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where are the componets for the tv stored? speakers? etc?

Pauline McFadden

7 years ago

Westbourne Grove · More Info

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Lex McMillan Architects Ltd
7 years ago
Hi, The wiring goes from behind the TV back into the chimney breast boxing. This is then connected to a DVD player at low level in a side cabinet. The TV has small inbuilt speakers, but there are additional hard wired speakers set in the ceiling and back wall.
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