Great console. Looking at it, I can’t tell that it’s not real wood (mind you I don’t know if I have the eye for those sorts of things) I think the only way you’d notice is if you were knocking on it...and why would I do that. Panels slide very easily and fit all our cable boxes, only downfall being that there are no holes in the back for wires, but they can easily be threaded through to the middle section and out the back that way, so no big deal. Putting together was fine, took maybe 45 minutes, parts are all very well labeled and instructions are easy to follow. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on it.