New home - spec me TV, AMP, Speakers, stands, etc

Vanilla · 20 May 2018 at 22:36

Hi all,

I bought a new home and am looking for a sweet setup. I will be using a nVidia Shield and some NL40 media servers for storing the data. Everything else will be new. Other input will be Vigrin HD.

I guess I don't have a budget, I mean, I know a decent 65" OLED is going to cost me a good £2k....so everything else for £3.5k all in?

- OLED TV, 65" or even 80" but these seem a but steep at the moment
- I know nothing about AMPS
- I know nothing about speakers but I feel two decent fronts would be enough.
- Should I get a soundbar too?
- I pretty much have a 3m wall space to play with so any recommendations on cool media units?

Appreciate any links to places that do good packages.

i-bert · 21 May 2018 at 17:31

I would probably be looking at a Focal SIB EVO 5.1.2 DOLBY ATMOS setup with a Denon AVRX2400, then pump the rest into a nice big screen.

3t3P · 22 May 2018 at 16:54

With remaining 1.5k or so i'd get a Sony DN-1080 and Dali Zensor 5.1 speaker package that will be very nice for you and no you shouldn't get a soundbar

RSR · 25 May 2018 at 17:46

Another vote for the Sony STR-DN 1080, as its a amazing AV receiver for the little money it costs.

My money would be on Sony STR-DN 1080 and a Monitor Audio Bronze 5.1 Package.

Shawreyboy · 29 May 2018 at 18:10

i-bert said:
I would probably be looking at a Focal SIB EVO 5.1.2 DOLBY ATMOS setup with a Denon AVRX2400, then pump the rest into a nice big screen.

Seems to be in a bundle here >> https://petertyson.co.uk/index.php/...BnRF21fTp4Vmk2pFxDvqvSfxyqf-5eS0aAgu2EALw_wcB

Shawrey

VincentHanna · 31 May 2018 at 09:58

Cheapest you will get a 2017 65" OLED is £2300ish

I'd go for the Denon AVR suggested as well.

sHo0sH · 31 May 2018 at 13:01

A good Rotel Stereo Amp and some B&W CM9's are a great combo - if you buy used you could get them for about £1100

Vanilla · 11 Jun 2018 at 14:50

Thanks for the help all, still tidying it all up but looking good!

Techno_Viking · 12 Jun 2018 at 11:56

Nice TV stand - would you mind sharing where you got it?

413x · 14 Jun 2018 at 21:52

That TV actually looks small from that distance! Would have gone projector.

Sit 3-4 feet from a 46inch TV at our house

When I went full 5.1 I spent waaaay more on speakers. But unless they fail I'll never need a new set. Those look good. Not sure what they are

Vanilla · 18 Jun 2018 at 17:15

Techno_Viking said:
Nice TV stand - would you mind sharing where you got it?

A popular auction site

I need to get a matching white piece of wood to hide the cables though! Or so some proper management

Vanilla · 18 Jun 2018 at 17:15

413x said:
That TV actually looks small from that distance! Would have gone projector.

Sit 3-4 feet from a 46inch TV at our house

When I went full 5.1 I spent waaaay more on speakers. But unless they fail I'll never need a new set. Those look good. Not sure what they are

I thought that too but it's actually quite nice as is. The 80" was just too expensive!