Price Paid:  $700.00 from Home Theater Store

Summary:
This stand was added because my previous one didn't match my system and wasn't large enough. Unfortunately, it's shelves are glass which is a poor choice for hifi but I don't care. The way I see it, this is more for looks and convenience than it is for performance. The cables are nicely hid behind the back post and it has room for everything I own. It matches my Snell E.5 Beechwood perfectly, so I've very happy. Too bad it's so damn expensive. Sheesh.

Strengths:
It is indeed strong

Weaknesses:
Glass

Price Paid:  $100.00 from Home Depot

Summary:
I fell in love with the ventura line the first time I saw them, but felt they were extremely over priced for such an simple design. So I went over to home depot and bought $70 in hardwood and built my own. The glass cost me an additional $25 with 4 shelves and 1 top plate. The whole project from start to finish took two weeks and was, as expected, very easy to build.

Strengths:
Looks nice and good wire management

Weaknesses:
Way too expensive

Similar Products Used:
My own

Price Paid:  $550.00 from 6th Avenue Electronics

Summary:
The rack has a beautiful cherry stain finish on maple wood. It definetely looks better than most audio racks out there. I put it together in about 40 minutes. Has enough shelfs for most of your audio needs and is sturdy to hold upto 95 pounds on the top shelf and about 75 pounds on the other shelves.

Strengths:
Great looking rack. Easy to install and the fit and finish were excellent. Very sturdy. The top shelf was strong enough to hold my Denon AVR 4800.

Weaknesses:
None.