View Full Version : Need help choosing a stand.


jwittenmyer
11-15-07, 03:45 PM
I'm having a terrible time choosing a stand for my Sony 60A3000. There are several things that I want in a stand, but I can't seem to find one at a reasonable price (sub $300). I'm hopeful that someone can point me to a good choice.

What I Need:
- Height must be 20" or under because the A3000 has a terrible vertical viewing angle.
- Shelves must be at least 7" high to fit my Onkyo receiver.
- Middle compartment or open middle for center speaker.
- Prefer to have two shelves.
- Prefer to have no doors.
- Under $300.

I can't find anything that fits these specs. I like the Ikea Leksvik (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70115187) bench, but the middle is divided. I like the Pinnacle DLP stands, but the shelves are too small. If the Leksvik had 6 compartments instead of 8, it might be perfect.

All I really want is a 55"+ wide, 20" high or less, six compartment stand with 7" or larger shelves for less than $300. It doesn't seem like it should be that hard, but it is.

AMartin56
11-15-07, 11:08 PM
Best I've seen in the price range is the Leksvik and I now own one. But I agree that it sucks to have my center speaker off-center. Ultimately I got over it though because the stand is very sturdy and looks good for the price compared to what else it out there.

And it may not be apparent from the website but the shelves on the Leksvik are adustable...the vertical dividers aren't though...

jwittenmyer
11-16-07, 08:24 AM
Thanks for the info. I'm starting to lean toward the Leksvik just because I need to get something soon so I can sell my old stand with my old TV. Someone on another thread said the Antique Stain version is smaller than the Black version. Do you know if that's true?

jwittenmyer
11-16-07, 10:42 PM
Well, I was all set to order the Leksvik and then I found out Ikea wants to charge me $250 to deliver it. LOL! That sort of kills the deal. Any help out there for something similar that fits my original criteria?