Hidden Theater

One of the best decisions I ever made about my home theater was to move all the gear out of sight.  I know, I like to show off all the blinking lights and newest equipment to everyone, and I still can.  I just open the door it is hidden behind.  I read an article a year or two ago in Sound and Vision magazine by Theo Kalomirakis, a home theater designer.  He said to hide the gear and your room will look so much better.  So, I improvised on a rack and picked up an ir repeater to send the signals of my remote to the hidden gear.

It worked.  The room is much cleaner now with only speakers and display.  In fact the room seems bigger without everything in it, as well.  And there is definitely more wife approval going on.  Perhaps the best part is that new gear can always come in unseen by anyone who might think we don't need a new blu-ray player.

So, if you have the space and time to move your gear, try it.  Doing this simple process may make your theater look that much better.

Merry Christmas!

The presents are under the tree, or soon will be.  Your ready, I'm ready.   Good gosh, the kids are ready.  Before you rip the wrapping off and start connecting all the wires and installing the batteries,  I hope you take a moment, if only a moment, to spend with your family in remembering the reason of the season.

Merry Christmas!