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Sanus Steel Foundations SF26 Speaker Stands Review
Cliff Heyne — February 26, 2013 18:43

The Sanus SF26 speaker stands sit just below Sanus' top of the line Ultimate Series, and strike a great balance among price, aesthetics, and stability. At 26" tall (they also have 18", 22", 30", and 34" options) the SF26 can handle medium to large bookshelf speakers up to 35lbs, which means they will work for all but the largest bookshelf speakers on the market. As the name suggests, the stands are made entirely of black textured steel, with the exception of plastic feet. They do have to be assembled, but assembly is quick and painless requiring only a single phillips screwdriver. Once put together, the SF26 are extremely stable and blend into the decor. For $169, SF26 are a great option for anyone looking for a a set of affordable universal speaker stands.

Sanus Debutes New iPad Mounts, iPad Mini Mounts, and Furniture
Cliff Heyne — January 12, 2013 11:53

Sanus often shows of new TV wall mounts at trade shows, but this year they focused on new iPad mounts, iPad mini mounts, and furniture. They revealed 4 different iPad mounts, the VTM1, VTM5, VTM6, and VTM7, and two iPad mini mounts, the VTM11 and VTM16. Each mount comes with a slim polycarbonate case (available in black or clear) that has a magnet secured on the back. The magnet is used to attach and detach the iPad from the mount, no messing with clips or other securing mechanisms. Sanus also showcased their Alabaster furniture collection with the release of the ACV53 ($999.99), ACV73 ($1399.99), and announcement of the ACA42 ($TBA). And finally they debuted the BFV353 ($299.99) and BFV357 ($329.99) A/V stands in their Basic Series.

NYNE SMC-1000 Smart Media Center Preview
Cliff Heyne — December 24, 2012 07:05

If the idea of a soundbar is too much clutter for you or seeing any piece of home theater equipment other than a TV will ruin your décor, then the NYNE SMC-1000 might just be your dream product. The SMC-1000 is a media cabinet that has compartments to hide your equipment out of sight and a built-in 2.1 stereo system to provide "audiophile" sound. It has an impressive array of connections like HDMI, 3.5mm, and USB, as well as AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity. NYNE's goal with their new Smart Media Center line, of which the SMC-1000 is the first product to be announced, was to design a modern piece of furniture that would allow consumers to do away with stacks of equipment and jumbles of wire. Keep a lookout at CES 2013 for more information on the entire line of Smart Media Centers.

Sanus BFV157 AV Stand Preview
Tom Andry — February 08, 2012 10:48

At $330, the Sanus BFV157 isn't the a cheap piece of AV furniture but it does have a lot going for it. With an open design allowing for maximum flexibility in gear placement and size, the ability to hold up to a 60" display, and integrated storage, the BFV150 should appeal to the AV crowd. At the same time, the mid-century, minimalistic aesthetic is sure to win over many spouses. This is a win-win for the furniture company.

Bell'O Modern Wood and Sleek HDTV Furniture Preview
Clint DeBoer — January 07, 2011 09:12

Bell'O International a designer of luxury home theater furniture and accessories, introduced new trend setting metal and glass, and metal, glass and wood Flat Panel furniture. This exciting collection was on display at Bell'O's booth at the 2011 CES in the Las Vegas Convention Center. All of the new models shared some advanced features like adequate A/V equipment ventilation, the ability to accommodate even larger displays up to 125 pounds, and cable management to aid in routing all of those audio and video cords around the back of your equipment.

Bell'O No Tools Assembly HDTV Furniture Preview
Clint DeBoer — January 07, 2011 09:02

Bell'O International a designer of luxury home theater furniture and accessories, introduced four new additions to their fuss-free No Tools Assembly line. No Tools Assembly HDTV furniture makes creating media rooms quick and easy, assembling in just minutes without tools. These gorgeous new units, designed with a patent pending latch system, were on display at Bell'O's booth during CES 2011. The patented No Tools Assembly design assembles in minutes with absolutely no tools required.

Bell'O PR-12 Chic European A/V Cabinet Review
Dave DeBorde — October 20, 2010 09:12

The Bell'O PR-12 is a beautiful piece of AV furniture. While it doesn't allow the unlimited access or center channel provision some of the hardcore enthusiasts would like, for many people it has everything they need. The floating sheet of glass hovering above the cabinet gives it a very chic and cosmopolitan look. The floating glass top will support up to a 175 lbs and has the width to easily support a 65” TV and probably up to a 70” if you don't mind the edges hanging over a little. The lower shelves have a 50 lb rating each and with 7 lower shelves with which to divide and hold your electronics, finding a home for all of it should not be an issue.

Sanus Foundations CFR535 HDpro AV Rack First Look
Tom Andry — February 17, 2010 05:06

The new Sanus Foundations 500 series of racks are the ultimate in flexibility - not in its construction, the heavy-gauge welded steel takes care of that. But the integrated venting, the included removable casters and leveling feet, and the myriad of accessories all speak to the AV enthusiast or custom installer. These racks are designed with the custom installer in mind. Now, this doesn't mean that all you DIYers can stop reading, not at all. Instead, if you are up to a little bit of planning, you can design a 500 series rack that will be perfect for your needs.

Sanus DFV49 AV Stand Review
Tom Andry — September 22, 2009 11:23

The Sanus DVF49 AV Stand is definitely a very nice piece of AV furniture. While it doesn’t allow the unlimited access or center channel provision some of the hardcore enthusiasts would like, for many people it has everything they need. The smoked glass of the DVF49 gives your gear the look of floating in your room. The top shelf is rated at 150 lbs which is more than enough for most flat panel displays and the 70 lb rating of the two interior shelves should hold all but the most outrageous amplifier.

Sanus NF Series Racks Tom Andry — January 12, 2009 09:41

Bell'O FP-4858 Flat-Panel Stand and Wall Mounts Tom Andry — January 08, 2009 19:34

StudioTech E-1 Cantilevered TV Stand Review J. Walker Clarke — August 17, 2008 21:56

StudioTech SP-36 Speaker Stand Review J. Walker Clarke — May 23, 2011 13:17

StudioTech DP-2 Flat Panel TV Stand Review Clint DeBoer — August 17, 2008 21:53

StudioTech Ultra U-22T Component Cabinet Tom Andry — August 17, 2008 21:52

Diamond Case Theater Tech TT-400 Credenza Review Tom Andry — July 06, 2006 20:00

BDI Icon 9424 Flat Panel TV Stand Review Clint DeBoer — April 07, 2004 20:00

BDI Vector 9522 Home Theater AV Furniture Review Gene DellaSala — March 01, 2004 19:00

BDI Axis Home Theater Furniture Review Clint DeBoer — November 03, 2003 19:00

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