the best 2018 media streaming device
since i upgraded tv set (Panasonic ex780) to a HDR compatible my old media streamer minix U1 dose not support HDR even thou it does hevc and 4k ...looking for a new device i have read numerous of...
View ArticleMedia Portal Replacement ?
Hi . I have 2 XP machines , both running MediaPortal v1 Its time to think about replacement media software for when these old PC's dieThe only thing I really need is the built in database that MP 1...
View ArticleLG OLED C8 Pixel Refresher
Question for any C8 owners out there:I just got one of these and am testing various functions.There is a Pixel Refresher option to fix noticeable image retention. It says it takes about an hour to run,...
View ArticleOptions like the Samsung "Frame" TV?
Having not owned a TV for a number of years, might be time to get one. However it wouldn't get regular use, but would be in "pride of place" on the wall in the living area. I have seen the Samsung...
View Article8" speakers or 6"? 5.2.1 system build
Building a new house and picked out Polk RC80i 8" ceiling speakers, 255C-RT centre speaker, RC85i 8" in wall speakers, and an OSD IWS-88 dual 8" in wall subwoofer. I am wanting to do a basic Dolby...
View ArticleChromecast and Veon TV
Hi,Hopefully I can get some help from you guy's.I'm looking at getting a 32" Veon TV for my bedroom and want to be able to cast from my phone or stream YouTube, Netflix etc.A friend gave me there...
View ArticleTVs with Dolby Atmos
How does this work? I thought the audio from even the best TV was average at best?And you can't pass Atmos to an external receiver via optical or ARC can you?Or am I missing something?
View ArticleDolby Vision vs HDR10+ The Next Format War?
As per the title really.No TVs coming our appear to support both. LG and Sony appear to be backing Dolby Vision, where Samsung and Panasonic are betting on HDR10+.I purchased a 4K TV recently without...
View ArticleNvidia Shield TV to be sold in Aus and possibly NZ
I came across an article on Gizmodo Aus that the Shield TV will be sold in Australia starting at $249. I assume this is AU dollars as all the articles I could find were Au websites.The Shield TV must...
View ArticleMiBox 3 Android Oreo rolling out OTA
Saw on XDA Developers that Android 8 is rolling out OTA for the MiBox. Just went to the system settings and did a manual check for upgrade and up it has popped (last auto check was June 25). Installing...
View ArticleIssues setting up a Chromecast
I bought two Chromecast ultras, when Noel Leemings had them for $92 last week. I thought they would be a good and affordable way to get TV on demand, Lightbox, Netflix and Plex to a couple of TVs.I...
View Article2018 Panasonic OLED Model Numbers. Bait and Switch?
Now that Panasonic's OLED sets have arrived I am interested to note that the model they are calling the FZ950 here is akin to the FZ800 model being offered overseas.Overseas, the FZ950 has a premium...
View ArticleWhere can I find the best value wall mounts for TV?
Moving house and leaving wall brackets behind for all 5 TVs.Where is best place to buy new ones? DSE/Kogan look well priced but hard to tell how they sit against the wall
View ArticleWill HDR kill your OLED TV ?
Interesting article herehttps://www.techhive.com/article/3239350/smart-tv/will-hdr-kill-your-oled-tv.htmlSince I don't have OLED not an issue for me but something to think about when I look at a new 4K...
View ArticleProjector suggestions?
Hi, I always start with reviews, but I'm constantly frustrated by the fact that when I finally settle on something that I like the sound of, it hasn't arrived in New Zealand yet - if it ever does, and...
View ArticleLG OLED - Integration for Hearing Impaired
I have a customer who is hearing impaired. He asked me if there was some option that would allow him to integrate his Hearing Aids to pair with the new TV? I don't know much about his hearing aids,...
View ArticleProjector considerations other than Lumens?
Hi, I am wondering if there are many Projector considerations other than Lumens? I Need to purchase a couple of new HD Resolution Boardroom projectors to replace a couple of old worn out Epson...
View ArticleSound issues. LG TV Netflix app + ARC + Onkyo TX-RZ710
When I watch Netflix on my TV and try to have sound through my receiver I get background music etc fine but dialogue is quiet and sounds like it's coming through a harmonica microphone. Surround logo...
View ArticleYamaha NX-N500
Has anyone got one of these or had any experience?It used to retail around $1400 but is now on sale at $899 which seems quite a keen price and I thought it might make a nice system in my office,...
View ArticlePS4 Game Audio - LPCM vs Bitstream
I wasn't sure if this belonged in the Home Theatre thread, or Gaming thread. Mods, please move if required. I have a PS4 Pro which is currently only used for gaming (streaming apps and Blu-Ray...
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