Question of the Day: Is Your Flat Panel TV Wall-Mounted Or On a Stand?

7:10AM August 21, 2008 | Sean Fallon

Obviously, one of the biggest advantages to owning a flat panel TV is that it is usually light enough and thin enough to be wall-mounted. It reduces clutter and it makes the TV less of an eyesore when it is placed in a tastefully decorated room. For those reasons, I prefer a wall-mounted TV over one that is mounted on a stand, but its not something that everyone is set up for. So, I am curious to know whether your main flat panel TV is wall-mounted, on a stand or tucked away in some sort of media cabinet.


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Comments

  • hugh

    August 21, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    the problem with mounting them on the wall is that you cant tilt the screen easily. which is a problem becuase many poeple mount there telly’s too high so they have to look up at them from the couch which causes the colours on the screen to warped (especially on cheaper screens. thats why i went with a adjustable stand

  • feral

    August 21, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    A standing swivel panasonic viera. Somewhat useful :-)

  • Nat

    August 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Rental house with solid brick walls means wall mounting is imosible for me…

  • DARREN CARSON

    August 24, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    I HAVE TWO FLAT PANEL TELEVISION SETS, THE MAIN IS IN THE LOUNGE ROOM AND SITS ON A CABINET (50″ PLASMA) THE SECOND IS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT ROOM ADJASCENT THE BAR IT ALSO SITS ON A CABINET AND IS A 43″ LCD – MAINLY USED FOR PLAYSTATION, Wii AND DVD WATCHING FOR THE KIDS – WHEN THE ADULTS USE THE AREA IT IS USED FOR SPORTING EVENTS AND ALSO GAMES LOL

  • Scott Bloodworth

    December 1, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    is there a safe way to mount a flat screen tv without mounting on the wall. like achorinh to the studs in the walls to prevent falling on small children?

  • Rob

    January 27, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Yes, there is. Fusion wall mounts from Chief Manufacturing are tested (UL) in both stud/brick and concrete. they supply all needed hardware as well. These mounts are great as the provide height adjustbility and lateral shift AFTER you have installed the TV. have a look on http://www.chiefmfg.com

  • Peter

    April 9, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Does anyone know if you can buy a wall mounted lockable cabinet to house a flat screen tv located in an outdoor area.

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