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Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife

I'm sure this is a common source of friction for a lot of folks here. What kind of furniture do you use to hold your gear?

My situation: I need to hold a Parasound 2200 as well as my receiver and HTPC. I also have a big 200lb 36" tube HDTV. Currently I am using an ugly old pressboard entertainment center to hold the TV, receiver, HTPC, but it doesn't have the proper ventilation for the 2200. I was going to buy a nice looking rack to hold everything, but my wife says it is "too industrial" - and wants me to get something from Pottery Barn. They have a lot of nice wood furniture, but nothing that is designed for 19" rack mounted equipment.

Does anyone have a suggestion? She is actually quite reasonable about it... I am trying to collect some photos of what people have done to make things look nice so we can plan on what to do.

Thanks!
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shaqspack
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Thanks Kurt. I am surptised I don't get mor comments on the name. mY DOGS NAME IS SHAQUILLE (which being a kings fan used to be a problem). His huge paws, playfulness and overall size made it a natural. People have reacted funny. Our black frinds think it is cool. Our white friends seem uncomfortable. (we are white). That seems odd as when you name your child after somone it is generally a COMPLIMENT, not racist or an insult. The pack is because we like the idea of living in a pack. Our website is a mees, but someday it can be viewed at shaqspack.com. Also, I thing we'll go with BDI. We both loke it and price is reasonable. I'll tell shaq you asked about him. Ed (the big dog)
mre2007
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Have you considered Nobelesse? I think they look quite nice, although I haven't "heard" them.

-Marc
jeffjarvis
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I had mine custom made.
Only about $200 in Thailand, where I live.

I do think the BDI are the best looking commercial units available
mitch2
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Check the following link, picture on the right at the top. If something like that (in solid 5/4 inch quartersawn oak) might interest you, let me know and I can hook you up with where to purchase. - Tim

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1049472798&view
lateguestsnomore
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We just built a new house with a music room and I decided to be creative and match my room with the overall look of the house.
I installed a triple set of kitchen cabinets Adel Medium Brown from Ikea and I fit them with the glass doors for their wall cabinets. On top, I have a 1.5" thick butcher block counter top (stained medium brown) also from Ikea.
The cabinets are 30" wide and they are all half open in the back. The shelves are adjustable and there is enough room for any component. Those that need more air flow, I keep on top. The whole setup is extremely stable. The look is very appealing to both of us and the cost was very reasonable.
There is a picture under White Room. Please, feel free to take a look.
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