BDI Corridor 8179

Love this cabinet. I have had it for about 3 years now and it is looking like it is still new. Looks to provide some good ventilation and it holds a lot too. I'm thinking about adding an integrated amp but wonder if this cabinet could house a tube amp without getting too hot?

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Okay, so I'm going to give this cabinet 5 stars because it's exceptional quality and arrived in pristine shape. Strictly speaking about that stand, it's exactly what I hoped for. Now for the not so great. No white glove delivery. At this price point, there should only be white glove delivery. Not sure who to ding on this, Crutchfield or BDI, but since it ships from manufacturer my guess is BDI. Delivery guys were professional and even initially offered to help....until they realized that it was more complicated than a simple unbox. Then they were out of here so fast they left a vapor trail. No big D. Who doesn't want to assemble a 200 lb piece of furniture that they left in your house that is standing on end. Yes that's right...vertical...on its end. Luckily I've assembled several pieces of furniture before or the fact that there weren't any instructions to be found may have been problematic. Even sans instructions I got the base on and the Direct TV guy who was also at my house (just moved in) help me lower in and move it into position. I mention all of this for your awareness only. Like I said, the stand itself is awesome. It's the other details that could use someone's attention. No white glove...still SMH. Final grades: Crutchfield=A+; Direct TV guy=A+; BDI Customer service (called them for status update)=A+; BDI packing QC=F, BDI assembly crew=A; and finally Delivery=D.

Pros: Best TV Stand out there for my needs.

Cons: Lack of white glove delivery is frankly insulting at this price point. No instructions in box was pretty lame also.

Great looking and functional. Placing the center speaker behind the doors gives it a clean look and doesn't hinder the performance. The only thing I think BDI could add is to have a mount or something for a surge protector strip or UPS. I have a Boston Acoustics sub on the left side, Polk Audio CSi A6 in the upper center, Apple TV, and on the right side, Xbox X, Marantz SR7012 and an Air Infinity S8.

Pros: Great looking, soft closing doors

Cons: wish it had a mount for surge protector.

This is a beautiful console. The doors take a little bit of patience if they need to be adjusted but directions to do so are very clear and all tools needed are enclosed. This was the best packed item I have ever received. I was continually amazed as I undid the layers to reveal the console. BDI has really thought carefully about how to package this and their design team has done a beautiful job creating a simple but stunning piece of furniture. The only thing that could have worked better for me was the type of shipping. Shipping was included in the price but there was no choice to purchase white glove service. So the console had to be left in my garage and I had to round up two strong guys to get it into my living room. Crutchfield might consider offering a higher level of delivery at an additional cost. Otherwise I have nothing but praise for Crutchfield and BDI.

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Beautiful piece of furniture. Arrives mostly assembled, you just install the feet, braces, glass top and handles. Guests always comment on how nice it is. The color was more natural white oak than the pictures would lead you to believe. It's not quite as orange and yellow as the online pics, which is a good thing. Cable management is great, and the louvered doors make it easy to hide everything, but still use your remote with the doors closed. No changes in sound with a center channel installed in the cabinet and doors closed. I was even able to get my subwoofer into the cabinet with no rattling or noise thanks to the use of a SubDude II isolation platform and how well this media cabinet is made. Soft hidden wheels are hardwood floor friendly, but I would recommend putting felt on the bottom of the leg levelers if you intend on using them on hardwoods.

Pros: Well constructed Looks fantastic Built in cable management Soft close hinges Hardwood friendly hidden wheels

Cons: Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

As others have said, the cabinet has excellent design and build quality with minor quibbles. Deep components (such as Yamaha RX-A3040 for example) will only fit on the sides and may require leaving the back open behind them. One of the holes in the support beam under the console was misaligned so there's no way to run a bolt through it (if you have the cabinet you'll understand why). But the most frustrating aspect is the eventuality that the cabinet may arrived damaged as it did in our case. Shipping company drove a forklift through the box and punctured a door. Crutchfield was outstanding as always, but since replacements ship straight from the manufacturer, I've received a door that (given the natural variations between batches) is completely mismatched stain and finish wise with the remaining ones. Bottom line - recommended item with good value considering its quality, but be prepared to live with the consequences if the shipping experience is less than perfect.

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I have been looking for a media center for quite a while for man cave 2.0 and stumbled upon BDI. After putting my eyes on the actual product in-store I decided on the white oak finish. Order arrived within seven days, well packaged, with no damage. The finish exceeded my expectations. While I'm not a fan of pressboard, the type used is thick and well made. Love the cable managment, routing options and hardwood friendly wheels. Tons to vents to keep things cool!

Pros: Wheels, cable management, build quality... A piece that will turn heads!

Cons: A little pricey, but you get a well designed piece that will last a long time.

This is the best piece of audio furniture I have ever purchased. It is beautiful and functional. You can adjust the shelves and fit an extremely large center speaker in the center portion. And it is very easy to put together. Worth the money.

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Couldn't be happier with purchase of BDI Corridor 8179. It fits perfectly in my house with it's functional design as well as aesthetic appeal. I love the retro modern design. It was easy to put together with everything you need in the box.

Pros: Easy to put together Looks Functional design

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Just providing more accurate details on this product. The Corridor stands 28.25" inches tall, not the 17.25" listed in the details tab here. Also, I've learned that there is no inventory kept on this item. They're built to order, so plan well in advance.

Pros: Appears to be a well thought out design from an audio gear practicality viewpoint.

Cons: I find it strange that this unit has been on the market for over a year and the only images available from BDI are 3D illustrations. For a product that is largely sold via online retailers, actual product photos would certainly help buyers make more informed decisions.

This audio/video cabinet arrived undamaged in 13 days from order. The fit and chocolate walnut finish of this unit are exceptional as is the attention to detail. The old adage about "you get what you pay for" applies to this cabinet.

Pros: This unit hides all my components, but the louvered doors allow remote control access with the doors closed. The rubber wheels allow the unit to be easily moved away from the wall for rear access.

Cons: The hinge diagram in the BDI documentation does not match the ones on my unit. I was still able to perform adjustments after some trial and error.

Product came extremely well packed and suffered NO DAMAGE. It came in a timely manner (about 7 days from order)

Pros: It is a beautiful cabinet and extremely functional - we love it. Could not be more pleased.

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Arrived in one box almost fully assembled, very sleek and practical. Large compartments to accommodate all of our AV components, including a large Center speaker in the middle compartment, very well made of high quality materials, lots of ventilation and easy access back, wheels are available for easy moving. Worth the price.

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Stunning, sleek with fine lines. Hides all the clutter of wires and cables. Extremely well vented cabinet. Easy access back panels. Beautiful walnut slatted front, soft-close hinged doors, and adjustable shelves. This was a pricey item but the quality craftsmanship throughout tells me I got what I paid for.

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