HDTV Blog

Congratulations, you have just purchased that phenomenal LCD TV. You are on an anticipation high of watching the program of your choosing in high definition bliss. Until you realize that you have no freaking idea as to where to put you new LCD TV…buzz kill. Don’t worry, we you covered. You see, we not only will help you pick the best HDTV for your situation by doing specific LCD TV comparisons, but also help answer some of the questions that go along with LCD ownership.

First off, ask yourself a question. Why did you buy the LCD TV? Sure, the most common answer is to watch High Definition TV, but didn’t you buy it to hang on the wall? If so, there is your answer as to where to put it. This location looks cool and saves you space. This is a little trickier than using an entertainment center, mainly because of the cables. Most of you won’t have the luxury of running cables behind the wall. The easiest solution is cable tubes, but make sure you have a large enough tube for all the cables you need. You can then paint the tube to match the color of you wall. You will also need to make sure that you have long enough HDMI cables to run from your source to the TV. HDMI cables are a little pricey, but they will display the best picture for you. You will also need a wall mount for your LCD TV to mount to the wall; it won’t just hold itself up there. There are a few different types of mounts available, so research which is best for your situation.

Now that you have everything you need to hang your HDTV, pick the spot. Above the fireplace is a very popular spot. One reason for this is that the fireplace is normally a focal point in a room, and the HDTV will just add to it, not draw all the attention away from it. If you don’t have a fireplace, don’t worry. Just pick a spot that works best in the room you have. Don’t be scared to move some furniture around and see what flows best.

When hanging your flat panel TV on the wall, make sure you screw the mount into wooden studs. The drywall it self will not hold! This would be an expensive mistake that you would not want to make.

If mounting your TV on the wall is not really your cup of tea, then look into some of the new sleek entertainment stands they have out now. They are a lot smaller than the full blown entertainment centers of the past, and look really good in any room. If you really want to blow everyone away, you could install a hydraulic lift cabinet and make it rise up from the cabinet like they show on MTV Cribs.

Please note that we do not want to see anyone get injured or damage a beautiful HDTV, so if you cannot tackle the task yourself please consult a professional to install.