I like a console rather than a shelf or cabinet. TV to sit on the console. Like this one below (hover to expand photo) I also prefer the console to not be your typical media console :)
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It depends on the style of the room as well. I don't like to see cables. I have the Cineline stand in the family room,. It swivels and I can store CDs, DVDs and the cables, behind the stand. Here is a photo of the unit in a catalog.
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