Best AV Racks and Cable Management for Home Theater

The Monolith 4 Tier Shelf Audio Stand is an open-air, modular stand with four shelves, sold as compatible with common receivers and speakers. The open frame lets heat escape and keeps the receiver visible for remote control. It is a good fit for a receiver, streamer, Blu-ray player and a game console without building a cabinet.

• 4 shelves
• Open-air design
• Modular
• Fits common receivers

The Monolith Amplifier/Component Stand XL is a single open shelf with a scratch-resistant finish, rated to hold up to 200 pounds. It is an easy way to raise a heavy receiver or amplifier off a shelf and give it clear airflow, and it stacks under other gear.

• Open-air design
• 200 lb rating
• Scratch-resistant
• Single shelf

The FITUEYES 4-Tier Media Stand uses tempered glass shelves in a metal frame, a look that suits living rooms where the gear is on show. It is a budget pick for smaller systems. Stock on this listing can be limited, and check the weight rating against your receiver before buying.

• 4 tiers
• Tempered glass shelves
• Metal frame
• Budget price

The Middle Atlantic Slim 5 series is an enclosed equipment rack used in custom installs, with 21U of rack space and a 20 inch depth on this listing. It suits a large system with rack-mount amplifiers and a utility room or closet. It is overkill for a small setup but the right tool for heavy builds.

• 21U rack space
• Enclosed rack
• 20 inch depth
• Install-grade

The Tedgetal 10U open frame rack is a wall-mountable open rack for servers and AV gear. It is a low-cost way to get standard 19 inch rack mounting for a receiver, switch and power strip. Check that your receiver is rack-ear compatible or use a shelf, and confirm depth against your gear.

• 10U
• Open frame
• Wall mountable
• 19 inch rack

The Tripp Lite RS-1215 is a heavy-duty metal 1U rack mount power strip with 12 outlets and a 15A breaker. It keeps a rack of gear on one clean power run and mounts in a rack, which reduces loose cords. Remember it is a power strip, not a surge protector: pair it with a rated surge device if you need protection.

• 1U rack mount
• 12 outlets
• 15A breaker
• Metal housing

The Legrand Wiremold Cordmate is a paintable, self-adhesive cord cover kit that hides TV and speaker wires on the wall. It is a good non-destructive fix for a wall-mounted TV or a rear speaker wire run in a rental or finished room. Cut and fit it to length and paint it to match the wall.

• 108 inch kit
• Paintable
• Self-adhesive
• 17 pieces

The VELCRO Brand reusable cable ties let you bundle and re-bundle cables without cutting them. They are the right choice for a rack you will change often, since you can add a cable and re-tie the bundle in seconds. Label the bundles at both ends so you can trace which cable goes where.

• 6 inch ties
• 100 pack
• Reusable
• Hook and loop