This Old Nerd
September 25, 2011

Home Theater Components: The Epic Setup

Last time, we wall mounted our television. This time, find out what components power our home theater. Come join us for our season finale!

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18 Comments so far ...

1. Roger Pico

Why not turn a negative into a positive?  You could set up some sort keenly placed braces that would both hold the back  together and act as cable management.  I’m just like you trying to set up my Home Theater.  I use a wire frame that I bundle and velcro my cables to.  It makes it look neat and clean.  

Comment on September 26, 2011 03:34 am

That’s definitely a good idea. When that was recorded, we were still testing things out. I think we’ll move the Drobo to a lower location because it seems affected by the heat as well. Once I’m satisfied with the placement of the components, then I’ll go through the semi-permanent cable wrangling. 

Comment on September 26, 2011 05:07 am
3. Michael Lefebvre

All those wires… so beautiful. 🙂

Comment on September 26, 2011 06:32 am
4. Mrfixsimmons

Love the show. Thanks for another great season. Had an idea for a show for next season: Surge protection – not just powered components, but also protecting phone/ethernet lines from power/lightning surges. 

Comment on October 20, 2011 03:53 pm
5. christopher rizzo

Great show. 

Comment on November 1, 2011 03:12 pm

I’m thinking of buying a Harmony One remote. Do you know if it will work with the “Sony Internet TV + Blu-ray Disc Player” (the Sony version of the Google TV box).  It uses RF and supports IP remotes.  The Harmony One only does IR, right?

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Comment on November 25, 2011 10:50 pm
7. Dan Linder

Search “spiral wrap” on Amazon under Electronics and you’ll get some good ideas to use.  They can be black or nearly any other color, plus they are a thicker plastic so they will protect the wires from the sharp edges of the X-brace.

On that note, I’d suggest getting a Dremel rotary tool with a few grinding wheels.  It won’t replace a bench grinder, but it is great when you have just a small bit to grind and make smooth.  Also excellent for modifying a plastic or thin metal computer case.  (And a small set will still fit in a tool box.)

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Comment on January 10, 2012 04:56 am
8. AJ

Hey 
Iyaz,
Accidently found your show when looking for network solution and now a fan. Love the show, given me a some greats ideas and solution. 

i haven’t seen any more post since September, have you gone somewhere else or given up posting.

hope you come back and carry on the great work

Comment on April 16, 2012 11:52 am
9. jason howe

 i would recest the speakers into he wall unless the home  was a rental

Comment on August 11, 2012 04:21 pm
10. Non-of-your-business

Better if you kept it a little more updated

Comment on August 27, 2012 10:44 am
11. Anonymous

I found you on YouTube and I’ve been hooked. Any new episodes in the pipeline?

Comment on September 8, 2012 11:24 pm
12. Anonymous

Hi therre I have se you on youtube an this is great,I have som problem to instal my Home Ttheater systhem, the tin is I wil to use one box for the hole hose but with the system you have that i can see the tv in HDMI, can you show me som instalation diagram to do this?The youtubne vedeo are great. I need HELP hahhahah pleas.

Comment on October 21, 2012 04:06 am
13. Todd

I had the same kind of setup several yrs ago.  It was a pain to keep clean and to do work on.  On top of that it was LOUD!  xBox, etc.. Finally I bit the bullet and moved everything to a different part of the house (unfinished side) and ran the corresponding cables (speaker and a long hdmi feed).  Moving all the components out of the living room was HUGE for the P.A.R rating.  

I had everything controlled with the same remote but hated the IR repeaters, wires, etc.. Now I have switched to irule and use my ipad, ipod touch as the remote.  It was an AMAZING upgrade.  I purchased a Global Cache IR/Wifi Gateway and the setup was very easy.  I can now build my own remotes and it’s on a nice touchpad.  In addition, you may be surprised of all the components that you can control via wifi nowadays.

Comment on November 28, 2012 03:17 pm

are you ever going to make any more videos?

Comment on December 10, 2012 05:45 am
15. Garymward33

quick question, in a rural setting where i can only get internet thru sat. does Cat 6 make a difference over cat5….knowing the ineternet sat is slow.

Comment on January 24, 2013 10:34 pm
16. Dar Morrow

Nicely done. I’m moving the cable modem into the living room after watching this. Actually, I’m thinking of moving the whole computer setup into a cabinet and using the tv for a monitor. I’ll move the 21″ gateway monitor to the bedroom and hook it up to the old laptop. 🙂 awesome.

Comment on January 27, 2013 04:37 pm
17. hi

hi

Comment on July 2, 2013 10:02 am
18. stephen jang

good store

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