Advice needed on connecting Onkyo AV Receiver to the network
Maybe a dumb question from a newbie. We have an Onkyo 414 AV receiver, a set of speakers, a LCD TV (no wifi), a DVD player, an iPhone, and an Android phone. We want to be able to wirelessly play the...
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Hey guys,After looking around at docking or bluetooth devices I've decided that rather than spending money on unnecessary things I can just plug my ipad into my old stereo via aux ports and have...
View ArticleMedia Player to replace egreat r1
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View ArticleHissing Noise From Onkyo Amp - Faulty or Not?
I bought an Onkyo TX-8050 stereo amp a few months ago, then it died and was replaced, and having now had the replacement unit for a few weeks I've just noticed something strange that I'm a bit...
View ArticlePhillips Speaker bar vs Sony Ipod dock
I have recently updated the set up in my room to 26 inch Samsung LCD TVPS3HTPCI want to add some decent sound to the set up but it is not practical to go for a 5.1 home theatre set up due to space, my...
View ArticleProblem with photos on WD TV Live box.
When I display jpegs stored on a network drive they are very poor resolution, it seems as if the WD TV box (Gen 3)is just blowing up the thumbnails rather than displaying the full resolution photo.Has...
View ArticleGiant TV purchase now - Yes or No?
I have a Samsung 50" Plasma that has been entertaining us for 3+ years, nothing wrong with it.If you were to buy a 60inch tv, would you get lcd led led or other?Which type/one would be best bang for...
View ArticleAny GZ'ers using irule or roomieremote to control their HT system? Experiences?
By way of background I am currently using a Harmony One to control a bunch of devices in my family room HT area. They include- TCL cable box- Pioneer AVR- Panasonic TV- Sony BDP-S390 BD player- Popcorn...
View ArticleReplacement tweeter for Yamaha NS-777
Well at first I thought it was just my poor hearing, but no I have managed to blow a little 1" tweeter on one of my Yamaha NS-777'sAnyone know who to call to get a replacement, or have an idea on what...
View ArticleBest home theatre tech magazines
Hi looking for a subscription (yes a magazine not e-version) to a home theatre/ tech magazine any recommendations?
View ArticleNetflix sound mix/levels from TV ex ipad
Subscribe to Netflix and view this on a TV via an HDMI cable connected to an iPad 3.Have noticed that the sounds levels are generally much lower than the Freeview channels on the TV.Even TVNZ On Demand...
View ArticleWhere to get a 12" TV!
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View ArticleResene paint colour for projection wall
Hi Can anyone advise what's the best Resene colour for painting a wall that the projector will project onto?Has anyone used Alabaster ??Thanks
View ArticlePanasonic th-p42x20z plasma tv No signs of life
Hi I have moved my lounge around yesterday, TV was working fine never had any issues with it. I have the TV on standby but not off at the wall, flicked the switch off at the wall, moved the TV to a new...
View ArticleNeeding to connect my HDMI cable from computer to TV
Hey all,I have recently moved and the new placement of my room means i can no longer lay in bed while watching my computer monitor. I use an HDMI cable from the desktop to the monitor. My overall idea...
View ArticleGeneral view on future usage of hdmi entertainment
First it`s off topic. Not buying. Some in person view that future is hdmi and maybe using cat6 cables in some setups. I`ve questioned that because would not it be simpler and more flexible to just...
View ArticleDo some extenders exist without amplifiers?
Hi guys,I'm interested in consumer electronics and would like to know whether there are some extenders without amplifiers? I found some extenders but not sure that is what I'm looking for -...
View ArticleEasiest way to get Netflix on the TV (Slingshot global mode)
After turning on global mode and signing up to Netflix Im suddenly losing all my devices to the kids. What is the easiest (cheapest) thing I can buy to get it on the TV? I tried the PS3 and even with a...
View ArticleRealtek SDR question.
Hey guys, after months of consideration, I finally bought a Realtek RTL2832U based DVB-T stick from China, as they are hard to come by in NZ for some reason, to use a SDR. Just wondering, I'm located...
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