AV Rack

CivilServant

Anyone know where to get a decently priced AV rack. Or just a decent rack? Something that will fit 5 or 6 boxes easily.

Sparky

Depends on what style really. Something thats a single tall rack unit, or a unit that would fit under a TV?
Iv'e looked around personally for AV racks, but couldn't find one I liked. So I ended up in building my own.

There are some new ones available that have a floating shelf design.

Vexorg

Hi CivilServant

I got one of these units a couple of years ago from argos. In case the link does not work argos.ie and cat number 6100980.

Lots of space, takes a big av amp on top shelf with plenty of space to vent heat above it.

I've housed av amp, digibox, 2 vcrs, 2 dvd player and wireless media player with space to spare.

Can post pics if you want to see the unit with real items on the shelves:).

Sparky-s would love to see pics of your DIY setup. Want thinking of making a unit to hide my equipment, smoked doors or using speaker grill material.

V.

Sparky

Vexorg wrote:

Hi CivilServant

I got one of these units a couple of years ago from argos. In case the link does not work argos.ie and cat number 6100980.

Lots of space, takes a big av amp on top shelf with plenty of space to vent heat above it.

I've housed av amp, digibox, 2 vcrs, 2 dvd player and wireless media player with space to spare.

Can post pics if you want to see the unit with real items on the shelves:).

Sparky-s would love to see pics of your DIY setup. Want thinking of making a unit to hide my equipment, smoked doors or using speaker grill material.

V.

I'll show you full pics when I move up to the attic. The unit infact had two small doors to hide my DVD's and if I wanted to house a second digibox. I used it infact for the laptop for HD material at one stage.
The unit I built is in the back room in between boxes and tins of paint.
(clean tins that is)

I took this pic a few months ago while the room was in a mess as its a temp. measure while we get the attic finished.

http://www.sparky-s.ie/gallery/main.php/d/266-1/DSC00117.JPG

Its a pretty bad pic as you can see.

Not wanting to go too off-topic.
The attic job I mentioned.
http://www.htireland.com/showthread.php?t=4846

Vexorg

Looks like a nice project you are putting together there.

It likes HT is maturing quite nicely here in Ireland.

V.

Sparky

Vexorg wrote:

Looks like a nice project you are putting together there.

It likes HT is maturing quite nicely here in Ireland.

V.

Aye, a nice long headwrecking project

Mountjoy Mugger

Nice rack, Sparky. I was looking at one of these: http://www.richersounds.ie/asp/product.asp?objectid=930&mode=0&productid=200&results=true&keys=gale&c=1

I might have a rethink, although if I do get enough money for a decent HD plasma, I might get the Gale.

branners69

I have one of these from Argos.

Item Number 6108078

I have an xbox 360, Pioneer 530, Sky +, Pioneer Media box, Pioneer Receiver, Marantz DVD, and an NTL digital box in it!! And there is still some room!!

If u want me to take a picture of my one let me know!!

CivilServant

Sparky-s wrote:

Depends on what style really. Something thats a single tall rack unit, or a unit that would fit under a TV?
Iv'e looked around personally for AV racks, but couldn't find one I liked. So I ended up in building my own.

There are some new ones available that have a floating shelf design.

Tall single rack unit would fit the bill perfectly. That richersounds one is pretty good. Ebay have a few decent models as well. But I will keep searching for the right one.