One of the smartest things I did when I set up my home theater system was to bite the bullet and purchase a Universal Remote Control. Sure I could have sat there and juggled the four remote controls, but they have all been set aside forever and the fully programmable MX 950 Aurora complete control has taken over. This modern answer to "getting up" allows you to program up to 255 different devices into one remote and bounce back and fourth between components with ease thanks to a backlit LCD screen. You can customize the function key icons to accommodate exactly what your system requires and you are set. Features include custom graphics, hard buttons, audio, and a flexible memory structure. $699
Sanus Systems has great plans for your plasma TV stand. Sure its main purpose is to hold up the equipment, but it can look great and offer the functions you will need to make the experience smooth. Sanus Systems are designed from the ground up for a striking look that complements modern AV gear with sturdy aluminum construction that easily supports large TVs, and tempered glass shelves that display nearly any combination of AV component. If you have a simple system with a flat screen TV or a diverse home theater set up with multiple components, Sanus Systems has it covered. For mounted TV's some features include a wire management channel and their "Virtual Axis" fingertip tilting system which allows the viewer a perfect angle from any distance. For top shelf set up Sanus Platinum AV Foundations are constructed of solid, resonance-absorbing materials to form the perfect match to today's digital televisions and AV gear and reduce vibrations.
BDI USA says they are "more than just a pretty face". Sure their line of contemporary TV stands and audio video furniture looks great but also houses all the important features audiophiles and the rest of us need for our home theater and entertainment units. Marina their latest model is designed with speaker and media storage compartments, adjustable shelves, recessed wheels, and flow through ventilation. Marina is perfect for up to a 70" flat panel or rear projection TV with a top shelf capacity of 200lbs and adjustable shelves of 50 lbs. 23.5"H x 73"W x 22"D Component Depth 19" Available in High gloss black and white.
Ekornes Sterssless of Norway has been a leader in ergonomic home theater seating since 1972 and expands their collection here with the "Space" that offers a customizable product on the outside and all the orthopedic features inside. The Space can be joined with the new sector seating to form a curved home theater seating concept in high or low back recliners with articulating headrests. Each sector arm hosts pop up tables that expose a handy compartment for remote storage and drink holders. The Space can also be arranged in individual pieces or even combined in a sofa sectional with a large or medium corner. Available in leather or micro fiber with various foot options.
In a three part series featuring the modern furniture from Tonin Casa of Italy, Furniture Fashion will highlight the all original designs of one of our favorite lines. Here are some up to date TV stands / audio video entertainment centers that make the best of a small space while offering room for your components and a crisp clean look. Tonin Casa is masterful when it comes to furniture made from shaped and bent glass, some of which are available in a variety of colors to fit your décor. Most of the items shown are swivel units which make them as functional as good looking. Here are some of their unique TV stands that really caught my eye, I hope you enjoy them.
