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    Onyko 818 settings

    Hi guys, I bought a Onyko 818 receiver and have questions around some settings and it's application. have Polk audio speakers RTi A5 kit. Under source Setup, if I select audyssey and set the dynamic EQ to ON and reference level to 0 DB and dynamic Volume to light then the system sounds so alive...
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    Samsung 3D Blueray Player and Cinavia Error

    Hello, I just purchased a Samsung 3D player Model F5500. I have a movie that my friend gave me in .MP4 format. I am playing it through the front USB port of the player. The movies plays however after a few min the following error pops up on the screen ?Audio outputs temporarily muted. Do not...
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    iPad and DSTV on Demand

    So I finally managed to get my Internet up and running and used my bro's DSTV account and logged into DSTV on demand. I can view movies, series etc. The next phase was to connect the display to my TV via my receiver. My iPad displays perfectly however when I start DSTV on demand, no display...
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    PS3 vs PS4

    Hi, I am getting the PS3 for a good price and wanting to know if it is worth waiting for the PS4? Price, better graphics,Cost of games etc. Opinions?
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    Samsung 3D Content on TV

    Hi, I have recently purchased a Samsung 3D TV (6030 model no). To access 3D content from Samsung, I require internet connection. I do not have adsl at home, only wireless. Is there anywhere on the net I can download the content onto a hard drive and play off it?
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    55" Optimal Viewing

    Hi there, I have a 55" LED TV and wanting to know the height the TV must be mounted for optimal viewing. My viewing area is 4m away from screen.
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    Parts for Onkyo Receiver

    Hi, long story so don't ask. I require a board for my Onkyo 809 receiver, where can I purchase? Online or SA?
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    apple SPL Meter Software

    I was advised that I need to setup my home theater to be 75db from each speaker at the listening position. I have the spl meter software on my iPad, how good is that software compared to a traditional spl meter?
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    Onkyo 818 Receiver Firmware Upgrade

    Hi, My Onkyo 818 receiver is requiring firmware upgrade. I checked on the web and I require the Feb 2013 upgrade. Speaking to the dealer, they advised that if I upgrade and anything happens then I can use the receiver as a doorstop. So the question I ask, is it worth it to upgrade the firmware?
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    iTunes ripping of CD

    I am enquring the best settings to rip CD's into iTunes so as to keep the CD quality? Does ripping CD into iTunes actually replace the CD quality or is the CD still the best?
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    Sub woofer

    Hi there, i am looking for a sub woofer in the price range of R5 to R6K, which sub is the best for this price range?
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    Speaker Advise

    I am looking for a set of speakers and looking at the RTIA5 frnts, CSI A6 and A1 surrounds. Another dealer recommends I go with the Monitor Audio bronze or silver range. I was looking at Velodyne Sub to put in the mix for both speakers sets. For the price ranges of both packages, which is good...
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    Purchasing Onkyo and Marantz Receivers from USA

    Hi there, I am visiting the USA soon and wanted to purchase an Onkyo or Marantz AV receiver. Will it be compatibale with the 220Vac 50 Hz power in SA? I know they run 110V 60Hz?
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    Blue tooth headphones

    I am enquiring if there is out there blue tooth head phones. reason for enquiring it would be nice to have wireless headphones as many nights I want to watch TV till late and not disturb my wife. Is there such a device? looking for something like a wireless mouse concept. Plug the transmitter...
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    What to Buy

    Hi, I have the following current system: AV receiver - STRDE875 (100W RMS in 8 ohms), Fronts: Sony SS-MF600H - 200W speakers, Center : Sony - SS-CN505 - 150W, Surround: Sony - SS-SR505H - 120W and Active Subwoofer: Sony - WM40 - 90W - 12 inch. All speakers are 8 ohms. I was looking to upgrade to...
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    Sony STRDE875 Issues

    Hi, I have an old Sony AV receiver model STRDE 875. When you power up this receiver there is a slight delay and then you hear a click (indicating some relays are kicking in) then you hear the sound streaming from the speakers depending on the number of speakers connected and setting of the...
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    DB Meter

    Where can I buy a DB meter and how much does it cost?
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