Somewhat more expensive than their direct view or rear projection counterparts, plasma televisions have won-over hundreds of thousands of viewers with an abundance of desirable benefits. With features like exceptional color displays, uniform screen brightness, wide
viewing angles, high resolutions, and reduced glare, it’s no wonder plasma is the fastest-selling type of television on the market today. For the display and support of these specialized televisions, high-quality plasma TV stands are a necessity.
After you’ve joined the ranks of plasma television owners, you’ll need to decide how to display your investment with one of our high-quality plasma TV stands. Distinguished by their ultra-slim, flat-panel screens, plasma televisions are extremely lightweight when compared to traditional rear projection TVs, which can weigh in excess of 400 pounds.
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Even so, plasma TVs require substantial support due to their characteristically wide screens, which often measure up to 60 inches wide. You’ll need a sturdy, non-wobbling stand to prevent a potentially catastrophic fall. There are many plasma television stands that are specially designed to accommodate plasma TVs, boasting wider and sleeker dimensions.
Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for a Plasma TV Stand
Before purchasing your plasma entertainment console, there are several important questions that should be answered:
- What’s your decorating style? Plasma television cabinets offer you many choices with glass, stainless steel and wood. For more traditionally furnished homes, a standard hardwood stand may be more suitable for showcasing your investment. Keep in mind that you’ll have your entertainment console for years to come, so choose one that will transcend changing trends. Additionally, an attractive illusion can be created with contemporary glass or metal frames that make your plasma TV appear to be floating in midair.
- How much extra space will you need? Although far wider than standard consoles, many plasma stands are designed with minimal storage capacity. If you have additional electronic components or accessories that you’ll need to house alongside your TV, look for a stand with extra shelving or enclosed cabinets. If you choose a unit with glass shelving, be sure the glass is tempered to provide the necessary support for your television.
- How much does your TV weigh? Most of today’s stands are equipped to handle weights up to 300 pounds. This is far more than most of today’s plasma televisions, but you should check the specifications of your TV and stand.
- Do you need a lift stand? If your television will be in a heavily trafficked area, or if you have small children in the house, you might want to consider investing in a plasma lift stand. Lift stands are equipped with a special mechanism that raises the TV up out of the stand at the touch of a button, and then lowers it back into the console. Not only can lift stands help protect your plasma television; they also neatly conceal the screen when not in use.
When shopping for plasma TV stands, be sure to choose one in a material, style, and size that blends well with your home décor, your existing furnishings, your storage needs, and the width of your screen. We offer an abundance of television consoles that are specially designed to handsomely and reliably accommodate plasma televisions.
