Recent content by Dan.m

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    How To Connect sonos beam to pana px80 or sky hd box?

    I thought so, thanks for confirming. I’ve just ordered an amazon tv cube to ‘smart’ up the pana.... i’m assuming i can connect the cube to the beam via hdmi.?
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    How To Connect sonos beam to pana px80 or sky hd box?

    Would option 1 be the only one to preserve the 'surround Sound' signal?
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    How To Connect sonos beam to pana px80 or sky hd box?

    Thinking of purchasing a sonos beam for a 2008 panasonic TH-42px80 which does not have an arc enabled HDMI port. It only has standard rca audio out (red and white). I mainly use a 2TB sky+ HD box for my viewing. What would be the best way to connect a beam? Some options could include: Connect...
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    Panasonic GZ950 v LG C9 (55inch)

    Anyone have experience of either TV? Both available for £1499. Even though reviews suggest the pana has better sound I am mainly interested in picture performance.
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    Things that non-audiophiles say

    cables don' make a difference
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    Nexus 4 Reduced to £159 (8 GB) and £199 (16 GB)

    Are these phones unlocked? I have broken my galaxy s2 and have four months left on my contract (t mobile). I do not have insurance and it will cost approx £110 to fix. Would I be able to insert my SIM card and use it immediately?
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    Improving tv sound

    Sky box is underneath tv ame the speakers are behind my viewing position. Tha cable has to go around the room and bay window. It is not possible to place my speakers either side of the tv (unfortunately)
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    Improving tv sound

    I have connected my sky 2gb box (red and white audio out) to a rotel amp and b&w 601's using a10m length of maplin's Nikkai stereo phones. I understand the limitations of a 10 m length but I was still a little disappointed with the sound which was a little flat. Could the sound be improved by...
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    Arguments for and against calibration

    Where can you find someone to calibrate your TV?
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    SKY HD 2TB box - flickering lights

    Due to the maintenance (major by all accounts) they have a limited phone service until Monday. The box has now 'allowed' me to update the software and the flickering lights appear to have settled. However, all the discounts they offered me (movies and sport £10 pm for six months, hd £5 pm for 12...
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    SKY HD 2TB box - flickering lights

    I am unable to perform a software update despite numerous attempts
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    SKY HD 2TB box - flickering lights

    I have just self installed my new sky HD 2TB box. However, standby indicator constantly flickers in all modes i.e. ON (green), STANDBY (red) and amber . Is this normal? In addition I was unable to perform a 'software update' by pressing the back up button (on box) and sky button (on remote) the...
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    Synology DS212 NAS £190.97

    Thanks bigboss. Are they easy to install. Will I have to format them or do something similar?