Blu Ray Player with Optical Audio Out
Hi All,I'm a complete newbie when it comes to Blu Ray. Im looking for a cheap blu ray player for my (very) low tech setup. My av receiver does not have hdmi so Im looking for a blu ray player that...
View ArticleConnecting subwoofer to pc
So this is what my subwoofer input looks like http://mla-s2-p.mlstatic.com/subwoofer-sony-xplod-12-500w-caja-acustica-sony-xs-le30-17119-MLA20132373701_072014-F.jpg Ordinary speaker wire.. I have tried...
View ArticleDLNA between Samsung H6400 and Panasonic PWT530
I am trying to use the 530 Recorder as a DLNA Server to the Samsung TV.As I have never done this before, I don't know really what I can do or how.Ideally, I would like to H6400 TV to play a recorded TV...
View ArticleSony Bravia shows green instead of blue opening screen before DVD loaded.
After this the movie is saturated with reds and greens. I have tried with several discs, all of which were region 4 NZ and played on a Sony DVD played bought 7 years ago in New Zealand. I have switched...
View ArticleARC channel or TOSLINK for audio signal?
my new house will have the media cupboard about a 12-15 meter cable run away from the TV. ive just discovered that my TV and reciever will do audio return channel, (Read the instructions dummy)i'm...
View ArticleHelp pricing older audio equipment? including Onkyo speakers, subwoofer &...
Hi there - I am hoping someone can help point me in the right direction. I have inherited some audio equipment that I know very little about, and I have been struggling to find any info on current...
View ArticleDecent 1080p TV under $1k?
My series 1 Samsung plasma is really showing its age (windows 8 won't run because it has a resolution less than 1024x768...) and I am interested in a replacement. All I am after is something cheap for...
View ArticlePicture Quality Loss via A/V Receiver?
Do you get a loss of picture quality by routing all video inputs through an A/V receiver?My current set up has all components connect via HDMI to A/V receiver and then a single HDMI from receiver to...
View ArticleBluetooth speaker recommendation
Hi,Can anyone recommend a decent Bluetooth (or wireless) speaker that is capable of filling a 4.5m x 5.5m room with sound. I'm setting up my rumpus room as a home gym so it has to be loud enough to be...
View ArticleOnkyo receiver - fried?
After a move from the Middle East and a few month storage in a finished basement, I unpacked my Onkyo TX-NR809 only to have the the screen show a jumbled mess of nonsense followed by an immediate...
View ArticleSpeaker wiring question
I am setting up a home theatre system in a room that has been previously wired for 4 speakers mounted high in the room corners. This speaker wire is puny, and not of a thickness that I would even...
View ArticlePanasonic VT50 Viera Link to PS4
I'm not sure if this belongs here or in the gaming forum.I recently purchased a PS4, and as many of you probably know Sony haven't released a blu-ray remote for it.I have had some success using Viera...
View ArticleHDMI splitter issue
I have been using an HDMI splitter for some time now - no name brand from the interwebs - its always been a little bit of a mission to get set-up when ever I install a new device (source or display)...
View ArticleNo freeview program info on LG plasma.
Hi all, I have a 60" LG plasma with built in freeview HD. Issue is when I press the info button on the remote it shows the channel details but I see no Now & Next details. Is there a way to turn...
View ArticleRecommendations for soundbar or similar for <$1k?
Hey thereMy in-laws are looking for something to spruce up the sound of their TV and give them some sort of audio capacity. They're certainly not audio-focused, so will be hard to convince to spend the...
View ArticleSound gurus please
In a bit of a dilema (follow up post to my previous speaker questions).I narrowed it down to two sets of speakers and need some advice.I have a Denon AVR1713 amp, no pre-out. Rated at 5x120w on the box...
View ArticleHelp with AVR choice
Hi AllMy Home theater is slowly coming together.I am about to start the final stages soon of putting a new ceiling on the room ready for stopping and painting.I am in the process of looking at AVRs and...
View ArticleLooking for tv base for Sharp TV, or an alternative option?
Hi,I have been gifted a 32" Sharp Tv - Model LC-32AF3X.It came with no base, and I do not really have anywhere suitable to wall mount it, and also would prefer not to as may need to relocate it on...
View ArticleFinding Model Number for DSE TV
Hi there,I am slowly building up my HT setup. Today bought a Logitech 650 remote to try and simplify at least the basic functions. However I cannot find the model number for our TV. There is an indent...
View Articlecan I use an unmatched centre speaker?
Hi there, I have a pair of Kef C5 floor standing speakers, I'd like to add a centre speaker as I already have a couple of surrounds and a sub. The matching centre speaker for the C5 is the Kef C6clr....
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