Hi everyone!
First I want to say "thank you" to everyone here. This is a great resource and I've used it for research into my first HDTV! =)
So now that I have a new TV, I need a suitable entertainment center. I don't have a particular preference in terms of wood / glass / etc. However, I think a relatively simple cabinet with open shelves will do (no doors). I plan on putting the televsion on the stand and putting the whole thing free-standing on top.
My television is a 42" Panasonic, dimensions (H x W x D) 27.1 x 44.7 x 13. The pedestal is 26.625 wide and 13.125 deep.
What size of entertainment center do I need? I figure the width is really the deciding factor. Do I buy one as wide as the TV or as wide as the pedestal or somewhere in between?
I ask because there is not a whole lot of wall space, so I'd like to keep it under 40" width if possible.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good entertainment center? Like I said, I don't care too much about the material. Right now I just have a 3-wall cabinet with no doors. I like it just fine. The TV sits on top. I'm looking for something similar.
I'll be putting 4 components in there: DirectTV DVR, a Blu-Ray player, an Onkyo receiver and an XBox 360. The receiver is the largest component standing at 7.6 inches tall. I assume I'll probably want another inch or two to allow for airflow.
Also, for any fellow members in California, should I be concerned with using the pedestal in earthquake country? Does the weight of the television (~95 lbs) keep it pretty firmly on the table?
Thanks!
First I want to say "thank you" to everyone here. This is a great resource and I've used it for research into my first HDTV! =)
So now that I have a new TV, I need a suitable entertainment center. I don't have a particular preference in terms of wood / glass / etc. However, I think a relatively simple cabinet with open shelves will do (no doors). I plan on putting the televsion on the stand and putting the whole thing free-standing on top.
My television is a 42" Panasonic, dimensions (H x W x D) 27.1 x 44.7 x 13. The pedestal is 26.625 wide and 13.125 deep.
What size of entertainment center do I need? I figure the width is really the deciding factor. Do I buy one as wide as the TV or as wide as the pedestal or somewhere in between?
I ask because there is not a whole lot of wall space, so I'd like to keep it under 40" width if possible.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good entertainment center? Like I said, I don't care too much about the material. Right now I just have a 3-wall cabinet with no doors. I like it just fine. The TV sits on top. I'm looking for something similar.
I'll be putting 4 components in there: DirectTV DVR, a Blu-Ray player, an Onkyo receiver and an XBox 360. The receiver is the largest component standing at 7.6 inches tall. I assume I'll probably want another inch or two to allow for airflow.
Also, for any fellow members in California, should I be concerned with using the pedestal in earthquake country? Does the weight of the television (~95 lbs) keep it pretty firmly on the table?
Thanks!