Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 7Jan 23, 2022 2:24 pm CBee Spazzen You can certainly run from a splitter with HDMI to the screen and soundbar, but without a receiver to manage the signals you may run into latency differences between the two leaving the audio out of sync with the video, honestly I'd spend the money on a receiver, a good quality one isn't that expensive these days, particularly if you don't need it to actually power the speakers. Thanks again for the informative reply. Regarding connecting all my media to a HDMI switcher in the WIR>soundbar>projector, I am considering an a/v reciever to do this... But it seems nobody does it.. Apparently its an odd thing to do, since a/v r's are mainly used for passive speakers etc. Surely thisll work better than a basic hdmi switcher? Even if im only using the avr for its switch/input capabilities and the audio is only sent via the HDMI out etc (and im not using the audio routes)? Or i could just use a high end HDMI switcher as i initially intended to do. Interestingly i found a 4x2 hdmi switcher with hdmi 2.1 (plays 4k at 120hz and 8k at 60hz), first of its kind, so it seems perfect for future proofing and can play ps5/xbox series x)...seems to pass through all types of video and audio that youll ever need, But jeez its expensive...approx $1200US wtf!! https://youtu.be/t8WY5at5_Ks https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... _hdmi.html I haven't done much research into switches recently, I'd see if it allows you to adjust the latency of the outputs to ensure you can adjust and sync the projector and soundbar if necessary. Alternatively you'd want a soundbar and projector that allow you to do the adjustment. That would normally be handled through a receiver, but some projectors and soundbars have the functionality. Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 8Jan 30, 2022 8:37 am Many thanks for the helpful advice Spazzen 👍 As i continue to do my research, im also considering the option of in-wall speakers (including behind an audio transparent screen) for an ultra minimalist solution.. Wouldn't want anything too powerful, just reasonable quality and setup... And hopefully a 5.1.2 setup for atmos. So i guess 5 speakers, a sub and an appropriate a/v r... Somewhat of a a reasonably priced package whould be good, as well as someone to pay for installation/configuration etc. Again thanks for all the feedback 👍 Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 9Jan 30, 2022 8:52 am CBee Many thanks for the helpful advice Spazzen 👍 As i continue to do my research, im also considering the option of in-wall speakers (including behind an audio transparent screen) for an ultra minimalist solution.. Wouldn't want anything too powerful, just reasonable quality and setup... And hopefully a 5.1.2 setup for atmos. So i guess 5 speakers, a sub and an appropriate a/v r... Somewhat of a a reasonably priced package whould be good, as well as someone to pay for installation/configuration etc. Again thanks for all the feedback 👍 That would look clean. 5.1 is likely the most appropriate given the room shape, as the rear side channels will need to be fairly close to ensure the people on the couch get the full experience which would somewhat negate the two extra rear speakers in a 7.1 setup. There are in-wall subwoofers I'm not sure how great they are, but you can also get lounges designed to have a subwoofer box underneath them. My parents have one, has two single seaters with a centre console between them for drinks etc, they don't have a sub in it though. Might be worth looking at for an ultra clean feel to the room, requires forward planning as you'd need to run power and signal through the slab, or possibly to the wall on the right of your couch depending on what's preferable. With the front speakers behind a screen and the sub under a lounge the two rear speakers would be all that's visible. Good luck with everything. Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 10Feb 02, 2022 6:52 pm Spazzen CBee Many thanks for the helpful advice Spazzen 👍 As i continue to do my research, im also considering the option of in-wall speakers (including behind an audio transparent screen) for an ultra minimalist solution.. Wouldn't want anything too powerful, just reasonable quality and setup... And hopefully a 5.1.2 setup for atmos. So i guess 5 speakers, a sub and an appropriate a/v r... Somewhat of a a reasonably priced package whould be good, as well as someone to pay for installation/configuration etc. Again thanks for all the feedback 👍 That would look clean. 5.1 is likely the most appropriate given the room shape, as the rear side channels will need to be fairly close to ensure the people on the couch get the full experience which would somewhat negate the two extra rear speakers in a 7.1 setup. There are in-wall subwoofers I'm not sure how great they are, but you can also get lounges designed to have a subwoofer box underneath them. My parents have one, has two single seaters with a centre console between them for drinks etc, they don't have a sub in it though. Might be worth looking at for an ultra clean feel to the room, requires forward planning as you'd need to run power and signal through the slab, or possibly to the wall on the right of your couch depending on what's preferable. With the front speakers behind a screen and the sub under a lounge the two rear speakers would be all that's visible. Good luck with everything. Thanks again for the repy. Interesting you mentioned the sofa with a console for sub. Ive already decided what sofa I want and it has the option of hiding a sub (plus has accessories to hold up speakers on the corners of the couch - originally designed for SONOS but any speaker could be sat on the table accessories). Just not sure if ill get 2 or 3 seats.. cool thing is that its very flexible on how you can put these together King Cloud V Recliner Sofa - Luxurious reclining sofa | Lounge | Couch - King Living Btw, with speakers at front.. e.g. 3, is it worth putting in conduit from WIR/media/av reciever etc. to the front (where the speakers are)? Would i only need 1 thick conduit or should i get about 3, since interference could be an issue?? thanks again for your help, and yeah 5.1 (with 2 overhead for dolby atmos) is definitely on my mind Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 11Feb 02, 2022 7:21 pm CBee Spazzen CBee Many thanks for the helpful advice Spazzen 👍 As i continue to do my research, im also considering the option of in-wall speakers (including behind an audio transparent screen) for an ultra minimalist solution.. Wouldn't want anything too powerful, just reasonable quality and setup... And hopefully a 5.1.2 setup for atmos. So i guess 5 speakers, a sub and an appropriate a/v r... Somewhat of a a reasonably priced package whould be good, as well as someone to pay for installation/configuration etc. Again thanks for all the feedback 👍 That would look clean. 5.1 is likely the most appropriate given the room shape, as the rear side channels will need to be fairly close to ensure the people on the couch get the full experience which would somewhat negate the two extra rear speakers in a 7.1 setup. There are in-wall subwoofers I'm not sure how great they are, but you can also get lounges designed to have a subwoofer box underneath them. My parents have one, has two single seaters with a centre console between them for drinks etc, they don't have a sub in it though. Might be worth looking at for an ultra clean feel to the room, requires forward planning as you'd need to run power and signal through the slab, or possibly to the wall on the right of your couch depending on what's preferable. With the front speakers behind a screen and the sub under a lounge the two rear speakers would be all that's visible. Good luck with everything. Thanks again for the repy. Interesting you mentioned the sofa with a console for sub. Ive already decided what sofa I want and it has the option of hiding a sub (plus has accessories to hold up speakers on the corners of the couch - originally designed for SONOS but any speaker could be sat on the table accessories). Just not sure if ill get 2 or 3 seats.. cool thing is that its very flexible on how you can put these together King Cloud V Recliner Sofa - Luxurious reclining sofa | Lounge | Couch - King Living Btw, with speakers at front.. e.g. 3, is it worth putting in conduit from WIR/media/av reciever etc. to the front (where the speakers are)? Would i only need 1 thick conduit or should i get about 3, since interference could be an issue?? thanks again for your help, and yeah 5.1 (with 2 overhead for dolby atmos) is definitely on my mind Well, there you go, thats the exact same couch my parents have. Its not bad, I can't say i'm the biggest fan of the electronic foot rest part, i get impatient waiting for it sometimes, but otherwise it's pretty good. I was going to get conduit for my speaker runs, but the audio guy talked me out of it, if you're concerned about interference you can get shielded cables, but don't run it near power and its fine. Unlike internet, HDMI etc speaker wires don't change so if you run it now it'll be good for 100 years, just run the cable where you want it and don't worry about conduit. Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 12Feb 05, 2022 9:11 am Good advice. Thanks again. One last thing. Is it best to buy a speaker package (e.g 5.1.2 in wall speskers + amp) from lets say an online hifi/home theater store, and then contact a media installation company to install.... Or better to just go with an installation company who provide all the speakers/amp (decent tried n tested)? What do most people (who don't know how to install themselves) generally do. First option seems cheapest way to go with retail specials etc. Again, appreciate all your help/feedback, and hope it helps some others. Re: Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice 13Feb 05, 2022 12:34 pm CBee Good advice. Thanks again. One last thing. Is it best to buy a speaker package (e.g 5.1.2 in wall speskers + amp) from lets say an online hifi/home theater store, and then contact a media installation company to install.... Or better to just go with an installation company who provide all the speakers/amp (decent tried n tested)? What do most people (who don't know how to install themselves) generally do. First option seems cheapest way to go with retail specials etc. Again, appreciate all your help/feedback, and hope it helps some others. If it was tower speakers I'd do it the first way. With in wall speakers I'd get them from a hi-fi place that does installation. They can give you a package solution, and normally you'd be able to listen to multiple setups and choose one you like. First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony. But thinking to do a multipurpose lounge with balcony (kind of sunroom) in first floor… 0 4767 Hello! We have a very large open plan living room and wanted to get layout options, and furnishing ideas for this space. Currently there is only a… 0 9301 Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink situation. I'm set on having the main sink with dishwasher in the scullery - and… 0 20891 |