Entertainment Center/Furniture says 55" TV max - Really?
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Entertainment Center/Furniture says 55" TV max - Really?
Looking to buy a 60" TV soon, and plan to get the room and furniture set up first.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
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Re: Entertainment Center/Furniture says 55" TV max - Really?
Looking to buy a 60" TV soon, and plan to get the room and furniture set up first.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
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Re: Entertainment Center/Furniture says 55" TV max - Really?
Looking to buy a 60" TV soon, and plan to get the room and furniture set up first.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
We found a nice little console that says it supports something like 240 lbs and a 55" TV. I don't see why a much lighter 60" TV wouldn't fit. What's the rationale for trying to limit it, just to prevent it extending over the sides? The base that actually will rest on the console will fit with tons of room to spare obviously.
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Another issue is the TV toppling over. If it sticks out, there's a greater chance a little kid can grab the end and pull it enough the make it fall over (more common than you'd think). If you do go over the edge, I'd make sure to anchor it to the wall (some models come with a string/cable for just that), especially if you have kids living in or visiting the house.
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I find it easier to just tie all the children up. You just have to remember to remove the rope before school starts each day.
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Thanks for the input everyone. Hadn't really thought about the kid or dog bumping into the overhanging parts. Will probably just put bookcases or something close to the ides to help prevent that.
But we actually found a nicer one at Costco today that supports up to 60". Need to lose my behemoth of an entertainment center first, then will probably go with the Costco one.
Have lots of Best Buy store credit, so looking at 60" smart TVs there now, and trying to decide to 3D or not 3D.
But we actually found a nicer one at Costco today that supports up to 60". Need to lose my behemoth of an entertainment center first, then will probably go with the Costco one.
Have lots of Best Buy store credit, so looking at 60" smart TVs there now, and trying to decide to 3D or not 3D.
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You have a young stepdaughter, right? Go 3D. Kids love it. Hell, I love it and I'm old. Even if you don't like it at the theater, I think it's much more fun at home.
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Thanks for the input everyone. Hadn't really thought about the kid or dog bumping into the overhanging parts. Will probably just put bookcases or something close to the ides to help prevent that.
But we actually found a nicer one at Costco today that supports up to 60". Need to lose my behemoth of an entertainment center first, then will probably go with the Costco one.
Have lots of Best Buy store credit, so looking at 60" smart TVs there now, and trying to decide to 3D or not 3D.
But we actually found a nicer one at Costco today that supports up to 60". Need to lose my behemoth of an entertainment center first, then will probably go with the Costco one.
Have lots of Best Buy store credit, so looking at 60" smart TVs there now, and trying to decide to 3D or not 3D.
Go get an anti-tip kit if you're concerned about the kid ruining the TV.
http://www.amazon.com/Hangman-TV400B.../dp/B003VOEEOU
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Thanks all. Yes, we'll be going 3D. First, I need to find someone stupid enough to take this monstrosity of an entertainment center out of our living room. I'll get a mounting cable like that if needed, will depend on our final set-up.
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I was worried for quite some time that no one would even pick it up for free! Sucker's quite heavy, even without a 32" tube sitting on it!
Good luck!
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That looks to be about the size of the one we had to get rid of last fall. The wife and I managed to take it to the garage where it sat for a month or two, until an in-law decided they'd take it off our hands, so we let them have it for free, as long as they came and picked it up.
I was worried for quite some time that no one would even pick it up for free! Sucker's quite heavy, even without a 32" tube sitting on it!
Good luck!
I was worried for quite some time that no one would even pick it up for free! Sucker's quite heavy, even without a 32" tube sitting on it!
Good luck!
And yes, it's very heavy and unwieldy. Luckily, I posted it again on Freecycycle last night and have four offers already. Hopefully one of them follows through with hauling it out of here.