Plasma and LCD TV Stands

When it comes to choosing a plasma TV stands you must pick the stand that will best suit the TV as well as your room. Let’s look at the two types of flat panels.

Plasma Flat Panels

Screens are commonly available in 42 inch and 50 inch models. So you will need a plasma TV stand that can accommodate this size. Many are actually made to fit particular sized screens so if you don't plan on upgrading anytime soon, choose a stand specifically made for your size TV. If you do plan on upsizing your TV in future, buy a stand that can accommodate a larger screen as well as your current one.

LCD Flat Panels

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens also commonly come in sizes up to 52 inch, so they are similar to the plasma TV. If you currently have an LCD TV and are purchasing a new plasma screen, chances are your current TV stand will accommodate your new plasma screen.

Plasma TV stands come in a variety of styles ranging from the basic one level simple stand to the more extravagant wall unit style furniture. Most commonly they are made from various types of wood including pine and mahogany.

Besides the traditional wooden models, there are now specific plasma TV stands on the market which cater only to the flat panel style television. For example, the Pioneer PFS1011 plasma TV floor stand is made with tempered-glass shelves and looks like something out of Star Trek rather than a traditional TV stand. How I really like this style stand for a plasma as it allows the TV to sit freely and without obstruction on the sides and behind it.

LCD and Plasma flat panel TV’s will both fit well in narrow stands due to the fact they are slim televisions.

You can purchase excellent plasma TV stands for under $200 however for fancier models you will be looking at spending upwards of $500.

Some TV stands have storage space for DVD's and even gaming console units and games. This is handy if you have limited space in your living room and wish to bulk all of your storage together in a neat manner.