Recent content by kevsta1970

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    I need to extend my speaker cable....

    Thank you for all the responses. I will be going with the twist and solder option as pulling through additional cable will prove difficult due to the 'route' taken through ceiling etc
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    I need to extend my speaker cable....

    Hi, hopefully someone on the forums can provide me with some advice with the issue I am currently facing. The room has just been decorated and the provided speaker cable has been run and placed in walls etc. Unfortunately I have not been left with the expeected amount of cable protruding from...
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    Speaker Location for 5.1

    I have recently purchased an Onkyo TXNR 609 and a set of Boston Acoustics Soundware XS and and looking to start drilling the walls to run cable. I pretty much know where the rears will be located in my 7.5m x 3.5 lounge (approx 1.5m from each end). I do have a dilemma with the front left and...
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    Relocating Virgin V+ Box

    Hi thanks for the replies. For infomration I have found someone selling the cables on eBay in handy 2m, 3m and 5m lengths with connectors which seem very reasonable. No more than £3 (excl. p&p). Will kidly post the address if others will find this useful
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    Relocating Virgin V+ Box

    Hi All, I am in the process of re doing my lounge and will be changing the location of the TV etc. I have contacted Virgin to ask how much it would be to move the V+ box. I was surprised at the response in that I was told to do it myself and save the £99 fee + call out. Grateful if some could...
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    Apologies.... another newbie after some advice on a new separates system

    Thanks you for your replies. I envisage the split between watching moving movies and listening to be pretty much 50-50. That said i do already have a Denon separates system. What I would be interested to know is if i can use the zone 2 set up to power some outside speakers without using an...
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    Apologies.... another newbie after some advice on a new separates system

    My first post here at the forums is unfortunately another similar story. The living room is being remodelled and have persuaded the better half to get a surround sound system installed. I have a budget of approx £1000, speakers cannot be too intrusive and am looking for a receiver plus speaker...