Monitor Audio / Custom TV stand 3/15/10 - Blu-ray Forum

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 12:49 AM

So I posted up my speakers a little while back due to early excitement, but now as of Saturday night I finally got my Amish made custom designed TV stand and coffee table.

A few details about it.

The stand is Character Cherry with everything designed for my current setup.
The center was made to fit, as well as the stand of my samsung 850 series to sit down in the step down area. it weighs i dunno, 400 pounds of solid cherry lol. Tinted glass was used in the doors, and I have the center door and accoustical fabric to cover it if I dont wanna see the center.

The table is the same wood/stain and pretty basic but thick as well.

My speakers are Monitor Audio RX series in Piano Black Rx8's up front, and the sides are rears to match.

New couch too! got me a la-z-boy couch which i know am obsessed with almost more than rest lol

Here are the pictures!

SeanMF · 03-16-2010, 12:59 AM

The Amish sure know how to make furniture I'll say that. That is a beautiful stand. The speakers are pretty impressive looking also. How long did you have to wait for it?

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanMF

The Amish sure know how to make furniture I'll say that. That is a beautiful stand. The speakers are pretty impressive looking also. How long did you have to wait for it?

Thank you!

The stand I took order on January 12th and took delivery on it March 12th.

8 weeks basically. But that included drawing it up, making it and then creating a matching coffee table.

rded · 03-16-2010, 02:26 AM

Very Nice entertainment center! Truely unique and one of a kind. You're giving me an idea for when I upgrade my entertainment center as I am running out of space-fast

SeanMF · 03-16-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rded

Very Nice entertainment center! Truely unique and one of a kind. You're giving me an idea for when I upgrade my entertainment center as I am running out of space-fast

Naim Stack!!!

ZIPPO · 03-16-2010, 02:37 AM

Awesome custom TV stand!

On wheels? Inside depth? Removable rear panel? Ventilation?

rded · 03-16-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanMF

Naim Stack!!!

Hush

I could use a custom made entertainment center(eventually); a 3-tier cabinet perhaps with a bars for mounting the TV on and cut-outs on the wood for integrating granite slabs for decreased vibration

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Awesome custom TV stand!

On wheels? Inside depth? Removable rear panel? Ventilation?

I have around 5 or 6 (1.5") holes in each bottom, as well as holes in the rear.

The legs keep it off the ground, which allows the air flow. it looks arched in the middle, but in reality the entire thing is off the ground, just has the skirt in the front.

The rear panel is held on with 6 screws, but could be removed.

The Amish guys did exactly what i told them, so I am not angry they did not do the few small things that may be a deal breaker for others. They dont think like HIFI owners ahah they think we are crazy for needing this thing in the first place ahah

I have the other pictures of the plans as well, but my plans and the stand are a little different thanks to a few changes I made in mid build (basically to shave a few bucks)

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rded

Hush

I could use a custom made entertainment center(eventually); a 3-tier cabinet perhaps with a bars for mounting the TV on and cut-outs on the wood for integrating granite slabs for decreased vibration

Im lost lol what does that mean naim stack ?

I thought about getting the tops done with inlaid glass, but later on i didnt want the added reflection from the TV or lighting around it.

phish00 · 03-16-2010, 03:50 AM

Great looking speakers and the stand is very nice I'm glad you went with Logitech for the remote.

Jwilly019 · 03-16-2010, 03:57 AM

The stand looks fantastic, we've had the Amish build some furniture for us and it turned out amazing, they do great work. The only thing I would be concerned about as far as the stand goes is if you ever upgrade your TV and it has a different sized stand that won't fit in the stand.

Justin

teach454 · 03-16-2010, 04:23 AM

WOW great setup Petey2133. That coffee table and TV stand is gorgeous and that is what you call first class craftmanship. So do you know someone in the Amish community that you asked to make the stand and coffee table for you? I would love to have that type of quality furniture. Great setup a 10 out of 10.

callas01 · 03-16-2010, 04:35 AM

looks great... congrats all around.

rded · 03-16-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Petey2133

Im lost lol what does that mean naim stack ?

I thought about getting the tops done with inlaid glass, but later on i didnt want the added reflection from the TV or lighting around it.

Sorry Petey, a Naim Stack looks a little something like this

So if I were to get that many components on top of what I already have then I could use a custom AV rack/entertainment center

eyekyu · 03-16-2010, 05:02 AM

wow.... not only do amish make great food, they really work well with wood. great lookin setup... those speakers are kick ass... that custom ent. stand is titties

Hammie · 03-16-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rded

Sorry Petey, a Naim Stack looks a little something like this

So if I were to get that many components on top of what I already have then I could use a custom AV rack/entertainment center

Could you post a bigger picture? I could barely make out the details.

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eyekyu

wow.... not only do amish make great food, they really work well with wood. great lookin setup... those speakers are kick ass... that custom ent. stand is titties

Thanks guys!

As for a new tv not fitting, i pre planned to hang tv when i get out of apt living, and for time being it works out perfect

Petey2133 · 03-16-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rded

Sorry Petey, a Naim Stack looks a little something like this

[IMG]http://www.audioplus.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/naim_xs/XS_Stack_Crop.jpg
So if I were to get that many components on top of what I already have then I could use a custom AV rack/entertainment center

all i can see is $ $ $ $ lol.. Oh and bad ass too

rded · 03-16-2010, 03:15 PM

Hey Lou and Petey,

Sorry for the size of the picture.

I used my iphone lastnight so I had no idea how big it was

EDIT: Fixed now.

Hammie · 03-16-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rded

Hey Lou and Petey,

Sorry for the size of the picture.

I used my iphone lastnight so I had no idea how big it was

EDIT: Fixed now.

Just giving you a hard time. Looked pretty good on my 23" monitor.

03-16-2010, 12:49 AM	#1
Petey2133 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:170 Trading Score:6	Monitor Audio / Custom TV stand 3/15/10 So I posted up my speakers a little while back due to early excitement, but now as of Saturday night I finally got my Amish made custom designed TV stand and coffee table. A few details about it. The stand is Character Cherry with everything designed for my current setup. The center was made to fit, as well as the stand of my samsung 850 series to sit down in the step down area. it weighs i dunno, 400 pounds of solid cherry lol. Tinted glass was used in the doors, and I have the center door and accoustical fabric to cover it if I dont wanna see the center. The table is the same wood/stain and pretty basic but thick as well. My speakers are Monitor Audio RX series in Piano Black Rx8's up front, and the sides are rears to match. New couch too! got me a la-z-boy couch which i know am obsessed with almost more than rest lol Here are the pictures!

03-16-2010, 04:23 AM	#12
teach454 Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Nor-Cal Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:1	WOW great setup Petey2133. That coffee table and TV stand is gorgeous and that is what you call first class craftmanship. So do you know someone in the Amish community that you asked to make the stand and coffee table for you? I would love to have that type of quality furniture. Great setup a 10 out of 10. Last edited by teach454; 03-16-2010 at 04:35 AM.

03-16-2010, 03:15 PM	#19
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Hey Lou and Petey, Sorry for the size of the picture. I used my iphone lastnight so I had no idea how big it was EDIT: Fixed now. Last edited by rded; 03-16-2010 at 03:18 PM.

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03-16-2010, 12:59 AM	#2
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	The Amish sure know how to make furniture I'll say that. That is a beautiful stand. The speakers are pretty impressive looking also. How long did you have to wait for it?

03-16-2010, 02:26 AM	#4
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Very Nice entertainment center! Truely unique and one of a kind. You're giving me an idea for when I upgrade my entertainment center as I am running out of space-fast

03-16-2010, 02:37 AM	#6
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	Awesome custom TV stand! On wheels? Inside depth? Removable rear panel? Ventilation?

03-16-2010, 03:50 AM	#10
phish00 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:789 Prime collection:2	Great looking speakers and the stand is very nice I'm glad you went with Logitech for the remote.

03-16-2010, 03:57 AM	#11
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	The stand looks fantastic, we've had the Amish build some furniture for us and it turned out amazing, they do great work. The only thing I would be concerned about as far as the stand goes is if you ever upgrade your TV and it has a different sized stand that won't fit in the stand. Justin

03-16-2010, 04:35 AM	#13
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	looks great... congrats all around.

03-16-2010, 05:02 AM	#15
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	wow.... not only do amish make great food, they really work well with wood. great lookin setup... those speakers are kick ass... that custom ent. stand is titties

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