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I've been looking for the perfect solution to house CD's, DVD's and Videos. I've tried everything and while other products work to a certain extent (60 CD cabinets, drawers, bookshelves), they're either too flimsy (drawers), CD cabinets take up double the room and bookshelves are too deep. Not to mention if they're in drawers it's hard to find what you're looking for. While most cabinets cater for either/or CD's/DVDs, these units you can store a combination of CD's, DVDs or Videos (yes I still have some videos). While these aren't perfect out of the box, they're very close for my needs and easy to assemble. As there's enough shelves to do a full CD cabinet, you could do this. Or leave some out and space for DVD's. The only issue doing this is you'll have two shelves that are bigger than need be (one in top half, one in bottom half). The solution if you're handy is to make a hole drilling jig that is exactly half way between the shelve holes. Then from whichever end you want (I put my CDs in the centre of the cabinet), drill an extra hole inbetween to create two CD shelves (2 top, 2 bottom). All the rest of the holes are spaced perfectly (the CD's are a little tight to get out, but just leave one CD out at the end and it's fine - see the attached photos). Use a jig, as you'll never line the hole up manually to drill! The actual storage capacity is a little off. Yes it will hold a very snug 1116 CD's, however only 504 DVDs (unless you store some sideways. With the mods I did above, each cabinet for me will hold a combination of 348 CDs & 378 DVDs at the same time. The units themselves come in two boxes with full instructions (although a little hard to read), hardware and enough shelves to make a full CD storage cabinet. If you're only doing DVD's, then you'll have excess shelves and hardware pins. Unfortunately, you have to open both boxes as one piece from the second box needs to be used to assemble the first box (duh)! Assembling is quite quick - It took about an hour for each cabinet. Place a 2x4 under to support the top part when putting the top and bottoms together, tighten the top and bottom assemblies together, square up and nail the backs on. Be careful when assembling them as they're a little flimsy until you've nailed the back on. If you drag them across carpet in this state you're likely to snap the mounting points between the carcase. As they're only a slim unit (the base is large), it's recommended to attach with the included hardware to a wall to stop the cabinet falling over. As for price, I got them on sale and considering it was freighted, wasn't too bad. I added up building something similar and the price for the material itself wasn't far off this price. Plus the hours of stuffing around cutting, drilling etc. Overall I'm happy with the unit and considering buying another for the overflow! Pro's: + Versatile storage and easily customisable to hold CDs, DVDs or Videos (or packs) + Easy to move around + Slim body (perfect size for DVD/CD) + Easy solution to find what you're after + Easy solution when adding new media (just shuffle along) + Cabinet's higher than most Con's: A few things I'm not real keen on is - The base board should be rounded (I can see some toes getting stumped if you have it in a hallway) - Don't like that the base sits flush with the floor (should be up 50-70mm to stop dust accumulating on the bottom items) - Cabinet can be a bit flimsy until assembled - One piece for top unit is included in the second box (containing shelves) - Doesn't hold specified DVD's unless you stack side-wards as well (actual DVD capacity is 504) - Some slightly taller videos won't fitRead full review
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This item arrives in two heavy boxes, one of which contains the parts list and "instructions". The latter consist simply of diagrams, of poor quality, and some text (or better diagrams) would have been helpful. Nonetheless, using a little thought and a willing helper to manipulate the large structure produced a completed build in about one hour. The finished product looks good and is very sturdy and if I had the space I would immediately buy another one. Note - it is essential to nail the backing boards in all of the (pre-drilled) holes, as these provide all of the structural rigidity.
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Only made of chipboard and laminate but for the price good value. If you take care assembling the units and use a bit of wood glue with the dowels they do the job well. Best advice have a second pair of hands available in assembly helps when moving and putting on backing board. Once in place and fixed to wall its quite sturdy and presentable.
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Over the last three years, I have purchased a number of these units for dvd/cd storage. They are not furniture pieces but offer an effective form of utility storage for an extensive film and music collection. Assembly is relatively straight-forward, but I apply some glue when attaching the dowels and backboards for additional strength. The supplied wall anchors are really necessary for cabinet stability
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The unit came well packed was reasonably easy to put together the instructions could have been made a little bit clearer but I worked them out.All in all is a good product when I need another one I will definitely buy one of them.
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