Purchasing a flat screen TV can be an overwhelming task to some.  Comments in this post relate to only one part of what can be a daunting process – things to consider when purchasing a flat screen TV cabinet.  First, a flat screen TV cabinet can mean different things to different people.  For example, a flat screen TV cabinet can mean any of the following:

1. A cabinet in the corner of  a room to house all of the components for a flat panel TV mounted above your fireplace or on a wall
2. A cabinet that sits directly underneath a wall mounted flat screen TV – again to house all of the components
3. A TV stand where you place the tv on the cabinet top and the cable box, blu-ray player or dvd player and other components onto shelves in the cabinet below.
4. A cabinet with a high back extending above the cabinet top where one can mount a flat screen TV and then house the components in the cabinet below.

Below is a list of factors for you to consider before you purchase your flat screen TV cabinet or stand:

1. First, decide which purpose your cabinet will serve.
2. Next, determine the space you need for the components that you currently own or will own in the future.  Consider the size of your components, the space required by the wires used to connect your components to each other and/or to your TV and whether any components will generate excessive heat.
3. Decide whether you need an “open” shelf concept in the front or whether you will use speaker cloth doors or glass doors to “hide” your components.  How you plan to use your remote with your components and your flat screen TV may impact your need.  Whether you have young children or pets may also impact this decision.
4. Determine the available space in your entertainment or TV room.  Measure the wall and floor space available (height, depth and width).  Remember to measure the overall TV size and the distance from the TV to your seating as both will have a direct impact on the actual cabinet size.
5. Calculate the number of cord holes needed on the back of the TV cabinet by reviewing your ideal component setup and the placement of your wires.  You may consider an “open back” concept to make access to your components much easier.
6. Determine whether the flat screen TV cabinet will also need to store any discs (Blu-ray, dvd, cd) or tapes (vhs) or other media.

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