Let me start by saying this media stand is a solid choice if you're working with smaller components. The assembly was surprisingly smooth—I had it up in about 15 minutes following their video. The numbered parts are genius, and the wheels? Absolute game-changer when I need to vacuum behind it.

But here's the reality check: my beefy receiver looked like Shaq sitting in a kindergarten chair. The shelves just aren't deep enough for serious audio gear. I ended up using mine for gaming consoles (PS5 fits perfectly sideways) and vinyl records, which actually works great with the open mesh design keeping everything cool.

The wire baskets became my favorite unexpected feature—perfect for tossing in controllers, remotes, and those random HDMI cables that multiply behind your TV. And those locking wheels? Lifesaver when my cat decides it's a jungle gym at 3AM.

Would I buy it again? For a secondary setup or bedroom maybe, but not as a main entertainment hub. It's like that one friend who's great for coffee dates but you wouldn't trust to help you move apartments.