I own an older Pioneer 50" plasma television (model PRO1000HDI) that was mounted on the wall for almost 5 years. We recently moved, and a wall-mount was no longer an option. Unfortunately this television does not come with a tabletop stand, so I contacted the manufacturer directly and found that the optional stand was discontinued years ago, and that if I was able to find a stand it would cost over $400.
I searched for replacements and came across Premier Mounts. They claimed that their universal stand would support this television. I was initially concerned, because this Pioneer unit weighs MUCH more than any of the other flat-panel sets we own. It works very well!
Pro's:
-Extremely easy assembly and adjustment.
-Supports my very heavy plasma panel.
-Low profile, no protruding pieces or panels to snag on furniture.
-Came with a variety of mounting screws, so the stand should be able to work with any TV we purchase in the future.
Con's:
-I really wish the base, which is the only visible part of the stand, was finished in gloss black to better match the television. It's flat-black and looks like a big piece of MDF wood.
-In my case, there's no way to adjust the height once the television was mounted. Measure appropriately before you crank down on the set screws, because they will dent the pillars.
-In my case, the integrated wire chases built into the two pillars were useless because they are located too high on the pole. I would have to bend the HDMI and component cables at near 90* angles to feed them back down to the television's inputs. Thankfully, the removable panel obscures them well enough.
-I'd suggest you use a little threadlocker on the adjustable screws. We've moved the TV from the entertainment furniture to the floor twice now and discovered that they were loose. I used a tiny drop of threadlocker and they've remained secure since."..." Read more
- Dave in Locust Grove, VA