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Video Master · 06-08-2008, 08:06 AM

Man this is racking my brain but I was hoping somebody out there had a genius solution. I have limited space to put in a new LCD - prob a 40 inch sony but as you can see by the photo its not going to work. I can put in up to a 42 inch tv as long as its no longer than 42 inches but its going to cover up the speakers. I can place it on the highest shelf where the center channel is but that is going to look goofy. Any suggestions?

crackinhedz · 06-08-2008, 03:11 PM

would a 37" cover the speakers?

...that looks like a really tight fit?!!

crackinhedz · 06-08-2008, 03:17 PM

also, me and my wife use to have christmas lighting...but if you can find some rope lights...it looks much cleaner on the walls.

un4gvn94538 · 06-08-2008, 04:02 PM

if your goinig to use that shelf, you need to make sure its goinig to hold the weight of whatever you put there. also, its hard to tell but i suggest use a power surge/strip at least.

dont know where you live, but here in cali, earthquakes are a bother and things need to be secure. not sure how flat panels are since i dont have one yet.

Video Master · 06-08-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

would a 37" cover the speakers?

...that looks like a really tight fit?!!

A 37 would work but I'm looking to get a 1080p. Hard to find 1080p in a 37 inch.

crackinhedz · 06-08-2008, 04:48 PM

Panasonic - 37" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Video Master · 06-08-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Panasonic - 37" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Not bad but I'm looking for one that isn't black. Can't stand black LCDs.

allstar780 · 06-08-2008, 05:10 PM

personally I would have done this a different way, shop for a TV and then find a stand to fit

jswilli1 · 06-08-2008, 06:37 PM

Two options:

1. Can you angle the current stand in the corner to make it work for you?
2. Why not ditch you current stand or buy a flat panel and mount it from the wall (left side) and move the center speaker down to the shelf the TV is supposed to sit on?

Video Master · 06-08-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allstar780

personally I would have done this a different way, shop for a TV and then find a stand to fit

Unfortunately this is a small studio apt in Hollywood and this corner is the only option. I had the stand already with a regular NTSC television. I'm in the middle of remodeling and I'm buying all new furniture and I have tried to make other set ups work but they just won't due to a fixed heater in the back of the room. I can't mount it on the wall anywhere because its a rented apt. I would move but current one bedroom apts in L.A. are $2,000 a month and I don't want to waste money away like that. The stand is also worth $3,000 and is from Italy so I don't really want to ditch it for a best buy POS. Can't part with the speakers either. Maybe I'll get some of those big screen gaming goggles.

crackinhedz · 06-08-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Video Master

Maybe I'll get some of those big screen gaming goggles.

or live with a black LCD?

06-08-2008, 08:06 AM	#1
Video Master Banned Member since:May 2008 Location:Hollywood, CA	Entertainment Center Set-Up Question Man this is racking my brain but I was hoping somebody out there had a genius solution. I have limited space to put in a new LCD - prob a 40 inch sony but as you can see by the photo its not going to work. I can put in up to a 42 inch tv as long as its no longer than 42 inches but its going to cover up the speakers. I can place it on the highest shelf where the center channel is but that is going to look goofy. Any suggestions?

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06-08-2008, 03:11 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	would a 37" cover the speakers? ...that looks like a really tight fit?!!

06-08-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	also, me and my wife use to have christmas lighting...but if you can find some rope lights...it looks much cleaner on the walls.

06-08-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	if your goinig to use that shelf, you need to make sure its goinig to hold the weight of whatever you put there. also, its hard to tell but i suggest use a power surge/strip at least. dont know where you live, but here in cali, earthquakes are a bother and things need to be secure. not sure how flat panels are since i dont have one yet.

06-08-2008, 04:48 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Panasonic - 37" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

06-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#8
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	personally I would have done this a different way, shop for a TV and then find a stand to fit

06-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#9
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	Two options: 1. Can you angle the current stand in the corner to make it work for you? 2. Why not ditch you current stand or buy a flat panel and mount it from the wall (left side) and move the center speaker down to the shelf the TV is supposed to sit on?

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