Are you currently in the market for a man cave entertainment center—a piece of high-quality furniture that will help you better organize your man cave, living room, family room or den? Do you know what to look for in an entertainment center such as this? If not, the following information should prove very useful to you. Here we will review five of the most popular and hottest-selling wall-based entertainment centers on the market today, and highlight the pros and cons associated with each piece of furniture. In the end, we hope these reviews will help you make the most educated purchasing decision possible when you set out to buy your next high-quality entertainment center.
Man Cave Entertainment Center Reviews
1. Sauder Harvest Mill Home Theater Entertainment Center
Pros
- Great warranty. The five-year warranty offered by the Sauder corporation is one of the best you will find for a product of this kind.
- Available in Oak Stain. If you are looking for a rustic piece of furniture that will blend in perfectly with your home décor, the Abbey Oak-finished Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center may be for you.
- American made. If you are set on buying products from trustworthy American companies, this entertainment center has everything you are looking for.
Cons
- Limted TV Size. The Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center can only accommodate televisions that are 47 inches or smaller and lighter than 95 pounds.
The Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center is part of the company’s overall Harvest Mill collection, featuring a classic country cabinet design for a true rustic feel. Boasting seven adjustable shelves, the entertainment center is capable of accommodating all of your audio and video equipment, and the special slotted cabinet is ideal for holding all of your CDs and DVDs in organized perfection.
The TV stand portion of the unit can accommodate televisions up to 47 inches (measured diagonally) and 95 pounds in weight, and when fully assembled the center measures 71.5 inches in length by 16.5 inches in width by 62 inches in height.
The Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center features seven adjustable shelves and hidden storage behind each door. The unit is available in a couple different finishes, including the attractive Abbey Oak stain that blends well with a variety of home décor designs. The engineered wood—a composite of high-quality trimmings and post-milling leftovers—from which this entertainment center is made is incredibly strong and durable, and the 5-year warranty on the unit is one of the best warranties you will find in the industry for one of these types of products.
Like all Sauder products, the entertainment center comes with all the hardware you will need to rapidly assemble the unit, as well as a full-color instruction manual that offers step-by-step assembly guidance. And if you should get stuck? Fret not, the award-winning customer service offered by Sauder is just a phone call away.
When you buy the Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center you can rest assured that you are buying from an American company with deep roots in the Midwest. The company has been around for more than 30 years, and they stand behind all of their products 100 percent.
2. BDI Furniture 8179 CWL Corridor Quad TV Stand & Media Cabinet
Pros
- Sound-friendly doors. The doors on the BDI Furniture 8179 CWL Corridor Quad TV Stand & Media Cabinet are very acoustically-friendly.
- Great cord hiding system. The entertainment center has a built-in system for managing cords and keeping them organized and out of sight.
- Back panel access. With back panel access, you will never need to move the entertainment center and your components just to get access to them.
Cons
- Center shelf cannot be adjusted. Because the center shelf of the BDI Furniture 8179 CWL Corridor Quad TV Stand & Media Cabinet cannot be adjusted, it may cause problems for those with a lot of equipment.
The BDI Furniture 8179 CWL Corridor Quad TV Stand & Media Cabinet offers everything you could possibly want in an entertainment center and then some. Boasting a wealth of storage and a unique design highlighted by hardwood louvered doors, this unit is truly something special to behold. Additionally, if you hate seeing cords and cables laying around, the cable management system in this unit is the perfect solution. The system is engineered to keep cables and power cords controlled and out of sight, largely thanks to the integrated routing system that channels and neatly conceals and organizes all unsightly cable clutter.
The acoustic-friendly doors on the cabinets of the BDI Furniture 8179 CWL Corridor Quad TV Stand & Media Cabinet permit audio signals from a sound bar or center channel speaker to easily flow through, even when the doors are closed. Even better, all of the doors are controlled by a handy infrared remote control that makes accessing your audio and video components a snap. The rear access panels on the unit allow for easy access to the back of your components and their connections; and the flow-through ventilation system facilitates air flow throughout the center to keep precious electronic components cool and working at their very best.
3. Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center
Pros
- Adjustable shelving. The adjustable shelving on the Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center allows you to accommodate video and audio components of varying heights.
- Durable. Like all of the Sauder line of products, this entertainment center is truly built to last.
- Rear cord access. The convenient cord access on the back panel of the Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center allows you to keep all cordage out of sight.
Cons
- Cannot accommodate very large televisions. If you have a television that is larger than 47 inches or heavier than 100 pounds, the Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center is probably not for you.
The Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center is more than just a TV stand, it’s an attractive, eye-catching place to hold all of your electronic media and accessories and a great focal point in any living room, family room or den. The entertainment center includes a number of conveniently adjustable shelves behind each transparent door. On these shelves you can stash away things like DVDs and CDs, all of your audio and video equipment, including stereos, cable boxes, DVRs and modems. The upper portion of the center is dedicated to holding televisions up to 47 inches and weighing 95 pounds or less; and with all the roomy shelving and cabinets you will never lack for space.
The Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center is constructed from the finest wood and is coated with an attractive cherrywood finish to effortlessly and beautifully match any home décor. All your family, friends and neighbors will be envious when you bring this entertainment center home, regardless of where you decide to place it. If you are wondering how large or small this entertainment is, the dimensions on the TV stand are roughly 22 inches in length by 17 inches in width by 42 inches in height; and the dimensions of the media center are 47 inches in length by 19 inches in width by 24 inches in height.
The towers of the Sauder Dual Tower Television Entertainment Center each have a drawer that moves on silky smooth metal runners with safety stops; and the convenient media center is designed with Sauder’s patented T-slot assembly system consisting of 2 adjustable shelves to accommodate a variety of media objects. The enclosed back panel will keep all of your items safe and protected, and it even has cord access so you can always keep cords and cables hidden and out of sight.
4. Meble Furniture & Rugs Modica Modern Entertainment Center
Pros
- Open design. Because the TV stand is open in the back of the Meble Furniture & Rugs Modica Modern Entertainment Center, accessing the components on your TV is very easy.#
- LED lights. The blue LED lights illuminate the glass doors on either side of the TV stand.
Cons
- Not all hardware included. According to some buyers, the wall shelf on the Meble Furniture & Rugs Modica Modern Entertainment Center does not come with the necessary hardware for installation.
The very large Meble Furniture & Rugs Modica Modern Entertainment Center can accommodate televisions ranging from 40 inches to 65 inches when measured diagonally from one corner of the screen to the other. The unit is very modern looking, with a matte black body and high gloss front; and it is ideal for those who want a modern look and need a lot of storage space for their audio and video components.
The Meble Furniture & Rugs Modica Modern Entertainment Center features two large towers on either side of the huge TV stand. Within the towers are two adjustable shelves that effectively create three independent storage areas. The glass doors on the front of these towers are not only very attractive on their own, they also come equipped with blue LED lights that really set the mood for entertainment.
Underneath the TV stand are several cabinets and drawers that are great for storing things like remote controls, DVDs and CDs and much more. The entertainment center is of very high quality and is manufactured and imported from the European Union.
5.Meble Furniture & Rugs TV Stand Milano 200
Pros
- LED lighting system. Like the last product we reviewed, the Meble Furniture & Rugs TV Stand Milano 200 comes with a 16-color LED lighting system with remote control.
- Large TV stand. This entertainment system has a TV stand that is very large, able to accommodate TVs up to 79 inches.
Cons
- Lacks storage space. According to some reviewers, the design of the Meble Furniture & Rugs TV Stand Milano 200 is fairly basic and lacking in storage space, especially if you have a lot of audio and video equipment to showcase.
The Meble Furniture & Rugs TV Stand Milano 200 is a wall-mounted TV stand and entertainment center that can accommodate televisions up to a whopping 79 inches. Colored matte black with high gloss fronts and glass shelves, the unit is designed to match any and all home decors. Directly underneath the large free-standing TV stand is a narrow shelf that is perfect for a cable box or game system, and the sides of the unit have one glass shelf apiece, thus creating a total of four visible storage areas to show off all your audio and video equipment.
The glass shelves and cabinets on the Meble Furniture & Rugs TV Stand Milano 200 are highlighted by a 16-color LED lighting system that allows you to set the mood in your watching area. The lighting system can be manipulated using the included remote control, allowing you to choose any color you wish, from blue to white to red to green and many more. The unit comes with all the hardware you need for an easy installation, and it is shipped flat and packed neatly for easy delivery.
Wrap Up
Any of the above man cave entertainment center ideas would be a great addition to your man cave. A good tip is to choose a design that matches your man cave theme and will provide the storage you require. Do you want sleek and modern? BDI could be the way to go. If you want ultra modern with LED lights, Meble is the one and if you want a more traditional entertainment centre, any of the Sauders would be great. What will also great with any of the above is the ultimate man cave recliner or home theater seating so you can watch your favorite game or listen to music whilst sitting back and relaxing.
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