I think this is quite a controversial topic, but I would like to know how many power outlets you have planned behind your TV. Assuming everything is organized in one spot, of course. Obviously, you could also place the receiver and media center separately and connect the TV via HDMI cable. Then the question would be how many outlets are needed at that separate location.
For us, it’s clear that we need:
- Network cables (preferably 2)
- Satellite cable
- Speaker outlet to run speakers to the back
Power outlets are absolutely necessary for:
- TV
- Receiver/amplifier
- Media center, e.g., a media center PC
- Subwoofer (usually active; other speakers mostly passive? Don’t shoot me if I’m wrong, I am not a hi-fi expert)
Optionally, there could be:
- Up to 3 game consoles
- Additional amplifier
- Additional satellite receiver
- DVR/recording device
- ...
So the required number of outlets varies somewhere between at least 4 and up to 10. How many outlets should you install? Or just install 2 and plan to use a power strip anyway? Or plan for 10 and have it look cluttered? Oh yes, we will have to set up what I described above in two places in the living room because the orientation of the couch and TV might change.
For us, it’s clear that we need:
- Network cables (preferably 2)
- Satellite cable
- Speaker outlet to run speakers to the back
Power outlets are absolutely necessary for:
- TV
- Receiver/amplifier
- Media center, e.g., a media center PC
- Subwoofer (usually active; other speakers mostly passive? Don’t shoot me if I’m wrong, I am not a hi-fi expert)
Optionally, there could be:
- Up to 3 game consoles
- Additional amplifier
- Additional satellite receiver
- DVR/recording device
- ...
So the required number of outlets varies somewhere between at least 4 and up to 10. How many outlets should you install? Or just install 2 and plan to use a power strip anyway? Or plan for 10 and have it look cluttered? Oh yes, we will have to set up what I described above in two places in the living room because the orientation of the couch and TV might change.
Tough topic!
So - actually, I would need around 10. There’s always too few outlets (centrally/in the middle). Honestly, if I were to build again today, I would definitely install 10 there.
In the center where the TV is, I only have 4.
Of course, that’s not enough for all the stuff, so there’s a hidden power strip again, but it is switchable.
2 outlets to the left of the living room wall, 2 to the right. That’s fine. Plus, one switchable outlet for the living room LED lighting.
4 LAN ports at the TV.
2 SAT sockets.
So - actually, I would need around 10. There’s always too few outlets (centrally/in the middle). Honestly, if I were to build again today, I would definitely install 10 there.
In the center where the TV is, I only have 4.
Of course, that’s not enough for all the stuff, so there’s a hidden power strip again, but it is switchable.
2 outlets to the left of the living room wall, 2 to the right. That’s fine. Plus, one switchable outlet for the living room LED lighting.
4 LAN ports at the TV.
2 SAT sockets.
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Sebastian7924 Aug 2016 21:56I wouldn't install a (partly) expensive array of outlets there, as the same can be achieved with a high-quality power strip built into the furniture.
Sebastian79 schrieb:
high-quality power strip integrated into the furniture.The normative force of the actual situation left me no choice.
I have 10 individually switchable outlets, one of which is USB for phones, plus 4 LAN ports and 2 satellite connections... all installed not at the usual 30cm (12 inches) height but at 20cm (8 inches), so the cable setup and the many sockets remain hidden behind the lowboard.
Nowadays, I wouldn’t do less, and I’m also against power strips... I believe they have no place in new builds.
Nowadays, I wouldn’t do less, and I’m also against power strips... I believe they have no place in new builds.
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Bieber081524 Aug 2016 23:23Why 4 x LAN?
At a height of 30 cm (12 inches), we have 5 power outlets, a double LAN socket, and a single SAT socket. Additionally, there is an empty conduit going upwards with another power outlet. The goal is to have the TV mounted on the wall with power coming from the wall, and SAT and network cables running through the conduit. The 5+1 outlets are switchable. On the same wall, in the corner, there is another double power outlet (for an active speaker, lamp, or whatever).
At a height of 30 cm (12 inches), we have 5 power outlets, a double LAN socket, and a single SAT socket. Additionally, there is an empty conduit going upwards with another power outlet. The goal is to have the TV mounted on the wall with power coming from the wall, and SAT and network cables running through the conduit. The 5+1 outlets are switchable. On the same wall, in the corner, there is another double power outlet (for an active speaker, lamp, or whatever).
Our installation isn’t completely finished yet, but so far we have: 4 power outlets, 2 of which are switchable (for the TV and accessories like game consoles, etc., with a separate outlet for the hi-fi receiver), 4 LAN ports (for TV, PVR, AV receiver, Blu-ray player), two empty conduits with two outlet boxes behind the sofa (for real speakers and possibly HDMI), and one empty conduit to the server cabinet (possibly also for HDMI).
I think 10 power outlets are a bit excessive. Of course, you can connect everything directly, but I sometimes prefer a power strip because it’s easier to reach if you need to.
I think 10 power outlets are a bit excessive. Of course, you can connect everything directly, but I sometimes prefer a power strip because it’s easier to reach if you need to.
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