May 17th, 2013
Here at Big Brown Box, we like it when AV equipment is either cleverly designed or ridiculously over the top. Preferably both. Just look at our collections of extreme home theatres and weird headphones. But what about speakers and other audio systems? After all, the sound is just as important as the visuals in a home theatre setup, and there's just as much potential for wacky customisation. Here's ... Read more
September 6th, 2012
It seems as though the SMS scam linked to Sony Australia that we reported on in July is still circulating. After one of our readers contacted us yesterday stating that she had received a hoax message with a new address, the Big Brown Box team decided to do some investigating. A spokesperson for Sony Australia repeated that the texts are a hoax and have not come from the ... Read more
August 29th, 2012
Father's Day is coming up this weekend and we know you might be struggling for some gift ideas for your Dad. The old man deserves something more than just mugs, ties or socks - but not everyone can afford to buy Dad the home theatre system he has had his eye on for a while. For those budget-conscious buyers who still want to say "I love you Dad" ... Read more
August 24th, 2012
Uh, confession time: they can’t really improve your sex life – well, not without a great deal of difficulty. BUT they are pretty amazing – let us tell you why: Yes, it’s another Big Brown Box back-to-basics guide – another of the "how-do-I?", "what-the?", "lemme-get-this-straight" type blogs which put the bomp into the bomp, bomp, bomp. We've recently had What are PVRs and What's the Difference Between LCD, ... Read more
August 16th, 2012
Is your Dad clueless when it comes to technology? C'mon, admit it. He's a loveable lug - and great company (along with a beer) but ... he doesn't have the smarts for a Smart TV and doesn't see the point of a PVR. He may well use the words "new-fangled" without irony and swear a lot at the remote. Well fear not, there is hope – here ... Read more
August 15th, 2012
We continue our list of Father's Day gift ideas by taking a look at the options available for Music Dads. These are the fathers who were around well before Beatlemania hit our shores, Run DMC started carrying around a boombox and iPods were invented. Can't picture it? Just take a look at these guys. SOURCE: The Good Men Project, Dads Are The Original Hipsters, Obama Pacman But while the ... Read more
August 14th, 2012
Yesterday the Big Brown Box team offered their suggestions for buying a Father's Day gift for your Retro Dad. Today we turn our attention to Techy Dads - this breed of father can be difficult to buy for, especially since they usually purchase all of the latest technology themselves and many products he's got his eye on might be out of your price range. To avoid falling into ... Read more
August 13th, 2012
Father's Day is just around the corner and it seems like everyone in the Big Brown Box office understand how tough it is to find the right gift for Dad. So this week we're going to offer the best advice we can to help you find the perfect audio visual product for the old man in your life. Today, we focus on Retro Dad - the one who ... Read more
August 10th, 2012
If you're anything like us here at Big Brown Box, you'll know how quickly the number of gadgets and remote controls lying around the house can start to add up. Aside from your television and DVD or Blu-ray player, you've got audio around the home to think about - home theatre systems, digital radios and iPod docks. So maybe it's time to start streamlining the devices around the ... Read more
August 6th, 2012
Anyone looking to purchase a new TV will soon learn just how overwhelming the technology on offer can be. We've attempted to explain the difference between plasma, LCD and LED screens, but what about 3D options? One of the most confusing aspects of 3D televisions is not the unit itself, but rather the accessories that come with it. So we're here to dispel some common misconceptions about ... Read more
