Cat5/Cat 6 cabling
I'd be interested to know what the installation costs are (after handover) for this setup.
i.e. if you already have draw wires setup and/or conduits to all points. What are the…
Ceiling Speaker Advice
Most multi-zone AVRs will do 2 - some at the very high end will do 3 zones.
You will need to look at a stand-alone multi-zone audio (or even a full…
Theatre room Help and suggestions
ditto... but I lean towards LCD.
Purely a personal preference, go with whichever you like the look of more and can afford.
Could be time to buy a new receiver
The PS3 can decode Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio - so just let it do all the work. If it sounds poor - buy a dedicated BluRay…
Ceiling Speaker Advice
Selby 10 or 12 AWG* depending on your needs and budget.
Most retail outlets (even reputable electronic enthusiast stores) will rip you off silly on the price of per metre speaker…
Alfresco Speakers
Rodda,
I checked the spec sheet on the Berhinger stereo AMP (...because the numbers were not adding up in my head).
The 500W is peak power in bridged mode not rms in…
Alfresco Speakers
Fair enough ... as long as we are clear that AMPs don't blow speakers, people do
A stereo AMP will indicate clipping on the display and…
Alfresco Speakers
A seperate amp is the go IMO.
Yeah - I agree.
If all you need to do is drive the speakers (2-channel) in the alfresco area with your PC's "sound card" as…
Help in selectings Undersink filter.
I have the HiFlow installed.
Very happy with it - works a treat.
It does seem to have a small effect on the overall pressure when the mixer is on "full" cold,…
TV Aerial/Antenna
At present the only tv socket is in the living room. So is there a way I can access the antenna from the bedroom, perhaps through the wall cavities running…
Cable Prep - wall mount Tv & HT - Some advice
3- Looking at putting in the following wall plates....
3.a 2 or 4* HDMI
3.a 5.1 Speaker plate
3.b 1* RF
3.c 1* Component Y-Pb-Pr
3.d 1* RCA
3.e 1* DVI W. mini jack
3.f 1* Optical…
A hole in the stormwater pipe
Your local hardware store will be able to give you the best advice.
If the hole is at the very top of the pipe - I would not be too concerned.…
Foxtel picture quality drop
Thanks.
I'm not experiencing flickering, just poor contrast (i.e. less difference between background and text) and fuzzy text - when compared to the same Foxtel box connected directly to the same…
Foxtel picture quality drop
I recently had Foxtel (SD) going directly into my LCD (via SCART) and the picture was reasonable.
Now I have the same Foxtel (SD) box going into my new Receiver and…
Picture Rails - a more contemporary look
I have the third one in your list.
It runs on about three walls in our house (mostly down the entrance corridor/hallway) and it's brilliant.
Can't say enough good things about it.
I…
First Floor Extension: Is it still liveable?
Some things to check ...
Will the builders need to reinforce the existing walls for the addition of the second level ?
The builders may choose to add temporary supports to large…
Hidden Home Theatre
The installation instructions with my recently purchased (but not yet installed) in-wall/ceiling Jamo's suggest that you use an air-compressor after you have painted the grills.
The idea is that you fire…
Microwave - Under Bench
No special provisions required - other than the space needs to be large enough to fit the microwave.
Some manufacturers will have recommended gaps in their Instruction Manuals - so check…
Bright Fanlight - ideas please
It's $300 for ...
die-cast aluminium body/canopy.
5 years warranty on the motor.
2 year in-situ warranty.
Australian made and designed product.
Great quality product, superior service.
The plywood is engineered to do the…
Streaming Video
The question really boils down to how you "copy your movies onto a HD".
You can make what is effectively a 1:1 copy of the vob of the disc into an…
compensation help needed
I agree with mdzzj.
Get a few quotes for full replacement and that is the starting point in $$ terms for compensation discussions.
Of course, whether or not you actually go ahead…
Can this prevent weed growing?
Plastic sheets will almost irreversibly destroy the microbes and all of the goodness in the top layer of your soil.
Don't do it.... at least weeds can be removed.
Hot Water system options
I've always wondered how the cold water return is piped back to your HWS with those chilipepper thingos.
Do you need to run a completely new pipe to the HWS inlet…
Home Content Insurance - QBE vs AAMI
Both are reputable insurance companies.
I've been with AAMI for some time.
I've found their customer service to be great and always accessible.
Had only 2 house related claims to date (a number…
what faults should i be looking for before handover..
Striking - that's an awesome list.
Particularly useful as I sit here compiling my own list for our builder - to be presented to them on their first day back to…
Alfresco Speakers
Aussie dedicated outdoor speakers (not the in-ceiling style though)
http://accusound.com.au/outdoor.html
Tile Floor Scrubber/Cleaner?
Are there any DIY products that you would recommend (or not recommend) for grout sealing for new tiles ?
What sort of product should I look for ?
thx
Effect of excess batts on room temperature
Yeah - I only came across these the other day. They do look very interesting.
Why do you say "too late for us now" ? The whole idea of these is…