I purchased the Bedford Entertainment Stand from Racks & Stands to house A/V components for a multi-media room I built in my formerly unfinished basement. The Stand is well-package with foam and foam sleeves between each piece, but suffered some damage in transit. Fortunately, the damaged pieces were able to be fixed with a little wood glue and black spray paint, and are located in the back or underneath the Stand, so they aren't visible when the Stand is fully assembled. Another thing to note is that the locking cams are made of a white metal that breaks easily if overtightened. Since the cams hold the Stand together, it's important that they be tight for stability. The manufacturer includes extra parts, includng a cam, so you can break one without worry. Assembly was easy, following the manufacturer's diagram, and only required a Phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet to tap the parts into place. Since the knobs are a focal point, I upgraded the provided knobs with higher-quality knobs from my local home improvement store for $10. There are holes in the lower portion of the back of the Stand for running cable. I'm not sure if I can run cable from the top shelf down through this hole, since the top shelf extends to the back, so it may be necessary to bore holes in the upper portion of the back of the Stand to accomodate cables for top shelf components. Not a big deal. In light of the minor repairs, it took a little more than 2 hours to assemble. Once assembled, the result is a stylish and functional piece of furniture that has the look of furniture costing hundred of dollars more. All things considered, this Stand is a very good value for the money. Since my LCD is on the wall, and the Stand is doing nothing more than housing components, I can see it lasting for years to come."..." Read more
- JC in Littleton, MA