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Some useful info on buying that TV and taking delivery: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2013/03/buying-and-taking-delivery-of-your-new.html

If you don't mind me making a comment: - your floorstander speakers have no room to breath, the bass will be lumpy and you won't get the best out of them... - one of them is next to a wall / window and the other in open space, the sound will be strange.. - that console looks like a MDF / plywood job, and the centre speaker will rattle. The centre speaker is also mounted too low. I suggest you pull the Wharfedale floorstanders a little more into the room, and avoid placing them in a corner. Then toe them in a little. As for your centre, you can point them upwards a bit so they point to your ear level, and add some foam supports - you can google up Auralex, MOPADS or just use some of the packing foam first. Good luck

Having moved from a very budget sub in my early days (Robertson Audio 12") to more expensive ones as my ability to afford them went up, I have some advice for other bass lovers…. I am not expert, there are many more experienced gurus out there, but I do want to spend the least to get the right sub. Good sub selection, plus placement and room treatment can make a lesser sub sound better, or you may also wonder why an expensive sub sounds so disappointing in your home. Furthermore if there is going to be concurrent renovations plan ahead and integrate the home theatre system and any sound treatment into the renovation. http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/12/subwoofer-buying-tips.html Plus the updated pic after adding a new subwoofer and speakers plus other new electronics... spot the difference...

I don't have much experience with soundbars. You can read about it here: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/home-theatre-audiophiles-13/soundbar-discussion-thread-%5Bconsolidated%5D-2916871.html And if you want to get poisoned, come by my place: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=124772.0

Good that you have invested in a nice console. Now get a solid sound system!

Bro I am organising the demo session I mentioned earlier and I have pm you already: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=124772.0 Sign in there if you are keen. Also, I have got pm for the contact of my console maker, the details are here: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2011/12/ideal-home-theatre-console-design.html And http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2011/11/good-sound-great-living-my-home-theatre_10.html

You will get a lot of info from my posts if you are preparing to install a HT system: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2011/11/good-sound-great-living-my-home-theatre_10.html The same guy who did my console will also build bookshelves for you from teak or mahogany.

@ jasdy I would also concur that a solid console that last for years will be better. You can custom make it for < 1.6k. Just give them the photo of what you want, discuss the measurements and get a better one than those cheap mdf ones from HN. You can see my blog: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/09/my-gear-9-2012.html I have the contact locally for it, and it's made of mahogany.

For new members considering a whole HT system, and are moving up from a home theatre in a box (HITB) or are going to dive right in, this is general suggestion based on my own buying experience. http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/12/moving-into-world-of-home-theatre.html

In case anyone is looking for electronics:

I have been asked about where the fan can be bought for $600. Well, that is impossible now. The price has gone up exponentially. More important is to get a good installer.

UK plugs = Singapore plugs... The Robinsons one is a 1l version IIRC.. mine is 1.8l. Otherwise it should be the same. Boils very quickly. Very happy with it.

weak_pig & Desember As mentioned, If you want to come over, please go to xtremeplace.com, then pm me there. I don't log in here much when I am away.

Check out his website: http://www.soundzipper.com/ Look for Nick.. Join XP, then see some of the builds done there: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=114164.msg844027#new

Some points on using a small space for HT and using a console for your speaker support: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/10/getting-good-ht-sound-in-small-spaces.html

Suggest you join xtremeplace.com, his nick is grarrgrar or something like that - his name is Nick. Just tell him I sent you. As for the demo session. Both you and weakpig can come. PM me your contacts in xtremeplace and I will keep you all informed when I come back from USA.

The simple rule of thumb is slightly below eye level, no matter where you are, and how high you are...

This is the imported Swiss wood, it is a spare piece from my acoustic treatment for my home theatre system. I don't think it will be worth your while to bring a single panel in. But maybe your contractor can fashion something similar. Details of the wood are posted previously in this thread and you can see my blog too....

Mark When you are done with NS, we can arrange. Probably after I return, which will be end November. We can aim for the weekend of 24 Nov. Easier to talk then. Cheers.

IMO I strongly recommend stands for your speakers. You might as well buy $50 speakers if you use a shelf.. Nyatoh or other wood don't make good support for speakers. Pm me if you want to have a listen, I may have some time this coming Saturday morning. It's not the rock wool. If you really want to do it well and still make it look nice, I can recommend you the person who helped with the acoustic treatment for my den.

An article I wrote on choosing your surround speakers: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/10/choosing-surround-speakers.html

Some tips on installing Open Net: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/10/open-net-tips-and-info-on-installation.html

Well I am glad to have some influence or perhaps given you some ideas on what to do, and what to avoid.. If you want to come over for a movie night, pm me... cheers and again, good reno job. Now you just need a super kick *** TV and home theatre system...

A cursory glance through some threads makes me notice that many of the TVs are mounted waaaayyyy too high... I suspect the aesthetics took a big precedent over real viewing specifications... The rule of thumb is quite simple: The centre of the TV should be slightly lower than the eye level when you are seated. That way you are not craning your neck upwards, and this is quite unpleasant. The most comfortable viewing angle is 12 degrees below horizon. As you move upward from there, fatigue and eye dryness increase gradually. Too high and you'll get a sore neck. It is best to get it right the first time, and even if your ID or perhaps the lady boss of the home wants to center the TV around her eye level as she walks around, that's incorrect. And it's not a portrait, it's a TV, so sit down, take out the measuring tape and get it right. This is a nice little article to help especially if you are good at DIY, otherwise leave it to the pros : http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article/step-step-how-mount-flat-panel-tv As for lighting: From an article on CNET: Room lighting Since most people turn down the lights to watch a movie, our recommendations are designed to deliver a better picture in rooms with controlled lighting. Unless you have a big-screen projector or you're sitting at the minimum viewing distance, you shouldn't watch movies in complete darkness--it can cause eyestrain. For bright plasmas and smaller direct-view sets, the ideal setup is to place a dim light directly behind the TV and leave the rest of the room dark. Look for special daylight bulbs that glow at 6,500 degrees Kelvin. You should also prevent any light in the room from reflecting off the TV, as glare will hamper image fidelity. Watching at night is best, but if you watch during the day, thick curtains will really improve the picture. The key is to have some light, which does not add any glare or hotspots to the TV, but prevents your pupil from dilating too much. Here is a couple of useful links to the ideal lighting conditions: http://www.residentiallighting.com/how-light-media-room http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11247_7-6217705-1.html

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