Headphone Extension Cable - Gold Plated Terminals?
I recently went out to get a 3m extension cable so that I can use my headphones with my Hifi amp while I'm sitting on the couch. Considering that my Sennheiser headphones have gold plated terminals on...
View ArticleOppo BDP-103
I just wrote a long winded post but then the browser hung and I'm buggered if I'm writing it all again. The TL;DR would have been: Disillusioned with mainstream BDPs, looking for a high end unit to...
View ArticleHDMI dongle / box with a good web browser / or the TV with the best browser?
I'm looking for a way to display web content on a TV, ideally with a nice webkit based browserWhat's the best thing I can plug into a TV to do this? I'd want to be standalone (ie: not needing to be...
View ArticleSoundbar?
Hi all, I'm trying to think of the best way to have better audio with my 4 year old Panasonic 46" plasma. I love the thought of a separate amp and a couple of decent bookshelf speakers, but with two...
View ArticleStreaming from PC to TV via Wi-Fi options please
I have finally convinced my better half that she needed an new TV. On the weekend we picked up a Sony 32inch from The Warehouse.the first thing she wanted was stream from my PC to the TV.I told her...
View ArticleFix to address AppleTV silent update that broke PlexConnect
Just notice that my ATV2 had some "update" with new channels, and it broke PlexConnect.Just then 9to5Mac reported a fix.
View ArticleHas anyone used the Denon AV500 surround sound pre-amplifier
I have a Denon AV500 surround sound preamplifier which supplies a 5.1 system based around ADAM Audio powered monitors and a ADAM Sub7 sub. In stereo mode I can't get any signal to the Sub. Does anyone...
View ArticleMedium jaycar speaker cables- have I gone too cheap?
Hi allI've bought some jaycar "medium" 19 x 0.193mm speaker cable to wire up some speakers in our new homeWill go from amp to a pair of ceiling speakers for the TV ( about 10m) and for outdoor speakers...
View ArticleProjector mirror for table top roleplay
I've got a 1080p projector that works pretty well on the wall, but one of the things I've bought it for is tabletop roleplaying.The projector is ceiling mounted offset from the table, and the position...
View ArticleOne very lazy subwoofer
Hi everyone, I have an issue with a very lazy sub woofer. My gear is as followsSony STR DH520Technics SB-TW50 SubwooferKef C5 speakersI have tried setting the receiver at different crossovers for the...
View ArticleNew Dedicated Media Room needs a Home Theatre System
Hello everyone. I'm building a new home and in it I have a dedicated 4mx4m media room. Items I would like are: - Receiver - Blue ray player (could use my PS3 if it will do the job just as well?)- 5.1...
View ArticleHelp with Streaming Media / Samsung TV
Hey need some advice.I have a Synology NAS with all my media stored on it. Currently I watch it via DLNA on my Samsung Smart TV. This works fine, no problems.However I really wanted a way to display it...
View ArticleWharfedale 10.6 Floor Standers
I just purchased a set of these from Harvey Norman for $690.00.Did I do good?
View ArticleComposite v Component TV Input
We have a small TV in our kitchen that works off a signal sent over a wireless AV extender set-up from a Sky box in another room. Last night the eight year old 22' died and we are looking to replace it...
View ArticleTo wall mount or not?
I have just got myself a couple of sets of B&W DM601 bookcase speakers and I am in the process of purchasing an Onkyo receiver to run then. This will be my first venture into proper home theatre...
View ArticleApple TV - What is Apple TV 2?
I am looking on Trademe at Apple TV and noticed that people want $279 - $300 for Apple TV 2.Why is this better than a brand new Apple TV 3?I am a bit lost!I recently got a WD TV Live and it works well,...
View ArticleSamsung UA40C5000
I've got a 21" CRT and I feel it's time for an upgrade, something a bit easier on the eyes.I've waited through LCD, Plasma and now LED is the next big thing. I got my last TV in 2002, so this one will...
View ArticleSony Bravia KDL-46W700A Info Required
Hi,I'm looking at getting this TV but I'm unable to find much about it online. Such as reviews and what the input lag is like, does anyone have or know how I could find this information?Thank you :)
View ArticleDenon receiver dra
Hi I have got a Denon DRA-345R receiver which does not turns on at all.When I press the on/off button nothing happens !Has any one got any idea whats wrong with it and how much repair would be ?Thanks...
View ArticleMiracast(ing)
Miracasting - how the heck do I use it for non-mobile devices?The Wikipedia mentions that I can mirror my laptop or PC, but seems a bit light on actual details.Plenty of adapters, but all seem to be...
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