New apartment (WIP)

Dave Bartram · 26-06-2009, 9:23 PM

Updated 7/3/11 see page 7

Guys

Due to a split from the Wife a few months ago, needed somewhere to live and also needed to move on so I've bought myself an apartment in a new developement.

Been into home cinema since the early days of DVD and still using an old Sony 5.1 reciever and speakers which I've had for 10 years. Along with the new apartment I have decided to start the HC from scratch so all I'm taking with me is my Apple TV (along with my iMac) my Xbox 360 with HD drive and our bedroom TV (32" Series 4 Samsung) don't intend this to form part of the new HC but it'll do until I decide what route to take

Anyway, picked keys up today and thought I'd start off by posting some images before I move in. Got a week off work so intend to update with a few pic's as I go. Also below is a plan of what I hope it will look like when complete.

Not really decided on a complete kit list as yet (depends of funds lol) but as said above I have:

Samsung 32" LCD
Apple TV
Sky HD (being installed on Tuesday)
Sony DG820 receiver (just bought)
360 with HD drive

Still need a set of speakers, BR player and a larger TV

Don't intend this to be anything like some of the stunning systems on here (The Force etc) but as long as it's comfortable I'll be happy

- johnyc - · 26-06-2009, 9:34 PM

hi dave , dont know if thats good news or bad news

as for your setup as long as your happy with it thats all that matters. good luck mate

Dave Bartram · 26-06-2009, 9:41 PM

Cheers Johny, bit of both I think

Won't know if I'm happy with it until it's in, but be fun finding out

King Frenzy · 27-06-2009, 8:19 AM

Dave I think this setup is more kind of my style, as good as The Force's is, it seems he is a bit of a clean freak (If he reads this: sorry!

)but yours seems more of a living area if you know what I mean.

Sorry to hear about the split from the wife, but think of the positives, no nagging about spending to much on equipment

Dave Bartram · 27-06-2009, 6:13 PM

I see where your coming from KF, do love his set up though

You're quite right, already spent a few quid, few more to still do & no hiding the CC statement's lol

Done a fair bit to the flat today, will post some more pic's up during the week, starting to look more like a home now

IanW · 27-06-2009, 6:41 PM

Dave,

Sorry to hear about you and the wife.

Place looks nice, very clean and LOTS of potential. I am sure that you will be able to make something special of it.

Ian.

bigdady1955 · 27-06-2009, 8:08 PM

Congratulations on your purchase Dave. The place looks beautiful, and by the looks of your living room, you have a great space to fit a very nice HT. Best of luck!

Bigdady

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IanW · 04-07-2009, 7:24 AM

Come on Dave, lets have some pics of progress!

Hope all is going well.

Ian.

mooperman · 04-07-2009, 10:52 AM

good luck matey,

your apt is almost exactly the same layout as mine and ive also got mine set up very similar....

The great thing about getting a very cool apt is the birds gush when you bring them back to it...

Dave Bartram · 04-07-2009, 6:04 PM

Sorry guys for the lack of pic's

actually took some early today as it's now just about done, few small touches needed. But at a Wedding all day so now chance to upload them

Get some up tomorrow.

Dave Bartram · 04-07-2009, 6:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooperman

The great thing about getting a very cool apt is the birds gush when you bring them back to it...

Sounds good too me

Dave Bartram · 06-07-2009, 2:17 PM

Guys, finally managed to get the apartment sorted and get some shots, so here's an update....

Kit list is:

Sony STR DG820 Receiver.
Q Acoustics 1010i 5.1 package in black
LG BD370 Blue Ray player
Apple TV
Sky HD
Xbox 360 with HD Drive
Optoma HD700x Projector.
Samsung Series 4 LCD 32"

All done (for now) tech wise, but will add my Time Capsule as soon as I get my BB connected...Still a few bits to do (lampshades) but will be on going.

No pic's of the projector in action just yet, just waiting on a couple of leads so I can connect it properly, tested it and it looks stunning

will post some more up when installed.

alz2605 · 06-07-2009, 2:27 PM

Nice one mate

Do you project straight onto the wall above the TV?

Whats the length of the throw and how big a pic do you reckon you get?

Nice AV unit too! Where's that from?

And when is the flat warming?

bodacious49 · 06-07-2009, 2:48 PM

nice setup, super clean. did the same thing.

Can we get a pic of the projector in action, on the wall please.

would like to see how it turns out...

mystikal09 · 06-07-2009, 2:51 PM

nice crib .

mudstuff · 06-07-2009, 3:00 PM

Really nice minimal install. Personally, I'd buy an electric screen for the pj and would have got a larger TV but very nice mate.

jimmyboy1975 · 06-07-2009, 3:17 PM

Really good photos, I like the AV black unit.

isayisay · 06-07-2009, 6:50 PM

cool

avcar · 06-07-2009, 7:01 PM

nice .. liking the av cabinet and the coffee table, you could easily handle a 50"

Dave Bartram · 06-07-2009, 7:46 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. Will post some more shots as things change...And they probably will

Answers to a few Q's:

Alz2605, Yes at the moment I do project onto the wall (Magnolia) and get a vey good image. I don't project over the TV though, I remove it at the moment. Throw is apprx 10.5 ft and I get around 88"

AV unit is from Quatropi although I bought via ebay.

bodacious49, will get some projected imaged as soon as it's up and running properly, only tested so far while I wait for some leads to turn up (10m HDMI).

Mudstuff, the long term plan is to mount a TV on the wall then have a screen coming down in front, which will probably be a 50 plasma. Spent enough for the mo though

Thanks again for the comments.

musicville · 06-07-2009, 8:09 PM

really like the set up mate well done, looks neat and practically wire free, how do you like the q acoustics ?

Chris1712 · 06-07-2009, 11:16 PM

What projector mount is that? Me likey! Also, how are you running cables to it? I assume they're not in place in that photo?

mudstuff · 07-07-2009, 7:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Bartram

Mudstuff, the long term plan is to mount a TV on the wall then have a screen coming down in front, which will probably be a 50 plasma. Spent enough for the mo though

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I'm sure you have mate, looks really good already, bigger tv and a screen will be the icing on the cake. Nice apartment too.

X monkfish69 X · 07-07-2009, 10:39 AM

That's a really nice setup/install you have there. Nice flat as well.

Good job !

JustinT350 · 07-07-2009, 2:24 PM

Looks great! Any other pics of the whole room? Interested to see how it all looks together

Edit - Ignore me, just noticed your pics at the start!

Dave Bartram · 07-07-2009, 2:26 PM

Musicville, really like the 1010's, was gonna buy the MS Alumni's but was warned off because of the Sony amp, really glad I took the advice. Is quite a step up from my 10 year old Sony 705 Pascal's.

Chris1712, projector mount is "Vogals EPW6565" not the cheapest solution but really liked the way it looks

Wiring not in place yet, not gonna chase into wall so it will be a section of conduit, similar to the speakers but larger, post some pic's up once done.

Cheers guys