chickey Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Can anyone recommend some affordable but good looking AV furniture? Im about to embark on upgrading my woefully dated stereo cabinets, and I need something that is both good looking and practical (e.g., removable backs, wire management, etc). I need to accommodate about a dozen components, and I would like to stay away from the stacked rack designs (Ive got WAF to worry about). The Salamander Designs Synergy series suits my tastes, but not my wallet (the configuration I priced out their website was over 3 grand). Any ideas are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Man, and I was about to suggest www.studiotech.com in the Ultimate Funiture line. I have one of their U-48 but I wish a bought a U-60. We also have a U-22 for the TV. All in Rosewood finish. The U-48 ran me about a $1025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted February 20, 2003 Author Share Posted February 20, 2003 Tom, You get the record for fastest response...wow!!! Much appreciated. Yep, this is exactly the kind of furniture I'm looking for. Nice looking and very functional. Two Ultra 60's would do me just fine. Wonder if they ever go on sale? Thanks again! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flason Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Check out the Plateau line at avfurnishings.com. I purchased a 5 shelf XT-A4 in honey maple with silver posts for around 350 delivered. Very sturdy and easy to build. I have my Parasound 2205 (85lbs) sitting on the very top and it could easily hold 2 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manufanatic Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 depending on what exactly you are looking for i recommend BDI. I have one and its great... BDI.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Chickey- Remember, this thing is HEAVY! I think the 48 weighs in at about 160lbs. Also, the casters don't come with it, I ordered them because of a seasonal furniture change that GF insists on. It doers come with spikes and a set of nylon sliding feet and gets delivered in three boxes. Just remembered, I got mine at half off. A couple years ago StudioTech was closing out the old design before stocking the newer ones (the ones out today). The old ones didn't coem with the equipment extension out the back. Nor was it able to mount the door on either side or able to "rack mount" equipment. I am in love with the art deco motiff. It reminds me alot of my grandmother's Victrola (which still works) and about as big too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagangjee Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Colin, My recommendation is Bell'O, I love their furniture and I got a really good deal from a guy I dealt with directly. He has postings on ebay, and his userid is dadstoys. I picked up a set of 36" stands for a really good price. If you are interested in his contact information, email me and I can send it off to you. Do some research on a unit(s) you like, find the lowest price and then give it to him. He beat the lowest price I could find on these stands, and he will give you his bottom line, great to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 i'll second the bello recommendation,although not cheap, very nice,well made. also check out sanus. avman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPyro Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Colin- I have a Salamander Designs Synergy 30 (Cherry & Black) with side panels & perforated door, it looks fantastic!!! While I do have to admit that they are expensive, it is VERY nice. It hides everything, except the DVD player, making the HT look clean and organized. Plus, the wife wouldn't know if anything changed since its all hidden . The only problem that I have had with it is that my Parasound amp is too deep and I can't fit the back panel on (even the 2" extension that they have won't work). If you can swing the cash, its worth looking into, if needed purchase it in phases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 Guys, All great suggestions, thank you! I will check out all your recommendations -- I really appreciate the input. Thanks again! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Colin, Here is a Salamander unit at AudiogoN you might want to take a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PYRO Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 I agree Salamander is way over priced. I went with it though. Building my Furniture system piece by piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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