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whats the best wireless audio/video sender?
Fizzer - 21/8/12 at 04:27 PM

OK, so I've got a £30 wireless AV transmitter and, quite predictably, it's p*nts. I live in an old place with thick walls so am after something with a bit more oomph.

I know there are a few really expensive models out there (£150+) that do all sorts of funky HD stuff. But really all I want is an interferance free picture and sound and don't want to spend that much money only to have the same problem.

Backup solution is to drill a hole in the wall but that's not quite so neat!

Cheers

Andy


McLannahan - 21/8/12 at 06:06 PM

Juice box pipes HD down your ring mains but it is very expensive!

http://www.justhdmi.co.uk/hdjuicebox.php


A sling box might be another cheaper alternative, that'll take a composite input (or better if you get a better model) and then pipe it across your network.

You could always then put that into a homeplug Into other rooms? Would need some sort of browser/client/pc though to view?

I've tried quite a few wireless senders over the years and they've all been pretty poor.


You'll get much better results with cables though, would it be that much effort to run a couple of CAT 6 cables? CAT5 would be good enough but you could future proof it a little with CAT6?

If you did run a few cat6 cables you have a lot of cheaper options open to you.

This device also allows pass back for the remote?

http://www.tmfsolutions.co.uk/Octava_HDCATIR-UK.htm

Simple HD over CAT cable....


http://www.cables-leads.co.uk/hdmi-over-ethernet-extender-30m


Keep us updated with what you do, I still want to tackle this myself when I get some time/money!


wylliezx9r - 21/8/12 at 08:32 PM

I was in the same boat as you. I'm guessing your current setup is a 2.8 ghz. Upgrade to a 5.8 ghz, you will find a huge difference. The cheap 2 ghz ones operate on the same frequency as your wireless router microwave etc - hence they are shite.
I bought mine off amazon it was 90 odd quid but worth every penny. I'll get you the make and model tomorrow as the box is in work.

HTH Dan


wylliezx9r - 21/8/12 at 08:37 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rimax-5-8GHz-Wireless-Sender-Receiver/dp/B001DZVJGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345581259&sr=8-1

This is the one I have, can't fault it at all. And my house has really thick walls as well.

HTH Dan