Home Theater Furniture

For the electronics manufacturers the trend has moved to smaller components such as flat panel televisions, in wall surround speakers, and all in one multi channel surround sound systems. New home developers are even offering the convenience high quality pre wiring for those in the building stage. With all this being done on the electronics side, the furniture manufacturers had to follow suit and produce items catering to the growing home theater demand. On the retail level a wide variety of flat panel consoles with room for two or four components have become more in demand leaving the old vertical stereo tower and separate television stand a dying breed. Infrared control pickups are being added to many of the units with wood or metal doors allowing for use of remote controls with the doors closed. Remote pickups can be added if the item you are considering does not have it built in. This simple set up gives you the option of mounting the TV on the wall if desired. This is great because you do not have to look at all the stereo and the wires anymore. Remember to estimate the viewing height you will need when shopping for a stand and a television. Ideally the center of the screen should be eye level to allow for a comfortable experience.