutes of delay in turning on with Google Assistant? This used to work for for a short period 3 weeks and then 60% of the time the TV takes 1 2 3...
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