Wharfedale Diamond 100 5.1 pack
Hardly Normal have the Diamond 100 at a good price as part of their Boxing Day sale. I've heard good things about the sound quality and mixed things about their build quality.If I get them they would...
View Article40" TV with USB record function
Looking to get a 40" or 42" LCD for the in-laws for a 50th wedding anniversary present and I would like to get them one with USB recording functionality.Given their age, ease of use is a must.Couple of...
View ArticleRecommend me a 40" TV
Hi,I'm looking to get a 40". I was initially thinking about getting Samsung's UA40H6400 for the 3d, but having read bad review of it's 3d, I think I might just drop the 3d requirement. Now I'm thinking...
View ArticlePlex/Netflix on LG smart TV
Can anyone with a LG smart TV confirm if Netflix and Plex apps are able to be used in NZ? Looking at the 4K LG smart TV from NL on boxing day but want to make sure these apps are available, otherwise...
View ArticlePlaying FLAC files on a legacy stereo
HiThis is a request for advice and assistance, but I hope it will be of interest to others who may have a similar problem. My basic problem is that I want to play digital files through an older stereo...
View ArticleSound bar style for center speaker.
I have a 5.1 speaker setup but I would like to replace the brick style center speaker for of a more sound bar style to sit in front of the tv. There is 70 - 75 mm of height that I have to play...
View ArticleBluetooth speakers for outdoors?
I Have a pic at one end of my house with hours of music on it.I want to run a cable from my pic room to my deck at the other end and do one of two things1. Get outdoor speakers and wire them around my...
View ArticleWD TV not finding HD attached to router
I've just aquired a WD TV (latest generation) and I'm having some issues with getting it to see my USB HD. Currently I have the USB HD attached to my router - I can find the hard drive on my network on...
View ArticleMini Display Port (Male) -> Display Port Cable - Where to buy?
Hey,Where can I get a Mini Display Port (Male) to Display Port Cable?I have a Samsung lu28d590ds (4K Monitor) on the way that requires Display Port to get 60hz at 4k.My Video Card only has 1x DVI, 1x...
View Article55 inch recomendations ( boxing day sales ??)
Looking for a non 3d led 50-55 inch tv. prefer under 1500 dollars.... currently have a 46" samsung which i really like.so afyer a tv with good picture quality an d a spdif output or arc return to...
View ArticleHome Theatre Installer Recommendations
Can anyone recommend a good home theatre installer on the North Shore, please? I have some new speakers that need hanging and cabling. It doesn't need to be a fancy job but it does need to be right.
View ArticleRecommend me a universal remote
I've finally had a guts full of juggling the TV, my sky, home theatre and WD live remotes to get anything done in the lounge.Have previously used the basic harmony remotes but wondered if anyone had...
View ArticleSamsung TV: sound through external speaker?
How can I get my TV to play sound through speakers? I've got two old radios with external speaks.Not sure how this works as I can't plug my speakers into my TV directly
View ArticleHelp needed on rechargeable 3D glasses for Panasonic TV
I have a set of rechargeable glasses (Model number TY-ER3D4MW) for my Panasonic plasma tv and wanted to find out if just a normal usb to micro usb cable would (should) re charge them.Over the years I...
View ArticleDick Smith (RAR) Sound Plate - thoughts?
Hi all,I see that Dick Smith is currently selling a Sound Plate for $99 (half price). I used to have a very nice cinema setup (Denon & KEF) back in the day but sold it when we moved overseas. I...
View ArticleAnyone got a Dolby Atmos setup ?
Anyone here got a Dolby Atmos setup at home? Any comments on how well it works ?
View ArticleIs anyone using an IPTV Box which are around these days?
Hi guys, does anyone have any experience with any of the IPTV boxes like Shava TV or Real TV?How do these work Is it really live content from the country of origin or just recorded programs?
View ArticleRefresh rate issues on my Samsung TV fed from a HTPC
Hi all,I am experiencing refresh rate issues on my reasonably new Samsung TV (model UA55H7000).I have a HTPC connected to it which services all of my TV and entertainment needs, mostly via Windows...
View ArticleKodi Media Server
HiI wondered if anyone had a view on the use of the android media servers running Kodi; specially the Droidplayer from the UKhttp://droidplayer.co.uk/The dual CPU seems a nice hardware spec and looks...
View ArticleDVB-T/C (Freeview)
Hi all,just purchased a new samsung tv (65" hu7200)http://www.samsung.com/nz/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/uhd-tv/UA65HU7200WXRDAfter having a look on google I understand DVB-T/C Means...
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