Kryptix's HD 7.1 THX Living Room Setup

Kryptix · 29-09-2008, 8:50 PM

Project thread: THX Living Room DIY

Panel:
Pioneer PDP-LX608D Plasma

Power Amplifier:
Pioneer VSA-AX10i

Speakers:
Quad 22L Fronts
Quad L2 Centre
Quad L2 Subwoofer
Tannoy CMS501BM In-Ceiling Surrounds
Tannoy IW6DS In-Wall Rears

Remote:
Logitech Harmony® 1000 Advanced Universal Remote with RF Wireless Extender

Devices:
Quad 99 Series CDP-2
Denon DVD-2900
Sony PlayStation 3 (40gb)
Apple TV (40gb)
Thompson Sky HD (300gb)

Lighting:
Futronix P100 2 Channel IR Dimmer

...and when we need to get behind the equiptment:

Comments welcome!

theavguy · 29-09-2008, 8:59 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!

danoliver1 · 29-09-2008, 9:05 PM

Very swish loving the tinted glass panel hiding your gear.
Whats that hole for under the center speaker?

Lewis201 · 29-09-2008, 9:05 PM

That looks superb! I espicially love the lighting

Although, you could have chosen something better than Paul O'Grady's ugly mug for the screenshots

craigizmo2k2 · 29-09-2008, 9:07 PM

Awesome mate - you moved places? Or you got a wicked lounge and a nice bedroom still!?

Kryptix · 29-09-2008, 9:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danoliver1

Very swish loving the tinted glass panel hiding your gear.
Whats that hole for under the center speaker?

It's to get access to the panel, but the PS3 will be going there behind another panel of glass (probably).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis201

That looks superb! I espicially love the lighting

Although, you could have chosen something better than Paul O'Grady's ugly mug for the screenshots

Very rushed pics mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigizmo2k2

Awesome mate - you moved places? Or you got a wicked lounge and a nice bedroom still!?

Haha my bedroom is still the same...

Cheers guys.

craigizmo2k2 · 29-09-2008, 9:28 PM

That's how my brother will be when I get my 40X Bravia in here... eek!

Shanksy7 · 29-09-2008, 10:22 PM

Looks excellent mate, loving it

Just need to convince my other half that life will be so much better with a 60"

v CJ v · 30-09-2008, 8:24 AM

Wow, very impressive set up. Looks fantastic!

walshy77 · 30-09-2008, 8:26 AM

Hey there.....

Very nice indeed, looks very neat and tidy...although I have to say I think you have your A/V units stacked incorrectly. The A/V receiver surely should be at the base as it's the largest....it just looks odd sat right at the top above your dvd player and Sky box.

Just my opinion though.

walshy

luke90 · 30-09-2008, 8:27 AM

really like the black wall and the way you can get behind it to all the equipment. really nice finish.
only thing i would say since im one for symmetry i would have put the tv more central on the wall but then i guess you couldnt have had the door.
great room though.

wabbit02 · 30-09-2008, 8:44 AM

stunning!

I love how clean the install is. how many times have you shouted at your mum for hitting the front right with the door though!

pungent1 · 30-09-2008, 11:47 AM

Lovely install, the lighting looks amazing

The only thing I'll comment on is the white door on the right of the screen, it's a shame you couldn't of got it to blend in with the wall a bit better so it wasn't as obvious for late night viewing but I suppose that's a personal taste

Well done

Kryptix · 30-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Unfortunately this is the best design we could come up with... It's a family house too so he needed to keep my mum happy.

scatterbug · 30-09-2008, 2:32 PM

Great work!

(I do agree about the door - could you not paint it and the architrave the same colour as the wall?)

av addict · 30-09-2008, 2:51 PM

very very nice-you black does not look that bad in a living room set-up,maybe i'll have to show my wife how good it looks--great affect

thanks

mooperman · 30-09-2008, 9:31 PM

very nice work matey, subtle, superb kit, perfect... very impressed!!

swift1 · 30-09-2008, 10:31 PM

Very Nice Mate - I love the lighting

Kero-chan · 01-10-2008, 12:21 AM

Have to agree about painting the door, the TV looks off-centre which hurts the overall result a little. That's not to say the room isn't very impressive though.

HighQ · 02-10-2008, 8:30 PM

One of my fav installs so far, Simply amazing! What colour is the wall that the screens on? I cant quite make it out if its dark brown of black.

Kind regards

WalkInMyShoes · 02-10-2008, 10:52 PM

Very impressive, that screen looks amazing!

Kryptix · 16-10-2008, 2:04 AM

Thank you...

gilbates · 17-10-2008, 5:56 PM

The door . my god that door needs to go !!!

all that work and dedication and the door remains ?? wouldn't it be possible to at least use the same color as the wall on the door and Architrave in an eggshell finish rather than a gloss ?? it wouldn't be quite so obvious and eye catching when watching the goggle box

danmc_82 · 17-10-2008, 10:24 PM

I dont think the door being there looks really bad but even if it was a pine door it may look a little better.

gilbates · 17-10-2008, 10:40 PM

Krypt mate show yer Mum this it might help her see better what it could look like , it still matches the decor but is less intrusive night and day particulary on that wall , she is right about the rest on the light walls ...go on convince her

BEFORE

AFTER

ps
i would also do the skirting the same as the wall in eggshell

Kryptix · 19-10-2008, 2:59 AM

I agree and I think I've persuaded him.

I've linked him to this thread so I think it may have done the trick...

curveball · 19-10-2008, 1:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptix

I agree and I think I've persuaded him.

I've linked him to this thread so I think it may have done the trick...

Fantastic setup. Another here who thinks you should paint the door

Kryptix · 19-10-2008, 7:33 PM

Step-dad painted the room again today...

Sorry for the crap pic, but I didn't take it...

Better?

Uncle Bulge · 19-10-2008, 7:47 PM

looks brilliant dude, good job

alz2605 · 19-10-2008, 8:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptix

Step-dad painted the room again today...

Sorry for the crap pic, but I didn't take it...

Better?

Thats so much better mate! But tell ya step dad to get a black door handle now as the light reflection from the chrome one could be quite distracting lol!

Nice paint job tho! Glad to see the white skirting board went too!