We just bought a new house and the living room is built around a fireplace as the main feature. This obviously creates a layout issue for HT enthusiasts such as myself.
Putting the TV over the fireplace has it's obvious downsides, but I don't see another layout – I hate putting the TV in the corner because of the space it eats up, and the lack of room for the speakers.
Current equipment includes MartinLogan Electromotion ESLs, 47" tv, and the usual stack of gear - amps, receiver, ps3, HTPC, etc.
I've seen the MantelMount and DynamicMount, how are these? How will using the fireplace while it's down affect the TV? Fishing wires isn't a problem, I'll be able to remotely locate the AVR stack elsewhere in the room if needed.
I'm thinking that I'll move the mantel down, which will make the bottom of the TV more around 60" than 66-67" as it would be now, if we decide to place it over the fireplace. I'd also like the layout to work when we upgrade to a 65" or 70" tv later this year.
I've included a couple close-to-exact Sketchup screenshots. There are some measurements of furniture that are a little off, by 1/8" or 1/2" on some of the components, but not enough to matter.
Let me know what you guys think!
Putting the TV over the fireplace has it's obvious downsides, but I don't see another layout – I hate putting the TV in the corner because of the space it eats up, and the lack of room for the speakers.
Current equipment includes MartinLogan Electromotion ESLs, 47" tv, and the usual stack of gear - amps, receiver, ps3, HTPC, etc.
I've seen the MantelMount and DynamicMount, how are these? How will using the fireplace while it's down affect the TV? Fishing wires isn't a problem, I'll be able to remotely locate the AVR stack elsewhere in the room if needed.
I'm thinking that I'll move the mantel down, which will make the bottom of the TV more around 60" than 66-67" as it would be now, if we decide to place it over the fireplace. I'd also like the layout to work when we upgrade to a 65" or 70" tv later this year.
I've included a couple close-to-exact Sketchup screenshots. There are some measurements of furniture that are a little off, by 1/8" or 1/2" on some of the components, but not enough to matter.
Let me know what you guys think!
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