Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)My unit arrived with no damage, unlike other customers. Perhaps Techcraft/Amazon have been learning from previous experiences.
Installation wasn't hard and I was able to put it together in ~2.5 hours on my own. The shipped package that the unit arrives in is quite heavy (~100 lbs). I opened it up in my foyer and took the pieces in. Certain individual pieces can be heavy too (~10-15 lbs). The assembly steps are ok; they just tell you how to the pieces connect together. However, as I was alone, some steps did require some creativity e.g. when I had to align to larger pieces to bolt them together, one had to be a few inches off the ground. I propped it up with some coffee table books. Such tips would be very useful in the assembly manual.
Pros:
- Good solid unit, with good finish.
- The top surface doesn't scratch easily. That's important when you're placing/adjusting a large flat-screen TV on top of it. I do my assembly alone and can't lift the TV continuously. Its easier to shuffle it step by step on top. I haven't scratched the top-surface yet.
- Spacious but not a huge unit.
- I wanted a unit with doors to keep our baby away from the electronics :-). There aren't too many units in the market with doors. The doors do have tempered glass.
Things to watch out for:
- When you assemble the units, you need to attach thin vertical boards to the back which are black and mostly cover the wall or stuff behind. They do have holes to run cables from your components, but they are somewhat small. In my case, it wasn't possible to wire up my receiver through such small holes and I cut a wider opening. I guess the size of the holes are a trade-off; too large and one would be able to see the wall behind the unit on shelves that are empty. The board is thin and its easy to break sections off. But a cleaner/elegant solution for flexible hole sizing would be nice.
- The unit is heavy, especially with all the components/TV in it. So figure out the final spot for the unit and then put things in.
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This Techcraft 48-Inch Credenza fits most 50" and smaller flat panel televisions.Its 22" height makes it perfect for living room or rec room use.The beautiful glass doors conceal your equipment. This stand provides ample space for component storage and wire management.
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