Monday, January 31, 2011

Free Shipping February!


We are having a big sale for all of February that offers Free Shipping on ALL Selby Acoustics products!

The offer is available to all retail customers Australia Wide (Regular Post) and on all products Storewide.

The Free Shipping offer will be sent via Regular Post.

It will applies to all orders Paid for prior to midnight 28/02/2011

No further discounts apply.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Is your sub-woofer where it should be?


In most Home Theatre setup's the sub-woofer is shoved in a corner or where it cause's the least aesthetic problems; Interestingly, in most Home Theatre setups, the sub-woofer is not where it should be! If the sub-woofer is in the correct place you should hear no obvious bass, it should just seamlessly blend in with the surrounding audio but should still be able to pack a punch when needed in those big explosions. It should be smooth and even.

You could spend a bit of money buying an audio reader which you wave around like a wand finding peaks and nulls and and keep moving the sub until the sound level is perfect in your seat. You could spend even more money paying someone else to wave the magic wand and tell you where to put it. If you're anything like me though, you hate spending more money than needed and so there is one final option for you. You can do the "sub-woofer crawl"!

What the hell is the "sub-woofer crawl" I hear you ask? Ahhhh..., it's what those magic wand wavers don't want you to know about. Basically, you place the sub-woofer in the spot where your seat is (some lifting required) and while playing back a movie or audio track, you crawl around the room like a goose with your head at your seated listening level and find the place where the bass sounds smooth and even. This sweet spot will not be the loudest bass but the cleanest. There may be a few sweet spots in the one room. Once the place is found, you place the sub-woofer in that spot and return your chair to its position. Sit down, and enjoy the perfect sound.

In each room the best spot for the sub-woofer may not be the nicest looking place so I found it handy to find the places in my room where I could live with the look of it. I then listened specifically in these spots and chose from these. It was amazing where my sweet spots were!
The beauty of this system is that it doesn't cost anything, it will fix any shape room even those with open walls and larger windows, and it will most importantly make your current setup sound its best. You may draw a few questioning looks or even open mocking but that is something I am willing to take if I can improve my system without spending a dollar or even leaving the house!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

3D HDMI Cables with ETHERNET and AUDIO RETURN!



We finally have the new HDMI cables that everyone is asking about!
The new leads include the two new channels; the Ethernet channel and the Return Audio channel.
The Ethernet channel allows you to share an internet connection between two units. This is especially useful when connecting sources like the PS3 where normally you'd have to plug in another lead to get the internet working. It also allows easier home entertainment networking and provides easier content distribution. Devices connected in this way will be able to exchange digital content in its native format enabling recording, storage and playback options across a connected system.
The Audio return Channel will connect compatible TV's with an amplifier/ receiver. This channel allows the digital audio from your TV (from the built in tuner or DVD player) and sends it to your receiver to give you real home theatre audio without the need for an extra lead.

All our HDMI cables are compatible with 3D devices and will send 1080p and 4k x 2k resolution up to 10 meters. They are ideal for PS3, Xbox 360, BlueRay, 3D BlueRay, 3D TV, HDTV, DVD, HD-DVD, the list is endless! They are 99.99% oxygen free, solid copper high purity conductors to reduce signal distortion. The quad-shielding isolates from outside noise and the abrasion resistant, flexible PVC jacket maintains integrity even when bent. The 24k gold-plated connectors create precise contact for low signal loss.

But are they v1.4 you ask. Well, yes. However, the official HDMI licensing body have declared that HDMI products "may no longer use HDMI version numbers in the labelling, packaging or promotion of any cable product". The correct terms for the different types of v1.4 HDMI cables are "standard", "standard with ethernet", "high speed" and "high speed with ethernet". Please refer to the HDMI v1.4 FAQ at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=5xnoiccab&et=1103662530150&s=1441&e=001ICwy9MbTl9daHtZUWqzbEFArX4emtoK0kj0oJ3L6RmAjEED6Fezor-I98tz8V_A5pJ8arTy_4mDM_vWgQYO5r_TyBCopHlpjIbDzhtDA8Xs= for futher information.

We stock them in 50cm, 75cm, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m and 10m lengths in our online store.

Monday, May 10, 2010

An eveing of Scope @ Selby Acoustics...

Well the night was a huge success!

You can read the thread from the start here: http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=86932

I think everyone had a great time and there was a lot of information being shared amongst the group.

Speacial mentions go to KRIX, JVC, ONKYO, OPTOMA and CAVX for their use of products for the night.

Looking forward to the next night soon!













Wednesday, March 10, 2010

twitter & Selby Acoustics...


Well the time has come to take the leap of faith into the world that is twitter...

You can follow us here: www.twitter.com/selbyacoustics

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

New year - new team members...

Hi all,

For the last 2 years I have had great pleasure in getting to know you all on the phone, in the shop and in person and it is with much trepidation that I move into my new role with Selby Acoustics.

From the 1 of March 2010 I will be taking on the role of Training and Development Manager at Selby Acoustics taking me into a completely new role and a new challenge for the future.

Rest assured though I am leaving you in good hands.

As usual you will still have Abby on the phones and email’s but we have 2 new team members joining us.

Firstly I would like to introduce you to Mimo. Mimo comes to us with 10 years home theatre and Hi-Fi experience and has a background that includes many years of speaker building and design.

Our other new team member is Jarrod. Jarrod is comes to us with a high degree of technical knowledge and a professional audio industry background. He has worked with a few of the larger electronics companies and has a great ‘willing to help’ attitude.

Please join me in welcoming Mimo and Jarrod to the team and please … be gentle.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Selby Acoustics - Now Hiring

Hey Everybody,

Selby has an opening for a new staff member:

http://seek.com.au/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=53&PageNumber=1&jobid=16498467

Feel free to ask questions

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

$0.99 Music Stand Auctions on eBay


The QUALITY RANGE of Hercules Music Stands are on Clearance on Selby Acoustics eBay Store.

New auctions will be launched each day in December with $0.99 start prices. Now is your chance to get a GREAT DEAL. Offers only available through Selby Acoustics eBay Store

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Cheap Plasma / LCD Brackets...

Hey guys,

Selby Acoustics are having a special at the moment on TV wall mounts for Plasma's and LCD's.

If you are considering it now is a good time:

Selby Acoustics have 2 specials both of which we are running through ebay.

The first one is a bracket that suits most TV's from 32" to 60" with 15 degrees of tilt. The current special is $49.95 with free postage Australia wide

Link here: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/UNIVERSAL-TILT-PLASMA-BRACKET-LCD-Mount-80kg-32-60-BLK_W0QQitemZ370288628295QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Television_Accessories?hash=item5636ec1247



The second one is for a similar bracket but without the tilting capability. This one also has the added advantage of going to portrait too.

Link here: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/37-60-BTech-Universal-Plasma-LCD-TV-Wall-Mount-Bracket_W0QQitemZ330379348810QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Television_Accessories?hash=item4cec24cb4a

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Add us on Facebook



Selby Acoustics has finally joined up to Facebook, so jump on and add us as a friend, let us know what you think about our products, ask us questions, find out about latest products/offers.

If this link does not work, simply search Selby Acoustics and we will pop up.

Regards

Selby Acoustics




Wednesday, November 11, 2009

How to #2– Installing outdoor speakers...

To successfully install a set of outdoor speakers there are a couple of key things you need to know to make things go smoothly.

First, work out the best position for your speakers. Contrary to popular belief there is no real 'best' position. The best position is where they look the best aesthetically in your outdoor area.

Use the following chart to figure our which cable is right for you:



Next, work out the approximate distance from the amplification source to the desired speaker location. This is important in working out which gauge of speaker cable to purchase. Too small and you will be driving your amplifier too hard and too big and you will be spending money unnecessarily

Although somewhat important, from a sound perspective, there are generally no walls for the sound to reflect off like there are in a theatre room. It is better to think about where they will look best in your area rather than worry about sound and reflections. Where they are positioned will also be determined by things like brickwork / siding and your ability to pass cables through these barriers.

Once the desired location has been selected the next step is to work out how you are going to mount the speakers. The most common method of mounting these speakers is in a horizontal method as pictured below. You can of course mount them vertically as well depending on the location without any effect on the speakers.



After you have mounted the bracket the next step is to get the cable through the wall and to the speaker. The ends of the cable should be terminated directly into the speaker without any further connections. As the cable is outdoors it will corrode over time.

One way to avoid this is to 'tin' the ends of the cable when you strip the outer coating off exposing the copper inside. This is simply a coating of solder applied with a soldering iron and some solder. This will give you a connection that will last longer in an outdoor environment and provide a higher quality of join.

Once the ends of the cable are coated the next step is to insert the cables into the holes. It is important at this stage to make sure that the negative and positive are connected correctly from the amplifier.

The cable usually has one side that is marked with either some form of writing or a stripe. The easiest way to remember which side is which is to make the stripe side the negative (or black side) and the non marked side the positive (or red side).




After the cables are inserted the next step is to turn on the amplification source and test the speakers to make sure they are working correctly.

Resist the temptation to turn them up loud at this stage as you will most likely damage the speakers.

Speakers need to be 'run in' at low operating levels for a while before turning them up too loud. By running the speakers at a moderate level for a few hours after they are installed you will help prolong the life of them.

Stay tuned for our next speaker related article on how to install an in ceiling speaker ....

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Using Your Head When it Comes to Branding


We got a bit of a shock when Stu turned up to work today. Talk about being dedicated to the job, he will be representing Ugly Cable everywhere he goes until his hair grows out. Genius or Idiot, you decide

Check out Ugly Cable to see why Stu loves it so much.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Now Open 7 Days





Our Hallam Store is NOW OPEN 7 DAYS!

We will be opening out doors on Sundays November 8 2009

Trading Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sundays: 10am - 4pm (Hallam Showroom Only)



Click here for more infomration

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

What Does an HDMI Cable do and Does it Matter What You Pay




In order to make the correct purchase of an HMDI cable you must first understand what a HDMI cable does. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and in simple terms it provides you with high definition digital video and high definition digital audio in one simple cable.

It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface.

There is a reasonably well known debate about HDMI cables and whether or not more expensive cables produce a better signal than the cheaper cables. Of course it is the bigger, well known brands that are pushing this argument, trying to justify their absurd cable prices. The fact of the matter is, over short distances it just doesn't matter. You could put a $300 cable up against a $30 cable and you will be hard pressed to find someone who can spot the difference. The only things you really need to be aware of are the thickness of the cable and the quality of the fittings/connections.

So it doesn't matter what cable you get, right?

Well you could pick up a super cheap cable off an auction site if you wanted, but how trust worthy are they? What will the quality of the cable be like? If the cable doesn't work, can you return it? Do they guarantee it will do exactly what you want it to do?

Selby Acoustics not only has competitively priced cables but we guarantee you a cable that is of high quality and works. We guarantee that our Selby Acoustics range of HDMI cables are capable of 1080p resolution up to 20m. All our Selby Acoustics branded cables have heavy duty jackets and mesh braiding for extra protection, our connectors are gold plated and securely connected. Click here to check out the range of HDMI calbes available from Selby Acoustics

If on the off chance you have a problem, simply give us a call on FREE call 1800 69 2225 and we will be more than happy to sort out any issue you may have.