Different TV stand (than manufacturers one)

Simmz · 20 Mar 2021 at 12:36

Has anyone ever used something like this before ?

Changed living room up and TV isn't wall mounted anymore and on a unit. Currently due to the Sonos arc have had to raise TV on some raiser, but was thinking if used something like the below wouldn't need the raiser and would be more flush to the wall again.

Just wondered if anyone has and can recommend which one if so.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-...ocphy=1007247&hvtargid=pla-422773491762&psc=1

Might give this one a go actually:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BONTEC-Uni...ords=vesa+stand+65+inch&qid=1616244450&sr=8-3

IceBear · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:10

Yes I've used one similar to the second one you've linked to.
Moved an old tv from living room up into the bedroom and needed a taller stand. worked out just fine.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MM4539M/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Scrutinize · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:24

Simmz said:
Has anyone ever used something like this before ?

Might give this one a go actually:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BONTEC-Uni...ords=vesa+stand+65+inch&qid=1616244450&sr=8-3

I use one of AVF Affinity these but bar material and shelving options they all do the same job.

https://www.johnlewis.com/avf-affin...with-mount-for-tvs-up-to-65-inch/oak/p2685368

The Bontec one you linked too looks solid enough and decent value. I have had a very similar one to this before and it was fine for a big tv. If it doesn't have adjustable height feet they can angle back very slightly on carpet due to weight but you can just put shim under.

Simmz · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:39

Cheers, I've gone for the Bontec one. As Amazon can always return it. I know the height clearance will be fine, but was more just to be safe with the sturdiness as cats like to jump on the new unit

but have accidental damage anyway so not too much an issue worse case scenario.

IceBear · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:44

We too have inquisitive cats and so far its not been knocked over yet. its a pretty heavy base even before a tv's mounted to it.

UnworthyBean · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:51

Realise you've already chose one but thought I'd throw my 2p in.

I have one similar to the top one (albeit from eBay) and whilst it does the job, it doesn't feel massively safe. Since it's not linked in the middle the TV sways from side to side if you knock it. This is also with only a 39" TV on it.

IceBear · 20 Mar 2021 at 13:58

I had looked at that type before settling on the Bontec.
Glad I choose the latter now..

Simmz · 21 Mar 2021 at 14:18

IceBear said:
I had looked at that type before settling on the Bontec.
Glad I choose the latter now..

Just put it together.

Time for some trial and error now to try and make sure it clears the Sonos arc.

Arcane · 25 Mar 2021 at 12:58

Simmz said:
Just put it together.

Time for some trial and error now to try and make sure it clears the Sonos arc.

How did this go? I'm looking for something similar to mount a 48" OLED. Currently hovering over the AVF one (similar to the Bontec) and the Hama Design stand (with a soundbar bracket). Be interesting to see pics of them in the real world.

Simmz · 25 Mar 2021 at 14:17

Ignore the dust and holes, living room about to be completely painted and made more wife friendly. Only way I was allowed to add the Sonos sub, if we could make it feel more homely hence the tv unit, then corner units bla bla bla, damn wife! Although to be fair, it's not much further out than when it was on the wall, so not too much of an issue. Gives me an excuse to buy a PS5 when stock comes back in, now that it can go in the unit

Arcane · 25 Mar 2021 at 16:30

That looks great, is the soundbar sitting on the base or in front of it?

Simmz · 25 Mar 2021 at 16:57

It's in front of it, but could sit on it if limited depth wise. Would still clear the TV or you could just go up a notch on the stand. Deffo check which ever you buy has cable management on the stand as some don't come with it.

Arcane · 25 Mar 2021 at 17:14

Thanks, I'd like to get a Denon Home 550 under the TV, actually sitting on the base panel. I think I'll go with the AVF, it's UK made and has cable management etc.

batfink · 25 Mar 2021 at 17:21

I bought one of these recently for my 55". It works really well and the swivel action can be handy. My Sonos Playbar sits on the base and the TV basically leans forward so that it's over the soundbar. You would be able to do the same with your Denon. It's also really heavy and really sturdy.

https://www.richersounds.com/sanus-wstv1-b2-universal-desk-stand.html

Arcane · 26 Mar 2021 at 08:39

I was looking at that one (and the Flexson Sonos Beam model), I'm a bit weird when it comes to things lining up and the Sanus is just ever so slightly wider than the soundbase, looks very nice though. How far does the base stick out from the front of the TV? Any pics?

I could get all three from RS, (TV, Soundbase and stand), I'm sure there's a deal to be had there.

Simmz · 2 Apr 2021 at 18:04

It's been up 2 weeks now, no issues at all and super happy with the outcome after moving away from it being wall mounted. The wall has been painted and looks much better. Just need to get the skirting and doors done then happy wife happy life.

Arcane · 6 Apr 2021 at 12:11

Looks really nice.