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| Review Date: March 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Chris T. Mueller, |
For over 2 months my wife and I looked EVERYWHERE to find the perfect unit to house our components since I just mounted the 40" LCD on the wall. We needed certain colors, height and width dimensions and also wanted to hide everything behind glass doors. This unit was PERFECT!
I had 2 concerns with this unit though.
1) My Harmony 880 Universal Remote (Buy one of these!!) wouldn't be able to penetrate the frosted glass.
2) Enclosing my components (most importantly the PS3 and receiver) behind doors would cause overheating.
I'm happy to report that none of my fears came true. The Harmony works through the frosted doors with ease.
I'm also happy to report that my components won't overheat. My last step in the building process was to attach the backing material to the unit. Before doing so I tried to wiggle the unit a little bit and it was rock solid. As a result I left the backing unit off so everything is open in the back.
If I was placing my TV on the stand then I probably would have installed the backing but since I don't have that weight I probably don't need the extra support.
I have nothing bad to say about this unit.
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BEAUTIFUL, WELL CONSTRUCTED, SOLID MATERIALS!
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| Review Date: December 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Frank E. Trinkle, Valdosta, GA USA |
We purchased this stand on Amazon with a little trepidation, having had bad experiences with DIY assembly furniture in the past... especially items made in China. We were very very pleased however with this unit.
The materials used are high quality MDF, and every pre-drilled hole and plug was in exactly the right position. (No off-center or missing holes like many previous items we have assembled). The unit is made in Quebec, Canada, and the company is clearly dedicated to quality! The assembly manual was thorough and understandable. Every illustration in the manual showed each piece precisely as it should be oriented, with every pre-drilled hole shown in the illustration. This is critically important, because it eliminates the potential for assembling any piece the wrong way and having to start over.
Each piece is clearly marked with a code that is referenced in the manual, and the company ships the unit with a few extra small items like plastic dowels... "just in case"!
Assembly was straightforward and timed at exactly one hour... including downing two cups of coffee during assembly!
The description on the Amazon site shows this base as limited to a 40" TV, but we found our 47" Vizio (85lbs) fit without issue and looks great on the stand. (The manual indicates a maximum weight on the top shelf at 185lbs.)
As others here have mentioned, the smoked glass on the cabinet doors does NOT inhibit infrared remote use. We have a DirecTV satellite box in the cabinet, and the remote works perfectly through the door. (See the user picture I have posted on this page with notes)
PRO's:
- Beautiful stand made of High Quality materials
- Every piece fits perfectly, and instructions are clear and complete
- Infrared devices can be used for electronics kept inside the smoked glass doors
- Easy Assembly in about an hour
Neutral's:
- Plastic legs may become worn after repeated moving by sliding the base instead of lifting
CON's:
- None really. This is a very well-made unit
NOTE: This review is for the PRODUCT and if I could, I'd give it SIX stars. It's really that good. HOWEVER, if I was also rating Amazon's handling of this item, I would drop it to THREE stars due to inaccurate shipping info:
- I ordered the unit on 1 December with PRIME 2-day shipping (With the caveat that Amazon stated a 2-5 day processing time on the item's order page)
- On 3 Dec, Amazon's Order Tracking indicated that the item had been shipped and that delivery was scheduled for 4 December
- 4th and 5th December passed without delivery, so I called FedEx to ask about the tracking number. They said they hadn't yet taken possession of the stand, only a pickup order.
- I called South Shore's number in Canada to ask "what's up" and spoke to a VERY NICE lady who advised me that all their products get delayed by CUSTOMS at the border. Understandable BUT Amazon should clearly reflect this possible delay in shipping, and provide more accurate shipping data.
- Stand finally arrived on 8th of December via FedEx. Not bad for the item, but caused some frustration due to Amazon's inaccurate tracking and delivery estimate.
In summary, this is a GREAT stand; easily assembled; functional and esthetically pleasing. And while Amazon dropped the ball a bit on shipping data, this unit is still HIGHLY recommended!! |
Excellent TV stand
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| Review Date: November 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Jeyaraman, Cary, NC |
I bought this TV stand in June 2009 and so far it has been 100% satisfying.
Pros:
1. Holds my 54" Plasma TV with no stress even thought ad says it is for 36" and 40" TVs.
2. Very contemporaryish.
3. Delivery and Price
4. Assembly (Took an hour or so by myself)
Cons:
1. Attracts dust and maybe visible depending on lighting and if you get close enough to the stand. With frequent dusting, shouldn't be a problem.
2. Can't keep electronic components on either side with the doors closed due to overheating.
3. Legs are plastic and not metal as I thought it would be.
My Verdict: Excellent buy as far as I'm concerned. Highly recommend it!
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Perfect
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| Review Date: January 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: T. Becker, Wisconsin |
| We needed a new stand for our new 42" TV. We looked everywhere!! Walmart, Sears, Kmart, Amazon, etc. When we found something we liked in our price range, the delivery costs were outrageous! $50 - $80, and that wasn't always even home delivery, Walmart's Site to Store too. Well, my husband isn't very patient with putting things together. But this wasn't bad at all. Took about an hour or so. And it looks great!! Not cheap looking at all. Very low profile. We're very happy with our purchase and would recommend this to anyone! :) |
GREAT PIECE OF FURNITURE
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| Review Date: February 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Paradise, |
| This unit was very, VERY, easy to assemble with even the slightest amount on mechanical knowledge. If you can turn a screwdriver, then you can assemble this unit. When finished it looks quite good and is much more sturdy than I was expecting. My husband immediately filled every shelf with things from computers to suuround sound, dvd, games, etc. We have a 52" Sony LCD tv on it with absolutly no stress to the unit. Actually, even with the tv on the unit, my husband was able to stand on the top section without any problem. So in short, very sturdy, very easily assembled, very good looking, I highly suggest this unit. |
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