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The perfect picture |
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Get control of your TV/Hi-Fi equipment |
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By Brad Dufton, Store Manager, BoConcept Cambridge, USA
The big challenge of TV and Hi-Fi equipment is that we can't live without it, but on the other hand, we don't want it to take over our living space. Working with interiors and design furniture, I love the LCD flat screens. Not only because they are attractive in their design. They provide the perfect picture in any light and from any angle, so they are so much more easily placed within the room.
But it doesn't take away the fact that a TV brings along extra gadgets such as DVD players, hard disks, satellite boxes and game consoles. And then there are the cables, wires and software. It can easily become a mess and then you have the grounds for a well-known domestic dispute! But luckily, there are ways to solve it. |
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Designed to work |
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First of all, I have to say there is a world of difference between a randomly selected shelving system and a TV/Hi-Fi unit that is designed specifically to its purpose. The shelves should be able to hold the weight of all your equipment. Also, a well-constructed unit is a more stable base for the TV set eliminating unnecessary vibrations and therefore ensuring a better sound quality. TV/Hi-Fi units are also designed with a very close eye to the measurements of new DVD players, game consoles, CD's and DVD's to optimise storage space. Alternatively, you might want to think about a unit with adjustable shelving so you can place the shelves according to the size of your equipment. In many units there are drawers with the specific purpose of storing CD's and DVD's. And even if you want your DVD player hidden away, glass front panels ensure that your remote control can still keep in touch with the machine. And finally but not least, hiding away all the wires and cables have also been taken care of. So I would always recommend investing in a piece of TV/Hi-Fi furniture to get maximum pleasure from your TV set. |
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On/off |
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| Now, even with the new, and much more elegant LCD flat screens, I still believe that a TV should compliment the room, not dominate it. It should be difficult to locate the TV set at first glance. To make everybody happy, I think the Basic XT system with sliding door that can hide away the TV when not in use is ideal. On one side, you have room enough for a 50" LCD screen and all the extra gadgets that go with it. When you need a break from on-screen entertainment, slide the door to hide away the TV set and reveal the other side with decorative belongings, magazines and books. |
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The best view |
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To get the most out of your investment, remember what your mother always said about sitting too close to the TV. For the optimal viewing experience, you need to maintain the right distance between your viewing area and your television screen.
The right distance depends on the size of your TV:
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For 20-27" TVs, you should be able to watch comfortably from 2.5 to 5 feet away
(1 to 2 metres)
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For 32-37" TVs, you should sit back 6 to 8 feet from the screen itself.
(2 to 3 metres)
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For 42-46" TVs, you'll need 10 to 14 feet between you and the screen.
(3 to 4,5 metres)
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For 50" TVs, the best view is achieved from 12 to 16 feet away. (3,5 to 5 metres) |
Make sure that the TV is at a height where your eyes are level with the middle of the screen. Now lean back, turn it on and enjoy the film! |
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