Wrong to put a 60" TV on a 50" stand? (1 Viewer)

[Randy Schissler]

I'm planning to get a 60" flat-screen TV and am thinking of placing it on a stand that says up to 50". Like this stand: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Init%26%23153%3B+-+TV+Stand+for+Flat-Panel+TVs+Up+to+50%22/3088147.p?id=1218377796133&skuId=3088147
Of course, the TV would hang over the sides of the stand a few inches. Is it wrong, looks bad, or what, to do this? The stand's weight rating is not an issue, so I am just wondering what opinions people have. One thing I hate, is when people have these huge entertainment center funiture boxes, and they plop a skinny little TV on top.

 

[Jason Charlton]

Since virtually all flat panels sit on a single, wide "foot" that's placed under the middle of the display, it won't make any difference.

As you alluded to, I think the 50" classification is a rough estimate to the size TV that WON'T hang over the sides. Completely irrelevant to the ability of the stand to support the TV.

It will work fine.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Check the recommended weight requirements for the stand. If the TV is within the spec, you should be fine.