Compact Disc Storage Racks

[KLM]

Ok its time once again to buy another cd rack for my ever growing collection. This would be my 6th rack. In the past, I have purchased various wooden racks that hold approximately 500 - 600 a piece. Does anyone have any specific recommendation on a nice looking, quality made, but not too expensive rack that will hold about 500 cds.

I did a search on the web and came up with:

Boltz CD 600 ($199 shippped)
Atlantic Penquin 644 (about $160 shipped)
and various others in the $150 - $210 range

Unfortunately, I'm not in the mindset to make my own although it probably wouldn't be that hard. Your thoughts would be appreciated because if I don't get a new rack to store my cds, the overflow will prevent me from even getting into my listening room....

[Gary]

I still like Sckott's racks. Simple "L" brackets, screwed to the wall with 5" shelving....

But you should probably go for something that 'matches' what you have.

[Sckott]

Yeah. If only I knew at the time, I gained ownership of over 1000 CDs in the period of about 3-4 years. I moved between two apartments, time goes on, suddenly, the racks are expensive, cumbersome and start to "bow".

Heck, I almost got sliding metal rodie cases! Nah!

Get some good wood, both small and long wood screws and a cheap electric screwdriver. You're still under $80.00 with the brackets. I used some Stanley "L" brackets.

It's not just less expensive. I gained a nice look to my wall, which was empty to begin with, and it consolidates space the longer you leave the wood. 5 of those shelves emptied out 7 of those dowel racks, and the whole collection fits on one wall. I didn't even set the discs on bookends. They stand up well by themselves.

It's too damn simple to even call it DIY. I can't go emailing TNT-Audio. It's idoit shelving that works.

[Gary]

Don't forget that you can use an "L" bracket every 16 inches (where there is a stud!) to ensure even the heaviest CDs do not bow or bend the shelving wood!

And they'll never ever tip over.....

[metalbob]

Check out the brand Leslie Dame. They are available on the web and at some retail stores. CD World in New Jersey carries them. A 1000 CD rack with adjustable shelves (I used it for DVDs and vids) cost almost $200. I had to assemble it, but for a DIY rack, it's pretty solid.

BOB

[BradOlson]

My local CD Warehouse does carry Atlantic product.

[Andy]

I use Boltz racks and I love them.