Kallax equivalent

Folsom · Jul 25, 2018

Have you guys seen alternatives?

I was about to grab this for records and storage. I waz going to add some more drawer/doors but then I noticed they won't ship........ SOB.

Are there any others? I found Kallax on Amazon but not that unit. To order all the inserts with the shelves is triple the money, so I have an ethical economic issue with it. While the Kallax are inexpensive, I am bit offed by this incongruency.

I have a smaller collection, so the storage for lots of electronic parts and stuff is what is really useful. I wasn't going to combo them until this possibility came up, now I am obsessed with the space saving possibility.

Lee · Jul 28, 2018

Target has something similar.

Hi-FiGuy · Jul 29, 2018

https://www.target.com/p/6-cube-org...3/-/A-50253251?preselect=14161912#lnk=sametab

audio.bill · Jul 29, 2018

Hi-FiGuy said:
https://www.target.com/p/6-cube-org...3/-/A-50253251?preselect=14161912#lnk=sametab

If you get the rack from Target and are planning to use it for records, I'd suggest adding either a back or simply attach some horizontal wood trim to the back edge of each bottom shelf extending up. That will act as a stop when you insert your records and keep them lined up.

Folsom · Jul 29, 2018

I discovered it is just the color I wanted on the Kallax, I can order other ones.

But then I discovered how much nicer the earlier shelves were, with reusable drawers and doors... Ikea def shot themselves in the foot by changing.

We'll see what I decide on. I don't want to get anything too substantial because I feel pretty certain I won't stay where I am for too long.

Correct me if I am wrong, are the Kallax not stronger than Target's and most cheap shelves? (And hence their popular use with people of all likes). I have never been to an Ikea store in person. If all these shelves are as pathetic as some I've seen... maybe I will just make some or rethink.

Hi-FiGuy · Jul 30, 2018

Folsom said:
I discovered it is just the color I wanted on the Kallax, I can order other ones.

But then I discovered how much nicer the earlier shelves were, with reusable drawers and doors... Ikea def shot themselves in the foot by changing.

We'll see what I decide on. I don't want to get anything too substantial because I feel pretty certain I won't stay where I am for too long.

Correct me if I am wrong, are the Kallax not stronger than Target's and most cheap shelves? (And hence their popular use with people of all likes). I have never been to an Ikea store in person. If all these shelves are as pathetic as some I've seen... maybe I will just make some or rethink.

I am in the same boat and found my 5X5 on Facebook Market Place in perfect condition for $40 and had it in my home in 2 hours, they are abundant on those sites.

Lee · Jul 31, 2018

Folsom said:
I discovered it is just the color I wanted on the Kallax, I can order other ones.

But then I discovered how much nicer the earlier shelves were, with reusable drawers and doors... Ikea def shot themselves in the foot by changing.

We'll see what I decide on. I don't want to get anything too substantial because I feel pretty certain I won't stay where I am for too long.

Correct me if I am wrong, are the Kallax not stronger than Target's and most cheap shelves? (And hence their popular use with people of all likes). I have never been to an Ikea store in person. If all these shelves are as pathetic as some I've seen... maybe I will just make some or rethink.

I would do the Kallax and buy the cheap baskets that are designed to fit in each cube. Those are still priced affordably.

Lee · Jul 31, 2018

Folsom said:
I discovered it is just the color I wanted on the Kallax, I can order other ones.

But then I discovered how much nicer the earlier shelves were, with reusable drawers and doors... Ikea def shot themselves in the foot by changing.

We'll see what I decide on. I don't want to get anything too substantial because I feel pretty certain I won't stay where I am for too long.

Correct me if I am wrong, are the Kallax not stronger than Target's and most cheap shelves? (And hence their popular use with people of all likes). I have never been to an Ikea store in person. If all these shelves are as pathetic as some I've seen... maybe I will just make some or rethink.

The Kallax are popular for two reasons: LPs fit and you can store plenty for not much $. I don't think the quality is anything more than a little above average. It is just veneered MDF but at this price, that's the best you can do. I have had mine going back 12 years and they have held up nicely.

You used to be able to get some nice cubed CD inserts for their Billy bookshelves but those have been sadly discontinued.

Folsom · Jul 31, 2018

Thanks for the comments.

I know they aren't hardwood. But until I know a more permanent physical space detail, I won't be going hardwood.

If they hold up nicely that's good enough. I've seen too many OSB type coated shelves that could never hold up vinyl. I may get a Billy for my recent picks that I am playing more often, and do this.

Lee · Jul 31, 2018

Folsom said:
Thanks for the comments.

I know they aren't hardwood. But until I know a more permanent physical space detail, I won't be going hardwood.

If they hold up nicely that's good enough. I've seen too many OSB type coated shelves that could never hold up vinyl. I may get a Billy for my recent picks that I am playing more often, and do this.

No worries, they hold up well. I have half of my 4,000 LPs in around 38 cubes of Kallax. The other half is in a storage closet so the music room stays tidy. I have not had any problems. Surprisingly durable.

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