In a couple of days I will be getting a pair of good, used Technics (m3d's bragbragbrag) and need a proper table to store my entire setup (2x cdj 200's, 2x Technics, numark dxm06, Traktor Scratch duo in the future) and has space for tons of vinyl which I plan on acquiring. I'm also moving into a new place in another month or so, so I figure I should get a proper table for my gear since I've been rocking the dresser for the past 5 years.

Ikea looks like the route to go but I dunno. Suggestions, links, and hints would be helpful. The cheaper the better since I'm a student and don't make exorbitant amounts of money. Thanks

Have you considered getting something custom made? Or is that too expensive in the US?

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Probably going to be waaaayyy too expensive. I'd like to keep it between $250-300.

Oh, OK. Then I guess IKEA would be a good option then. However, in my experience, it's pretty hard to find a table with the required height to be able to play comfortably. Most tables have a standard height that makes playing standing up very uncomfortable because you have to crouch a bit, which hurts your back.

Not sure about the measurements, but this could work if you don't put those awful metal dividers on top and adjust the shelves below so you can store your vinyl

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90079334

And this one looks just perfect for what you need:

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/rooms_ideas/vika_09/index.html

You pick your legs and your tabletop and create your own "custom" table. There is a pair of legs that are actually two cabinets where you can store your vinyl. Look at what I came up with, and for only $115.



You could also use one of the white ones in the middle of the pic if you think those work better.

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Last edited by woscar on Jul-08-2009 at 22:28

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Originally posted by woscar Oh, OK. Then I guess IKEA would be a good option then. However, in my experience, it's pretty hard to find a table with the required height to be able to play comfortably. Most tables have a standard height that makes playing standing up very uncomfortable because you have to crouch a bit, which hurts your back.

I'm 5'5" on a good day. Keep in mind I'm perma-thirteen-year-old-girl.

Thanks

taken from setup thread



something like that would be ideal. Nothing too too fancy at all, just sorta like that and wide enough for all my shit.

Ted check out this link:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60111123

I have a desk similar to that and used to have two 1200s, a 5000fx, and 2 CDJ800s on it. Worked brilliantly. I had the 1200s on the desk surface and the 800s on that second tier. I may have a photo of it somewhere.

The height of all the platforms are adjustable so you can easily have it at optimal playing height for you.

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Last edited by Ygrene on Jul-09-2009 at 02:09

I have two of these:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50103345

They fit my techs and xone:92 nicely. No space for CDJs anymore though. If you want to keep your CDJs, you could get a thrid one.

Also you can't fit any vinyl in there. I'm 186 cm tall and the chest is the perfect height for me. Dunno how it'd suit you though.

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thanks for the suggestions. I'm actually digging your idea, energy It looks like it has a nice place to put my cdjs if it comes with that little riser in the middle.

I can put my vinyl in milk crates since I only have five vinyls and have just started collecting. It'd be nice with those little box shelves, but I think it'd take me a while to accrue enough vinyl to make any noticeable use out of them.

if you have access to some power tools...this is pretty nice. all used from ikea products

and by access to power tools, i mean simple things such as a drill.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-DJ-Console/

What you want is the Ikea Expedit:



It's made to stand up as shown in the picture, but if you put it on it's side it's perfect for putting decks on the top, and the shelves are the perfect size for vinyl.

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Originally posted by Sanguis Mortuum What you want is the Ikea Expedit: It's made to stand up as shown in the picture, but if you put it on it's side it's perfect for putting decks on the top, and the shelves are the perfect size for vinyl.

Nice!