Michael, I've been looking at sets within the size you state and came up with the shortlist of the Sony XBR ($3200), the Panny Tau ($3000) and the Toshiba ($2600(?) (don't know the exact model names), all 34" wide HDTV ready TV's. Sears sell the Tosh and the Sony and 2001 Audio Video sell the...
Hi guys, I'm in the market for a 34" wide TV and have marked out the Tosh, Sony and Panny Tau. I can get magazine reviews for the Sony and the Tosh, but can't find anything about the Panny. If the features and picture approximate the other two I'd prefer to the Panny because the cabinet is...
Raymond, In case you want a second opinion, I completely agree with Tim. This is how my family room is set up at the moment and, despite it being open to the back, it's pretty effective. J
Matt, Check out Crutchfield. They have a manual you can download and print on a bunch of things; in wall wiring is one of them. You may also find that the manuals for branded in-walls give you tips on how to do this (try Niles and print the manual for an HD speaker). Also, try Russound...
RV, During a tweaking session in my family room I moved things around a bit and found the booming got worse when I had the sub part way along a drywall wall. I've found that once certain frequencies enter the drywall cavity they can create havoc. Can you flip your first layout so your...
Hi guys, Does anyone know when a hard drive PVR will be available in Canada. At the moment Bell have only the non-HD PVR. I don't really want to fork out for this only to rpelace it sooner rather than later. Help appreciated. Cheers. J
Layout looks excellent with some serious equipment too! I'm in the process of designing my "media room in a similar way, but didn't think I'd be able to fit a pool table in. Could you give me an idea of the distances involved between the walls/pool table and the seating/screen. Cheers J
Hi guys, My first post here as I move into the serious part of the planning phase for an HT in an L shaped room (any advice on acoustics for THAT would also be grateful). Anyhoo, I have drawn up what I consider a satifactory room plan which includes the screen at the top of the L and the...