Friday, July 31, 2009

Flat Screen TV Stands-How to Choose the Right One

By Thomas C. Edwards

If you are in the market for a TV stand chances are you are replacing your old bulky television with a flat screen version. In addition to their slim profile, the new screens have a different aspect ratio, necessitating an entirely different design for their supporting stands.

There are a few advantages of purchasing a flat screen TV stand online. Because online retailers do not have the same overhead as brick and mortar stores, they can deliver to the consumer at significantly less cost. In addition they can offer a huge number of styles in all price ranges because they are not limited by the same floor space constraints, and competing products (such as televisions), that retailers are concerned with.

Selecting the correct size stand is important not only to the stability of the television, but the stand and flat screen pairing should be visually pleasing. Confirm that the width of the stand is wider than the screen and make sure the stand is capable of supporting the TVs weight.

Flat screen TV stands come in a variety of styles that fit any decor. Deciding on which style suits you is as simple as looking around your room. Are you more contemporary or are you a bit French country? Whether you like a TV stand that is more modern than traditional or whether you have an eclectic look, there are hundreds of different styles to choose from.

When choosing flat screen TV screens it is essential that you figure out how much storage you are going to need. If you are like most people then not only do you have the flat screen television, you also have surround sound speakers, tons of DVDs, a stereo system and possibly some gaming equipment. Rather than having to get a separate storage unit for all of your other electrical equipment, you can buy an all purpose flat screen TV stand that will hold everything you have in a neat and organized way.

The TV screen size as well and the size of the stand will in large part be dictated by the size of the room where it will be placed as well as the viewing distance. Be aware it is possible to purchase a screen that is too large for a given room and seating configuration. Some rooms will dictate that the screen be placed in the corner; fortunately there are stands available that are designed for corner placement.

The materials used in the construction of the stand are varied. Of course the more traditional material is wood (usually veneered plywood), but many designs employ glass stainless steel, aluminum, as well as modern plastics. If you are purchasing from an on-line source, then expect some assemble to be required, regardless of the component materials.

There are some features that may be included is some units but are not standard in the typical stand. You may wish to store your collection of DVDs in the stand; if so be sure to look for a stand that has covered media storage. The addition of casters makes moving for cleaning and re-arranging furniture in the room a much easier experience. Also you may wish to have adjustable shelving so your storage options may be changes as you update your electronic components.

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