[stanic]

Hi guys i am in middle of a customer install in my lounge, i am not sure how to my av equipment set up, i was originally goin to make a modern chunky style shelf system beside chimney to sit xbox,sky etc and have all wires inside shelf so it looks tidy, after havin a go at making it i am not so sure now any ideas? Pics below, there will be 2 x satelite boxes, ps3 and xbox 360 which are goin to be connected.

http://img360.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc00752bg8.jpg

Pic with the style shelf i was originally thinking:

[hogwash]

are you intending to mount the plasma in the recess above aswell...
if so, my opinion is that its restrictive (ie fixed size recess) so will be a load of effort if you ever swap out the plasma and go LARGE.
re the shelf, it looks great if you ask me, will look very neat and tidy, but again a little restrictive if you decide to get a box here and there - perhaps in the future.
i know when i have made2measure things in the past, 6-12 months later I have sometimes regretted not adding that extra bit of space...
just my two penneth

[stanic]

The recess is only afews inches so it would be possible to go bigger in future its been built for a 46-47 inch tv but could accomadate 50inch plus. With the shelf i am slightly worried it looking to bold and not sure what sort of finish i could get with Mdf, again it can be expanded in future if need be. Reason i chose the chunky effect shelf was cause it looks modern plus ideal way of hiding cables. I suppose it will all come down to finishing on how it will look

[stanic]

does anyone know of anywhere which sells something like a wood veneer but a high gloss white plastic?

cant think of what it would be called lol

[deckingman]

Try a Google search for "Formica".

[stanic]

i will look them up see what they offer

[ian_m42]

Be very careful about putting plasma in a recess. My mate years ago built a lovely false chimney breast for his plasma (can't remember the make, and yes it did have sufficient ventilation all round). But after 6 months the screen failed and supplier gave him his money back as it was unrepairable.

He bought a 42" Panasonic, but surprise surprise it was different size and no longer fitted the recess.

[stanic]

there is plenty of room for ventilation on this one have around 3 inch's all way round sides if go with 47inch plasma plus the bracket will not be completly flush