Sony's RHT-G800 stand features integrated 5.1
surround sound speakers plus twin subwoofers

Unless you've already got a home entertainment center, wall unit, or other TV furniture that's got the right dimensions and sturdiness for supporting a new widescreen high definition television (along with multiple A/V source components, home theater receiver, and one or more home theater speakers), buying a separate TV stand or entertainment center to go with your HDTV is pretty much a given -- unless you plan on wall-mounting your flat panel LCD or plasma television.

Although they are considerably more compact and lighter weight than the huge, bulky floor-standing CRT rear projection TVs of the past, DLP projection televisions are still too deep to be wall-mounted -- and you can't just sit a DLP TV on the floor!

Most TV stands will require at least some assembly. Be sure that all of your HDMI and other audio/video cables are the right lengths and are video shielded to work well with your television, furniture, and components.

The online shopping links listed to the right go to the television stands and entertainment centers sections at leading consumer electronic and home furniture web stores. ►