Putting the TV on a sound pedestal

(Credit: Tech Digest)

A story for your grandchildren: In ancient times, there were these things called armoires--once used for clothing, they evolved into big and bulky cabinets where people hid their big and bulky TVs. But now that plasma, LCD and even OLED sets (the ultimate anorexic model) have completed the television set's swan-like transition, it's understandable if their proud owners no longer want to keep their TVs under wraps.

For these unabashed exhibitionists there's a new Sharp home theater system, a self-contained credenza with built-in speakers, subwoofers and amplifier outfitted with Dolby technology throughout, according to Tech Digest. Sound quality aside, its design is a definite step up from a similar system offered by Evesham a few months ago. But both serve the same ultimate purpose--as a pedestal for that massive flat-screen TV you must lord over your poker buddies.

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Sound quality aside?

Since WHEN can you push sound quality (or lack thereof) aside? Built-in features and convenience is one thing, but if the unit sounds like crap who really benefits?

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Available in the USA?

So far, Google searches show that this product is available in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. What about North America?

It's really an attractive piece of furniture. As long as the sound is good enough, I'd go for it. (If I had something to put on it -- that is. I still have a twenty-one year old 20" Sharp Linytron hooked up to my digital cable box. And yes, it has rotary dials! I love it. But, it too will pass on as we all must.)