Cheers Series, I am thinking of dropping the idea too now. The lighting is not great in my room, so now I was thinking about a lamp in the corner which has ambilight colours and just a white light bulb in case I get bored of it too. I will post a link.Series1boy said:
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Check out Philips Living Colours range, like these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KDG58BC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WdGFAb6P1TRAW
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008B4DC84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jfGFAbY1Y6TGQ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008B4DC7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wgGFAbKM94P9C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KDG58BC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WdGFAb6P1TRAW
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008B4DC84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jfGFAbY1Y6TGQ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008B4DC7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wgGFAbKM94P9C
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Gray
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Those Toolstation ones are 1.8 watts. But I've seen 3 Watt versions in Amazon for around £7 each. But note that any GU10 lamp (obviously) will require light fittings with GU10 holders.
Your picture shows you've got a perfect, plain and light coloured wall which would lend itself well to a bit of colour behind the TV.
Red, green and blue mounted out of sight behind the TV and firing up the wall would be effective, especially after experimenting with overlapping beams.
Having said that, I put 3 whites behind my Dad's wall mounted TV, all just firing directly upward and they looked great.
I screwed 3 of these to a wooden batten: http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/3423/gu10-lampholder-with-pvc-cable/dp/LP10008?st=GU10%20holder
Alternatively, although their beams wouldn't overlap, you could always put coloured bulbs (of the appropriate type for the holders) in some, or all of your uplighters - unless these are your only room lights that must remain white.
Dont forget that there are now quite a few versions of LED bulb that can have their colours selected by (supplied) remote controls or apps. Whatever you do though gel, be safe - maybe stick to low voltage LED strips - or don't bother!
Your picture shows you've got a perfect, plain and light coloured wall which would lend itself well to a bit of colour behind the TV.
Red, green and blue mounted out of sight behind the TV and firing up the wall would be effective, especially after experimenting with overlapping beams.
Having said that, I put 3 whites behind my Dad's wall mounted TV, all just firing directly upward and they looked great.
I screwed 3 of these to a wooden batten: http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/3423/gu10-lampholder-with-pvc-cable/dp/LP10008?st=GU10%20holder
Alternatively, although their beams wouldn't overlap, you could always put coloured bulbs (of the appropriate type for the holders) in some, or all of your uplighters - unless these are your only room lights that must remain white.
Dont forget that there are now quite a few versions of LED bulb that can have their colours selected by (supplied) remote controls or apps. Whatever you do though gel, be safe - maybe stick to low voltage LED strips - or don't bother!
Diamond Joe
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Thanks guys, yes B&W PV1 sub Black. Cheers for the suggestions and help. I just bought something, what do you think?
Gray
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I presume it's dimmable to avoid it being overpowering.
You should find a bit of subtle backlighting nicely balances things out, reducing screen glare in an otherwise darkened room.
Well done. You don't waste time getting things done!
You should find a bit of subtle backlighting nicely balances things out, reducing screen glare in an otherwise darkened room.
Well done. You don't waste time getting things done!
Gray
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I am not sure if it’s dimmable, half of the buttons work and I am not sure about the rest on the remote. I just have it rotating between colours because that’s what I like. I will have to see how it works tonight in the complete dark. At the moment I got the curtains shut though. Thanks, I went to a couple of shops at looked at a range of products - pretty interesting to be honest. I have to say I love it! Cheers.Gray said:
Just read the instructions and it has dimmable buttons on the remote, but at the moment can’t tell the difference!
You are right guys, I have got bored of it already and returning! Glad I haven’t bought an ambilight TV...
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