“The Pangea Vulcan four shelf audio rack is very simple to assemble, without tools. The shelves are nicely finished, and the uprights are metal in a mat black finish. The assembled unit was heavier than I expected, and should provide good dampening against vibration.”
“This is an inexpensive solution for anyone who doesn't want to spend, or doesn't have, the money for a fine furniture rack. It is sturdy and does the job. It got my bedroom TV and stereo equipment off my chest of drawers. It looks great but the shelves are covered with a wood look adhesive vinyl that could be marred far more easily than solid wood so you would want to be careful about sliding heavy stuff like receivers around on it.”
“While the price is very fair, I found the threads in the spacer tubes to be uneven.mthat is to say that when done screwing them in the tube leaned to one side. Also the inclusion of soft feet would be of real help.”
“It's astounding what manufacturers will charge for a half-way decent audio rack. While there are some sonic principles which need careful attention, why should it cost $500-$700 to get a "budget" rack for mid-range components?
We recently moved house and needed an AV rack for home theater. After researching several options in the $300-$400 range, all of which appeared rickety, I came across the Pangea Audio Vulcan Four Shelf Audio Rack. It was the perfect size, with smooth, clean lines and was solidly built. Design-wise didn't compete with the rest of the room, which was important to both of us. We have wood floors, so that meant spending an extra $30 for feet under the floor spikes, but at the low, low price of the Pangea rack that was reasonable. Although we didn't need this, there are optional 10" high posts you can buy for giving ample space for big amplifiers. You can also buy additional shelves if needed.
Installation was both quick and easy to do. When finished, I thought the rack did everything we'd hoped it would - hold our components securely, minimize vibration, and fade into the background so our living room where our home theater is set up could still be a living room.
Being on a budget as I was, and wanting something low-key made the Pangea Vulcan rack a no-brainer. But what if you had high-end components? I have a high-end 2-channel system, with two 60-lb monoblock amplifiers, a 25-lb pre-amp, a CD transport and a turntable. If I didn't already have a high-end rack for it (Finite Element Spider, $1500 new, I bought it used for far less), I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Pangea Vulcan and get the 10" shelf posts to house my monoblocks. Granted I'm a cheapskate when it comes to racks, but that allows me to buy top-notch amplification so I don't have to worry about all the other nonsense. Highly recommend the Pangea Vulcan if you want harmonious design and take a sensible approach to your sound.”
