mounting tv above fireplace put components
We just purchased a new house, and there is a media room that is setup with a gas FP and ample space above for mounting flat screen. I currently have a 37" Panny plasma, and do like it, but will be looking for a 50" for this space. What I choose is a topic for a whole separate thread....
My problem is that I want to have the monitor integrated into my five channel audio setup--so how do I do that when the screen is located above the FP?
Do I simply run a long HDMI up to the back of the unit, and down to my AVR? I have all of this stuff in a cabinet right now--center, sub, Plasma, DVD, AVR, CD, etc., etc. Do I try to mount some heavy duty shelves on the side of the FP and put all this gear on them? Or do I just run long cords to the TV and keep the components in a glass paneled unit on the floor?
The geometry of this is already stressing me out. I think the TV will look great up above the FP, but since this is the primary viewing TV for sports and movies, I want/need the full stereo multi channel effect.
I just read something about HDTV setup here at CNET; One of the thing NOT to do is to install the panel above your fireplace. You have no other place to put that?
fwgibbs, you are stressing out over this. If you like your existing cabinet, I'd use it. Try to place it so the cables don't have to have an excessive length & be in a pleasing position for you to enjoy a rather normal furniture environment. I too, would feel strongly that the set up be combined with the 5 channel audio set up.
ha ha no t.v. stuck on a wall for me I would bring in the pros and have a sweet front projector installed with a 8"10 ft screen flush mounted with the ceiling all you see is this door thats painted the same color as your ceiling and when you hit the power button door swings open and this beautiful huge screen drops down for a real movie theater experience also hi-quality 1080P projectors are very affordable now Yes I figue $7000 for the whole system but the resale value of your home will be triple that amountI know Iam crazy but wall mounted t.v. look stupid I dont like the idea of having a t.v. that looks like a picture ugh steweee
this is the way the contractor designed it, with the wall outlet, cable line, etc. right smack in the middle above the fireplace.
Of course, I don't HAVE to do it this way, but now that it's done, I think I might as well take advantage of it.
There are tons of windows in this media room, so there is no other good place to put the TV and components. It's either above the FP with the HDMI line coming down to the AVR, which would be stacked somehow with other components, or I'd have to run a cable some distance to a corner, where I'd have a cabinet.
My issue with a TV over the FP would not be the heat, but rather the viewing angle. Ergonomically, the TV should be at eye level or below. If you have to look up at the TV for extended periods of time, this may give you a "pain in the neck". Just be careful and take a good look at how far away you sit and how high the TV is. If the center of the TV is 5' off the floor and you're sitting 10' away, you may be okay, but take close look at this.
HDMI cables are great because a single cable can carry all that you need. If there is a good way to run the cable, I personally like placing the components out of the way. In fact, placing them out of sight is even better. Here are some different ways to get your remotes to work no matter where the components go:
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We just purchased a new house, and there is a media room that is setup with a gas FP and ample space above for mounting flat screen. I currently have a 37" Panny plasma, and do like it, but will be looking for a 50" for this space. What I choose is a topic for a whole separate thread....
My problem is that I want to have the monitor integrated into my five channel audio setup--so how do I do that when the screen is located above the FP?
Do I simply run a long HDMI up to the back of the unit, and down to my AVR? I have all of this stuff in a cabinet right now--center, sub, Plasma, DVD, AVR, CD, etc., etc. Do I try to mount some heavy duty shelves on the side of the FP and put all this gear on them? Or do I just run long cords to the TV and keep the components in a glass paneled unit on the floor?
The geometry of this is already stressing me out. I think the TV will look great up above the FP, but since this is the primary viewing TV for sports and movies, I want/need the full stereo multi channel effect.
I just read something about HDTV setup here at CNET; One of the thing NOT to do is to install the panel above your fireplace. You have no other place to put that?
fwgibbs, you are stressing out over this. If you like your existing cabinet, I'd use it. Try to place it so the cables don't have to have an excessive length & be in a pleasing position for you to enjoy a rather normal furniture environment. I too, would feel strongly that the set up be combined with the 5 channel audio set up.
ha ha no t.v. stuck on a wall for me I would bring in the pros and have a sweet front projector installed with a 8"10 ft screen flush mounted with the ceiling all you see is this door thats painted the same color as your ceiling and when you hit the power button door swings open and this beautiful huge screen drops down for a real movie theater experience also hi-quality 1080P projectors are very affordable now Yes I figue $7000 for the whole system but the resale value of your home will be triple that amountI know Iam crazy but wall mounted t.v. look stupid I dont like the idea of having a t.v. that looks like a picture ugh steweee
this is the way the contractor designed it, with the wall outlet, cable line, etc. right smack in the middle above the fireplace.
Of course, I don't HAVE to do it this way, but now that it's done, I think I might as well take advantage of it.
There are tons of windows in this media room, so there is no other good place to put the TV and components. It's either above the FP with the HDMI line coming down to the AVR, which would be stacked somehow with other components, or I'd have to run a cable some distance to a corner, where I'd have a cabinet.
My issue with a TV over the FP would not be the heat, but rather the viewing angle. Ergonomically, the TV should be at eye level or below. If you have to look up at the TV for extended periods of time, this may give you a "pain in the neck". Just be careful and take a good look at how far away you sit and how high the TV is. If the center of the TV is 5' off the floor and you're sitting 10' away, you may be okay, but take close look at this.
HDMI cables are great because a single cable can carry all that you need. If there is a good way to run the cable, I personally like placing the components out of the way. In fact, placing them out of sight is even better. Here are some different ways to get your remotes to work no matter where the components go:
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