AV cabinet?

[Prophet]

I'm looking for an AV cabinet which will take two amps (AV and Stereo) and Xbox and Sky box.

I'd like a 2 X 2 configuration with the Xbox and Sky being on the top shelf and the two amps on the lower shelf.

The largest item is the AV amp which is 176H x 435W x 329D.

I've googled but not found anything I like so far. I'd like to hear from anyone who has something at home which will do the job

 

[krisboats]

Have you thought of building one?

 

[Prophet]

Yeah but after the two and a half weeks of decorating hell I'm not ready to tackle that lol

 

[jellybeard999]

Take a look at the Ikea Besta range.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11794?sorting=price

 

[Prophet]

Take a look at the Ikea Besta range.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11794?sorting=price

I was in Ikea yesterday. That range is my fall back. Currently the one that's most suited isn't quite wide enough so it remains a backup should I fail to find another one.

 

[lucid]

Just a suggestion, but you might get a better response if you provide a bit of background info; otherwise it's a case of mind reading and wild stabs in the dark which is a waste of our time and yours

Style: - all glass / all metal / mix

Colour

Maximum cabinet size: - width & height especially

Budget


Might also help if you posted some links to stuff that shows the kind of styles that appeal to you....

 

[Prophet]

I was looking for what people already have for inspiration really as I'm not 100% sure what I want.

To answer your questions.

Style - 100% wood or with glass shelves. Not really feeling metal.

Colour - Darker wood - Like Ikea walnut

Max size - Length 130cm X Depth 45cm X Height 50cm - or around those figures.

Budget - upto £200.

Designs - Really open to suggestions here. I like chunky units but prefer stylish rather than laminated chipboard.

 

[kinetic747]

Do a search over at AV Forums for 'chunky monkey' it sounds like exactly what you are looking for. I'd post a direct link but not sure if I'm allowed.

 

[sven256]

I'm currently using http://www.alphasondesigns.com/products.asp?ProductID=1337&CatID=63

It has a nice modern feel, and well built.

 

[rG-tom]

what about something like this?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv-stands-hi-fi-racks/alphason/fw1100/alph-fw1100-wal

Bang on your spec bar 30 quid over.

EDIT two reccomendations for the same brand in 2 minutes lol

 

[Prophet]

I'm currently using http://www.alphasondesigns.com/products.asp?ProductID=1337&CatID=63

It has a nice modern feel, and well built.

sven256 - Can you take some pics of you rack (lol) please. All the web site pictures are a little generic. Would be nice to see one in a real world environment

what about something like this?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv-stands-hi-fi-racks/alphason/fw1100/alph-fw1100-wal

Bang on your spec bar 30 quid over.

EDIT two reccomendations for the same brand in 2 minutes lol

I've just been reading up on those for the last 30 minutes

The slightly larger (wider) model can be had for the same price too!

 

[sven256]

I can send you some over the trust if you want, but the room is a bit of a mess atm as it's having a full makeover. So there is half painted walls, old flooring, wires everywhere etc.

Let me know if you want them sent over.

 

[Prophet]

That would be great

I'm going to post my build pics up soon so I know what a state things can get into!

 

[sven256]

Sent a few via the trust.

 

[Reality Bites]

atacama equinox AV is a nice wide stand. I got one for a TV stand but went for a narrower version in the end. Very well built and looks good too. You can get different colour glass.

http://www.atacama-audio.co.uk/equinoxav.htm

 

[Prophet]

Sent a few via the trust.

Thanks. Gives me a much better idea

Can you fit the shelf on the right or is the Onkyo too big?

 

[sven256]

You can fit it, but take into account that amp is over 20cm high, so a bit taller than yours. So there would be a quite a bit more clearance.