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.
RobsonMKK schrieb:
I came across this list by chance yesterday However, these values are all for older devices. At the latest with the next device replacement—which happens increasingly faster nowadays—only 0.5 watts (standby) or 1.0 watt (standby with advanced features) are allowed.
We are quite strict about standby power and—call it what you want—have a very low electricity consumption... of course, I realize that’s not really a strong argument. However, I don’t see it as a bad thing to be actively reminded of what you are about to do (watching TV) and then, maybe because of that extra step, decide to stay on the couch and read a book instead.
@Grym
Do me a favor and follow the advice given to you. Measure the consumption of the devices yourself and don’t just believe everything.
The best example is VW: just because something passes a test in the lab doesn’t mean it will perform the same way in real-world conditions.
And some devices simply aren’t worth replacing. For example, the good old receiver of a stereo system or the old USB chargers you have lying around but always leave plugged in.
Do me a favor and follow the advice given to you. Measure the consumption of the devices yourself and don’t just believe everything.
The best example is VW: just because something passes a test in the lab doesn’t mean it will perform the same way in real-world conditions.
And some devices simply aren’t worth replacing. For example, the good old receiver of a stereo system or the old USB chargers you have lying around but always leave plugged in.
Grym schrieb:
At the latest with the next device replacement—which happens increasingly faster nowadays—only 0.5 watts (standby) or 1.0 watt (standby with extended functions) are allowed. And then the devices have LAN or Wi-Fi with Wake-on-LAN, which can be optionally enabled, but some activate it anyway, and then the 1 watt limit is exceeded again.
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Reini12345 Mar 2019 23:54I wanted to bring this thread back up because I currently need to determine the number for our new build. Are there any new experiences or recommendations? I plan to mount my TV on a wooden wall.
We just had the electrical rough-in completed. Our setup at the TV wall includes 2 triple outlets and one dual LAN socket, nothing more.
For anyone with typical media usage, aside from three consoles and a high-end hi-fi system, this is perfectly sufficient in my opinion.
To list it out:
- TV or projector as a Smart TV including DVB-S
- Telephone
- DSL router
- The rest for Alexa and similar devices
If you then want to add consoles, Apple TV, Sky, and hi-fi equipment, 10 outlets make sense, especially if you don't want to have all devices connected to a power strip.
But honestly, in our current apartment, everything is plugged into one triple outlet plus a power strip. You won't have any problems with that, as long as it can be hidden.
For anyone with typical media usage, aside from three consoles and a high-end hi-fi system, this is perfectly sufficient in my opinion.
To list it out:
- TV or projector as a Smart TV including DVB-S
- Telephone
- DSL router
- The rest for Alexa and similar devices
If you then want to add consoles, Apple TV, Sky, and hi-fi equipment, 10 outlets make sense, especially if you don't want to have all devices connected to a power strip.
But honestly, in our current apartment, everything is plugged into one triple outlet plus a power strip. You won't have any problems with that, as long as it can be hidden.