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...