Exactly what I was looking for (after a substantial modification)
I was so happy to find this console. It was exactly what Id been looking for to hang under my 43 TV. Im an experienced DIYer and I found it easy to install. Its heavy, so youll probably want a helper. I bolted it to two studs and its very sturdy.
I only have one complaint, but its a big one. There is no back. That was mentioned in a few reviews, but its really not clear from the listing photos. The cleat and screws are very visible. Even a cheap cardboard back like the ones that come with IKEA bookshelves wouldve solved that problem. It bothered me enough that I dug some quarter inch plywood out of my closet, cut it to size, stained it ebony, added a coat of satin poly and tacked it to the cleat.
What a difference! I love it now! It looks so much more expensive. Unfortunately that kind of modification just isnt practical for most people. Its still a great modern, space saving piece, but I gave it 3 stars because I feel like 170 is a lot for what you get. It may be worth it if they did something about the back.
Exactly what I was looking for (after a substantial modification)
I was so happy to find this console. It was exactly what Id been looking for to hang under my 43 TV. Im an experienced DIYer and I found it easy to install. Its heavy, so youll probably want a helper. I bolted it to two studs and its very sturdy. I only have one complaint, but its a big one. There is no back. That was mentioned in a few reviews, but its really not clear from the listing photos. The cleat and screws are very visible. Even a cheap cardboard back like the ones that come with IKEA bookshelves wouldve solved that problem. It bothered me enough that I dug some quarter inch plywood out of my closet, cut it to size, stained it ebony, added a coat of satin poly and tacked it to the cleat. What a difference! I love it now! It looks so much more expensive. Unfortunately that kind of modification just isnt practical for most people. Its still a great modern, space saving piece, but I gave it 3 stars because I feel like 170 is a lot for what you get. It may be worth it if they did something about the back.