You have to love the do-it-yourself community. They certainly are a passionate bunch.
We have seen some phenomenal examples of what the DIYer can do. And we’ve seen some, well, not so great examples.
While we hate to pooh-pooh someone’s passion project, there is a reason that people call in the pros. Screen sizes, wire management, angles, adjustments and even decor; it’s a lot to think about. That’s why so many choose to pay someone to do it. They want to get the job done right - the first time.
Of course, some people love to tweak until the room or system is perfect. Here are five examples of DIYers that didn’t think that was really necessary.
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Wow this article is really mean. Whats that saying? If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all?
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Should TV manufacturers offer dumbed-down TVs that focus on image quality rather than apps?
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I fully agree with ET. I’m sure these people are all very happy with their setups—just because they may not, in your mind, be set up ideally doesn’t mean you should run an article bashing their work.