Samsung Smart TV, Sony Home Theater & Sky
We have a Samsung Smart 3D TV and a Sony Bravia Home Theater, we have Sky running through the Sony system. How can we set it up so when we turn on the TV it defaults to HDMI with Sky going through the...
View ArticlePanasonic DMR BWT835
For those interested I have created in this new thread as previous comments were under a different model. To get things started, Likes:DLNA server built in Content ConversionRemote Record Live or...
View ArticleUHD TV's - Worth Getting one?
So ive been looking at the UHD TVs but dont understand people buying them when we dont have any content for them. Or do we?
View ArticleHiding AV equipment away - heat issues experience
Hi guysfinally getting all the cabling in place for rennovations. One of things we are trying to achieve is less vissible clutter of electronic AV kit like MySky Hdi, yamaha amp etc by putting them...
View ArticleExperience with Audiolab?
anyone here have had any experience with the brand audiolab?i'm looking at there mono block power amp or should i stick with more of a known brand ie Rotel, Marantz..etcthanks
View ArticleSmart - TV or Recorder
I am updating my TV and recorder. Is it preferable to buy a Smart TV and a ordinary Recorder or a ordinary TV and Smart recorder?Thanks.
View ArticleSony digital audio puzzle
I have a Sony Bravia TV and Sony blu-ray player, along with an older Yamaha home theatre amp. The amp only has optical and coax inputs for digital sound but the TV has a neat feature that converts HDMI...
View ArticlePlasma TV - LG 60PN6500 vs more expensive Panasonic
Hey there,We are happy owners of an entry level 42" Panasonic 1080p Plasma, about 4-5 years old (I believe the P42S10). Since we recently moved house, we have found that it is 'too small' as we sit...
View Article4K and 8K Technology Discussion Thread
I have started this thread to discuss the new standards 4K and 8K as they relate to home and commerical theatre in NZ. Does anyone know how many movies recorded in the last 10 years are 4K or 8K...
View ArticleJensen speakers - inceiling/inwall
Hi Anyone got any feedback on Jensen speakers - inceiling/inwall. I will need a mix of both due to the way we did our rennovations.Inwall = EHT 6 OR Elite 101In ceiling = EHT2Thanks
View ArticleSpeaker recommendations
I'm looking to get a pair of front speakers. Aesthetically I don't particularly care whether I go floor standing or smaller on stands. Used for both music and movies, I have an average-ish sub, and...
View ArticleHDMI adapter for laptop with no HDMI ports? Bluetooth headphones for...
I'd like to watch Netflix/Hulu through the Hola app on my TV. I understand that I could do this with a HDMI cable to a laptop. Unfortunately, my laptop doesn't have HDMI ports. I've seen some adapters...
View ArticlePlease give me a reason not to buy this TV
I don't need another tv.Noel leeming has samsung UA40F5000 40" LED for $500ish bucks.No reviews on google.Is this tv bad? I don't want to buy it!
View ArticleQuestions about buying a good 1080p projector
Hi I have a room that could easily take a 100" screen, but nowhere to mount the projector from the ceiling (quite high and no cavity).the back of the room is about 8 to 10m from the front.1) is a...
View ArticleAudio volume question
Hey all,Hoping someone may be able to help out, or point me in the right direction.I'm running a Onkyo TX_NR609 driving a Mission 5.1 setup (M35 fronts, M3C1 Centre and M30 rears)This afternoon I had...
View ArticleMovies on My xbox 360 or sony smart tv
Hi Guys , Heres is what I have done ... I have copied all my dvd movies to my home NAS in the MKV file format so I can play from my nas to most devices in my house .I DO NOT like to compress video as...
View ArticleLooking for a new TV - PQ is only real consideration
We currently have a fantastic Samsung 32" LED but want to go bigger. Budget is around $1k. Size needs to be in the 46"-50" region and we don't need any smart features, or 3D, everything we watch comes...
View ArticlePono player and PONO music - will you buy it?
Hi Saw this on TV news the other night and looks very promising for the pure audiophile.http://www.ponomusic.com/" PonoMusic takes all the musical goodness of artist-approved studio master recordings...
View ArticleThink I have handshaking issues - Help before wife kills me
Hi folks. Can someone cast their eyes over this and provide some advice thanks. Current setup is basically an HDMI Matrix 4x2 switch ( Generic brand ) feeding 2 AVR's - a Denon and a Yamaha. It has 4...
View ArticleLG BP530 Smart Apps. Netflix - Hulu
Just wondering if anyone has this model, and if so, can you access Netflix and Huluplus etc on it, here in NZ or can you "alter" it to make it access those apps. Thanks
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