Since I have a wall mount for my Samsung 43" TV I didn't really buy this as a TV stand per se. I bought it as stand for my Xfinity cable box, Samsung soundbar and Blu-ray player.

The stand is taller than most stands and sits about 3" under the TV which is perfect position for the sound bar. The soundbar and the stand are darn near the same width which is perfect!

I didn't use the "cabinet" doors nor did I use the side panels on the lower level. I'm using the shelves under the top shelve as my shoe storage. I don't have a lot of shoes but at size 14 it does take some room.

The stand was super easy to put together. I have a very rare disorder called Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 5. It's a Parkinsonian disorder that affects my coordination, balance and use of hands (among other things). Even still putting the shelf together was easy.

The stand looks good and in no way feels cheap. I would purchase again in a heartbeat.