TV stand for sierra horizon?

[Elmo]

What tv stands do you guys use for your sierra horizon?

Before I buy speakers id like to make sure i have room for them. I have a 65 inch tv that weighs about 150lbs. Need to find a tv stand that can hold the massive ascend center.

Only option i've found so far is a salamanders design triple with custom riser. Only costs $1600..............................


Looking for any other tv stand options as wall mounting IS NOT an option for the tv.

[Blutarsky]

I experimented with putting a Sierra-1 center in a cabinet. The sound was poor, even with a B plug. We "bit the bullet" and wall mounted the TV. Now have the custom compact Horizon on the Cabinet under the monitor.

During my search for alternatives to wall mounting I ran across the BDI Stands, and Arena Mount. This allows the TV to be elevated on a stand with the cabinet under it. The Horizon might still be too tall. At least it is something to consider.

http://www.bdiusa.com/theater/arena.shtml

Blutarsky

[curtis]

I experimented with putting a Sierra-1 center in a cabinet.

The Sierra Horizon Center with its front slot ports is a different animal than the Sierra-1 Center. It should sounds much better if in a cabinet...if you can find one suitable.

The Horizon is strong enough so that the TV could sit on it.

[Blutarsky]

I agree that the front ports are a difference. Still... Better to not put it in a cabinet. I haven't seen any cabinets with a center speaker opening big enough for a Horizon. Maybe a custom one? Cabinet makers are pretty reasonable. If you don't get exotic on the wood.

Ive been wondering if the fabled Sierra-2 speakers will be front ported?

[curtis]

I agree that the front ports are a difference. Still... Better to not put it in a cabinet. I haven't seen any cabinets with a center speaker opening big enough for a Horizon. Maybe a custom one? Cabinet makers are pretty reasonable. If you don't get exotic on the wood.

Ive been wondering if the fabled Sierra-2 speakers will be front ported?

Agreed.

If a Sierra-1 can be upgraded to a Sierra-2, then it is probably not front ported.

[Blutarsky]

Maybe a different animal?

B.

[curtis]

Maybe a different animal?

B.

Possibly...but still rear ported.

[Blutarsky]

I can easily imagine a front ported stand mounted monitor from the
Ascend Skunk Works. We can all chose a name?

B.

[curtis]

I can easily imagine a front ported stand mounted monitor from the
Ascend Skunk Works. We can all chose a name?

I am sure Dave has all kinds of prototypes. It is all about performance, value, and what will sell.

[Alleric]

This is precisely why we had our console custom built. The spot where my center Sierra lives is 2 feet across and plenty tall enough for most centers (though not a horizon).

These guys also sell consoles specific to the needs of more audio-agressive folks: http://www.standoutdesigns.com/

If it's me though, I'd find a local cabinet maker and work something out. Shipping on a large piece of furniture like this... oh boy.