WDTVLive media player replacement? - revisited.
Still chasing a replacement for my Western Digital TV Live player.There seems to be a lot more of thes devices available now than when I last posted this question, hence my asking again.First I'll...
View ArticleAnyone have a Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar?
https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/tv-home-entertainment/soundbars/samsung/samsung-sound-hw-ms650-3ch-soundbar-with-built-in-subwoofer/333248/I am looking at getting the above soundbar from JB, assume they will...
View ArticleCrossover question TV app for IP cameras
Sorry not to sure where to ask this questionI have several IP cameras and I want to be able to view them on my TVIt is a Sony Android u beaut, current model kd-49x7000dI have a chromecast thingy...
View ArticleVeon vs Hitachi 4k TV's?
Just looking for the community's thoughts on the Veon vs the Hitachi 4k screens at the warehouse. Only need the 43" screen and leaning towards the Hitachi. It seems the Hitachi has better inputs listed...
View ArticleJust how bad is the AVIO AV6001UHD 60" 4K Ultra HD TV? $699
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TVAVO2060/AVIO-AV6001UHD-60-4K-Ultra-HD-TV-with-Freeview-AppI know its been discussed before, but its seriously cheap now. Just how bad could it be for $699 as a...
View ArticleAdvice on best way to get US speaker back to NZ
We are in the US for a few weeks and I intend to buy a Sonos Play:1 (1st gen) to use back in NZ. It's multi-voltage etc so that's ok - just need to change to a NZ mains plug. (or use an adapter). I can...
View ArticleSamsung Smart TV Problems
Hi all,We got a Samsung UA40K5500AS smart TV from Trustpower a little under a year ago. We've been experiencing issues which are gradually worsening: - Sometimes the TV doesn't respond to remote...
View ArticleRemote AV Equipment Bluetooth Range
So we will be building a new house in a few months and we will be putting our AV equipment in the garage with cables going the the TV's with IR receivers / blasters for IR remotes, However I believe...
View ArticleOne STB to rule them all?
At the moment we have too many things plugged into our TV.Samsung Smart Blu Ray player (on loan from friends) - TVNZ on demand, Netflix, youtubeRoku 3 - Netflix, youtube, iPlayerRaspberry Pi B - Kodi...
View ArticleHow to connect two Samsung Multiroom speakers directly to PC in Stereo mode
Hello!I was wondering if anyone tried (and maybe succeeded) connecting two Samsung Multiroom speakers to PC so that they can play system sound in stereo. Using Samsung Multiroom application for desktop...
View ArticleSubwoofer Cable
just a quick question have a wharfdale power cube sub just using a standard red black rca cable...is this ok..or should i buy a proper sub cable any diff in sound quality or only diff is the shielding..?
View ArticleNew build - time to ditch the TV Aerial and Cabling?
We're building a new home and I'm leaning strongly towards not installing a TV aerial or coax cabling. We will have UFB within ~12 months of moving in and I'm not sure I see the point in spending money...
View ArticleThe HiFi Thread! [Sorry about your wallet]
I did search and couldn't find a comparable thread to the venerable and excellent "Headphones" one, so here is my attempt! Much as I love good, high-end headphones, IMHO they can't ever compare to the...
View ArticleOLED vs Premium LED
I am planning to get a new TV this year but was wondering if I should go with OLED or a Premium LED.Are premium LED's worth it? For instance I saw a Sony one with Triluminos for around 2.5K. This is...
View ArticleWhen is NZ getting the Sony A8F/AF8?
Is anyone in the know about when we might expect these to hit NZ shores?Last years A1 was by all account a fantastic TV, but I couldn't get past the kick-stand design making the screen lean backwards....
View ArticleTV for under $1000?
Just looking for something for the living room and our games machine (havnt decided yet X1 or PS4).Are there any good budget options out there and what should be our main priority in this price...
View ArticleGood 4K HDR Tvs for Xbox One X (below $2k)?
After some advice here - the Samsung MU7000 or MU8000 (curved) seem to be the best I can find after a bit of research (55"), but am keen to see if there any other low input, good picture quality...
View Articleonkyo tx-rz720 or TX-NR676E
Hi folks, I was going to buy the 676, but the 720 is only $200 more. Anyone got opinions on the 720? Thanks
View ArticleSuggestions for a SIMPLE universal TV remote?
Anyone suggestions for a SIMPLE universal TV remote? Don't want 45,000 damn buttons to confuse one of our users! On/off, volume, 1 button for Sky, 1 button for Apple TV, 1 button for another input. Thanks
View ArticleBest sound bar for TV between $200 and $300?
I've got a Sony 49" TV and would love a sound bar for better audio.Budget only allows for something around $200 - $300.What can be recommended?I'm no audio geek. I just want better audio from the TV,...
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