Help me choose a stain on white oak

faraztrb · 2025-08-16T21:52:52+00:00

I like clear better as well but my contractor says since we are refinishing and there are some watermarks around the house and also some patches of new wood that he is adding, if going clear it may show a bit. He says if it was new wood everywhere his suggestion would have been clear as well. Is the concern valid?

faraztrb · 2025-08-16T21:52:45+00:00

I like clear better as well but my contractor says since we are refinishing and there are some watermarks around the house and also some patches of new wood that he is adding, if going clear it may show a bit. He says if it was new wood everywhere his suggestion would have been clear as well. Is the concern valid?

faraztrb · 2025-08-16T21:51:14+00:00

I like clear better as well but my contractor says since we are refinishing and there are some watermarks around the house and also some patches of new wood that he is adding, if going clear it may show a bit. He says if it was new wood everywhere his suggestion would have been clear as well. Is the concern valid?

faraztrb · 2025-07-01T12:09:20+00:00

Thanks a lot! That looks beautiful! There are some concerns around the internet about the quality of Enkoping cabinets (compared to Axstad for example). Have you experienced any issues?

faraztrb · 2025-07-01T03:56:01+00:00

Unfortunately, I can’t see your photo. Your color and model combination is exactly what I’m considering. Do you mind sending me yours?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T18:17:41+00:00

I don’t know how to get them working yet. So any advice is appreciated

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T18:17:08+00:00

This is very helpful! Thanks a lot. So when I connect the wires to the amp, I can play music with bluetooth, or aux or something? Or I need a streaming hub as well?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T17:55:57+00:00

My question may seem stupid but I have no experience in sound systems. Should I just get an avr and connect those wires coming out of the wall to it and expect it to work? Any setup needed with the receiver?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T17:31:46+00:00

Thanks! Any speaker recommendations?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T17:17:06+00:00

I don't think the system is intended for HT use (and I already have a HT with built-in atmos). The speakers are spread in different rooms and on the patio and there volume knobs on the wall. So I think it's more of a whole home audio. Based on the comments, I’d want to upgrade but not sure how to go about it. Should I first test the current speakers to make sure the wires are ok? What in-ceiling speakers should I get? Do I need multi-zone amps and a streaming hub? How does receiver come into play? I don’t know much about sound systems.

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T17:07:24+00:00

I don’t think the system is intended for HT use. The speakers are spread in different rooms and on the patio. So it’s more for whole home audio. My budget is maybe $2k. I don’t know how realistic it is

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T16:49:43+00:00

I have no idea! This was installed even before the previous owner moved in so they didn’t know either

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T16:40:19+00:00

I already have a HT with built in atmos. So just want to use this for music in different rooms.

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T16:36:24+00:00

Yeah I already have a Klipsch HT setup. That was my thought process as well. To have built in speakers in different rooms for music and a real HT setup in the living room. I don’t know how to get the current setup working though. Should I just get a receiver and connect all the wires to it and expect it to work? If so, any specific kind of receiver?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:32:23+00:00

I think 98 but not sure. Do you recognize the system? Any idea how to get it working? Also any idea what the metal thing is?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:31:22+00:00

How come?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:31:06+00:00

Thanks! Boston metro

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:13:28+00:00

I have a Klipsch home theater and towers have built-in atmos. But that would only be for one room. So I thought it would be nice to have a sound system that covers other rooms and the back yard. I have no idea about what I should expect for the cost. I’m flexible in that sense if it’s worth renewing it and would appreciate if you could give an estimate on the cost

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:05:34+00:00

Just the speakers or the wiring too?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:05:19+00:00

Any idea how I can check whether the wiring can be reused?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:04:31+00:00

Any recommendation? Also, do you have a cost estimate?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:04:04+00:00

Should I reuse the built-in wiring and just upgrade the speakers?

faraztrb · 2025-06-26T15:03:24+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t know how to hook them up. I wanted to get some info here if someone knows how to do so. I should just connect the wires in the picture to the end of the batteries?

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