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Soundbar - LG or Samsung ?

Wife kind of dropped a hint that I maybe allowed some play money towards a soundbar.... I'm not going to say no as my current sound setup isnt ideal for the PS3/TV :)Will be a "budget" soundbar - so...

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Streaming analog audio source over wifi

Hi allI have a requirement for a device that's becoming quite difficult to find. I want to send an audio source originating as analog over wifi. There's plenty of devices that will go the other way (eg...

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HDMI Switch PC/PS3 only works properly when PS3 is on

So I recently bought a 3 In/1 Out HDMI switch off TradeMe (fairly cheap admittedly) thinking it would be the answer to my problem of having to switch a HDMI cable back and forth between my PS3 and PC...

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Extending surround speaker cables

I have just bought Panasonic 3D BluRay Home Theater SC-BTT190 from TradeMe. Surround Speakers are not wireless and I need to place my speakers at the appropriate positionProblem is surround speaker...

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Chromecast - Problem Casting From iPad

I have just received my Chromecast and have it set up on a TV - apparently correctly. However, when trying to 'cast' from my iPad, YouTube works fine but Netflix does not. Netflix is working OK on my...

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Pcm 48khz v 5.1 channel audio

HiMy hdmi matrix switch can output sound as either 2 channel Pcm 48khz or 5.1 channel dolby digital. Which option is best when outputting to my Onkyo tx-nr609 reciever. My receiver allows me to set up...

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A New Wireless HDMI Thread

There are many references to wireless HDMI in older threads on GZ but they are fragmented and many seem to now be out of date.I would be grateful for any current advice or comment on the current state...

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Have speakers only, want to get them working, or else find a Blu ray system

This place came furnished with Philips surround sound speakers, but they don't work as a result of them having nothing to plug into. Apparently it came with a DVD player that broke down, which was then...

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Roku 3 - Stream in New Zealand.

Hi,I bought a Roku 3,Cool little device, just that its a paperweight over here, Yes i have tried the Unblock-us on the router, I used my Youshop postal address for the billing line.So i link the...

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Roku, Plex and TVNZ

I'm running Plex Media Server on my iMac, and have a Roku 3 plugged in to the tv.I have installed the unofficial TVNZ Bundle into my plex channels.All TVNZ content plays for about 60 seconds and then...

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Installing conduit behind existing wall for new tv

Has anyone had much luck installing conduit behind an existing gib board wall?New very large wall mounted TV is imminent, I want tthe power and HDMI cable to be hidden. Can it be done? The vertical...

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New TV Anyone

Just saw a new Samsung 85" 4k ultra HD TV for sale at Harvey Norman, a steal at $50,000 . Think i might wait.

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Anyone Own a Samsung UA40F5000 or Sony 47W800A?

If anyone owns one of these TV's could they tell me what the input lag is like? With and without game mode on as well if possible.If you dont have a console but a spare CRT monitor you could use this...

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Recommend me a new TV ($2K mark)

Hi,TheWIFE has decided we need a new media centre PC. Since we really only use it for transcoded material and photos (we have MySky for Live TV) I floated the idea of getting a Smart TV to a) upgrade...

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Naim Nait

I've discovered my old amp in the garage and would like to use the 2 speaker I also discovered and attach to the PC. Currently I have no sound card. Can anyone plz tell me if this is possible and if...

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Bluesen TVs at JB - Thoughts?

http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/tv-lcd-led-plasma/bluesen/48-full-hd-3xhdmi-usb-pvr-sku-245732/Anyone seen or used these Bluesen TVs before? If so what are your thoughts on them? Specifically around Gaming...

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ITSavy.co.nz - Be Warned!

Hey guys, just thought id let you guys know, I think they have disappeared.1 1/2 weeks ago I ordered a tv wallmount adapter from there website. 1 week and nothing had turned up. In the past 3 days I've...

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Media Consolidation

Music Sources: iTunes (November 5th will see about 10 albums added here or via Amazon)Ripped MP3's from CD's stored on Digital Media Like DLNA Compatible NAS UnitAmazon MP3Google MusicCD's (Unripped as...

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Philips Wireless Fidelio HTL9100 in NZ Stores

Hi,I have read some good reviews for Philips HTL9100 and even NZherald has an article with a price for NZ market. http://www.philips.co.nz/c/home-cinema-sound/302109/cat/However there is no retailer...

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Bluray player 5.1 sound into PA system?

Hey guys,At our church, we run a number of family movie nights during the year, and currently use our PA system to do 5.1 sound in the multipurpose hall for this (with some pretty nice outcomes...

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