mwiener Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 Does anyone have any links to Home Theater furniture? I was looking at having a custom cabinet built, but it has a 4K+ price tag. I would rather spend the extra money on a progressive scan DVD and a Pronto remote. I am looking for a quality cabinet, mostly hardwood, that either is adjustable or the mfg can scale it to your requirements. One company I have been looking at is Diamond Case http://www.diamondcase.com/. Does anyone have any experience with them? There is no dealer near me to look at them. Thanks, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenten Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 wegivesoundadvice.com they have several entertainment centers that are fully adjustable to the size TV you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 I too am looking for some HT furniture. In my case, I want something that is a combo A/V unit and bookcase with a built-in look. Have you been to the cabinet design dept. at Home Depot or Lowe's? Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonvan Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Hello, You may want to look at "Salamander Designs" they have a somewhat modular system that can work with just about anything. The product has a modern look to it which may or may not suit your tastes. But VERY nice stuff. J. ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener Posted March 15, 2001 Author Share Posted March 15, 2001 Guys, Thanks for the URLs. I took a look, but most of the furniture will not work for me. I need a really large bottom cabinet to hide the sub. The lower cabinet door must be cloth for the sub. My wife would kill me on the perforated steel. I also want something to be under the screen of the RPTV where the speaker is, giving it the appearance that the screen is built into the bookcase. I am still interested in what Home Depot has to offer, and I will take a look. HD really does do everything. I still keep going back to the Diamond Case one though. Wish I could see one. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklab Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Not sure if you subscribe to Sound & Vision, but this month's (April)edition has a article on just what you are looking for. If you do not receive the magazine I would be happy to photo copy it and send you the article. Just send me your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener Posted March 16, 2001 Author Share Posted March 16, 2001 I really appreciate the offer, but if you could just post the manufacturers names that would be more than sufficient. If you have web addresses, that would be fantastic. I would hate to think that someone spent money out of their own pocket to help me out. I am happy just to get a little of your time and knowledge. Thanks, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdric Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Here are the websites from the new Sound and Vision: www.americandrew.com www.ashleyfurniture.com www.bdiusa.com www.bellointl.com www.billybags.com www.boltz-usa.com www.broyhillfurn.com www.bushfurniture.com www.hookerfurniture.com www.lovaninc.com www.osullivan.com www.salamanderdesigns.com www.sanus.com www.sauder.com www.standesign.com www.targetaudio.com www.thomasville.com Here are a few that I know of in addition to the S&V list: www.plateaucorp.com www.studiotech.com www.audioadvisor.com has a lot of the above mentioned products on their website. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener Posted March 17, 2001 Author Share Posted March 17, 2001 Thanks! I have looked at about 1/2 of these, but not the other half. I will let you know if I find any winners. I finally called Diamond Case. Nice stuff, high quality, very electronics minded, slightly pricey. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted March 18, 2001 Share Posted March 18, 2001 Mike, Check out the Audio Advisor web site, http:www.audioadvisor.com/. They sell various manufacturers, including Salamander Designs. They often have specials/sales on their merchandise. Salamander Designs is very versatile in their configurations. ShapeShifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener Posted March 18, 2001 Author Share Posted March 18, 2001 Thanks for all the info. It looks like I will still be going with a custom cabinet. Not much in the traditional furniture style that will accommodate my 61" Sony RPTV and my Velodyne CT-150 sub in the lower cabinet. Not to mention the Academy immediately above the TV. The piece that is particularly hard to find is a cloth and wood cover to go over the base of the RPTV to give it that built in wall unit look. I think this is a hole in the HT furniture market. On the other hand I can understand the MFGs not wanting to build a unique cover for every RPTV out there. Diamond Case was the only MFG that I saw with this feature. Thanks for everyone's help. Now I have to figure out how to trim 1K out of my custom cabinet. Looks like the wife will have to settle for less nick nack shelves..... You know I am not giving up a single component shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 mwiener - Since you've settled on a custom built unit, in addition to my suggestion of checking out Home Depot, I would call 4 or 5 cabinet companies in your local area. Have a sketch of what you have in mind (with dimensions) and what your requirements are. Ask them to work something up and give you a firm quote/bid and references. Don't be afraid to let them know they're bidding against other companies and Home Depot. I think you'll be surprise at what you'll get both in terms of price and ideas. I did this in my last house and was very impressed with the outcome - and so were folks who saw the unit. As for costs, obviously it's a factor. But if done right (as I mentioned in my last house), it won't look like an add-on and can actually become a selling point. You won't get all your money back, but just may recoup some of that $1K you're trying to cut out. One last thought...if you're trying to cut the cost of the cabinet, consider having it done all in white. Wood can be less expensive since it's being painted over and the color will blend with any wall colors, window treatments, furniture, etc. now and in the future. This is the wife acceptance factor. And, once again, if you decide to sell the house, potential buyers won't be turned off by a woodstain tone they hate. Just some thoughts.... Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgeorge Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 Check out CWD -- www.creativewood.com " TARGET=_blank>www.creativewood.com www.creativewood.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 mwiener, what did you end up doing? I think I am in the same as you (unless you've found something). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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