Mounting audio/video equipment in a closet?

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I need some way to get my remote signals into the closet.  I will be mounting a HDTV on a wall in one room and all the A/V equipment in a closet behind the wall.  I only have a DishNetwork receiver and a DVD player now but plan to add a surround sound system in the future.  How do I operate these devices?

Tobers · Accepted Answer

What you need are some IR repeaters/blasters.  Niles makes a wide range of products that will suit your needs.  I would recommend that you call your local dealer that carry Niles and ask them what you'll need.

http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_selection.php?catcdID=5

Anonymous · Answer

Hay guys wouldn't it be easyer to just build a extra  door in the back of the closet between the other room and the bedroom and why would you want to put most of your gear where you can't get to it easy anyway? oh and what about the heat build up from the receiver?Receivers need space to "breath" so that heat don't build up and set things on fire( like itself).Dud on the surface you have a good idea but iI really thing you need rethink your set-up and how you want to mount all your stuff.

C · Answer

Basic: use a wireless remote control extender. Transmit unit is placed in TV room, receive unit is placed with equipment
>> PRO: Cheap and easy. Works with most IR remotes
>> CON: Bulky devices aren't easy to conceal. May not be functional in tight spaces (closet)
ex: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_009PM5900/X-10-PM5900.html?tp=1899

Intermediate: install a IR repeater system. IR target is installed in TV room, and hardwired back to repeater system in AV closet. Use CAT5e wire or similar gauge to extend distance between target and repeater system
>> PRO: Accurate, without any RF range issues.  Works with most IR remotes.
>> CON: yet another cable to run from the TV room to the closet
ex: http://www.smarthome.com/_/Remotes_IR_Repeaters/Complete_IR_Kits/IR_Repeaters/_/5/2nl/1Rj/nav.aspx

Advanced: Consolidate solutions for system control and remote location with a universal remote with RF capability. 
>> PRO: Simplify your system with 1 remote control. Wireless repeater installed in AV closet.

>> Con: Cost. Could be difficult to program, for the non-enthusiast or impatient. 

ex: http://www.crutchfield.com/g_16000/Remote-Controls.html?tp=712&nvpair=FFBrand|Universal
or
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_16000/Remote-Controls.html?tp=712&nvpair=FFBrand|Logitech

I suggest the Logitech Harmony remotes: Web-based programming. Fairly easy to customize. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/remotes/universal_remotes/devices/374&cl=us,en

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Mounting audio/video equipment in a closet?

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