Pics of wall mounted tv/av set up please
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Just bought a Panasonic dt65 55" smart tv.......I feel quite excited at the prospect of a new tv, due tomorrow!
Im wondering if I should wall mount it but want some ideas/inspiration as to how it can look
ive got a yamaha receiver, sky box and blueray player that will need neatly placing
and a paid of Tannoy mercurys v1s that would need wall mounting - can this be done flush with the wall?
Id be most grateful if you guys could gice some pointers and some pics would be ace!
Im wondering if I should wall mount it but want some ideas/inspiration as to how it can look
ive got a yamaha receiver, sky box and blueray player that will need neatly placing
and a paid of Tannoy mercurys v1s that would need wall mounting - can this be done flush with the wall?
Id be most grateful if you guys could gice some pointers and some pics would be ace!
guys how is the 2nd picture from the bottom acheived?
I want no wires visible but how have the power wires for the wii and ps3 been routed? theres no power source in sight and i cant see any fascia plates or plug point?
It looks very neat and I want a similar instalation on a floating shelf. Hmdi's, ethernets etc will be sunk into the wall and poke through a brush plate at the rear of the TV. PS3 and media player will be on a floating shelf below the TV but how do i get the wires into the wall from these devices to look so discrete and stealth like the picture. ideally i dont want to see a brush plate or wall socket.
Thanks in advance.
I want no wires visible but how have the power wires for the wii and ps3 been routed? theres no power source in sight and i cant see any fascia plates or plug point?
It looks very neat and I want a similar instalation on a floating shelf. Hmdi's, ethernets etc will be sunk into the wall and poke through a brush plate at the rear of the TV. PS3 and media player will be on a floating shelf below the TV but how do i get the wires into the wall from these devices to look so discrete and stealth like the picture. ideally i dont want to see a brush plate or wall socket.
Thanks in advance.
plumAJP said:
guys how is the 2nd picture from the bottom acheived?
I want no wires visible but how have the power wires for the wii and ps3 been routed? theres no power source in sight and i cant see any fascia plates or plug point?
It looks very neat and I want a similar instalation on a floating shelf. Hmdi's, ethernets etc will be sunk into the wall and poke through a brush plate at the rear of the TV. PS3 and media player will be on a floating shelf below the TV but how do i get the wires into the wall from these devices to look so discrete and stealth like the picture. ideally i dont want to see a brush plate or wall socket.
Thanks in advance.
I did this back in 2010, all the cables are hidden in the stud wall. The house is a new build so very easy to do. The power brick for the wii is actually next to it with the excess cable fed back into the void. The LED strips are custom cut and drilled into the aluminium extrusions with the driver in the stud wall. Behind the Wii is 2x double sockets for the equipment. All other cables run in a sock in the wall void up to the screen.I want no wires visible but how have the power wires for the wii and ps3 been routed? theres no power source in sight and i cant see any fascia plates or plug point?
It looks very neat and I want a similar instalation on a floating shelf. Hmdi's, ethernets etc will be sunk into the wall and poke through a brush plate at the rear of the TV. PS3 and media player will be on a floating shelf below the TV but how do i get the wires into the wall from these devices to look so discrete and stealth like the picture. ideally i dont want to see a brush plate or wall socket.
Thanks in advance.
I pride myself on finding a solution for keeping the job as neat as possible with no cables on show.
I have also built false oak panels and recessed the screens and kit inside them.
A couple more photos
Salesy said:
I did this back in 2010, all the cables are hidden in the stud wall. The house is a new build so very easy to do. The power brick for the wii is actually next to it with the excess cable fed back into the void. The LED strips are custom cut and drilled into the aluminium extrusions with the driver in the stud wall. Behind the Wii is 2x double sockets for the equipment. All other cables run in a sock in the wall void up to the screen.
I pride myself on finding a solution for keeping the job as neat as possible with no cables on show.
I have also built false oak panels and recessed the screens and kit inside them.
Did you put a spur in? Also do you need a metal conduit for running power in the walls nowadays? Or is it just a case of power cords run loose behind the plaster board? I pride myself on finding a solution for keeping the job as neat as possible with no cables on show.
I have also built false oak panels and recessed the screens and kit inside them.
The US is very strict about everything behind the walls running in metal conduit. Which considering providing earth/ground is usually 50:50 or less is surprising. (I wouldn't bet that they consider property damage more important than people damage).
Brother D said:
Did you put a spur in? Also do you need a metal conduit for running power in the walls nowadays? Or is it just a case of power cords run loose behind the plaster board?
The US is very strict about everything behind the walls running in metal conduit. Which considering providing earth/ground is usually 50:50 or less is surprising. (I wouldn't bet that they consider property damage more important than people damage).
No spur, i just extended the ring main to that location. (YES I AM A SPARKS) Our cables are twin core with an earth so no problem with Grounding.The US is very strict about everything behind the walls running in metal conduit. Which considering providing earth/ground is usually 50:50 or less is surprising. (I wouldn't bet that they consider property damage more important than people damage).
With regards to all cables yes the float in the partition wall. Regulations in this country require all cables to be RCD protected. (some exemptsions but not normally in domestic situations)
Brother D said:
Did you put a spur in? Also do you need a metal conduit for running power in the walls nowadays? Or is it just a case of power cords run loose behind the plaster board?
The US is very strict about everything behind the walls running in metal conduit. Which considering providing earth/ground is usually 50:50 or less is surprising. (I wouldn't bet that they consider property damage more important than people damage).
No spur, i just extended the ring main to that location. (YES I AM A SPARKS) Our cables are twin core with an earth so no problem with Grounding.The US is very strict about everything behind the walls running in metal conduit. Which considering providing earth/ground is usually 50:50 or less is surprising. (I wouldn't bet that they consider property damage more important than people damage).
With regards to all cables yes the float in the partition wall. Regulations in this country require all cables to be RCD protected. (some exemptsions but not normally in domestic situations)
Siscar said:
Don't most of these end up with the TV way above eyeline when seated? There's one that seems to have the top almost level with the top of the doors, isn't that way too high for comfort?
Agreed - when I mounted our plasma on the wall I actually miscalculated and hind it about 4 inches lower than I intended. It looks slightly odd when you walk into the room but it's perfect for viewing IMHO.Might take a picture when I have cleared some if the kids toys out of the way!
Siscar said:
Don't most of these end up with the TV way above eyeline when seated? There's one that seems to have the top almost level with the top of the doors, isn't that way too high for comfort?
Of the ones I've posted only a couple are slightly higher as per clients request.I tend to spec the screens height to around 1000mm from finished floor. Unfortunately you get some clients that "know better than someone who does it for a living". I just let them get on with it if they are so insistent. At the end of the day rather than argue with them and waste time i just get it done. If they phone back later and say they want the screen dropped i charge for a revisit. Thankfully i fit the power and signal cables at the lower part of the screen so that a drop is easy to achieve without any mess.
I would say sit in a chair and have a cardboard cut out the same size as your screen and tape it to the wall. That way you can see if its comfortable on your neck when sitting normally.
Hiding equipment away out of site is a better option in my opinion as any upgrades further down the line are easy.
From AV location to screen always put a double power outlet. 2x HDMI cables, 3x Cat 6, 2x Coax, 1x Optical,1x Dual phono. Also consider Wii sensor bar cable and or Kinect cable.
With those in place you've pretty much got all bases covered for domestic installs
I agree with the above, I don't understand these people who mount their tv so high, it must cause neck ache looking up for so long.
Mine is probably a touch over 1000mm from the floor, maybe as high as 1100/1200mm. I've taken into account the future need for a centre speaker on top of the cabinet below my TV
Mine is probably a touch over 1000mm from the floor, maybe as high as 1100/1200mm. I've taken into account the future need for a centre speaker on top of the cabinet below my TV
Surely the height off the floor should depend on the size of the screen? I'd have thought (as a complete amateur in this) that it's the height of the centre of the screen that matters.
I've seen a couple of people get this wrong, lots of money spent installing TVs too high, looked great when walking into room but hated when used except by the person whose idea it was!
I've seen a couple of people get this wrong, lots of money spent installing TVs too high, looked great when walking into room but hated when used except by the person whose idea it was!
Salesy said:
No spur, i just extended the ring main to that location. (YES I AM A SPARKS) Our cables are twin core with an earth so no problem with Grounding.
With regards to all cables yes the float in the partition wall. Regulations in this country require all cables to be RCD protected. (some exemptsions but not normally in domestic situations)
Ah ok, just wondered if regs had changed - if you are qualified spark, could you give the USA a bell and recommend seperating lighting and rings mains, and earthing being complusory rather than "a nice to have option" that would be great.With regards to all cables yes the float in the partition wall. Regulations in this country require all cables to be RCD protected. (some exemptsions but not normally in domestic situations)
However (bar the cost), I think metal conduit is not a bad idea - I took down a 5 spot light in the new-ish flat that wasn't working - 3 of the 5 pairs of wires to the light fitting has burnt! Good job the ceiling there is concrete...
Here's mine.. I opened up the chimney by removing an old baxi boiler, framed around the chimney to allow for cabling to be hidden and also to allow for future 55" screen.
I normally have my equipment hidden in a cupboard under the stairs or something but as I'm looking to sell this house on I decided to house it under the TV. The wiring allows for 5.1 speakers, twin TV, network, 2 x cat 6 for HDMI, one goes back to the under stairs to a distribution amplifier which then puts HD tv around the whole house (well, when I finish it!). I also have a 100" electric projector screen since this picture with a wall mounted Epson HD projector. And the whole thing is controlled by iPad and/or universal remote!
The kitchen is the room to the left where the dining table is, the TV is on a pull out and tilt bracket (a very hefty one too) so it can be turned to face the kitchen table if required.
When we bought the place
The lowered ceiling was removed, everything re-plastered, rewired, re-plumbed etc etc. The window into the kitchen was blocked up and the lounge was knocked through to the front room.
This is it in progress.
Finished, but before installation of projector screen etc.
I opted for wall mounted Canton speakers up front (because of moving out) but did fit TruAudio in-wall speakers at the rear. I actually built a whole false wall with alcove and LED lighting, at the other end I build in a book case which has a sliding mirror over the front to hide it.
My biggest recommendation is that you put the right wiring in place from the start, as if you decide you want it when its finished it might not be possible without making damage! I'd also strongly recommend a decent duct between the TV height and the lower level equipment height (if that's the style you're going for)
Second most important thing.... go sit on your sofa and look at the wall where the TV will be mounted. Sit comfortable and get someone to draw a line on the wall of where the TV is comfortable to look at... DONT MOUNT IT TOO HIGH. You will regret it and so will your neck.
Got a bit carried away with my post but hope it gives you some ideas!!
I normally have my equipment hidden in a cupboard under the stairs or something but as I'm looking to sell this house on I decided to house it under the TV. The wiring allows for 5.1 speakers, twin TV, network, 2 x cat 6 for HDMI, one goes back to the under stairs to a distribution amplifier which then puts HD tv around the whole house (well, when I finish it!). I also have a 100" electric projector screen since this picture with a wall mounted Epson HD projector. And the whole thing is controlled by iPad and/or universal remote!
The kitchen is the room to the left where the dining table is, the TV is on a pull out and tilt bracket (a very hefty one too) so it can be turned to face the kitchen table if required.
When we bought the place
The lowered ceiling was removed, everything re-plastered, rewired, re-plumbed etc etc. The window into the kitchen was blocked up and the lounge was knocked through to the front room.
This is it in progress.
Finished, but before installation of projector screen etc.
I opted for wall mounted Canton speakers up front (because of moving out) but did fit TruAudio in-wall speakers at the rear. I actually built a whole false wall with alcove and LED lighting, at the other end I build in a book case which has a sliding mirror over the front to hide it.
My biggest recommendation is that you put the right wiring in place from the start, as if you decide you want it when its finished it might not be possible without making damage! I'd also strongly recommend a decent duct between the TV height and the lower level equipment height (if that's the style you're going for)
Second most important thing.... go sit on your sofa and look at the wall where the TV will be mounted. Sit comfortable and get someone to draw a line on the wall of where the TV is comfortable to look at... DONT MOUNT IT TOO HIGH. You will regret it and so will your neck.
Got a bit carried away with my post but hope it gives you some ideas!!
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