My openplan living room

suniil · 09-07-2006, 12:50 AM

A special thankyou note for all members who helped me in different areas!

A year and 5 months ago i've joined this forum for suggestions on a plasma screen. TBH that's my first TV or entertaintment kit after i relocated to england.

My kit includes:- (updated: 30-01-07)

- Panasonic 42PX600
- Denon 1920
- Toshiba HD E1
- Sony STR-DA3200ES
- Canton CD50 fronts
- KEF KHT5005 rears
- SVS PC+ 25-31 on Auralex Gramma
- SVS PB Plus /2
- BFD FQB 2496
- SKY HD
- Pinnacle Wi-Fi Showcenter 200
- TiVO 280 GB networked
- Opentel Sat Receiver to HOTBIRD
- Kurobox (Power PC / N AS) running with Debian Linux operating system. Slim server installed for Music server
- Squeezebox SB3 x 2
- Nintendo Wii
- Sling Box

feb 05
I've started with Panasonic 37PW7 (special thanks to HD who suggested me against my first posting), panasonic SCHT520 1 box home cenima

august 05
6 months later changed carpet to laminated flooring, bought new cabinets and upgraded 5.1 system to Harman Kardon HKTS11 & Toshiba SD350 DVD Player

dec 05
another 3 months gone. bought a SVS PC+ subwoofer, fronts upgraded to Canton CD50s and rears to KEF KHT5005

july 06
upgraded plasma to 42PX600

Other photos (old & new)

*Stevie LA* · 09-07-2006, 12:52 AM

Argos cabinets same as me with Plasma directly above them.
Are you in my house

Timmy C · 09-07-2006, 12:57 AM

I like the look of those cabinets. What's the build quality like?

shahedz · 09-07-2006, 1:04 AM

Sunill nice room! no clutter at all! and no cables showing! like the cabinets too.

PS did you take the pics with the camera i sold you!

suniil · 09-07-2006, 1:12 AM

build quality is not as good as ikea ones, but this perfectly matches and fits the place.

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Originally Posted by Timmy C

I like the look of those cabinets. What's the build quality like?

shahedz: thanks. second photo was taken from your camera! yesterday i've upgraded to Nikon D50

steviela360: yes mate, 2 argos cabinets put together. do you have any snaps floating around where i can see your place? thanks.

CFS · 09-07-2006, 1:14 AM

Nice place suniil, looks very impressive, so much better after you laid that floor!

dalepearson · 09-07-2006, 8:00 AM

Looks very nice indeed. I have been looking at those cabinets for when I move house. What did you use for the lighting behind the cabinet?

suniil · 09-07-2006, 8:40 AM

Thanks CFS

It's very thin fluorescent lighting from B&Q.

cabinet is from argos (melbourne entertaintment unit x 2)

another cabinet recommendation is Ikea bonde sideboard. very good one, but looks better without legs. also you may not be able to fix the back panel as the width is just 40 cms.

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Originally Posted by dalepearson

Looks very nice indeed. I have been looking at those cabinets for when I move house. What did you use for the lighting behind the cabinet?

neil666 · 09-07-2006, 11:10 AM

Very nice set up, nice decor aswell. Looks nice and tidy

Good job!

Rogers · 09-07-2006, 2:17 PM

Looking very very nice!!!! Neat, clean and well laid out gear!! Am damned impressed!!!!

suniil · 09-07-2006, 3:24 PM

many thanks neil / rogers. all done in my spare time

open plan living

the sub machine tuned to 16hz

Dynaudio Desire · 09-07-2006, 3:31 PM

How did you get hold of the SVS tube??!!

suniil · 09-07-2006, 4:19 PM

tony (AVF member) imported last year, but his taste was bit different and sold to me

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Originally Posted by Dynaudio Desire

How did you get hold of the SVS tube??!!

Dynaudio Desire · 09-07-2006, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by suniil

tony (AVF member) imported last year, but his taste was bit different and sold to me

....Lucky! lol

ash · 09-07-2006, 5:12 PM

Very nice! You changed your kit a lot! LOL! What next? 1080p?

skap7309 · 09-07-2006, 7:49 PM

PQ looks fantastic. Major

suniil · 09-07-2006, 9:32 PM

just bought px600 otherwise fujitsu 58 series

. but now decided to give more focus to move to a bigger place. now i've an open plan room includes living / dining / kitchen where lot of limitations for sound

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Originally Posted by ashmufc

Very nice! You changed your kit a lot! LOL! What next? 1080p?

Mr THX · 15-07-2006, 8:53 AM

Well done on the SVS fella

top notch getting it into your room and still keeping it 'VERY tastful' looks great......

Ahhh takes me back to the days of having my SVS Ultra

suniil · 15-07-2006, 10:20 AM

[FONT=Arial]Thanks mate. Got a nice place to hide place, still noticable for AV enthusiasists![/FONT]
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Originally Posted by Mr THX

Well done on the SVS fella

top notch getting it into your room and still keeping it 'VERY tastful' looks great......

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suniil · 15-07-2006, 11:27 AM

a. Toshiba 23WTL56 LCD
b. Opentel Sat Receiver tuned to hortbird
c. DVB Tuner
d. Dell workstation

Mr THX · 15-07-2006, 9:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suniil

[FONT=Arial]Thanks mate. Got a nice place to hide place, still noticable for AV enthusiasists![/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial]BTW, you sold your Ultra?[/FONT]
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I did indeed, not through the problem of sound quality TBH, it was purley cosmetic.

*DirtyNorris* · 22-07-2006, 7:35 AM

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Originally Posted by suniil

cabinet is from argos (melbourne entertaintment unit x 2)

another cabinet recommendation is Ikea bonde sideboard. very good one, but looks better without legs. also you may not be able to fix the back panel as the width is just 40 cms.

Couldn't help but notice the Argos cabinet as I've been considering the same cabinet myself, but was wondering, do remote control signals work OK through the frosted glass doors?

I know it sounds like a daft question, but I'd hate to have to leave the doors open just because I want to change channels, adjust the volume, etc!

Thanks.

suniil · 22-07-2006, 6:45 PM

yes it does.

But if you have SKY HD box you may have to open doors for allowing heat to escape. I always kept the doors closed when i had SKY+ box, but HD box generates lot of heat.

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Originally Posted by DirtyNorris

Couldn't help but notice the Argos cabinet as I've been considering the same cabinet myself, but was wondering, do remote control signals work OK through the frosted glass doors?

I know it sounds like a daft question, but I'd hate to have to leave the doors open just because I want to change channels, adjust the volume, etc!

Thanks.

25-07-2006, 10:46 AM

This looks so good both times but IMO so so much better first time around...

very nice.

best regards Paul

saint_david · 03-08-2006, 11:59 AM

Not the sort of first post i thought id be making but where did you get your sofa???

suniil · 04-08-2006, 12:15 AM

no problem! Corner Sofa is from Harveys

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Originally Posted by saint_david

Not the sort of first post i thought id be making but where did you get your sofa???

thfccambs · 04-08-2006, 12:23 AM

Very nice

snellfish · 07-08-2006, 12:12 PM

suniil,
very nice setup btw,

Just a few questions,

Im going to go for the px600 but am torn between 37" and 42"?

I will be sitting a similar distance to what you do maybe 2ft closer. Would you reccomend 37 or 42 seeing as you have had both? do you notice any difference in SD picture quality?

Also, do you see much reflection on the screen during the day, as my setup is similar (windows behind the sofa, with vanishan blinds) not sure if i will need blackout blinds of dont you notice it that much??

Thanks

suniil · 07-08-2006, 12:20 PM

Now i regret that i should have gone for a 50" screen after upgrading to SKY HD. I use to go closer to get real HD experience

SD picture itself is much better on PX600 and worth going for 42".

Yes reflection is an issue, but not much viewing in daytime anyway. I'm planning to install custom-made blackout blinds closer to window, which can be used if needed.

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Originally Posted by snellfish

suniil,
very nice setup btw,

Just a few questions,

Im going to go for the px600 but am torn between 37" and 42"?

I will be sitting a similar distance to what you do maybe 2ft closer. Would you reccomend 37 or 42 seeing as you have had both? do you notice any difference in SD picture quality?

Also, do you see much reflection on the screen during the day, as my setup is similar (windows behind the sofa, with vanishan blinds) not sure if i will need blackout blinds of dont you notice it that much??

Thanks

snellfish · 07-08-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by suniil

Now i regret that i should have gone for a 50" screen after upgrading to SKY HD. I use to go closer to get real HD experience

SD picture itself is much better on PX600 and worth going for 42".

Yes reflection is an issue, but not much viewing in daytime anyway. I'm planning to install custom-made blackout blinds closer to window, which can be used if needed.

ok thanks for the quick reply, think im gonna go for 42, dont wanna play safe with 37 and end up regretting it!

suppose i'll just see how i get on regarding reflection, mite just have to get blackout blinds or move the room setup about!

25-07-2006, 10:46 AM	#24
stilesp Guest Posts: n/a	This looks so good both times but IMO so so much better first time around... very nice. best regards Paul
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