Monday, February 8, 2010

Ace Bayou Xfunctional Media Furniture X-Pedestal Audio Gamer Chair

Ace Bayou Xfunctional Media Furniture X-Pedestal Audio Gamer ChairI am a very frequent Amazon buyer, and I rarely leave product reviews. In this case, however, I need to let people know how great this chair is. I just got it yesterday, and I'm already thinking that this is one of the best purchases I have ever made.




I purchased the chair on a Thursday and it arrived on Tuesday. So, it only took 5 days via Fedex to get to me (with SuperSaver Shipping), and that is great considering I live on Oahu. So if you live on the mainland, expect to get it in probably 3-4 days. It comes in a big box (about 50 pounds), and is packaged really well. There is some assembly required, but they give you all the tools you need to set it up. It's not difficult at all, and I put it together in about 15-20 mins



Here is my breakdown of the chair:



Comfort - This chair is actually pretty comfortable. It could use a little more cushion, but overall it was more comfortable than I expected. I'm 6'2", and I fit well in chair. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone over 6'5", but anyone smaller will be fine. The tilt and swivel is really nice, and the armrests are in the perfect position.



Sound - This is what really sold me on the chair. There is a speaker inside the headrest on each side, which gives great surround sound audio. There is also a sub in body of the chair, which isn't too powerful, but you can feel the bass if you turn it up. I use this chair when I play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and it makes the multiplayer so much better. Now I can hear every footstep, and every other small sound that you just cant pick up on regular TV speakers. It even makes watching TV better. I was watching the Australian Open last night and it sounded great. I have a Blu-Ray player that I haven't used with the chair yet, but I already know it will be amazing. If you get the chair, try to set up the audio so you can hear both the sound from your TV, and the sound from the chair. Its fantastic.



Style - Did I mention this chair looks really good? It doesn't take up too much space, and it folds in half if you want to store it away when not in use. Also, I really like that it is on a pedestal and off the ground (which is one of the main reason I bought it). I don't like game chairs that are on the floor, so it's another reason this chair is great.  More Detail>>

Techcraft HBL60 60-Inch Flat Panel Television Stand

Product Description

So you don't want to screw all your home theater equipment to the wall? That's completely understandable. Techcraft has an elegant, classy solution to your problems. While some TV stands look good in the store, it's hard to decide what will match your decor correctly. The HBL60 combines sturdy construction with elegance. Whether you've got a TV and a satellite box or other components, this is the perfect stand for the job. Heavy-gauge diamond shaped tubing provides the strength and durability you want for your home theater equipment.
Excellent quality and value


I picked this unit because it is made of metal and glass, rather than particle board and plastic. I wanted something that would look great and last. The assembly took about an hour because they used so many fasteners to hold it together -- this thing is solid as a rock! The glass shelves are black on the bottom, for a very modern feel. It even has leveling feet so you can dial it into your location perfectly. This is an excellent value and should last a lifetime.   More Detail>>>