Whatch'a Stor'in Your Gear On?

[jamie2112]

OK, I figured it was time to post some more information of why I'm wanting to go with an AV rack. First, the TV cradenza I am currently using was not designed to house the amount of weight I have in it, nor does it fit properly (I made some slight modifications). Also, my long term goal for this project is to eventually install a projector on the back wall, making an AV rack pretty much essential. And lastly, I have some major cable management issues. The current setup is very difficult to work with if I ever need to change anything. I like being able to go back there from time time and tweak things etc, and right now it's an absolute nightmare! Here's some pics. This should be pretty self explanatory:

As you can see, this is a royal pain to work with. I'm looking for something that would meet the needs I mentioned, at least 4 shelves capable of holding 60-100lbs with ease (2 shelves need to be able to safely hold 100lbs). I was also hoping to keep this under $400 if possible.

Oh my you do need a rack badly don't you......

 

[Now Slappy]

Wow Soundman!

I thought I had cable management issues with all my stuff sitting on top of mt TV, but you win.

I just bought and put together a Salamander stand that I will use as soon as we buy our new TV. I bought the extended rear panels for the back, because like you, I like to have the flexibility to move stuff around if need be. After I assembled it I don't think I'm going to use them now as the rack will be up against a wall. It's very well built and my wife loves the look. I know they are more than you are looking to spend, but I just thought I'd throw it in to the mix.

 

[Soundman]

Wow Soundman!

I thought I had cable management issues with all my stuff sitting on top of mt TV, but you win.

I just bought and put together a Salamander stand that I will use as soon as we buy our new TV. I bought the extended rear panels for the back, because like you, I like to have the flexibility to move stuff around if need be. After I assembled it I don't think I'm going to use them now as the rack will be up against a wall. It's very well built and my wife loves the look. I know they are more than you are looking to spend, but I just thought I'd throw it in to the mix.

How much did it set you back? You got any pics?

 

[SopRage]

I bought a StudioTech HF-4 rack that I put an extra shelf on. If you like, you can see it in my post in the "Member Systems Gallery." It's called "My Apartment Man Room."

 

[mytzen]

I have this stand but in the rosebud color. I ordered it from racksandstands but I had them pricematch another site and got it for about $250. It also has velcro straps on the back side of it to help with wire management. I can't remember what the maximum weight limit is on each shelf but I can see if I still have the manual and look it up for you.

 

[Soundman]

I have this stand but in the rosebud color. I ordered it from racksandstands but I had them pricematch another site and got it for about $250. It also has velcro straps on the back side of it to help with wire management. I can't remember what the maximum weight limit is on each shelf but I can see if I still have the manual look it up for you.

If you don't mind checking that out for me, I'd appreciate it. That's pretty nice for that price!

 

[majorloser]

Though it won't suit your needs, I'm using a chrome wire shelving unit with casters.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showpost.php?p=570179&postcount=200

(Yes, it's a wiring nightmare.)

 

[Now Slappy]

How much did it set you back? You got any pics?

The one I bought is the Quad 20. I went with that one because we are going to be getting the Mitzu 82" Diamond when the come out sometime later this summer. It set me back about $2000.00, but like I said the WAF was the tipping point for this.

Here is a picture of the one I have off of their website. Mine looks EXACTLY the same.(Except I went with the stiletto feet.)

Here is a link to their website...http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/syn/singles.jsp


What I really liked was that, if you want, you can design your own to meet your needs. I only had to modify one of their "Popular Solutions" a little bit to get what I wanted.

 

[mperfct]

Here's what I got. It was free!

 

[Soundman]

Here's what I got. It was free!

Not the prettiest, but it looks solid. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mperfct]

Not the prettiest, but it looks solid. Thanks for sharing.

I agree it's not the prettiest. That's why it has a built in storage closet.

 

[Soundman]

The one I bought is the Quad 20. I went with that one because we are going to be getting the Mitzu 82" Diamond when the come out sometime later this summer. It set me back about $2000.00, but like I said the WAF was the tipping point for this.

Here is a picture of the one I have off of their website. Mine looks EXACTLY the same.(Except I went with the stiletto feet.)

Here is a link to their website...http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/syn/singles.jsp


What I really liked was that, if you want, you can design your own to meet your needs. I only had to modify one of their "Popular Solutions" a little bit to get what I wanted.

Those Salamander's do look nice! Lots of flexibility too.

 

[Soundman]

I agree it's not the prettiest. That's why it has a built in storage closet.

That seems to work well for your setup. Mines going to be right on the front soundstage so I'll need something a little more attractive. Eventually, I do plan to convert a closet into a control room, but that wont be anytime soon.

 

[Now Slappy]

Those Salamander's do look nice! Lots of flexibility too.

Like I said, they're not cheap but mine is going to be a prominent piece of furniture in our living room so my wife had to approve.

I'd like to add they're built like a tank also. I've had do it yourself modular racks before but never something with this type of quality. A little time consuming putting it together so everything was "just right", but well worth it. I'm a little anal when it comes to stuff like this so maybe "time consuming" was my fault.

 

[mytzen]

If you don't mind checking that out for me, I'd appreciate it. That's pretty nice for that price!

I looked around and I couldn't find the manual. But I'm sure you could contact bush furniture and ask them.

 

[Soundman]

This is what I'm thinking of going with, only in black not silver:

 

[Soundman]

OK, here's the black version. Only pic I could find. Sorry. Thoughts?

 

[alphaiii]

I'm thinking about going with one of these racks (the 1R) from Sorice:
http://sorice.com/frst.php3?target=asana

From the little info I could find on them...they are similar to the Salamander Archetype racks, but with fixed length shelf spacers made of solid steel, instead of the threaded steel rod Salamander uses.

I found one user review where the individual said the Sorice rack was sturdier than the comparable Salamander Archetype rack.

 

[Now Slappy]

OK, here's the black version. Only pic I could find. Sorry. Thoughts?

Very nice! I have something very similar in my bedroom. I think I picked it up at Target.

It's nice and sturdy, and my wife likes it because it keeps all the cables hidden, well for now anyway.

A lot of the stuff you see in my sig is going to end up in the bedroom pretty soon so cable management may become a problem.

Anywho, I really do like that stand, nice and classy.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

This is what I'm thinking of going with, only in black not silver:

Copycat!

That looks just like mine, except mine is black.

http://www.racksandstands.com/VTI-RGR-406-VI1055.html

I'll tell you one thing. This rack has plenty of depth space, which is important. The weight limit is 60 lbs on the middle shelves and 150lbs on the top & bottom.