{"id":196520,"date":"2024-07-25T15:45:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=196520"},"modified":"2024-07-25T15:45:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:45:21","slug":"bdi-profile-media-towers-provide-ample-room-for-setting-up-av-equipment-and-storing-discs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/bdi-profile-media-towers-provide-ample-room-for-setting-up-av-equipment-and-storing-discs\/","title":{"rendered":"BDI Profile Media Towers provide ample room for setting up AV equipment and storing discs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BDI ,\u00a0<b>a<\/b>\u00a0well-known developer and manufacturer of office and home furniture, has introduced a series of\u00a0<b>Profile Media<\/b>\u00a0cabinets designed to accommodate AV equipment and store film and music libraries. The new products were developed by designer\u00a0<b>Matthew Weatherly<\/b>\u00a0. The BDI Profile Media series includes two models of cabinets: a taller one with three doors (Profile 8477) and a lower four-door one (Profile 8479). Each of them is offered in two finishes &#8211; washed ask (light) or toasted oak (dark).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/36_techweek.webp\" alt=\"AV cabinet BDI Profile 8479\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With its solid wood lattice door design, the BDI Profile conceals contents from view while providing acoustic transparency. Sound, heat from operating components, and IR signals from remote controls are easily transmitted through these doors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/37_techweek.webp\" alt=\"AV cabinet BDI Profile 8477\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The BDI Profile 8477<\/b>\u00a0is a three-door cabinet measuring 157 x 76 x 50 cm (W x H x D) with four adjustable shelves that can accommodate 6 to 9 AV components. It is wide enough to accommodate a TV with a screen size of up to 65 inches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/38_techweek.webp\" alt=\"AV cabinet BDI Profile 8479\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The BDI Profile 8479<\/b>\u00a0is a four-door cabinet measuring 208 x 60 x 50 cm (W x H x D) with three adjustable shelves that can accommodate 5-8 components, including a soundbar or center channel speaker. The large width allows for TVs up to 85 inches in size.<\/p>\n<p><b>Main features of\u00a0<\/b><b>the BDI\u00a0<\/b><b>Profile\u00a0<\/b><b>Media\u00a0<\/b><b>series\u00a0<\/b><b>AV stands\u00a0<\/b><b>:<\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Adjustable Shelves:<\/b>\u00a0Both models of the cabinets feature adjustable tempered glass shelves, which are ideal for placing soundbars and other media equipment. Threaded inserts allow you to change the position of the shelves as needed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ventilation:<\/b>\u00a0Additional ventilation features built into the bottom shelf and rear panels of the cabinets help maintain the internal temperature of components at safe levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cable Organizer:<\/b>\u00a0Built-in cable organizer features such as cable ties and channels help keep cables out of sight.<\/p>\n<p><b>Plinth:<\/b>\u00a0Low-profile roller base allows for easy placement of the cabinet, while an internal leveling system helps compensate for uneven floors.<\/p>\n<p><b>Rear Panels:<\/b>\u00a0Included removable rear panels provide cable access when connecting components.<\/p>\n<p><b>No rattling:<\/b>\u00a0the cabinet doors are equipped with a soft-closing system.<\/p>\n<p><b>TV Safety:<\/b>\u00a0TV stands come with a TV safety belt to prevent large screen TVs from tipping over.<\/p>\n<p><b>Finish Options:<\/b>\u00a0The BDI Profile Media AV Cabinet Collection is available in a dark Toasted Oak finish or BDI&#8217;s new lighter Washed Oak finish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/39_techweek.webp\" alt=\"\u00a0 AV cabinet BDI Profile 8477\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The BDI\u00a0<\/b><b>Profile\u00a0<\/b><b>Media<\/b>\u00a0Series\u00a0AV cabinets\u00a0are now available for purchase. Both\u00a0<b>the BDI\u00a0<\/b><b>Profile\u00a0<\/b><b>8477<\/b>\u00a0(3-door) and\u00a0<b>BDI\u00a0<\/b><b>Profile\u00a0<\/b><b>8479<\/b>\u00a0(4-door) are priced at\u00a0<b>$3,299.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BDI ,\u00a0a\u00a0well-known developer and manufacturer of office and home furniture, has introduced a series of\u00a0Profile Media\u00a0cabinets designed to accommodate AV equipment and store film and music libraries. The new products were developed by designer\u00a0Matthew Weatherly\u00a0. 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