kjkenney Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I really want to ditch my expedits and build or buy record store style shelves. do iiiit. I spent about $75 on lumber and stain to build one and its sturdy as hell and holds about..I'd say 400 records maybe. Used a rubber coating to line the shelves as well to prevent super slippage on the stained wood. The bottom shelf does kind of suck, but I think with some lighting it could make it way more efficient; thats the main qualm I have with them. Oznium.com has some great LED stuff that I want to add on. But I've been far too distracted with getting my lawn ready for summer. Damn AZ heat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 finally filed a pretty big backlog of new records. passionbrand, swinx, jtcohenour and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 do iiiit. I spent about $75 on lumber and stain to build one and its sturdy as hell and holds about..I'd say 400 records maybe. Used a rubber coating to line the shelves as well to prevent super slippage on the stained wood. The bottom shelf does kind of suck, but I think with some lighting it could make it way more efficient; thats the main qualm I have with them. Oznium.com has some great LED stuff that I want to add on. But I've been far too distracted with getting my lawn ready for summer. Damn AZ heat... I built one too, no bottom shelf yet, I like to put my crates under it for now. But, it holds well over 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 did anyone else see this on reddit today? You've gotta have some serious balls to stroll through that! I'd fear the place crashing down when I'd enter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I built one too, no bottom shelf yet, I like to put my crates under it for now. But, it holds well over 500. I don't really have any room now. As soon as I do I'm going to build some. I'm stoked I'll have to build 2 or 3 though. Maybe more if I want to make sure I have room for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P1ZZAPARTY Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Here is my incredibly modest setup. This is the best location for my turntable/speakers as I live in an incredibly tiny 3-room studio apartment. The speakers are up next to be upgraded. The turntable is a basic Orbit, and the amp is a Yamaha A-S300 just out of frame. The two main prints are copies of pieces by the fabulous Viviana Gonzalez (https://twitter.com/ArtViviana). chils123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We just moved into our first home. My setup is hell right now, but I plan to go KALLAX shopping soon! Really enjoying what you guys are sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 finally filed a pretty big backlog of new records. Nice dude, love it. Super clean. did anyone else see this on reddit today? So many dollar bin records, so little time. Derek™ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 did anyone else see this on reddit today? The irony is that they're all laserdiscs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Paradigm 9se I bought them maybe 10 years ago, loaned them to a buddy and recently got them back when I decided to put together a system for listening to vinyl. They sound great, especially in my 650 sq ft apt! Yea!! I got the 7se's and see no reason to upgrade......ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 did anyone else see this on reddit today? Still no Deja Entendu. tape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Here's what I'm using now. I loved them but the lady hates them but that's not the real issue. The issue is that the room is now so full that I have a couple more of those in the adjoining room. I need to fit it all in the one room and the only place to go is up. The cheapest and easiest solution for both of us is the Expedit system but of course that leaves me with well over 4000 7" that need things to hold them that look decent/presentable. That eliminates any free option like shoe boxes or priority mail boxes. That's a lot of blink 182 records thesewoodenideas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hey everyone are the Kallax shelves any good or should I try and find a used Expedit? I don't live near an Ikea but I will be in Charlotte in July so I will grab one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 By all accounts the Kallax is just a slightly narrower Expedit. But they don't make the 5x whatevers anymore which is unfortunate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unravelled Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Kallax is fine. I just got a 1x4 which looks odd next to my 5x5 expedit. Same quality from what I can tell though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 they definitely don't look so great next to expedits due to the (subtle but noticeable) size difference. in the process of redoing my record area and got two 2x4 kallax this week. i have to say, i kind of like the fact that they're a bit sleeker. especially for my nyc apartment. i also feel like the pieces went together a bit easier than the expedits. anthemforadoomed, pushbacktosquare, piky0032 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castaway Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Aren't the kallax a lil' cheaper than the expedit too? Seems like a good trade-off to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korgull Of Morgoth Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 they definitely don't look so great next to expedits due to the (subtle but noticeable) size difference. in the process of redoing my record area and got two 2x4 kallax this week. i have to say, i kind of like the fact that they're a bit sleeker. especially for my nyc apartment. i also feel like the pieces went together a bit easier than the expedits. MTSAFTT. Move Those Speakers Away From The Turntable anthemforadoomed, Rapidfiretollbooth and danionly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 MTSAFTT. Move Those Speakers Away From The Turntable i know, i know that was an in-progress shot. i wasn't intending to post it at all, but since folks were asking about the kallax, i figured it was relevant. i'm re-organizing my entire living room at the moment and might be moving my entire set up. unfortunately, with NYC apartments, space is limited, so not a whole lot of options. until i figure out a better solution, i think i'm going to try putting them on top of the taller one once i'm sure that my roommate's cat won't climb up there and knock them down. he can be a dick sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfiretollbooth Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 unfortunately, with NYC apartments, space is limited, so not a whole lot of options. I feel your pain on this one.... My collection is about to start taking up the living room, which I don't think my roommates are going to be too happy about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customguitars87 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Can't go wrong with good ole Expedit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtired Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Can't go wrong with good ole Expedit. When I was in the 5th grade, the rumor was that our band teacher was Randy Rhodes' father. This was long before the internet so I didn't realize that was actually true until 5 minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverburst Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 It's not an Expedit... It's a Kallax!!! swinx, piky0032 and Sugar Shane 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkeyelids Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 i know, i know that was an in-progress shot. i wasn't intending to post it at all, but since folks were asking about the kallax, i figured it was relevant. i'm re-organizing my entire living room at the moment and might be moving my entire set up. unfortunately, with NYC apartments, space is limited, so not a whole lot of options. until i figure out a better solution, i think i'm going to try putting them on top of the taller one once i'm sure that my roommate's cat won't climb up there and knock them down. he can be a dick sometimes. You can buy adhesive circular foam that you place underneath the speakers to reduce any kind of vibration for the turntables. I find they work really well if space is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I feel your pain on this one.... My collection is about to start taking up the living room, which I don't think my roommates are going to be too happy about. haha true story. mine is pretty much taking up a large chunk of the living room. current roommate is moving out soon, so doesn't care. new one will just have to deal with it whereabouts in bk are you? You can buy adhesive circular foam that you place underneath the speakers to reduce any kind of vibration for the turntables. I find they work really well if space is limited. good call. i've seen options for raising the turntable to reduce vibrations, but haven't looked into anything similar for the speakers. will look into that. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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