Dishworld IPTV + DNS/VPN for US
I am trying to use Dishworld IPTV with proxy service such as unblock-us.With unblock-us, I am able to use Netflix but facing intermittent issues with Dishworld, this is similar to existing forum on...
View ArticleWhere is generally Denon placed in the market?
I have been looking at this AVR-4520 beast mostly for future proofing (as in 15+ years) but was curios as to the Denon brand. I don't know much about them and while they don't appear to be low end I'm...
View ArticleOne Media Player to Rule Them All?
I'm currently running the following at home:Bravia TVSony Home TheatreNetgear Media PlayerMyDish Freeview BoxPlaystation 3ReadyNAS Duo Media Server (DLNA)This gets quite messy to control and even...
View ArticleStand alone CD player or CD/DVD??
I searched the fora and could not find a thread discussing this subject - if there are already then my apologies.My Denon DVD/CD player is struggling to reproduce quality audio in the last few weeks...
View ArticleNewbie looking for advice on replacing/updating my old audio gear - go the...
Hi everyone, I've been reading the forum for a few weeks to try and get some ideas on what I should do.My situation is that my audio equipment is past it's use-by date and needs replacing. The Rotel...
View Article70''tvs....
any recommendations on 65 70'' tvs out there...? sharp aquos sony Samsung...? panny vt any reccomendations appreciated around 5k mark,not really bothered so much with smart tv eg Skype tvnz on demand...
View ArticleSony BDP-S790 DVD region free?
Hi AllI recently brought the above blu-ray player. I specifically asked the saleman at Sony, "Will it play all DVD's regardless of region?" and he said yes it will.Well, I try and play a NTSC DVD disc...
View ArticleLong HDMI cables- what is maximum?
Hi allI'm considering using a 25m HDMI cable to set sky etc to the master bedroom.I have looked at an option that has 24AWGAny issues with this length of HDMi cable? I.e not too long is it?Thanks in...
View ArticlePanasonic Plasma Static/Crackling Noise
Hi,Ive got a problem with my 65" Plasma TV which occurred today, while watching suddenly I started hearing a loud Static sort of noise coming out of the TV, after a few seconds I turned the TV off and...
View ArticleCheap CAT 6 cables- are they any good
Hi allI am wiring a new house with Ethernet cables( all to be cat6)- some will be for IR remotes- some for hdmi extension ( for long distances of 30m back to hub with hdmi pigtail converters)- some...
View ArticleUltraViolet in NZ
Hi gangHave noticed that where DVDs and Blu-Rays used to come with a free Digital Copy via iTunes, most studios are now providing digital copies via UltraViolet instead. iTunes copies were at least...
View ArticleSAMSUNG SMARTTVS TVS THAT WORK WITH NETFLIX
Hi guys ive been trying to resolve a NETFLIX problem with a Samsung TV UA40D6600 which I cannot get Netflix working. I believe that this may be a model/ app specific version problem, as it works on...
View ArticleROKU 3 and Slingshot
I just came back from the US, and purchased a ROKU 3. The first three weeks, it worked beautifully (with a timely Global Mode on and unlimited bandwidth from Slingshot).The past week, only on the...
View ArticleSmoke-damaged living room
Hi All, been a while since I posted here...So after moving up to Auckland after the Canterbury earthquakes a couple of years back we've been hit by another disaster. This time, a blender (switched off,...
View ArticleWhich modem router to buy.
Elviswosere: Hi. I have the Thomson modem/router that came with telecom subscription. I have recently bought a denon avr2313 and am having no luck with AirPlay. Keeps dropping out. Am thinking its the...
View ArticleNew all around FULL HD TV, what to buy?
Hi all,I'm currently in the research mode, looking to buy a jack of all trades Full HD TV. I intend to use it for PC gaming, streaming movies and youtube from a PC, playing Bluerays, Freeview etc.I've...
View ArticleHow to make my Zone 'A' Samsung BDP 100 Bluray player to multizone
How to make my Zone 'A' Samsung BDP 100 Bluray player to multizoneI want to see the Zone 'A' , 'B' DVD's and blurays in my player. Any help?
View ArticleFreeview Satellite user? Android user?
Folks... Are you a skilled Freeview satellite user and pretty good with Android? Something is cooking here. Something cool and you can be involved.I'm looking for someone who can configure their...
View Articlewill my bluray player play other regions/zones?
Hi,This could be a very simple question.I want to buy a region A bluray to play on my Panasonic bd60.I had it zapped at the shop so it can play my DVDs from America but will it play different zone...
View ArticleWireless but also wired headphones for tv?
I've searched the net but I have been unable to find the answer I need.I'm looking to buy a pair of headphones. They need to be wireless but also have the option to be wired.After some research I am...
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