How to Choose a TV Unit That Works with a Soundbar and Console

A television rarely sits alone these days, so a good unit has to accommodate a soundbar, a games console and a handful of boxes that all need power and airflow. Choosing furniture that only fits the screen, then squeezing everything else in afterwards, leads to a cramped and untidy result. In this guide we show you how to plan around your whole setup from the start. We cover where a soundbar should sit so its sound is not muffled, how to give a console room to breathe and stay cool, and practical ways to route and hide the cables that multiply with every device. There is advice on width, height and viewing comfort, plus a look at whether wall mounting or standing the screen suits you better. With a little measuring and forethought, you can choose a media unit that holds everything comfortably and keeps working smoothly for years rather than failing the moment your kit grows....