Looking for. New av cabinet

[colin563]

I've searched the forums for the answer but no look

I like the sonorous cabinets wood and glass but the depth of unit is 440mm

My pioneer amp sc lx72 is 460 deep not inc connectors

Also looked at the bdi range just a bit expensive for me

Search the web only thing is the blok which are expensive again

Needs to be wife friendly she hates cleaning the glass shelves

So it needs to be sort of closed

Thanks colin

 

[BenLaw]

Entirely closed may not be a good idea with hot av kit. I had similar concerns to you, and decided to go for a custom cabinet. See the link to my av kit in my signature if interested. This has advantages of cost, size and aesthetics. Different woods and finishes can be used. I used stump furniture, chunky monkey also makes a lot of cabinets, both are worth googling.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Even if an open cabinet I would use one or two fans (I recommend QuietPC for excellent service as described in one of my links). Bif fan of fans me! Coooool. Gumtree for a second hand stand? I had trouble finding one to take my centre speaker but light oak furniture can be sourced very easily.

Good luck:cheers:

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Even if an open cabinet I would use one or two fans (I recommend QuietPC for excellent service as described in one of my links). Bif fan of fans me! Coooool. Gumtree for a second hand stand? I had trouble finding one to take my centre speaker but light oak furniture can be sourced very easily.

Good luck:cheers:

 

[Big Aura]

I couldn't find a cabinet at a sensible price that matched my requirements:

1. glass doors (so remotes would work, btw "IR Glass" doesn't exist, it's just "glass"!);

2. central section to hold centre speaker (open);

3. open at the back to allow cables in, and air to cool amp.

Couldn't find anything that would accommodate my needs anywhere. And I looked practically everywhere. In the end, had an AV unit amd a matching cabinet to hold DVDs/BDs made in India from untreated Sheesham/mango tree hardwood. It's the same stuff as the John Lewis Batamba range. It cost me £670 for both pieces and they match our nest of tables and dining table too!

I would post a picture, but there doesn't seem to be a way to do so unless I first upload to a web album, which my Work PC won't let me do...!

 

[strapped for cash]

You didn't say what budget you're working with.

I have a BLOK cabinet (it's the older version of their AVEOS Trio design), though I appreciate it's rather pricey. I saw the cabinet as an investment that could house future AV kit, which helped justify the outlay. I also bought the cabinet ex-display and refurbished (which is essentially like new) from BLOK's ebay store, for quite a bit less than the RRP.

It's roomy and entirely open at the back, so I've had no problems with ventilation. The cabinet also allows for vertical siting of a centre speaker behind a cloth housing. I was concerned this might negatively affect speaker integration, but with a slight upward tilt of the centre speaker, which remains nicely hidden away inside the cabinet, there are no problems with integration at all.

I spent a huge amount of time trying to find the right cabinet and this offered the right blend of style and performance. The downside is that you have to pay, whether that's for a custom design or an expensive cabinet like the AVEOS Trio. The BLOK website is worth a look, if you're not put off by the expense...

 

[visionary]

We got a unit from these people.

Chris Sharp

They will do bespoke as well. Worth a look.

If you're within striking range, they'll give you a factory tour

 

[colin563]

Thanks for the replies

I will look into a custom unit from stump

And I will Have to have a ride out to Chris sharps furniture

I would like to see a picture of your unit you got from India big aura

I'm still looking so if anybody got any other ideas

Thanks colin

 

[Big Aura]

Hi Colin, if you ask the What HiFi team nicely they might send me your email address and I can send you some photos. BA

 

[colin563]

not sure if im looking n the right place might be a silly question

but how do i contact What hifi team

thanks colin

 

[colin563]

not sure if im looking n the right place might be a silly question

but how do i contact What hifi team

thanks colin

 

[Big Aura]

there's a contact us link below. It's whathifi at haymarket dot com.