Traditional TV stand or adjustable wireframe rack for a BVM?

[Ikaruga11]

So I need help deciding on a stand to put a BVM on. Should I get a traditional TV stand designed to hold heavy CRTs, or a wireframe rack with adjustable shelves? There are pros and cons to each option, so I'd like to hear your guys input on this.

Wireframe Stand:
+ Adjustable shelf height, for tailored viewing position and easily reachable consoles
+ Easier cable management thanks to open space
+ More air flow helps keep BVM and consoles cooler
+ Rollable thanks to wheels on the bottom, if included
+ Can be taken apart and is easily transportable
- Dust gathers way faster on exposed consoles and electronics. Sunlight, UV light or other light sources can also cause consoles to fade faster
- Not as sturdy and easier to accidently tip over
- Not as aesthetically pleasing for a game room
- An easily moveable shelf may mess with the BVM's calibration in accordance to the Earth's magnetic field.
- Some thing might be awkward to place on the shelf due to the gaps

Traditional TV Stand:
+ Extremely sturdy, flat surface that's a lot harder to accidently tip over
+ Sliding glass doors to keep dust out, but keep consoles easily visible. Direct sunlight and room light won't see the consoles with this setup
+ Non-moving stand keeps the BVM in place, and won't accidently mess with the calibration at all.
+ The glass shelves inside the TV stand can be adjusted in height and quantity
+ Far more aesthetically pleasing
- Cable management is more difficult due to closed design and small cable holes
- No air flow except for when gslss doors are open and the small cable holes, although the darker area could help keep consoles cooler?
- Viewing height for the BVM cannot be adjusted unless I put stuff on top or below the TV stand, or use a lower chair.
- Cannot be taken apart and is harder to transport
- Obstructs more of your room view than a wireframe stand

What do you guys think? Give me your opinions and facts.

[Hoagtech]

So I need help deciding on a stand to put a BVM on. Should I get a traditional TV stand designed to hold heavy CRTs, or a wireframe rack with adjustable shelves? There are pros and cons to each option, so I'd like to hear your guys input on this.

Wireframe Stand:
+ Adjustable shelf height, for tailored viewing position and easily reachable consoles
+ Easier cable management thanks to open space
+ More air flow helps keep BVM and consoles cooler
+ Rollable thanks to wheels on the bottom, if included
+ Can be taken apart and is easily transportable
- Dust gathers way faster on exposed consoles and electronics. Sunlight, UV light or other light sources can also cause consoles to fade faster
- Not as sturdy and easier to accidently tip over
- Not as aesthetically pleasing for a game room
- An easily moveable shelf may mess with the BVM's calibration in accordance to the Earth's magnetic field.
- Some thing might be awkward to place on the shelf due to the gaps

Traditional TV Stand:
+ Extremely sturdy, flat surface that's a lot harder to accidently tip over
+ Sliding glass doors to keep dust out, but keep consoles easily visible. Direct sunlight and room light won't see the consoles with this setup
+ Non-moving stand keeps the BVM in place, and won't accidently mess with the calibration at all.
+ The glass shelves inside the TV stand can be adjusted in height and quantity
+ Far more aesthetically pleasing
- Cable management is more difficult due to closed design and small cable holes
- No air flow except for when gslss doors are open and the small cable holes, although the darker area could help keep consoles cooler?
- Viewing height for the BVM cannot be adjusted unless I put stuff on top or below the TV stand, or use a lower chair.
- Cannot be taken apart and is harder to transport
- Obstructs more of your room view than a wireframe stand

What do you guys think? Give me your opinions and facts.

I would measure the depth of the bvm and leave 2” extra for ventilation and cord management.

And buy your tv foundation according to your needed depth. I went overboard on the depth and I feel like it’s a bit “clunky”.

I wish I would have purchased a unit closer to the depth of my tv

[Dochartaigh]

BVM = Classy. Wireframe rack = cheap. Your BVM deserves a nice stylish home...problem is the depth. Nearly all furniture I've seen (in my style at least which is modern) - and I've been shopping for almost a solid year now for something which will work, seems to max out at 16" or so (blame it on how they're nearly all made for flatscreen TV's). My BVM-D20 is 22.5" and I need clearance for the wires off the back. Haven't been able to find a single TV/entertainment stand (or even stylish shelving) which will work and I like the looks of.

[nmalinoski]

BVM = Classy. Wireframe rack = cheap. Your BVM deserves a nice stylish home...problem is the depth. Nearly all furniture I've seen (in my style at least which is modern) - and I've been shopping for almost a solid year now for something which will work, seems to max out at 16" or so (blame it on how they're nearly all made for flatscreen TV's). My BVM-D20 is 22.5" and I need clearance for the wires off the back. Haven't been able to find a single TV/entertainment stand (or even stylish shelving) which will work and I like the looks of.

My problem was simply finding a CRT stand, let alone a stylish one. Obviously, they're not easy to come by anymore.

I ended up getting one of these stands on sale for my Sony KV-27FV310. It turned out to be about 21 to 22 inches deep, and is supposed to hold 150lbs, which works out perfect for me. Doesn't look like they're available anymore, though.

[mvsfan]

I would get a classic tv stand, Designed for a CRT. you can tell, because the opening for the tv is more or less 4:3, not 16:9.

And get one that has glass doors, if you have lots of consoles it will keep dust off of them.

Craigslist is a good place to look. i still see old crt stands there.

[Ikaruga11]

Thanks for the advice and suggestions, everyone. The reason I asked and made this thread is because I actually already own a large traditional CRT TV stand to go with my new Sony BVM-D24E1WU and wanted to know if I should keep the stand or get a wireframe rack. I bought it from a used furniture store a couple years ago. It's a beautiful all-black CRT stand in excellent condition with sliding glass doors and adjustable glass shelves on the inside (hence the detailed description in my question). It used to hold my old Sony KD-34XBR960, which is a massive 34" HD CRT that weighs nearly 200 lbs.

TV Stand Dimensions:
50" Width
25" Height
20" Depth

As you can see, it can easily hold my new Sony BVM-D24E1WU. The D24 has a width of 22" 3/8 and a depth of 22" 1/8 (17" 5/8 from front legs to back legs), so the legs still fit comfortably on the stand with the front and back of the monitor protruding slightly over the edges. The weight is 112lbs. 3 oz., which is much lighter than the 34XBR960's 196lb. weight. The height, however, is only 17" 1/4. I'm not sure if the center of the display is at eye level when sitting in a chair and looking head on. In fact, I did the measurements and I can actually fit two D24s on my stand! Albeit, there will be very little space on either side, with no room for speakers and a combined weight of 224lbs. 6oz., which isn't too much heavier than the XBR960's supported 196lbs. weight. Is it okay for two BVMs to sit side-by-side?

So I did some research on the dimensions of a Sony BVM-D32E1WU to see if it would fit on my stand, and it looks like the width is 31" 3/8. Very comfortably within range, especially considering my old Sony KD-34XBR960 had a width of 39" 1/8 with room to spare on both ends of the stand for the TV remote, etc. The height is 22", which is almost as high as the 34XBR960's 25" 5/8 height. The much bigger screen size of the D32 and 34XBR960 make multiplayer gaming much easier, as being discussed in my other thread here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=61727 It also sets the center of the display much closer to eye level when sitting in a chair and looking head on. The weight of the D32E1WU is 206lbs. 13 oz., which is only about 20lb. heaver than the 196lb. weight of the 34XBR960. The only problem with fitting the D32E1WU on my TV stand is the depth of the monitor. My stand is 20" deep, and D32's depth is 26" 1/4. HOWEVER, the depth from the front legs to the back legs is 20" 1/8. This is an extremely tight fit and close call. Do you guys think the 20" 1/8 space between the front and back legs of a D32 will fit on my 20" deep TV stand? Will the weight distribution of the monitor destroy the stand?

Sources:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/15938 ... =74#manual
http://broadcaststore.com/pdf/model/221 ... ochure.pdf
https://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/assets/fil ... _Guide.pdf
https://docs.sony.com/release/KD34XBR960.pdf

[FBX]

I use the top of my mini fridge as a stand for my PVM. Works great and keeps cold drinks handy!

[Syntax]

I use milkcrates, great ventilation