Entertainment Center Furniture

There are a few places in everyone's house or living space where they say magic happens! Around your home entertainment center is one of those places where magic and great entertainment value can be brought to you, family members, and guest through the great world of electronics! Your home entertainment center is the piece of furniture where major electronic items such as your television, DVD player, stereo, and cable or satellite television receivers are hosted.

History

Back in the 1960's when everything was groovy, stereo consoles were often built into a cabinet or large piece of furniture. Stereo radios, record players and speakers were built in an all in one type cabinet. This was the typical look of a stereo system in late 1960s.

Then the 1970's came in and technology got a lot better. High performance equipment was available that didn't need to be attached to any furniture type piece and brands could be mixed and matched. Also high-fidelity stereo or quadraphonic speakers started to take the entertainment center to the next level allowing you to have great sound distributed in different parts of your living space.

Also the inclusion of the television started to add a lot to the entertainment center. Like the old stereo, television systems were usually their own piece of furniture that stood separate and distinct from the stereo system. As technology progressed in the 1970's and 80's people were able to integrate their stereo and television systems together. At first it was typical to see a small television screen surrounded by massive stereo equipment! The term "home entertainment center" was widely used in the 1980s but more recently the term has been replaced and is now more often referred to as a "home theater system."

By the 2000s, Entertainment or HomeTheaterCenters really took off and the best sound systems were now being designed for home theater and movie sound. For the first time people in the general public could enjoy all the great entertainment value of a movie theater, arcade, or live concert feel in their very own home!

Video monitors increased and it is now common to have a very large flat or projection screen with integrated things like a DVD player, receiver and satellite or digital cable receiver underneath that is controlled with a remote control and also has small remote speakers and a moderate sized subwoofer attached.

The term home entertainment center refers to the complete package of electronic components typically housed in one piece of furniture or a set of furniture piece that compliment each other. The unit is often either an armoire or a self-contained unit that is usually made of wood and glass. Also they often contain dedicated areas such drawers or cabinets for the storage of records, videotapes, compact discs, DVDs, etc. An entertainment center is often placed in the living room, family room or recreation room.

Components

Plasma TV Stands

Plasma tv's are today's most sought after and best viewing televisions on the market. They are thin and can be either placed on a wall or fit on its on component or piece of furniture. Because plasma televisions are so much different then your regular tube or box television the development of great display furniture has become a prominent furniture piece in today's homes. With so many selections available to house your plasma tv, there is bound to be a piece that fits the style and decor that adds beauty and style to your home plasma viewing experience!

Most entertainment Centers come in different sizes to accommodate the size of your television. There are pieces that house either 27 - 32 inch tv sets and also entertainment centers that host most 35 inch to larger tv sets! Big screen entertainment centers are also very popular. This includes pieces of furniture to hold wide screen tvs and big screen tvs.

Excellent home theater furniture sets will make your big screen shine and provide space for your home theater electronics as well.

Entertainment Armoires

Entertainment armoires are great furniture items for any room and are built for holding televisions and stereo equipment. The armoires are usually very styled and beautiful pieces that when closed add beauty and style to your room while also functioning as a base for all your favorite entertainment system equipment.

An entertainment armoire closes up nicely for a clean look. Put your TV ands equipment in an entertainment armoire today!.

You will also have your regular tv stands that host most regular sized televisions.

Audio Racks and Cabinets are a popular and great way to organize your stereo equipment.

Lastly storage for cds, dvds, and the old fashion video tape or even record album can be stored here!

Summary

Your home Entertainment center is bound and geared to add magic to your house or living area! There are so many styles to entertainment furniture there days that you are bound to find the perfect piece or pieces to house your television, DVD player, stereo, and cable or satellite television receivers! Good luck and happy shopping.