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.
But you can also see that it is individual. For now, one device is enough for me because I’m not a fan of consoles, and my receiver actually covers all the functions I need (watching, recording TV, streaming, etc.). By the way, not everything that airs on TV is available online yet, or you can’t record it directly for an extended period. That’s why we (mostly my wife) use the recording function more often—it’s easy to just click in the program guide and done, faster than on any website, and accessible from anywhere in the house.
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Sebastian7925 Aug 2016 17:44Yes, everything is available online – you just need to know where to look.
There are online recorders.
There are online recorders.
Longer movies and TV series are usually available, but if you want to watch specific, short documentaries, they are often only accessible on the broadcaster’s websites for about one week. This is often due to legal reasons, even if you think otherwise. It is possible to access more content illegally, but why do that (or use any kind of recording devices) when you can have it so easily and conveniently—without having to click through ads or check multiple sources to find the desired time?
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Sebastian7925 Aug 2016 17:52Yes, Saruss, as often, you are right and this is the best, only solution.
It does get boring eventually, doesn’t it?
It does get boring eventually, doesn’t it?