Author Topic: Clean and simple: minimalist condo home theatre (Read 7504 times)

Arnel E. · « **on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 02:22 PM »

Tried to keep much of the HT equipment out of sight, for an uncluttered living room ambience.

Somehow the 55" Sony W904 TV looks way smaller. Even the tiny Bowers & Wilkins MT speakers don't help in this impression. Hidden inside that cabinet are the Marantz 6008 receiver, the Zotac Zbox Nano HTPC, and the reason why I can still remote-control the electronics with the opaque cabinet doors closed -- the Harmony Hub system control.

In movie mode, a motorized 84" Elite Screens projection screen rolls down.

Here's a view of the back with the Epson 8350 projector and the Bowers & Wilkins MT surrounds.

No more remote clutter. This handy Harmony remote controls everything. Lamp not included.

And this iPad-based remote is a great way to browse the movie library even without disrupting what's currently playing.

Possibly the most appreciated "component" by guests is the chillax-mode comfy recliner. And to keep you awake while relaxing, there's an espresso bar just behind.

Thanks for viewing my post.

Superman · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 02:30 PM »

Congratulations! Impressive!

mbtorn · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 03:30 PM »

Wow! Ganda at ang linis ng set up. Congrats!

sientobente · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 07:12 PM »

Beautiful!

Does the AC which is floor-mounted affect it's performance as opposed to getting it up the wall?

sovrain · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 07:18 PM »

Gandaaaaaah....neat....

zram18 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 07:34 PM »

nice, no clutter kaya malinis. i like the motorized screen.

pero hindi ba umiinit yung Marantz receiver pag nasa loob ng cabinet? av receivers need ventilation.

dts_hdma · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 09:12 PM »

Ganda! Wireless!

Arnel E. · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 09:45 PM »

Quote from: zram18 on Jan 16, 2016 at 07:34 PM

pero hindi ba umiinit yung Marantz receiver pag nasa loob ng cabinet? av receivers need ventilation.

May secret ventilation sya sa likod nung cabinet, sir.

Arnel E. · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 10:10 PM »

Quote from: sientobente on Jan 16, 2016 at 07:12 PM

Does the AC which is floor-mounted affect it's performance as opposed to getting it up the wall?

That AC came with the condo unit, and it is cartridge/indoor type designed to be low on the floor, so i didnt have other options. The condo building was designed for this type of AC, so i couldnt replace it with quieter split-type. I just use an air circulator and it works well with this AC.

DTNS · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM »

Quote from: Arnel E. on Jan 16, 2016 at 02:22 PM

nice! you even have a Dyson bladeless fan.

btw, I'd recommend changing your speakers to a wallmounted LCR like a Paradigm Millenia or a GoldenEar SuperSat for a less-cluttered look.

dazed · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 11:58 PM »

nice clean setup!

i couldn't tell, but is there an IR blaster outside the cabinet to control the TV? Planning to get the hub as well - now I know who to ask if I have questions during setup

Arnel E. · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2016 at 12:18 AM »

Quote from: dazed on Jan 16, 2016 at 11:58 PM

nice clean setup!

i couldn't tell, but is there an IR blaster outside the cabinet to control the TV? Planning to get the hub as well - now I know who to ask if I have questions during setup

Yes it's actually there in the picture but it is so small and inconspicuous that nobody notices. It also controls the projector across the room. Happy to help you when you get your Hub.

mykel18 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2016 at 08:43 AM »

Very neat and simple! I like it

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2016 at 08:05 PM »

Very clean and simple pero pamatay mga gamit. Congrats!

Superman · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2016 at 08:52 PM »

Sir may I ask what brand is your floor type aircon? Where did uou purchase it? Thanks

Arnel E. · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 18, 2016 at 01:18 PM »

Quote from: Superman on Jan 17, 2016 at 08:52 PM

Sir may I ask what brand is your floor type aircon? Where did uou purchase it? Thanks

It just came with the condo unit, so I guess the developer sourced it directly from distributor. It's a Chinese brand called "Chigo". I find it noisy, though, so I would have preferred split-type if I had a choice.

Superman · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 18, 2016 at 03:12 PM »

Thanks so much!

ar_b · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 13, 2016 at 10:57 PM »

Bro I'm guessing this is in BGC, one of the three towers in Burgos Circle?

JeromeA · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 18, 2016 at 10:19 PM »

Sir anlinis ng set up ninyo. sarap tumambay lagi jan. baka pag sakin yan madalang ako pumasok sa trabaho.hehe

_efren_ · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 18, 2016 at 10:55 PM »

Galing! Properly placed 5.1 without sacrificing WAF.

ESi · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 22, 2017 at 11:52 AM »

Is this Arnel Enero? Wow!

Vhongbiker · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2017 at 02:04 PM »

Ganda ng lights! 🖒