*** THE OFFICIAL HOME THEATER & AUDIO THREAD**

[ru$$ell]

no budget? get a kuro.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Well the Kuro plasma not in production again - that is top top top picture quality.

The new "Kuro" is LED and made by Sharp and still pricey. They supposed to be very good.

The problem with LCD is that it's back or side lit whereas plasma the actual pixel IS the light which is why plasmas can get that great dynamic range and inky blacks.

[Xecutive]

Found this link which may help in selecting your home theatre equipment:
http://www.testfreaks.com/televisions/?sort=score

Not sure how reliable the reviews are but seems to be fair.

[drop ho]

Thx man.
End up pulling the trigger on a 60" LED sharp aquos in Pricesmart over the weekend.

[ru$$ell]

^nice,what price you picked it up at? I need to get me a new tv,but doubt i'll go 60".

[Chimera]

not sure if this is the right thread to ask but does anyone know what companies locally provide home automation solutions?

simple stuff like turning on and off lights at prescribed times (if can control over wifi would be an asset)

basically looking for a option that doesn't require much hard wiring

those x10 devices any good/useful locally? or is that old stuff?

[ru$$ell]

^cant say if there is,but i wouldn't be surprised if it'll cost you 10x cheaper to research and do it yourself.
Check out stuff from vantage controls,read alot of good reviews about them a while ago.

[RapToR]

not sure if this is the right thread to ask but does anyone know what companies locally provide home automation solutions?

simple stuff like turning on and off lights at prescribed times (if can control over wifi would be an asset)

basically looking for a option that doesn't require much hard wiring

those x10 devices any good/useful locally? or is that old stuff?

if you find any let me know


i'm looking also

[pioneer]

I want a light to turn on at a certain time only on weekdays

How do I do this?

[want2liqur]

I want a light to turn on at a certain time only on weekdays

How do I do this?

There are timers for that... cant remember the brand though but my grandmom use to use these alot when not in the country

[MonsterPower]

here pios ... would require some wireing up tho ...


or if its outside u can get a pv cell .

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I want a light to turn on at a certain time only on weekdays

How do I do this?

I just bought one of these that does exactly that
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SOZHXY/



This easy-to-install Honeywell 7-day programmable timer switch handles motors, all types of lighting, and offers the flexibility of 7 programs per week Works with motors and all types of lighting (compatible with electronic ballasts, compact fluorescent lights and tungsten lights up to 5 A) LCD shows time, day and load status Manual override enables load to be turned on/off without affecting program. Built-in rechargeable battery Programming protected during power outages

you can even use it to open an electric gate at 8am every morning except on weekends.

[Chimera]

apparently z-wave is the way to go for wireless home automation.
no hard wiring necessary, each device functions as a repeater

http://www.z-wave.com/modules/xoopsfaq/ ... at_id=1#q2


and best of all for me, android app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... trol&hl=en

[drop ho]

Paid bout 13k...

Sent from my GT-S5690L using TriniTuner mobile app

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

www.control4.com and www.z-wave.com are two very popular choices for home automation

[TheBoostLord]

Fellas, looking to make the switch from lcd to projector.
Read a couple articles on the general idea of things and i dont seem to have much of a problem with it.

looking to get a Benq w1070

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2T6X0K

OR

Benq w1080st

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B11C6HW

Which is the best buy?
Is it in fact a good buy?
Any advice for someone now going into projectors?

Reason is im sick of the tiny screen sizes of lcd/led

[Anton]

I'm currently using a BenQW710ST on a custom 100 inch screen. Seating distance is approximately 14 feet away. Primary video source is a sony bluray player. I have absolutely no regrets in buying the 710. HD playback is excellent and to my (albeit inexperienced) eyes show no difference in brightness and saturation when compared to traditional lcd large format tv's. Its currently in a moderately bright room (haven't measured lumens as yet) and i have the lamp set to eco. With the lights completely off, its brilliant! Things to note, it took a bit of an adjustment period wrt just getting up and leaving it on as you would a tv. You always have to keep lamp life as a factor in usage. And there is a bit of a startup lag compared to tv's but you'll get accustomed to it. (it generally comes up way before Netflix loads in any event)

My recommendation is go for it!

[Soundstream_626]

not sure if this is the right thread to ask but does anyone know what companies locally provide home automation solutions?

simple stuff like turning on and off lights at prescribed times (if can control over wifi would be an asset)

basically looking for a option that doesn't require much hard wiring

those x10 devices any good/useful locally? or is that old stuff?

if you find any let me know


i'm looking also

Advance electronic systems Ltd does home automation. They can do the type of stuff you see on MTV cribs. They deal with Crestron systems among other brands which you can use to control everything from home theater to lighting etc.

http://aeslproav.com/

632 3370

[TheBoostLord]

I'm currently using a BenQW710ST on a custom 100 inch screen. Seating distance is approximately 14 feet away. Primary video source is a sony bluray player. I have absolutely no regrets in buying the 710. HD playback is excellent and to my (albeit inexperienced) eyes show no difference in brightness and saturation when compared to traditional lcd large format tv's. Its currently in a moderately bright room (haven't measured lumens as yet) and i have the lamp set to eco. With the lights completely off, its brilliant! Things to note, it took a bit of an adjustment period wrt just getting up and leaving it on as you would a tv. You always have to keep lamp life as a factor in usage. And there is a bit of a startup lag compared to tv's but you'll get accustomed to it. (it generally comes up way before Netflix loads in any event)

My recommendation is go for it!

Thanks for the input man. Im considering the short throw but my only problem is mounting it. I gues im only really limited to a tabletop with wires on the floor.. where did you put yours?

Also did you have to pay vat & duties to ship in?

[Anton]

I have it mounted on the ceiling using this universal projector mount http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00892RUTA/ref=oh_details_o02_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 approximately four feet away from the screen. If your going this route, be sure to check your applicable vertical offset so you make sure you get the right length of mount.

I paid VAT but no duties when i brought it in.

[TheBoostLord]

thanks alot man. gunna have to fab up something cus i have pvc ceiling but i got a plan..

got myself one of these today at courts $799 for anyone looking for something like this.


same unit here
http://www.furnish.com.au/mona-white-po ... inet-unit/

[copper_shot]

looking IKEA ish..
the complete unit for $799?
not bad at all

[noshownogo]

The Kuro finally challenged? This I have to see in person:

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/ ... 67332.html

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ we've seen cnet claim near Kuro or better picture before - but they still keep a Kuro as their reference panel.

[TheBoostLord]

Got my W1070 projector and a few other goodies but i havent had completely setup yet. This is just a test on a black wall i just took didnt put up the screen yet. Very impressed. Definitely CANNOT go back to small screen sizes.

[drunkenscorpion]

I bought these 2 items from Sony last year....

http://store.sony.com/p/55%26quot%3B-Cl ... ot%3B-diag.)-HX850-Internet-TV/en/p/KDL55HX850

http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-3D-Blu-ray ... BDVN890W/Z


I have always been impressed with the quality that Sony has, and these 2 perform way above my expectations. The 3d on the tv really pops, and for a small bass box, that thing packs a punch!

I good for the next 10 years......I hope....

[X_Factor]

tell me nah
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-4 ... words=jamo


or

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-12-Inc ... words=jamo


my initial plan will cost about 4000.00
which includes a dayton ho 15" and the crown xls 1500 and that project kinda on hold for now

either of those will cost 2-2500 landed
which will u choose?

[Aimar]

Well for one the polk will have almost double the rms of the bic!(based on public specs)
It's cheaper but @ the same time heavier so may even cost more!
It doesn't seem to like more than 125hz which means you got to have good mid bass from your stereo's, but you may gain some on the lower end.
The polk is a tad bit smaller!
And they both got good reviews!

From skimming the surface aspects, i may have chosen the polks...

[drop ho]

x was looking at upgrading my sub also and was looking at these two.
Any reviews locally of these two subs?

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-ES250PBK-High ... me+theater


u can also look into that one