While using bare wire is a perfectly acceptable way to connect your equipment, banana plugs are simple and convenient adaptors which make it quick and easy to connect and disconnect your speaker cable with your receiver/amplifier. As well as being an easy way to connect, installing banana plugs can also improve the connections between your equipment.
I wanted to install some speakers in the kids upstairs “playroom”, because until now any music they wanted to listen to was from their ipods and portable stereos. Having written about our in-ceiling speakers a few times, I knew it was time I had some installed. As they were being installed, I thought that I’d just insert myself into the process and take some photos so you can see how it was done.
One of the great benefits of having a slimline flat screen television is the ability to mount it on the wall. There are a couple of things you need to do before buying your bracket. You will need to know the size and weight of your television. You will also need to see what the mounting pattern at the back of your TV is as this will also determine which bracket to use. Once you have determined the size, weight and hole pattern of your television, you will need to determine the function you need from your bracket. Do you want it fixed, tiltable or full motion. (See our blog on bracket types)
More and more we are finding SCART to component cables are giving a better quality Foxtel picture. Unfortunately, this is not as simple as taking out your existing red, white & yellow AV cable and plugging in your new SCART to component cable. However, with a SCART to 5RCA cable and by following these steps, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Although mounting televisions on the wall is a popular way of lifting your screen up to a preferred viewing height, sometimes you may prefer a less permanent option. If you are renting, or prone to moving the furniture around a lot, you may find this desk stand an excellent solution. Ideal for the boardroom, break-room or reception if you need to display your big screen television.
Whether you have the cheapest or the most expensive of speakers, everyone can get a little more out of them. Even a moderately priced system can deliver excellent performance when properly set up in a good listening room. With just a few simple tips and tweeks, you should be able to achieve an improved audio experience. Today we have 5 tips you can try to get a “sweeter” sound.
Isn't it great how we can now watch “Catch Up” TV whenever we want? Are you a bit tired of watching shows on your computer or laptop? It’s really simple to connect your laptop or computer to your television, so you can watch your favourite download on a bigger screen.
It’s all very well to put lots of thought into the equipment you want to install in your Home Theatre, but have you really thought about the room itself. Some rooms lend themselves better than others as Home Theatres. If you are converting an existing space, then you really have to just work with what you have, whereas if you are building or extending, then you might take some of these ideas into consideration in the planning stage.
Just like the advantages of mounting your flat screen TV on the wall, hanging your surround sound speakers is invaluable for any home theatre set up. Whether it is to enhance the acoustics of your room, or keep the kids (or adults!) from knocking your speakers over, we have a speaker bracket to suit.
As television screens get bigger and bigger, we sometimes run out of room to put them. Mounting your big screen on the wall is a great way to reclaim valuable space, to keep it safe from sticky fingers as well as mounting it in a better viewing position. Despite being pretty simple to install, there are some common mistakes that some people do which can result in a less than perfect installation.