Introduction to Tall TV Stands!
TV’s are getting bigger. More and more people now have a television over 37 inches in their homes.
The most typical television size found in the average person’s home is 42 inch – though depending on the country, this can be 50 inch and even as large as 100 inch. To most people this makes the need for a tall TV stand seems unnecessary.
In the past, a tall TV stand would be used to increase the height of a television to eye level. With Plasma and LCD televisions now being at a cost the general public can afford, the a taller then average TV stand would take the height of the screen above eye-level and make for awkward viewing. It is also more common for large flat televisions to be wall-mounted, instead of the usual TV stands.
The current décor of style and technology is also in favor of low television stands, this is for two reasons – it keeps the large screen at correct viewing height, and also complements the minimalistic design style that the typical buyer wants.
On the right is an example of the public’s most desired TV stand – sleek, clean lines, minimalistic, no distractions from the television. For the average user – the stand on the right is a perfect choice. So why would anyone consider a tall TV stand?
The answer is the TV enthusiast. A typical member of the public might have the following items to fit under their TV on their stand…
- Satellite or Cable box.
- DVD Player.
A more enthusiastic TV user may also add one or more of the following:
- Games Console.
- Surround Sound System.
An enthusiast will probably have all of the above, as well as:
- Additional Games Consoles.
- Separate Amplifier
- Bluray Player
- Media Centre
- Many other accessories.
As you can see an average TV stand will not accommodate the extra boxes. A wider TV stand may be an option, but as space is often a limiting factor the most common approach is to choose a tall TV stand.
Tall TV Stands can have many more shelves for devices – this allows better cooling and better organization.
There are a wide range of tall TV stands; many allow the user to adjust the shelves to the correct height for taller boxes – such as expensive amplifiers. There are also tall TV stands which can be wall mounted to save floor space.
As this site progresses we will add more tall TV stand features and reviews, as well as list common comments and questions found throughout the web.
Latest Questions:
How Do I Keep My TV Stand Tidy?
August 17th, 2010
My TV stand sits centre in the living room – i want to know a way to keep all the cables neat and tidy. Also i haven’t got a flat screen yet, so the back of my TV looks unsightly. What can i do to make it look more modern?
Answer:
Firstly, sort out all the cables so they are not messy, mixed up, or tangled up with each other. Using tie wraps (made for cables), group the cables together and prevent them looking a mess from the sofa. Hide them along the edges of the TV stand. As for the CRT TV – it’s time for an upgrade! You can buy a LCD for a very low cost now, the size is much bigger, and if you can afford HD the picture quality is far superior – even to DVDs. If you really want to keep your current TV – then try to push the TV as far back against a wall as possible. There is no really way to hide the massive size of CRT televisions.
How do you remove marks on wood TV stand?
June 20th, 2010
At Halloween I decorated around my TV with some cool little pumpkins and candles – they looks great, but they have left some marks on my wooden TV stand! 
What is the best way to remove them?
Answer:
The best way is exactly the same as all wood furniture – carefully. And with a specially formulated wood cleaner. Any wood cleaner will do – but checkout a brand name for a more guaranteed result. The same applies for veneer or MDF.
PC In A TV Stand With No Ventilation?
January 21st, 2010
I recently bought a media pc, which I wish to use to play movies, films, downloads and files through my TV. I will use it as the main source of entertainment. I want it to be the “Media Centre” of my home.
As it will be the main way of watching tv/movies, i want it to be in the middle of my TV stand – It is a small case and fits well, but there is very little (if any!) ventilation for the machine. The only way it could get ventilation is through the small hole in the stand that is made for the cables. Is it safe for such a PC to be in the stand? It is designed to be a media pc, and i want to leave it on 24 hours a day.
Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question! I think you already know the answer here
The fact that you took the time to ask the question shows you have doubts – and rightly so. A Computer – Media Centre or not, needs good ventilation to stop the CPU and other components from over heating. Some machines have vents in the front to suck in air, but almost all still need air in the back for the power supply.
If you want to leave the machine in your TV stand – you should remove the back wood, so the pc can “breathe”. Insure that the pc can get as much air as it would if it was standing outside of the stand.
Many thanks for your question!
Is it possible to buy a TV stand for a Computer LCD TV Monitor?
December 3rd, 2009QUESTION:
I have just got a new PC and the monitor also works as a TV – I am thinking of
using the monitor as the main TV in my room and getting rid of my CRT – this new monitor is a 28” LCD – so it is much better then my current TV. Is it possible to use a standard tv stand for the monitor?
ANSWER:
Monitors typically have the same small stands as Plasma and LCD screens. These small stands (the ones that stand on your desk) are perfectly fine to place on top of most stands designed for televisions. I say “Most” because there are exceptions – some stands are designed exclusively for a certain model of television – a Panasonic viera stand for example will only work with a viera televisions. Generic TV stands will be fine for your monitor though.