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Why are equipment racks so expensive?

I periodically look through the racks in the sales section and I cannot get over just how darn pricey those things are.  I don't get it.  

I mean I see racks that cost 1, 2 or even 3K.  Really?

I've currently got two Ikea end tables stacked (not the Lack but some other ones) and they work rather well but sometimes I look just to see what's available.  I see the prices.  Then I'm back to being happy with what I've got.

So...why the prices?
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mapman
21,910 posts
 
It’s high end here so high end gear naturally goes on high end furniture.

Good furniture to put gear on is usually very robustly constructed so I don’t know if IKEA is a fair comparison. Anyhow the benefits will vary by room. With the rise of digital and vinyl more of a niche,  the actual need is less than ever.
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joysjane
165 posts
 
Bahahaaaaaa.....
IKEA vs custom audio racks.
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roxy54
7,765 posts
 
It should be obvious that while Ikea makes many useful items (I bought a couple of things in the past), they are pretty much disposable junk like clothing from Old Navy. Dedicated audio racks by the better name companies are well worth the money, and they have much more material and design value than anything that Ikea makes.
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