Hide Your A/V Gear for A Better, Cleaner Installation

The technology behind speakers, TVs and projectors has seen incredible advancements in recent years. But advanced electronics or software doesn’t necessarily mean the speakers or TV you choose matches your home’s aesthetic. These components can sometimes take up considerable space on your floor as well.

Thankfully, a new trend in interior design and home automation has found innovative ways to blend technology with your décor: hidden speakers and TVs. Today’s blog will share several options for disguising the components of your audio/video installation. If you’re a Forest Heights, OR, resident and you’re thinking about upgrading your audio or adding a home theater, read on to learn more.

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HIDING YOUR TV

Your display, whether that’s a projector screen or TV, is the largest piece of your home A/V system, which makes it the hardest to hide. If you’ve opted for a projector, you can roll up the screen when it’s not in use. One new TV model that’s very easy to hide is LG’s Signature OLED TV R9, which features a screen that can roll down into the base.

Another way to hide a display is to make it appear it’s a piece of art on your wall. You can add a frame yourself around the edge of the screen and display family photos or a piece of art when the TV is idling. Alternatively, companies like Frame My TV manufacture displays that look like a piece of art until you’re ready to watch something. Seura makes several models of mirror TVs. If all else fails, you can conceal your display inside furniture or behind a panel in your wall. Either option requires you to buy custom furniture or make changes to your walls, which can be a challenge with renovation projects.

HIDING YOUR SPEAKERS

What’s the best way to hide your speakers? Get them off your floor entirely by installing them in your walls or ceiling. In-wall and in-ceiling speakers are more than capable of delivering high-performance sound, and you can mount them flush with the wall or ceiling surface.

One potential obstacle with hidden speakers is the wiring. You’ll need to run new wires from your receiver or amplifier to your speakers. If you’re building a new home that’s less of an issue, but with renovations, it can be a costly, time-consuming process. Your subwoofer will still need to go on the floor know matter what, but you can place it in an out-of-the-way corner because bass tones are omnidirectional.

HIDING OTHER EQUIPMENT

Once you’ve taken care of your display and speakers, the largest remaining component of your A/V system is likely your receiver or amplifier. You can conceal your receiver or amp in a utility closet or other isolated spot. The device itself and the wiring are kept out of sight, which makes for a much cleaner installation.

Don’t start a complex project like this by yourself. You can learn more about our home A/V solutions by calling us at (503) 515-1192, click on the chat box in the corner of your Internet browser or fill out our online contact sheet.