Matching centre speaker with existing fronts
Hi there, I would like to add to my current 2.1 setup, and have a few questions as to what to look for.Firstly should I be buying a centre speaker from the same brand or family as my fronts? Kef C5's....
View ArticlePanasonics 2013 ZT60
Just found out via twitter that we won't be getting the zt60 series coming to nz. Really gutted about that.
View ArticleDXing from Ruru Hill from West Auckland. Is this possible.
Hi There,I have a car stereo setup in the bedroom, as I find all the typical stereos systems we have useless.Anyway.I can pull in ZM which is on 89.8 which I believe is from Ruru, with the car antenna...
View ArticleWharfdale DX1 HCP - Any owners\thoughts?
I'm posting a bit late on this but these were on sale at JB-hifi for $633 last weekend and I was very tempted because they look ace in white and seem to get some good reviews. I'm therefore looking for...
View ArticleOnkyo TX-NR609 & Mission Speakers question
Hi All,This might seem like a silly question. What shound a crossover frequency be set to?I've got a setup of a Onkyo TX-NR609 with a mission 5.1 setup.Fronts: Mission M35Centre Mission M3C1Surrounds...
View ArticleNetflix 3D
Just noticed that Netflix now has a 3D option when scrolling through the list of genres on my PS3. Trying out the 3D option gives me - This title is not available to watch instantly or something along...
View ArticleNew set up, centre speaker 'pops' during calibration
Hello, once again I have a problem.I have the wharfedale ht pack (2x9.5, 2x9.0, 1x9cs, 1xwh-s8) with the Onkyo TX NR515.The issue is that when I do the set up / calibration the centre speaker just...
View ArticleSurround sound speakers with blu ray options
HiI'm looking to get a blu ray player and some new surround sound speakers to go with it. My question is do I go with a package like...
View ArticleDenon AVR-1713 network and UBS audio troubles
Hi, I've just purchased a new Denon AVR-1713 receiver and the USB and network ports seem to be disabled. The network settings are greyed out in the menu and the network switch doesn't light up when the...
View ArticleUsing BBC iPlayer or ITV Player in NZ on Blu Ray Player
I've been attempting to get iPlayer working on my XBOX Gold account uisng Unblock US but appears this does not work as could not get it installed (looking through the old forums confirm that is the...
View ArticleConnection Plates - Current best choices?
Hi there,I'm looking to install a TV primarily as a computer display monitor in a meeting room. I want to wall mount and extend most connections down to a nearby wall plate. What I'd like to know is,...
View ArticleSpeaker suggestions for new AV receiver + ST50
After much indecision I decided to get an AV receiver and look for speakers to go with my Pannie ST50. Ended up getting a Yamaha RXV373; not the flashest I know but a decent start I hope. The room...
View ArticleCoaxial / Digital audio - Sky, Receiver, TV query
It didnt take long to get back here!The last step of my (in-laws) set up (5.1 wharfedale diamond pack) is to connect sky to the tv or receiver.TV: toshiba 42hl800azReceiver: Onkyo TX NR-515old Sky...
View ArticleTV reception/aerial problems
I hope this is in the right forum. We are in North Canterbury (on the southern edge) and recently have been having problems with our reception. Back in good old analog days we would just get a bit of...
View ArticleMaking a Sony HX750 smarter... Internet TV?
Hey can anyone tell me a good way to make my smart TV(Sony hx750)smarter?problem is at the moment I don't have a web browser(only the Sony portals) I'm looking for something fast and easy to use and...
View Articlesound from tv to amp for watching movies from external hard drive
watching a lot of movies from a external hardrive via usb into tv,wondering whats the best way to get sound quality up . No usb slot on amp,so are using red white yellow cables from tv to amp , would i...
View ArticleLooking for some decent speakers for music
I have a smallish room(4m by 3m) and I'm in need of some decent speakers to listen to some music. I've had some really cheap speakers before and they were fine until I got some Sennheiser HD202...
View ArticleHome theatre system
Hey can anyone recommend me a <$1000 home theatre system? Must be 5.1 and preferably ipod/bluetooth compatibity. Currently looking at something like this Sony BDVN990W...
View ArticleBBC iPlayer on Roku XS
Hi Has anyone been able to install/run BBC IPLAYER on Roku with any unblock service? I am running unblock us. I can run Netflix and Vudu on it but cant find a way to get bbc iplayer on it? I can use...
View ArticleAudio & Video out of synch
Hi, I have a Denon 3801 receiver and Energy speakers connected to a Samsung 6 series 55" TV and Samsung bluray DVD player. As the receiver doesnt have HDMI cable inputs I have used a optical cable to...
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