Speakerpack plus av amp is this good value? Could I make improvements?
Hi FolksLong time reader, first time poster :)Am in the market for new speakers and have also managed to wrestle some extra dollars towards a new amp does this package from JB hifi represent good value...
View ArticleLG LED TV Audio Out Question
I amwondering if anyone can help me with my problem.I have an LG 42 LE5510 LED TV which I bought two years ago. At the time of purchase I was assured it was the business.I have been using it with just...
View ArticleToshiba BDX3200KY 3D BluRay player
Hello guys, anyone had any experience with this model? Saw it on JBHiFi website - shame Christchurch doesn't have a brick-n-mortar store... Priced at $198 and looks good...The BDX3200KY model has...
View Article3D TV - should I wait is it worth it ?
I started looking at replacing the 29" CRT and came to the conclusion I don't need [or want] a 3D TV but it appears that if one wants a 'smart' TV i.e. Internet goodness, WiFi, recording to USB etc...
View ArticleWiring a new house?
Hi thereI am currently wiring our new house and I amTrying to future proof as much as possible. I've done quite a bit of reading on the Internet but am still not entirely sure if I am doing it...
View ArticleCouple of questions about av receivers
I have never had an AV receiver before so bear with me.Found one I...
View ArticlePVR advice - new to the country (and the forums!)
Hi guys!I've recently moved to the country and, not being particularly tech savvy, am hopeful I'll be able to pick up some advice on here with my PVR needs!I live in a block of flats that has a shared...
View Articlenew ROKU user, need advise on channels
Hi GuysHope you had nice Christmas.I just received ROKU XS as christmas gift and need bit of advise. anything i try i would get msg saying not available in your area OR if it works very old outdated...
View ArticleDell monitor vs TV vs Panasonic projector
I have a Dell computer playing ripped Blu ray files or discs via VLC. It works well when I connect the HDMI lead to the Dell Moniter via the Onkyo TX-SR875 AV amp. I get good picture and full 5.1...
View ArticleAudio amp selection for CD's and MP3's
HiI'm looking to purchase a 2 channel amp for music only, cd and hopefully mp3's are the only inputs required and hoping for suggestions or advice on what to look for.I have a pair of Tannoys M3 floor...
View ArticleIR distribution system recommendations
HiI'm after recomendations for an Infrared distribution system, so I can stash my mac mini/eye TV and amp out of the lounge (under the stair case)It's part of a renovation project, there are only...
View ArticleOptions to ship a good sized sub from USA?
Lets say I don't like ANY subs i can manage to find in NZ coz my floor standing speakers can go lower than most of theseI am after HSU technology subs that go down to 10-15Hz But I can't find these...
View ArticleLG Smart tvs web browser
Not sure if it is something I am doing wrong but when I used TVNZ or TV3 on demand with the built in web browser it is totally useless the same can also be said for other video streaming online. Is...
View ArticleONKYO TXNR609 ZONE2 PROBLEM
Hi there - I'm using unpowered zone2 into an amp in the garage(old Yamy) through RCA leads. Has been working fine however now I can only seem to get the tuner input on the Onkyo to make any sound -...
View ArticleNeed Wifi Solution for non Wifi TV
I have a Samsung 46 LCD TV which is about 3-4 years old and it does not have wifi, physical network port or the smart hub software.Is there anything I can do or any device I can buy to allow me to use...
View ArticleHDMI - solution requested
My old setup had TV next to computer desk. HDMI cables from xbox & bluray player direct to TV (it only has two ports). When I wanted to watch something off my computer I plugged HDMI into back of...
View ArticleBest cheap BluRay player over S-Video or Component
My sister is trying to add a BluRay player for my father in Queenstown.His (old) Plasma only has component or S-Video inputs. She bought a Samsung (which I've heard does CatchUp TV so I said look at...
View Article4K and 8K Technology Discussion Thread
I have started this thread to discuss the new standards 4K and 8K as they relate to home and commerical theatre in NZ. Does anyone know how many movies recorded in the last 10 years are 4K or 8K...
View Article3D glasses for Samsung Smart TV
The Samsung Smart TV I bought (second hand) didn't come with the 3D glasses.Do you need to use the exact model prescribed online in the tech docs, or is there alittle leeway? Wondering if there's a...
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