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Fantastic desk for home studio project.
I purchased this studio desk as the core for a home studio project. I previous used a unit from a Swedish furniture shop (you know the one), but it was clear that all my synth racks were not protected and my equipment was all over the place. When this desk arrived it was very well packed and I am very glad to say came with instructions that were so easy to follow. Despite being MDF, the build quality is so high that you would think it is real wood. The design is clever providing many features that make storing equipment easy and safe. After construction which took about 30 minutes, I started putting equipment on it. The top shelf is big enough for 2 x 22inch wide screens and a pair of KRK rokit 5 monitors. The rack is solid and can take 8 1u racks easily. It also leaves a gap to either store books\discs or place a synth workstation. The space in front of the rack area is big enough for a large synth (Roland Fantom G6 or 7) but the 88 key version would struggle as the height of the synth would obstruct the lower racks. The bottom shelf is a life saver, allowing mass storage of everything. The unit comes on rubber wheels which can be locked in place (front ones). Another point is that there is a cable shelf at the back which has drilled holes in. This means you can gather cables together and zip tie them to it and make the back of the desk very tidy. So in summary:
Pros: Well made, lots of space, enough for 8x1U racks, looks very professional, can be moved around and locked in place, great cable tidy a back.
Cons: Wheels are rubber and split in half and had to be replaced (probably due to weight on desk). Rack area is fiddly to put racks in as you have to screw them in (no quick clips). 8 racks is pretty limited and you quickly fill them up.
Pros: Well made, lots of space, enough for 8x1U racks, looks very professional, can be moved around and locked in place, great cable tidy a back.
Cons: Wheels are rubber and split in half and had to be replaced (probably due to weight on desk). Rack area is fiddly to put racks in as you have to screw them in (no quick clips). 8 racks is pretty limited and you quickly fill them up.
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Amazing value for money, great for beginners.
I bought this workstation back in 2009, and it served me well right up until late last year when I replaced it.
Pros: The cost is excellent, the desk is well featured and the wheels are an amazing addition sadly lacking on many far more expensive desks. There is plenty of room for either a MIDI keyboard or a mixing console & keyboard and mouse. Rack spaces are a cool plus, and the cable tray on the back is a godsend.
Cons: While very acceptable for the price, build quality is average. The desk wobbles after a week or so without tightening. I moved five or six times while I had it and it eventually showed - in particular the lining around the edges of both platforms broke off exposing the chipboard underneath. Some of the metal parts ring out at certain frequencies.
Verdict: I'd call this a great desk for somebody just starting out or with simple requirements. It's not very pretty and has its share of problems but the features are good, the value for money is insane and I can't imagine there to be too many competitive alternatives at this price.
Pros: The cost is excellent, the desk is well featured and the wheels are an amazing addition sadly lacking on many far more expensive desks. There is plenty of room for either a MIDI keyboard or a mixing console & keyboard and mouse. Rack spaces are a cool plus, and the cable tray on the back is a godsend.
Cons: While very acceptable for the price, build quality is average. The desk wobbles after a week or so without tightening. I moved five or six times while I had it and it eventually showed - in particular the lining around the edges of both platforms broke off exposing the chipboard underneath. Some of the metal parts ring out at certain frequencies.
Verdict: I'd call this a great desk for somebody just starting out or with simple requirements. It's not very pretty and has its share of problems but the features are good, the value for money is insane and I can't imagine there to be too many competitive alternatives at this price.
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DX
Perfect not only for music
I bought this desk mainly for music purposes, but also knowing that it would have to be suitable to work on. And, it is!
The top shelf comfortably hold my speakers and my monitor which is on an arm. The main desk area is spacious and can hold everything. I can't comment on the racks as I didn't install them (who has money for analogue stuff nowadays?). The bottom shelf is really helpful to put gear on as it keeps it separate from the floor.
Overall a great product!
The top shelf comfortably hold my speakers and my monitor which is on an arm. The main desk area is spacious and can hold everything. I can't comment on the racks as I didn't install them (who has money for analogue stuff nowadays?). The bottom shelf is really helpful to put gear on as it keeps it separate from the floor.
Overall a great product!
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Great start point
The desk is big and have lots of space, but not much in the rack (depth-wise, unless if you have so much space behind of your desk, but how many people are going to have it in the center of a room?). I ended up using the space as book shelves, and since the height is too much for both a computer-monitor and monitor-speakers, I cut off 4.5 cm to lower it down.
Since it's simply made, you can add or modify so easily.
Since it's simply made, you can add or modify so easily.
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Check your monitor/screen height!
The desk is good, however I have had to modify it, shortening the length of the uprights, as the 2nd shelf was too high.
I'm fairly average height, however I was craning my neck to look at my screens on the shelf and still keep my elbows level with the main desk.
I'm fairly average height, however I was craning my neck to look at my screens on the shelf and still keep my elbows level with the main desk.
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Great for the price
Pros:
- Very cheap
- Very sturdy
- Loads of space
- Quick construction
- wheels are a great addition
Cons:
- main worktop is too low
- upper shelf is too high when using it for a computer screen or monitors
- Very cheap
- Very sturdy
- Loads of space
- Quick construction
- wheels are a great addition
Cons:
- main worktop is too low
- upper shelf is too high when using it for a computer screen or monitors
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Love it!
Amazing space saver; fits all my units, computers, monitors etc.
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Pros:
Well designed and manufactured and very easy to assemble on your own.
Cons:
Only Con I have, and hence why I'm not giving 5 stars, is that the screw holes in the rack unit mounts are set too narrow (about 2 millimetres narrower than the units narrowest setting) and so I can only screw in one side. Other than that it is exactly what I needed.
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Pros:
Well designed and manufactured and very easy to assemble on your own.
Cons:
Only Con I have, and hence why I'm not giving 5 stars, is that the screw holes in the rack unit mounts are set too narrow (about 2 millimetres narrower than the units narrowest setting) and so I can only screw in one side. Other than that it is exactly what I needed.
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It's ok
the first 3-4 years was ok. then some parts started to get unglued and peel off, especially where your legs meet the wood...but it's a nice buy for the money. It is well balanced set up
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Good
Everything fine except center brackets can't be screwed fully because center vertical panel is too thin for their total length, this can be fixed by adding washers.
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Solid table
Its a solid and robust table if you mount it softly and gently. The holes are pretty bad drilled so I don't think its something you can disassemble that many times. Mine had two bang, one on the wood and other on the metal but im pretty sure i just had bad luck with UPS. Nethertheless if you dont care much about the looks this is a pretty solid station.
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