Have you ever tried to get your pet dog silver or a gold necklace? Or spent a thousand dollars on new mag wheels for your favorite sports car? Well, these are just examples of how we could spend to make our pets or investments look more attractive. The same is true when you have your new flat screen TV. You will not think that it is enough to buy just any kind of television stand. It actually doesn't matter whether you have a flat screen or just the ordinary CRT TV, you will still need to have flat TV stands to protect your television.
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First let's have the cathode ray tube television. For this kind of TV, you would want to think about the size first. Of course you would want a television stand that is not too small or big for your television. The depth of the television should also be checked if it is compatible and can be protected by the stand. On the other hand, flat screen TVs do not require a different style of flat TV stands in terms of size. The size of the stand would also need to match the size of the flat screen TV. However, you should keep in mind that flat screen TVs do not have much depth as the CRT TV, so your television stand needn't be that big.
Another thing to be considered in choosing a television stand is the aspect ratio of the TV set, which actually vary according to the type of television. In general, conventional TVs are square in shape, with 4:3 aspect ratio, whereas flat panel TVs are more rectangular shaped, or 16:9 ratio. So why do you have to care about the aspect ratio? It's simple. The TV stand should always be wider than the TV, of course, to protect the length of the screen. Trying to put a large wide screen TV on a standard TV stand poses a danger of having the ends of the television hanging on the edges, making it likely to be knocked over.
How about the style? Are the stands for flat TVs any different or more stylish than the CRTs'? Actually, there haven't been so many changes in the way flat TV stands look. For one a flat TV stand might look modern, though. They can be made of wood, metal, glass, etc. Another thing is that stands for flat screen TVs are lengthier, narrower, and even lower.
Choosing the best television stand for you doesn't have to be difficult. Just keep in mind that what's important for a TV stand is that it can protect your equipment, and match your style as well.
These days, if you're buying a new TV, it almost always means you're buying a flat screen TV, and that means you need to go shopping for flat screen TV stands. But you can't buy just any old TV stand. You paid a lot of money for that new television, especially if it's a big screen television, so you need to make sure you buy a TV stand that will keep it safe. Here you can learn how to find TV stands that will work well with and look good with your new flat screen television.
Choosing Flat Screen TV Stands Based on Size
With the conventional cathode ray tube televisions, size was all that mattered. The size of the TV stand that you needed was based mostly on the size of the television that you purchased. Not only was the size of the screen important, but the depth of the TV also played a role in the type of stand that could support it. With today's flat panel TVs, the size of the screen is often larger than a conventional television, but the depth of the screen is far less. This means a TV stand doesn't have to be quite as large to be able to hold a television. However, there is one other important factor that needs to be considered.
Aspect Ratio
When it comes to flat panel TVs, it's about more than just size. The aspect ratio of a flat screen TV is much different from that of the conventional TV. Conventional televisions had a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost, but not quite, square. Flat panel TVs, on the other hand, have a 16:9 aspect ratio, making them much more rectangular. This aspect ratio accommodates for both the HDTV format and film formats and provides for a richer viewing experience. So what does this mean for TV stands? A TV stand now needs to be wider to protect the length of the television screen. If you put a flat screen TV on an old TV stand, the ends would hang over the edge and someone could easily bump into it and knock it over.
Choosing Your Style
The change in size of these TVs has obviously affected some changes in style. Find out what's changed, and what hasn't, when it comes to the look of TV stands.
Some Things Stay the Same
The basic styles of TV stands haven't changed. If you want a modern stand to match your modern décor, you can find one for your flat panel television. And if you want your brand new television to fit in with the traditional furniture that you already own, there are plenty of television stands made in a very traditional style. You'll also find all of the same materials you'd normally find in furniture: wood, metal, glass, veneer, and more.
Some Things Change
Some things have, of course, changed when it comes to stands that will work with your flat TV cabinet panel TV. Size and aspect ratio have obviously affected some styles of stands. Many stands for flat screens are made to be longer, narrower, and sometimes lower to the ground. Another style that has popped up due to the nature of a flat screen is the flat entertainment center. These types of entertainment centers provide a flat, wall-like surface on which to mount the television, and space at the bottom or on the sides for storage.
Wall Mounts
Last but not least, many people are choosing not to buy any sort of TV stand at all. Where do they put their TV? They mount it directly on the wall, running the wiring through the wall. If they need storage for other media equipment, they choose a small piece of furniture that can accommodate their needs.
The most important thing to remember when shopping for a TV stand for your flat panel television is the safety of your television. Get a stand or mount that will support your television and that will blend in with your overall style.