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How To Connect a Soundbar To a TV
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How To Connect a Soundbar To a TV

Even the most modern TVs may need a little boost in their audio quality. So if you’ve looked into purchasing a new...

05 Dec 2022 · Scott Davies · 3 min read
What is a fibre optic HDMI cable and how do they work?
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What is a fibre optic HDMI cable and how do they work?

When it comes to HDMI cables, the evolution has been a long pathway from 1.0 now to the 2.1a in a pace...

25 Oct 2022 · Andrew Harley · 1 min read
What to consider when designing your Home Theatre?
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What to consider when designing your Home Theatre?

Well, a great room always starts with some initial planning which will help you get the best out of your desired budget....

22 Jul 2022 · Scott Davies · 10 min read
What is HDMI with Ethernet? How does it work?
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What is HDMI with Ethernet? How does it work?

The HDMI 1.4 standard came with plenty of special features, including an all-new feature that allows for simplified network management. The HDMI...

22 Jul 2022 · Scott Davies · 1 min read
Surge Protection For Wall-Mounted TV's and Projectors
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Surge Protection For Wall-Mounted TV's and Projectors

Everyone know's it's a good idea to use a surge protection powerboard to protect your expensive components from lightning storms and other...

02 Feb 2019 · Scott Davies · 1 min read
4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray's - What you need to know
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4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray's - What you need to know

With 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Players now readily available, we thought it would be a great time to explain the new technology...

16 Apr 2016 · Scott Davies · 4 min read
What is Ultra HD and What are the Benefits?
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What is Ultra HD and What are the Benefits?

The definition of a screen is described by the number of pixels within the height of the image (not the TV). CRT...

15 Jul 2015 · Scott Davies · 4 min read
What is Dolby Atmos? How can you have it in your Home Theatre?
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What is Dolby Atmos? How can you have it in your Home Theatre?

Dolby Atmos in the Movie Theatre Until recently, sound at the movies has been mixed in a method for the cinema to...

07 Nov 2014 · Scott Davies · 7 min read
How to find the correct VESA wall mount size for your TV
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How to find the correct VESA wall mount size for your TV

The common question we get asked by our customers is "What TV Mount will suit a ...?" or "How will I know...

03 Oct 2014 · Scott Davies · 7 min read
How to Clean Your Home Theatre Equipment
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How to Clean Your Home Theatre Equipment

There is nothing more important than keeping your A/V equipment neat freak clean—but just how you go about guaranteeing proper maintenance and...

16 Aug 2013 · Scott Davies · 5 min read
What is Hdmi Audio Return Channel (ARC)?
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What is Hdmi Audio Return Channel (ARC)?

HDMI is a convenient and effective way of connecting your entire home theatre system. HDMI offers quicker data delivery speeds at up to 1080p...

13 Jun 2013 · Scott Davies · 2 min read
What are Optical Cables, How do they work?
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What are Optical Cables, How do they work?

Optical cables are commonly used to transmit digital audio information from a source such as a Bluray player to a destination device...

21 Dec 2012 · Scott Davies · 3 min read