Nippy's first AV effort

Nippy · 17-10-2009, 11:53 PM

Hi folks,

After recently deciding to do up my lounge, I started thinking about introducing surround sound, and was on the verge of buying an all-in-one system when I stumbled upon AVForums and started reading up on separates.

I spent a good few weeks researching (mainly on this forum!) and a ended up taking a trip to Richer Sounds to listen to some Amp and Speaker combinations.

So, a couple of months (and lots of trips to IKEA) later, this is what my lounge setup currently looks like:

I currently have: Sharp Aquos LC-32WD1E, Mordaunt Short Alumni 5.1 package, Onkyo 507, Sony BDPS360 Bluray, PS3, Wii, V+ Box, and a Griffin Tunecenter. I also picked up a Harmony One, and a Varilight Dimmer for the room's lights.

I'm happy with the picture quality of the TV, but would like to upgrade to a larger screensize fairly soon. The speakers and amp I'm really happy with, and have massively enjoyed the soundtracks on the movies we've been watching recently. The Tunecenter I was a little worried about - I really wanted an iPod dock with a nice graphical interface and everything current seemed really expensive. Some of the old reviews said the Tunecenter had poor sound quality, but I thought I'd risk picking one up from eBay for cheap - and I have to say it's a really nice little device. My only gripes with it are the lack of power indicator light and the poor remote - but the harmony one (which is awesome!) sorts this out. I also really like the fact I can control the Varilight with the Harmony. The Sony 360 is a nice unit, the only problems I have had there are that sometimes when playing a DVD (as opposed to BD) the display will go a nasty green colour - it sorts itself if you turn it off and on again though.

So that's my current budget set up, like I say the first thing I'd like to upgrade is the TV. After that, it may well be a turntable as my GF has a lot of vinyl and decks in her spare room but nothing downstairs for if we have guests ... I'll keep you posted on progress!

cas398 · 17-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Awesome, nice furniture and lovely decorated. I like the old retro look of the furniture but it looks modern, especially in the neutral room. Good job

alz2605 · 18-10-2009, 12:51 PM

Love it

Looks really stylish! Where is the unit that the rear speakers sit on from?

And its strange how this forum makes you want to spend money!!!

Nippy · 18-10-2009, 1:52 PM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alz2605

Where is the unit that the rear speakers sit on from?

I picked it up from a big furniture shop in Manchester called ILVA, sadly now closed. Couldn't compete with IKEA's prices, i don't think.

bluenose24 · 18-10-2009, 4:11 PM

very nice matey like the clean lines !!!!!! any chance of seeing the wall art you got on the wall on first p?

sonysean · 18-10-2009, 8:34 PM

Very stylish setup, love it, well done

Socrates · 18-10-2009, 9:14 PM

Nice Setup mate. Really well put together.

After that, it may well be a turntable as my GF has a lot of vinyl and decks in her spare room

But the above quote really stands out. . . .Does she have a single sister

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That's pretty much the perfect woman. Next you will be telling me her collection consists of old skool dance, and 80's Groove/R&B.

D.

Nippy · 19-10-2009, 9:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenose24

very nice matey like the clean lines !!!!!! any chance of seeing the wall art you got on the wall on first p?

Sure! Here you go:

It's called The Stag and the Vine, and it's meant to look like a big painting by numbers picture.

@ Socrates

Ha! She's got all sorts to be honest. No sisters though I'm afraid!

Thanks for all the nice comments guys, very much appreciated

Baseley09 · 22-10-2009, 2:10 PM

Very nice living room, I like that stag drape a lot!