OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf for CRT TVs & Video Accessories | 
 enlarge | Brand: OmniMount
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 375
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 21.5 x 18
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: ECSB
Model: ECSB
UPC: 728901016868
EAN: 0728901016868
ASIN: B000EGI7V4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Weight capacity: 30 lbs. | | • | Tempered glass shelf pivots at the wall | | • | Holds DVD player, VCR, cable box, and satellite |
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Product Description
The ECS is a glass component shelf that adds to the overall appeal of the Elegante system, holding home theater electronics along with the mounted television, in one neat little package. No more unsightly heaps of tangled wires running from walls, components, and televisions all housed in different locations within the room.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 43 more reviews...
 Excellent Product December 23, 2008
It worked just as we expected. It is very sturdy. I attached it to a stud and have no worries about weight. The tempered glass is very sturdy. The only improvement I wish were present is the ability to lock the swing arm in a certain position. It's not a big issue as long as you make sure the shelf is absolutely level when mounting it. If levelled correctly, it will stay in the desired position. However, without the ability to lock it out, incidentally knocking the shelf requires you to re-position it.
 better info. would help December 21, 2008
purchased this shelf to go with the three shelf tria mount system. they do not go together. item desciption said it was black. that was only the mount. I wanted black glass as well. great product by itself. I now have dicovered they do offer a single shelf in the tria mount.
A great addition December 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The long and short of this review is:
Functionality: 5 stars
Aesthetics: 5 stars
PROs:
-The look is great. For me, it was 90% about looks, and then I just wanted to make sure the unit could support a little weight, wouldn't fall apart, and wouldn't require a massive installation process. I think the unit meshes best with a black-framed TV, but with some gray/silver in the piece (the support under the glass shelf is silver), it really will look great with anything short of a bright neon orange frame.
-To expand upon the last PRO, the aesthetic design really is terrific. Black+glass+silver = sick (the good kind of "sick"). I would probably put this in the "masculine" style category, but that is mainly for the guys who don't want to look like they have a discount store or particularly feminine unit. This product is versatile and will work for almost anyone.
-One more look PRO. Most of the pieces "look" to be of high quality, though I couldn't attest to whether they actually are. Plastic covers conceal any rough edges or internal components of the shelf. In the end, it is a smooth, sleek, attractive unit.
-Price. Scour the net or electronics/furniture stores, and you probably will run into a few options, but you're probably paying a fairly ridiculous sum. The price for this unit at Amazon right now is ~$60.
-Pivoting shelf rotates--not a lot, but I'd say a solid 45 degrees or so--which has come in more handy than I initially expected. When I need to work with connections behind the TV, it is a relief to be able to push the shelf to one side and get back there with minimal obtrusions.
-Stable unit. For those with wood wall studs like myself, this unit isn't going anywhere once you drill, screw, and tighten (that didn't sound appropriate). The glass shelf is attached to the arm with three fairly short screws, but I almost feel as if it doesn't need the screws, if properly balanced, because the weight of even a cable box should rest stably on the unit, if it is placed over the arm's center of gravity. Of course, that said, don't be an idiot and not use the screws--otherwise, one bump and your $400 PS3 is laying in pieces on the floor.
CONS:
-This requires a few tools, which may not be a problem for lumberjack man, but it can add some cost if you need to rent or buy them. Namely, you need a drill (probably at least a 12V model), a socket wrench with 9/16 in. and 10 mm attachments (or just a 9/16 wrench and a 10 mm wrench), a stud finder (unless you already know where your studs are or trust your knuckle-tapping technique), a pretty basic screwdriver, and a vertical level (or use the plum line method).
-I think the weight was fine, but I'm a pretty strong guy. The glass shelf may prove heavy for some, and I recall needing to hold it with one hand at times, though that was probably just me trying to do the installation in less time. Not a big deal, but it couldn't hurt to have an extra pair of hands around while you're installing this.
-This product does not mount TVs, which wasn't necessary for me, but consumers shouldn't get the wrong idea about the purpose this product serves: it is a shelf--nothing more, nothing less. It does not conceal cords, either, so grab some velcro ties and bind those wires together. Or, for the more adventurous/professional setup, drill into the wall and pass the cords through it and back to the appropriate receptors.
I can't think of anything but those few minor quibbles, none of which diminished the product enough for me to reduce its 5-star rating. I installed two of these, one above the other, to the left of my Samsung 37' LCD TV and went with a black cable box and PS3 to match. Compliments abound.
You can purchase a multiple-shelf product from Omnimount, but I really prefer the single-shelf method. Multiple single shelves add versatility to where you position your shelves, rather than having to find one larger area for the multi-shelf product. It may create a more seamless look to use the bigger unit, but I achieved the same look (that is, you can't tell it's really two separate shelves) because my two units are placed with a 1-2 inch gap between wall mounts and the PS3 easily conceals the gap (FWIW, it would have looked good even if it hadn't, though). I also do not think the multi-shelf product has pivoting (rotating) shelves.
Great product December 16, 2008
Bought 3 of these, 2 for my bedroom and one for my living room. What's great about this product is that you can mount it to just about any wall with the included hardware. Easy to install in minutes and the cover really hides cables coming from yr audio/video equipment.
Very sturdy on wall holds my HD cable box, dvd player and the other shelf holds an expensive Onkyo receiver with no worries. The shelves roate right and left. Keep in mind if u are tall find a good place to mount it out the way because it does stick out from the wall a bit.
Overall great product and wouldn't hesitate to recomment to anyone.
Looks nice, works great November 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product is very nice. We were apprehensive about having a glass shelf for AV stuff, especially with kids in the house, but it's proven to be a durable product and is visually unobtrusive. In fact, we're getting ready to order another one and I'm happy to see its still available 2 years after ordering the first one!
We have moved several times over the past few years and one trick I learned with all of this wall mount stuff: if you're mounting into a wood stud, throw away the bulky lag bolts the manufacturers include. At the risk of drawing fire here (and maybe voiding a useless warranty or two) I suggest using Omg FMTLOK04-50 50PK 4" Timberlok Screws for most wall mount products (into wood studs) where a 3/8" (or smaller) lag bolt is used. Timberlok has a 1000lb shear rating and 6000lb pull-out rating when used in standard 1,5" width lumber. The OmniMount shelf can be installed in 5 minutes with a level, pencil & four Timberlok screws.
You can get the 4" Timberlok screws at most home improvement stores but if you want/need the 2.5" bolts, you'll probably have to order them online from FastenMaster. The Timberlok screws install in seconds with most any respectable drill/driver, don't require pre-drilling, a nut driver is included in every package, they can be removed/moved in seconds and they make a pretty small hole than can be easily patched. These things are awesome!
The OmniMount shelf is a great product! If you don't like the size or the fact that it gets dusty or that it takes too long to install, that's your problem, don't blame the product. As mentioned elsewhere, the only suggestion I have would be some type of locking mechanism on the swing arm, but this has never posed any significant issues for us.
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