can anyone recommend someone to sell/install ceiling speakers?
Hi guys/gals, I know this has been discussed before, but tech/people change. so was wondering if anyone could recommend some ceiling/wall speakers setup and someone who can install them for a new...
View ArticleTV Distribution Around the Home Via hub
Hi there, A topice that is often embedded with data/internet distribution around the home of which I have read some great posts (http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=34&topicid=13194), but...
View ArticleReceiver/Amp Died - Recommendations?
We have a Onkyo TX-SR603 which appears to have just died. Turning it on this morning and none of the audio works on any of the speakers.When I switch to Zone 2 and drive the outdoor speakers, it works...
View ArticleFM DXing more info please.
Hi there guys. I've been reading up on the subject of DXing FM stations. I was watching a video when a guy from Adelaide, was listening to ZM from Palmerston North, and The Breeze from Auckland with...
View Articleproblems with 3D Samsung PS51D550
Went to play a new Bluray (3D) today and the panel would not connect with any of the glasses (5 pairs). The TV would appear to "pair" with them but whilst playing 3D content the glasses would not...
View ArticleBluray Player with USB playback
Hi guys, Looking for a cheapy BD player for the bedroom that I can plug an external HDD into. Saw Magness has the Panasonic DMP-BD75GN for $99 which looks like a good deal....
View ArticleHDMI ARC - TV tuner audio only, or any TV-connected device?
I have a question around ARC. I have a small BD home theatre system on order, and both it and my TV support ARC via HDMI 1.4 cable. I understand that my TV audio will be sent back down the one HDMI...
View ArticleRoku 2 + Netflix now working?
Hi All, Got my Roku 2 in the mail and have spent a frustrating couple of days trying to make it go. I have gone through the requisite hoops and have a roku account with the netflix channel. I have used...
View ArticleBuying a new TV (in Chch)
Just wondering how others go about this? I'm seriously considering plonking down ~$4k on a new TV, and want to make the right decision. I've currently got a ~5 year old 46" Sony Bravia that was top of...
View ArticleVeon Blue Ray Player
Does anybody know what to do when your veon blue ray player says unknown disk and will not play. Not really into technology, so hope there is a simple solution. (Moved to more suitable forum - XPD)
View ArticleQuestions about 'mute' and sounbars
Hi Guys, My Bravia LCD has a really annoying issue where certain frequencies cause the TV to buzz and rattle; to fix this I've decided to purchase a Soundbar (my living-room is too oddly shaped to...
View ArticleSamsung PS60E8000 vs Panasonic TH-P65ST50 - which is best?
I am trying to decide between the following TVs...since I have an insurance claim on my old Samsung PS58C7000, I can get one of the following to replace:Samsung PS60E8000 vs Panasonic TH-P65ST50 -...
View ArticleWhy doesn't my DVD recorder playback in 16:9????
i have a Model DMR-EH55 dvd recorder, one of the first to come onto the market (only 80GB) and have a Freeview box plugged into it. Whenever i record something from the HDD onto a disc, it plays it...
View ArticleNew monitor time, prefer LED with speakers
(sorry if this isn't the right forum for this request, I wasn't sure where it would fit) I currently have one of these:...
View ArticleLED Calibration
Just bought a new 55" LED and it needs some decent calibration. Anyone kn ow of any calibration DVD's etc on the market here..or other suggestions? cheers
View ArticleWhich Home Theatre to go for?
Hi I have a Samsung PS51D550 51" Series 5 Plasma. Which home theatre system should I go for to play 3d blue rays, stream youtube etc.? Should I only look at Samsung options or any other brands would be...
View ArticleT-Amp as unit to stream audio?
Hi I'm after a good quality amp for audio from my laptop . As per my other post I would ideally be streaming wirelessly but if that doesn't work out it might take wired input or come from a media...
View ArticleStreaming audio from laptop to hi fi (not via TV or media player)
Hi there I wish to stream audio I am playing on my laptop to my hifi. I have a jailbroken Apple TV2 which is just fantastic, and we use it particularly for playing videos from our laptops on our TV...
View Article55" LED for under $1500
That's a pretty good price http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/tvs-dvds/televisions/led-televisions/50-led-tv/samsung-ua55eh6000-55-full-high-definition-direct-led/prod115976.html
View ArticleBluetooth to tv
Ive got a set of bluetooth ear buds I want to use on my Samsung tv. But tv does not have bluetooth. Is there some adaptor or anything I can plug into tv (prefer optical out on tv) than will then...
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