[facial]

Hi guys, well fianlly i have a set up that i am happy with..its just the house need to change now, still living with parents whilst i study and we are living in rented at the moment so cant do anything about the decor

But on the plus side..i went to ikea last night

And came back with 3 besta units, 12 feet, two drawers and some push catch things.

As it was just my 21st i got my pioneer 919VSX amp so thats in there aswell just waiting for speakers now.

Kit List

• Xbox 360
• Playstation 3
• Wii
• Pioneer 919VSX
• Q Acoustics 1010i in next couple of weeks
• Samsung 32" LCD
• Ipod
• PC with XBMC for some films

**Updated with pics!!**

Now all i need is new curtain, carpet etc but that will come when we move!

[evobaz]

Originally Posted by facial

Hi guys, well fianlly i have a set up that i am happy with..its just the house need to change now, still living with parents whilst i study and we are living in rented at the moment so cant do anything about the decor

But on the plus side..i went to ikea last night

And came back with 3 besta units, 12 feet, two drawers and some push catch things.

As it was just my 21st i got my pioneer 919VSX amp so thats in there aswell just waiting for speakers now.

Kit List

• Xbox 360
• Playstation 3
• Wii
• Pioneer 919VSX
• Q Acoustics 1010i in next couple of weeks
• Samsung 32" LCD
• Ipod
• PC with XBMC for some films

Will add pics as soon as i get home!

I was at Ikea today and decided that i'll be going for some of the Besta units for housing my Sky HD, Av Receiver etc once i've had my TV wall mounted and false wall built around it.

[facial]

Sorry i didnt put pictures up last night, i still had one unit to build and when i got home and finished it my room was a tip so i decded to leave it untill its a bit tidier, will update first post with pictures either tonight after i get back from Chelsea, or during the day tomorrow!

anticipation hey!

[hugolini]

If there are no pics, why did you open the topic?!?

[Greg Zepplin]

Originally Posted by hugolini

If there are no pics, why did you open the topic?!?

Excitement is my guess

[facial]

because i didn't forsee a 5-0 win and a few pints in the pub after, so only just got home..London is a long way from derby.

Pics will be on sunday soon as i wake up

[Ralphy1981]

Originally Posted by facial

because i didn't forsee a 5-0 win and a few pints in the pub after, so only just got home..London is a long way from derby.

Pics will be on sunday soon as i wake up

Not a Chelsea fan are you? I was starting to like you as well.

[facial]

Originally Posted by Ralphy1981

Not a Chelsea fan are you? I was starting to like you as well.

Fraid so!!

[Ralphy1981]

Where are the pics then Chelski boy?

Edit!!

Just see you posted them on your first post! DOH!!

[facial]

haha i was about to say, im sure i updated them!

[Mav3000]

Hi, I am looking to get the same Ikea setup as you. Could you tell me what frame they are? is it the bookshelf extension frame with doors on, or does it come as a standard unit?

Could you show a picture or describe how the push-open doors work? As I'm looking to buy those too!

It looks really good in your room

[facial]

It might well be the bookshelf extension, i went to ikea and went for the deepest one. i think it in the extension though. I bought 3 units @ £20, to draws @ £8 (they come with runners) and two fronts @ 9 (i think) and 12 legs @ £2.50 per pack of 2, so 6 packs. the push cathces are just a simple spring loaded, i used 2 packs, one either side of each draw, you could use one per draw but it feels a bit more powerful with the two.

Will update with a picture, hope that helps.

Sam

[Mav3000]

Hi Sam,

Thanks for the reply - the depth is a factor I need to think about, but also needed to know if the draw fronts fit the unit in regards to how the middle shelf lines up in the middle.

I want two double-width units with draws on the bottom of all 4 sections, then enough room on the top open shelf for a Cambridge Audio Azur amp, Sky box, PS3 and a DVD player. The Amp having enough ventillation and depth for speaker connections is the main issue.

I'm off to Ikea this week for a look myself. Really like the dark brown colour too.

[facial]

thats how i wanted mine but space wouldn't allow it which is a shame but never mind.

If you look at my pictures the shelf is as low as it will go with a draw fitted, but you could always put a draw front on and no actual drawer so that you could lower the shelf to fit. My PS3 and xbox both sit on the shelves with a draws though, depends what height your amp will be?

As for ventilation, at the minute i have removed the back of mine because i am going to cut holes in the back for cables and ventilation.
Will put pics up when completed!

Any questions just ask

[Mav3000]

Hi Sam,

I went to Ikea last night, and after measuring up, ended up buying three single units instead of two double ones, so have the same as you. I also bought the push open fittings (not sure how they work).

My Amp is 100mm tall, so an exact fit in the top shelf, but a no-no as there is no room for ventilation. Instead I may put a false cupboard door on the middle section, or keep the middle section open - not yet decided.

Will be fitting it at the weekend once the room is finished - already looking forward to it.

Thanks for the feedback - your pics swayed my decision over other options in the end.

[facial]

Not sure my pictures do them justice really, even in my poorly decorated room they look really good!

Be sure to put pics up of your set up! love to see it once u have completed it!

The push catches took me a few minutes to work out..you fit them so they just stick out..will make sense once you see it!

Sam

[carlin2k]

nice m8. the headset for the ps3. thats the sony one. is it anygood i could be doing with a new one tbh

[facial]

Originally Posted by carlin2k

nice m8. the headset for the ps3. thats the sony one. is it anygood i could be doing with a new one tbh

Yeah its good mate, not had any problems, use it for phone aswell!