Flat Screen TV Accessories

Display Options
If the flat screen you purchased does not include a TV stand, get ready, because there are several options, beginning with TV cabinets, TV stands, floor stands, plasma consoles, and even presentation carts. When deciding how to display your plasma or LCD TV, weight and dimensions are imperative considerations.

Mounting your flat panel TV on the wall uses special mounts and brackets, some of which allow you to swivel the screen for comfortable, clear viewing from any seat. Available are Plasma or LCD wall mounts: flat, articulated and tilt wall mounts, and just in case that doesn't do it for you ceiling mounts. Can You See and Hear Me Now? To amplify, and clarify the signal to your TV, and move signals to and from components, you will need an antenna and a tuner. You will also need cables; don't waste money on cheap cables that fail to produce a strong, steady signal. Consider upgrading cheaper cables that manufacturers might include with components. A monitor terminal expansion board that digitally transfers audio and video signals over a single cable is another option. For professional theater quality, install external speakers and subwoofers for an added boost to your stereo sound.

You're in Control
Invest in the best surge protector you can find, one storm can wipe out all your equipment! A surge protector controls overloads and rushes of power that can fry expensive electrical equipment. Flat screen protectors guard the screen from damage, while controlling glare and preventing eyestrain. There are a few flat panel screen protectors that block the view from those on the sidelines who should not be sharing your viewing experience.

Finally, the more audio-visual toys we acquire, the more remote controls we have, just try to remember what remote operates what equipment. One universal remote allows you to program and control all components from that single remote.