how much weight can the top hold? I want to keep my karaoke machine on top
1747588
Honestly, I don't think the unit can handle a karaoke machine. The top shelf is made out of a cardboard-like material and I'd be afraid that it would bend under the weight of a machine. I use mine in my kitchen to hold overflow from our 2 drawers - the wheels don't lock particularly well and even with the weight of glass measuring cups and ramkins, the unit easily moves. Although I find it useful for my purposes, I wouldn't put anything more than a few pounds on that top shelf.
963915
I'm not certain how much weight it will hold. I would think the top would probably hold at least 50lbs without any trouble. My bottom self has about 10lb on it and it is beginning to sag. I do think that is my fault--I choose to not put the metal X brackets on the back of the table. I liked the look better without them and that probably took away the support that was needed. Use the brackets and you will be fine. Great table....love it.
2124333
It holds, and continues to hold, our 3 lb speakers. I would be hesitant to say it can hold an 8 lb speaker. That seems like a lot of weight for this piece. I think it would also depend on the rest of the set up, as the other answers have stated. That being said, I think anything under 5 lbs (possibly 4 lbs) this is a great piece.
778488
My best guess would be that it holds no more than 100#. I weigh 240# and sit on the top with no problem when I put on my shoes in the bedroom. Thank
1011442
I don't know the max weight it would hold, but if you use appropriate size anchors to attach it to the wall should hold a lap top computer. I use it to hold bathroom scales since my bathroom is small.
341880
The desk top can hold 170 lbs. The top shelf holds 60 lbs, the middle shelf holds 60 lbs, and the bottom shelf holds 84 lbs. The keyboard pullout holds 25 lbs. http://i.imgur.com/9h7d1lc.jpg
1634764
I store a 1961 Corvette hardtop in my rack. It wrobably wieghs between 50 and 70 pounds. The rack is very sturdy and I would guess it would easily hold a top wieghing twice that amount.
1278545
My husband said it will hold it but he would not recommend it because it is only held with tiny pins for the selves.He has an old real to real on the bottom self and that is around 45 lbs. Stereo on top with equalizer. Hope this helps.
651163
well, we bought it a few years ago and don't use it anymore. it won't hold a lot of weight... the internal structure is fairly stable (if you can get it to go together correctly, i think we had to rig it a bit because the bars weren't quite aligned) but I wouldn't put anything on top. also, mind the doors don't have any way of closing. we had this in a common area and had to tie the handles shut with a scarf.
1725481
I use yamaha hs5's that way 12 lbs each and the stand holds them fine. If you have bigger speakers, they might not fit because the mount on top is very small. Also, there's no locking mechanism with the height adjustment. It's just a screw that wedges itself into a plastic/rubbery support, which might not do well with heavier weights. Long story short, if your speakers are smaller than 8" the stands are perfect.
2140309
The sturdiness..how much can it hold? It is very good. I still use it in my home studio to hold my most valuable Yamaha!
2221958
Currently have 210 pounds on the machine. Personally, I wouldn't add more than a total of 300 pounds. After that, I would start to worry about the machines stability.
2218887
I don't know the maximum weight of my equipment but I cannot put another piece of equipment on the shelves. I have my 42" TV, & center speaker on top shelf. Onkyo home theater receiver, and cable box on next shelf, 100 disk juke box and blue ray player on 3rd shelf and md player/recorder, dvd recorder/video player. on bottom shelf. It holds them sturdy. I am pleased. Again, I have all that I wanted on this stand with no shakiness or wobble.
63761
I'm sorry, Jerry, but I can't help you there. I only used my turntables in kitchen cabinets. I really doubt if it would hold 150 lbs but you never know. Contact the company. That way you have written confirmation.
225631
Not much, Maybe 5 lbs. I have only put clothes on the top shelf. You probably want to reinforce the connections with zip ties like other reviewers have mentioned.
328956
Mine will hold around 6-8 pounda standard such as books , no problem with music. You can make it hold heavier stuff over 10 pounds by simply applying bees wax to the shaft.
1370542
That is what I would do. It is tight to prevent the support arm from moving, and thus falling over. I had no reason to adjust it, as it works well on top of my piano.