We have been wanting to have a TV on the patio for entertainment, for quite a while. We like to throw little get togethers, cook outs and the occasional soiree. We have an extended patio, seating for 16+, two fire pits, a huge grill/smoker combo and great lighting.
It was my idea to permanently mount a TV designed for outdoor use, under the awning. Then, wifey suggested that we put one on a stand. As luck would have it, we attended a party where the host had a TV mounted on a regular stand and put it in the 'VIP tent'. That cinched it. I decided that we would have our 'outdoor' TV on a rolling stand, along with a soundbar and subwoofer. I already have an 'extra' TV. I bought a 55" to go in the garage. The 48" that's in there now will be perfect for this purpose.
After doing some research, I decided on this one from VIVO. It's not the cheapest. It's not the most expensive, either. But, based on it's design and function, it's the best for our intended purpose. Reading the description, I first thought that the uprights were telescopic. But, they are fixed. The height of the TV is adjusted by the mounting rings attached to the uprights. That's fine with me.
For our purpose, the TV will be mounted at the highest point. Using specialized brackets (purchased separately), the sound bar will be mounted above the TV, making the whole thing about 6' tall, and the subwoofer on the stand's built-in shelf.
This stand from VIVO is very well designed, built with top quality materials. The finish of the final product is perfect. I can see how this stand would be used in institutional settings, like public school's media departments. It's very sturdy and will withstand a lot of rolling around with heavy loads.
The casters are small, strictly for smooth, hard floors. They won't do well on uneven surfaces like coarse stone face paving. Extra care should be used when moving the fully loaded set up from place to place. Two people should do the moving. The leg spread is good enough to keep the whole thing well balanced and not tip over. All four casters lock, to keep it stationary on sloping surfaces. They include a bubble level. Keeping the bubble inside the black lines ensures safe positioning. Running the cables through the uprights keeps things nice and tidy, and tangle free. The TV mounting hardware is standard. It's the same type you would use to wall mount a TV.
Mounting the TV was a breeze. You can see that I also used another mounting bracket for the soundbar. There were no issues incorporating that in the setup. I set the subwoofer on the built-in shelf. All the wiring was tidied up behind the TV. The power cord and connecting wire from the sound bar to the subwoofer are run in the uprights and keep the whole thing clean, tangle free and very professional looking.
I am pleased with this purchase. I'm happy to give it five stars.
| Manufacturer | VIVO |
|---|---|
| Brand | VIVO |
| Item Weight | 35.3 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 29.4 x 13.6 x 7.1 inches |
| Item model number | LC-Tvcart-01 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Black |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STAND-TV03E |
