"After doing much research on media stands, I came across this one online. I had some very specific criteria for what I wanted. I needed something wide enough for my 46" flatscreen, plenty of shelving for my surround sound, blue ray, ipod dock, etc., and a traditional look to match my furniture. Out of all the stands that I looked at, this is the only one that met all of my specifications. I debated a bit due to the price, but I finally decided to go for it. It was completely worth it! The stand is absolutley beautiful. It's solid wood (very heavy) and it has plenty of room for all of my movies and gadgets. It comes already assembled, so there's no headache of putting it together. I read that another reviewer had issues with their receiver working through the glass, but mine works without any problem."