Equinox AV 3 shelf stability?

[richardb70]

Giving some serious thought to either the Equinox AV (3 shelf) or Optimum AVFF3 for a 50" plasma, centre speaker, amp etc etc.

The only thing that concerns me about the AV is the fact that the top shelf is an add-on module - can anyone in the know say how stable this is? Against "nudges" and so on - don't really want an expensive TV crashing to the floor obviously.

Cheers!

P.S. Or am I completely off-course for a decent glass stand system? Would consider other alternatives.

Hi, I have the 3-shelf version of the Equinox AV stand. I can assure you that it's extremely stable - the carpet spikes supplied with the add-on shelf fit into holes in the top of the base unit so it doesn't move if you bump into it. On the other hand, a 50'' plasma will likely overhang the edges of the stand by quite a margin (my 37'' Viera is exactly the same width as the stand) so you'll need to be careful you don't knock into the TV itself.

HTH,
masped

[richardb70]

Thanks very much for the reply. Yeah, I know about the overhang but I have yet to see a stand that's over a metre wide!

BTW, are you happy with the kit?

Cheers,
Richard

Yes, very happy - it's well made, looks good and has plenty of space for all my kit.

Do you mind telling me where you bought it from as I'm interestd in the 2 shelf model.

Thanks

Fahad

From Peter Tyson - they were very easy to deal with . Here's a link to their prices (delivery is extra):
http://www.petertyson.co.uk/atacamaequinox.shtml

Thanks. One thing I can't get. The top shelf can take 75 kilos if you just buy the first piece which has 2 shelves. But what happens if you buy the add on shelf, does the now 2nd shelf still carry 75 kilos?

No, I don't understand that either. There doesn't appear to be any difference between the shelves themselves. I'm taking the weight limits to mean no more than 125kg across all 3 shelves, with a maximum of 75kg for any individual shelf.