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Here at Big AV we are now established as a leading retailer of TV stands, Hi-Fi racks and TV cabinets, we are now aiming o be a leading retailer of TV brackets also. After recently adding the full ranges of Alphason and Techlink TV brackets we are proud to announce we are now stockists of Vogels and B-Tech TV wall mounts and brackets.

Both brands are renowned for manufacturing quality TV brackets and Big AV is now an authorised internet retailer for both brands.

B-Tech offer a huge range of brackets, with prices starting from £19.99 they offer some cost effective solutions, however B-Tech also offer a premium range of television wall mounts with top models priced at £299.99 but offering a level of quality most manufacturers cannot compete against.

B-Tech BT8413B

B-Tech TV brackets like the BT8413 offer remarkable flexibility, the BT8413B pictured above features a cantilever arm which can swing out 500mm from the wall, this huge pivot means it is possible for one TV screen from two entirely different rooms.

Vogels are a leading manufacturer of TV brackets and TV wall mounts, with a sales network which spans the globe you can be assured of quality when purchasing from Vogels. Outstanding build quality and a series of clever features ensure Vogels TV wall mounts stand out from the crowd.

Vogels EFW8105

Super flat TV brackets like the EFW8105 offer amazing value for money, prices for Vogels TV brackets start at just £19.95.

Vogels EFA8835

Vogels also offer a series of clever cable tidy solutions and DVD shelves to help you get the perfect installation.
Our staff are full trained on both the B-Tech and Vogels brackets so feel free to give us a call should you require any further info.

We see an awful lot of TV stands, TV cabinets and TV units here at Big AV, it is therefore unusual for a product to arrive into our warehouse which genuinely excites us. We were therefore delighted when a new delivery of Edge TV stands arrived with us.

Edge have released a small range onto the UK market with a mixture of exciting curved designs available in a choice of colour finishes. Unlike almost all of the other TV furniture units available between the £200 and £300 mark, Edge TV stands are supplied as fully assembled units for the absolute maximum in installation convenience.

Edge Contour CTR2000-GR Gloss Red

The gloss red Edge Contour CTR2000 has proved popular, the contrast between the high gloss red paint and a piano black safety glass shelf give the curvy TV stand a truly superb contemporary look, as with any model from the Edge contour range the black glass shelf perfectly complements almost all of the latest LCD, LED and Plasma TV’s.

Edge Contour CTR2000-GB Gloss Black TV Stand

The gloss black finish offers a much more attractive alternative to a traditional glass television stand.

Edge Contour CTR2000-GW TV Stand

The gloss white finish provides an increased illusion of space making it a superb addition to either traditional or contemporary living spaces.

Edge Contour CTR2000-LA Light Ash Wood

In addition to high gloss finishes Edge also manufacture a wooden TV stand with a light ash real wood veneer finish, should you wish to see a sample of any of the finishes of any of the Edge TV furniture units please contact us.

Edge Asent ACT2000-GB

Edge Asecnt ACT2000-LA

Edge also manufacture the curvy TV stands with a cantilever TV stand bracket mount. The Edge Ascent is available in either the light ash or high gloss black finishes.

Techlink have been a big name in the UK TV furniture market for some time now, and we are proud to announce we will be stocking the full line of new TV stands and TV cabinets from Techlink. As always with Techlink TV furniture the new models feature retro design features in glossy finishes.

Techlink Ovid Corner

The new Techlink Ovid is corner shaped and here at Big AV we predict this will be a big hit over Christmas, the gloss black TV stand uses the previous Ovid’s curved design but it has been elegantly blended into a space saving corner shape design, this particular model is available for £249.99, we try to maintain the lowest prices on the web but feel free to compare prices and if you see the same product available on another website simply contact us and take advantage of our price match policy.

Techlink Echo Cantilever TV Stand

The new Techlink Echo combines Techlink’s high standards of design and finishing with the style and convenience offered by a cantilever TV stand. A clever media storage drawer provides the ideal home for remote controls, DVD discs and games console controllers.

Techlink Ovid Cantilever TV Stand

The classic Techlink ovid design, now available as a cantilever TV stand, this cantilever version of the Ovid TV stand is currently available in gloss black, Techlink have yet to announce if the stylish cantilever TV stand will also be available in gloss white and gloss red finishes.

Techlink Eclipse

The Techlink Eclipse is focusing on the rounded designs which seem to be growing more and more popular. An upper storage space doesn’t offer the same levels of AV storage flexibility that some other TV cabinets offer, but it certainly excels in design and aesthetics.

A few new brands of TV stands have emerged in recent months, as always at Big AV we strive to provide our customers with the widest choice of quality TV units which meet our quality standards.

One of the newest additions to our range is Gecko TV furniture, Gecko TV stands feature a wide variety of performance features designed to improve your home cinema experience. Useful features like removable back panels, ventilated bases and darkened glass fronts which enable remote controls to function even when the TV cabinet doors are closed help make the Gecko range a truly superlative TV stand option.

Edge TV stands are another new brand made up of fully constructed LCD TV stands, a choice of three high glossy finishes are available in addition to a light ash real wood veneer, so whether you are looking for a red TV stand, black TV stand, white TV stand or wood TV stand Edge could be the ideal product for you.

Other new releases include some new Jahnke TV cabinets, BDI have extended their range of TV stands with the new BDI Valera models and as always Alphason have launched some new TV cabinets in time for the Xmas rush. Finally Stilexo have launched some new budget TV cabinets.

Big AV have been supplying a wide range of TV stands, TV cabinets and TV furniture units for over 3 years, we have now supplied tens of thousands of satisfied customers, Big AV are now opening a dedicated TV stand and TV cabinet showroom in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The showroom is scheduled to open before the end of August.

We would love to know which TV stands, HiFi stands and TV cabinets you think we should have on display, here at Big AV we stock thousands of different models so having all of our stock on display is impossible so please send suggestions as to which cantilever TV stand range and wooden TV stands should take pride of place in our showroom. Do you prefer walnut wood TV stands or light oak enclosed TV cabinets, let us know and we will do our best to provide a wide range of products for anybody to see.

Also let us know which brands you think we should stock, Big AV are currently in talks with BDI AV furniture to become a BDI centre of excellence so we will be one of the few exclusive dealers with BDI TV cabinets and TV furniture units on display. Atacama have recently released a new version of their equinox cantilever TV stand, featuring a powered swivel bracket and clever remote control this is one model which will definitely feature in our showroom. Big AV also recently became a Gecko TV stand premier dealer and will have some of the new brand new Gecko TV cabinets on display. If you are a TV stand manufacturer and you are interested in supplying us with TV furniture please contact us via email and if your products meet our high standards we will consider adding it to our showroom.

The summer is regarded as a quiet time of year for both the consumer electronics and furniture industries, it is no surprise then that numerous manufacturers have released new products during this period. As TV stands, TV furniture and TV cabinet design matures we have seen the release of some exceptional products this year.

BDI

BDI have launched the new Valera series of wood TV stands, as usual with BDI furniture each model features luxurious finish quality and exceptional aesthetic design. The BDI Valera’s are perfect for LCD, LED and Plasma TV’s of all sizes.

Gecko

Gecko are an international TV furniture brand and they have just entered the UK market, the Gecko range comprises of some innovative ideas including the Reflect Modular series, the Reflect range of TV cabinet is made up of 3 sizes, the cabinets can be interlinked to create larger TV cabinets, Gecko TV furniture is packed full of innovative features and finished to high standards of construction quality. The Gecko Reflect range is currently made up of gloss black TV cabinets although we can expect to see real wood finishes before the end of the year. The Gecko Impro, Gecko Sapphire and the unusual Gecko Omega complete the Gecko TV furniture range.

Techlink

Techlink are regarded as a leading TV furniture manufacturer, and have released some new cantilever TV stands perfect for the latest ranges of Plasma, LCD, LED and 3D TV releases.

Big AV are the UK’s leading TV furniture superstore and we provide consumers with the ultimate choice of LCD TV units, Plasma TV stands, 3D TV stands and LED TV cabinets.

When choosing your TV furniture it is important to consider the surroundings, ideally you want your TV stand to accommodate all of your AV equipment in style without sacrificing functionality. It is always critical you purchase a TV stand which can support the weight of your LCD, LED or Plasma television and also offers sufficient cable management to keep all wiring under control.

Once you have satisfied this criteria you can then move onto thinking about the styling of the TV stand or TV cabinet. When purchasing TV stands for LCD TV’s it is critical that you consider the interior design of your living room. The first thing to think about is what kind of floor you have, companies like iFlooring, one of the few laminate flooring companies in London provide a database of flooring information to help you the customer, make the most informed choice regarding products and suppliers. Once the flooring is decided you need to make sure your TV stand matches, if you have a walnut floor have a look at Walnut TV cabinets.

Also consider who lives in your household, if you have pets or children a cantilever TV stand may make more sense because the TV will be suspended in the air away from inquisitive fingers or paws respectively. If you have low seating you may be better off with a two shelf TV stand so you are not looking up at the TV screen. Those who are challenged for space may find a corner TV stand a sensible option as it tucks deep into the corner of the room saving space.

Obviously we have had to learn a thing or two about what makes a good TV stand. With our range of over 800 TV furniture units we have seen pretty much everything that top brands have to offer when it comes to housing your TV.

Cable management is one of the first things you should consider when purchasing a TV stand or TV cabinet. Modern flat panel TV’s are beautiful in design and construction and with a site like Big AV you have a wide range of TV stands for LCD TV’s which offer equally beautiful aesthetics, but before you buy what you think is the perfect TV stand ensure that it features an intelligent cable management system ensuring all wiring is kept well out of sight.

A good TV stand will have a rigid structure which resists rather than amplifies vibrations, if you are placing your centre channel speaker onto the TV stand this becomes even more important as any kind of resonance will seriously reduce your overall enjoyment of our film or music. A good TV stand will resolve these issues significantly reducing the resonance and improving sound quality.

The other important thing to think about when you are purchasing a TV stand is the overall flexibility and interior space, it is critical you can fit all of your equipment inside but you should also consider the future, are you planning to get Sky TV? If so remember you need to accommodate that box, we find the best strategy is always to buy something with more internal space than is initially required and go for a TV stand with adjustable shelves to give you that extra flexibility if it is ever required.

Of course you should also consider how it looks, do you want a glass, gloss wood or stained wood finish? Consider the surroundings, the type of flooring you have is also important, we would recommend browsing on the internet for laminate flooring, you will be provided with a database of flooring information to help you the customer, make the most informed choice regarding products and suppliers. What kind of shape TV stand are you looking for, do you want a cantilever TV stand which offers an excellent alternative to wall mounting or would you prefer a corner black TV cabinet? A TV stand is a piece of furniture which most people will look at every day so it’s worth spending a little time and money in getting the right piece of furniture for you.

I hope these points can help people out, if you have further questions, feel free to contact us here for friendly advice….

In the wide world of TV stands there is now an almost unlimited amount of choice, but one particular type of TV stand seems to have become more popular than almost all of the other alternatives, the cantilever TV stand can now be found in all types of UK homes, these stands appeal to all types of people.

Younger audiences love the way a cantilever TV stand looks like a wall mounted TV, of course the elegant styling also offers far more flexibility and practicality than a wall mounted television ever can. First of all cables can usually be integrated into the spine of a cantilever TV stand ensuring they are kept neat and tidy and most importantly completely out of sight, running cables has always been the achilles heal of wall mounted televisions.

Cantilever TV stands are also the best option for families and pet owners, most modern TV stands for LCD TV’s do not consider the fact that flat panel TV’s have become physically lighter than ever before. A lighter television obviously means less stability, a standard glass TV stand simply accommodates the plasma TV screen on top of the TV stand, as it is only resting on the top it can be dislodged easily. A cantilever TV stand secures the TV by bolting it to the base heavy structure ensuring that the TV can not be knocked over easily and that safety increases significantly.

When Plasma TV’s first hit the market consumers were amazed by the swanky new ultra thin sets, it was now possible to mount even the largest TV set on the wall. This concept was totally fresh and represented a status symbol as Plasma TV’s were ridiculously expensive, for those who didn’t want to wall mount a very limited range of TV furniture was offered, basically 3 shelf glass TV stands, designed with functionality in mind these stands were not designed to match other pieces of living room furniture. For further information please browse our main site or one of our friends websites to find out information on TV stands are for an IE 9 test.

So, if you didn’t want the hassle of wall mounting a TV you had no other real option but to buy a glass TV stand. Most consumers already have bookcases, sideboards and other living room furniture like coffee tables, these tend to be finished in wood, currently oak furniture is the most popular. It took a while but eventually TV furniture manufacturers responded and released a range of wooden TV stands.

Whether your living room furniture is made up of dark or light wood units, cherry or mahogany you should now be able to find a wooden TV furniture unit which fits the bill. In the past you could have purchased a standard wood cabinet but it would not have TV and home cinema features like cable management, 360 degree rolling castors, ventilation and compartments measured specifically for audio and video components, but now it is a different story just browse our TV stand website to get an idea just how wide the range of TV furniture as now become.