Tv Stand / Receiver Size - Blu-ray Forum

mlomeli · 10-18-2008, 06:34 AM

Ok, not sure where I should have started this thread, but since I'm mostly concerned of the size of my receiver...doing it here.

I have the Onkyo 606 and wondering if I'd have a problem fitting it in a TV stand that I can pick up at BB/CC or the like. I'm trying to hold the receiver, cable box, PS3 and center channel (R/L if possible). Should I be looking at a certain stand? Trying to keep around $250. Thoughts?

thanks,
Matt

allstar780 · 10-18-2008, 06:43 AM

a few points

1) You might have trouble finding a stand that can fit the 606 and still provide 2 or 3 inches above the top for ventilation... but find your measurement and go from there

2) You won't want to sent you L/R speakers on the stand, unless you are sitting really close to the TV (like 4 feet away), you'll want to place them off to the sides, spacing the speakers 6-12 feet apart if possible

mlomeli · 10-18-2008, 07:26 AM

thanks Allstar. Ya, that's why I put the R/L last (and if possible). I'd like not to, but I have some 8 year old HTIB speakers at the moment that don't look right (messes up the whole "big picture" as for as looks and cables are concerned).

If space at the top is a concern...which I know it is...what would you (or others suggest? I have a 50" DLP, so a hange on the wall tv solution might not apply for me.

matt

allstar780 · 10-18-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlomeli

thanks Allstar. Ya, that's why I put the R/L last (and if possible). I'd like not to, but I have some 8 year old HTIB speakers at the moment that don't look right (messes up the whole "big picture" as for as looks and cables are concerned).

If space at the top is a concern...which I know it is...what would you (or others suggest? I have a 50" DLP, so a hange on the wall tv solution might not apply for me.

matt

If you only have, say, an inch of space, there are covers for receivers out there (don't know of any brands off-hand) that is basically a folded metal plate that directs airflow towards the back of the receiver and usually has some kind of fans to help do so... they're designed to allow you to stack components, but obviously have other applications as well

the best alternate solution would be finding a better stand... you may have to spend a bit more, but there are certainly stands out there that would fit your receiver... or make your own

crazyBLUE · 10-18-2008, 09:29 AM

Bought this at CC A year ago !

Metal & black glass stand for $ 250.

SDBlu · 10-18-2008, 09:29 AM

I have this one and I have the Onkyo 805. It suits my needs fine and i think it is a decent price. Looks pretty cool too IMO. Not sure if this is the type of stand you were looking for?

http://furniture2go.com/product_detail.php?pid=46

aramis109 · 10-18-2008, 02:51 PM

I posted this in another thread, but it's relevant. It's what I own. Mine looks just like the Vitoria. You can see pictures of my setup in my sig.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

It's a Z-Line stand. You can get them online for about $400 or, if you are looking for a great deal, you can get the exact same thing from Wal-Mart for $198. The only difference is that the tempered glass isn't tinted. It's even manufactured by Z-Line and rebadged as Hometrends on the box. They don't have them online yet but they're available at most Wally's around my area, so they should be easy to find. I bought one, and they're a heck of a deal!

Z-Line:
http://www.racksandstands.com/Z-Line...FQykagodmGArLg

mlomeli · 10-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Awesome! Thanks guys.

TENSE · 10-18-2008, 07:31 PM

i don't think an onkyo 805 would fit on my tv stand but i will still purchase it because that shouldn't stop me! my tv stand's bottom shelf is 17 3/4 and the onkyo is 18 1/18! would it some how fit on my tv stand? any one?

DBlackGT · 10-18-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TENSE

i don't think an onkyo 805 would fit on my tv stand but i will still purchase it because that shouldn't stop me! my tv stand's bottom shelf is 17 3/4 and the onkyo is 18 1/18! would it some how fit on my tv stand? any one?

Yea same thing with my stand. But the feet on the Onkyo aren't at the edge, the are farther in underneath it so it should be fine.

TENSE · 10-18-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Yea same thing with my stand. But the feet on the Onkyo aren't at the edge, the are farther in underneath it so it should be fine.

hey dblack, thanks for the help.
i wanted to purchase some banana plugs from amazon today, so which ones would you recommend?

ArieS · 10-22-2008, 06:02 PM

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

ArieS · 10-22-2008, 06:04 PM

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Or these if you prefer them closed. That's what I have but they cost twice as much, still cheap though.

10-18-2008, 06:34 AM	#1
mlomeli Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Murray, UT Blu-ray collection:27	Tv Stand / Receiver Size Ok, not sure where I should have started this thread, but since I'm mostly concerned of the size of my receiver...doing it here. I have the Onkyo 606 and wondering if I'd have a problem fitting it in a TV stand that I can pick up at BB/CC or the like. I'm trying to hold the receiver, cable box, PS3 and center channel (R/L if possible). Should I be looking at a certain stand? Trying to keep around $250. Thoughts? thanks, Matt

10-18-2008, 09:29 AM	#5
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Bought this at CC A year ago ! Metal & black glass stand for $ 250. Last edited by crazyBLUE; 01-10-2010 at 01:18 PM.

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10-18-2008, 06:43 AM	#2
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	a few points 1) You might have trouble finding a stand that can fit the 606 and still provide 2 or 3 inches above the top for ventilation... but find your measurement and go from there 2) You won't want to sent you L/R speakers on the stand, unless you are sitting really close to the TV (like 4 feet away), you'll want to place them off to the sides, spacing the speakers 6-12 feet apart if possible

10-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#3
mlomeli Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Murray, UT Blu-ray collection:27	thanks Allstar. Ya, that's why I put the R/L last (and if possible). I'd like not to, but I have some 8 year old HTIB speakers at the moment that don't look right (messes up the whole "big picture" as for as looks and cables are concerned). If space at the top is a concern...which I know it is...what would you (or others suggest? I have a 50" DLP, so a hange on the wall tv solution might not apply for me. matt

10-18-2008, 09:29 AM	#6
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I have this one and I have the Onkyo 805. It suits my needs fine and i think it is a decent price. Looks pretty cool too IMO. Not sure if this is the type of stand you were looking for? http://furniture2go.com/product_detail.php?pid=46

10-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
mlomeli Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Murray, UT Blu-ray collection:27	Awesome! Thanks guys.

10-18-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	i don't think an onkyo 805 would fit on my tv stand but i will still purchase it because that shouldn't stop me! my tv stand's bottom shelf is 17 3/4 and the onkyo is 18 1/18! would it some how fit on my tv stand? any one?

10-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#12
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

10-22-2008, 06:04 PM	#13
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Or these if you prefer them closed. That's what I have but they cost twice as much, still cheap though.

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