A new task is at hand, and I have purchased the LN52A550. Yes I am proud. I am not up to the level of projectors yet, but soon : )


So far the only thing I know I am getting with this tv is this mount

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=3724&seq=1&format=2



what I know I need room for :


Ps3,Dish rec ,Dvd,Wii,Xbox,Receiver

I have no idea what type of speakers setup I should go with.
Please chime in, suggestions, questions, anything.

I need tips on everything, I am complete newbie.

BUT WAIT THERES MORE

it will be mounted on the fireplace of which is tiled but it is brick.

Pictures below(sorry iphone)

We all have to start somewhere right? First off, that room is going to be a challenge acoustically with all of that tile. The second issue that I see is that if you are putting your tv over / near that fireplace you might have heat issues should you ever use the fireplace.

Few questions that may give people a better idea as to what you're looking for.


What kind of price range are you hoping to stay in?
Floorstanding / Bookshelf / On-Wall or In-Wall speakers?
Do you have an AVR or do you need that as well?


I also should state that the sound quality of speakers tend to be a personal preference so you're best option is just to got out and listen to as many speakers as you can, all brands and price ranges possible.

Well as you can see in the picture, the actual fireplace is to the left right of it, where the tv is where your supposed to place wood for storage.

Price range for the entire room 5-7k
would perfer on wall speakers
I do not have an avr, I believe I need it, would make more sense wouldn't it?

Also the main thing is how do I put wire behind a brick wall? it's not sheet rock I can't just make holes and drop them.