Worth the money and does the job.
Sanus makes very good quality speaker stands and the NF36 is no exception. It's well constructed, easy to put together, and very attractive. There are only a few things I'd change. I'd like a larger base for more stability. I had to place one stand next to a high traffic area. And I've brushed it with my long arms in passing on more than one occasion. Fortunately, the rocking was gentle enough not to topple the speaker. But it did give me a panic. The other change I'd like to see is some way of attaching the speaker to the stand. As it is, it must rest on little, sound isolating spikes that come with the stand. One can always use something like Quake Hold to add some peace of mind. That said, as long as your stand is away from anyplace it might be bumped, you should have no worries about speaker safety. Of course, all bets are off in the event of an earthquake.
Pros: Construction, easy of assembly, well designed, attractive.
Cons: Needs a large base for increased stability in the event of bumping.