Worth it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This entertainment center is a solid option if you’re looking to add some style and functionality to a living room, rec room, or small home theater. Assembly is definitely a bit of a project—it took me about an hour and a half to put together by myself using power tools. That said, it does come with decent hand tools if you don’t have your own. The written instructions were surprisingly clear and well done, which isn’t always the case with furniture like this. They even explain how the twist locks work, which is helpful if you’re not familiar with them. There are several warnings throughout to prevent assembly mistakes, though you still need to pay close attention—especially with parts like pieces 17 and 18, which need to be oriented correctly. One important tip: make sure to route and hide your cords behind the fireplace panel. The flame effect is projected onto the backboard, and visible cords will definitely ruin the look. The unit comes in multiple sections, and there’s a visible center seam between the top and bottom portions. That detail annoys me a bit, though it may not bother everyone. I was pleasantly surprised by the heater. It puts out more heat than I expected and distributes it evenly. It also has a built-in timer that goes up to eight hours, which is a nice feature. The LED flame effects are also well done, offering seven flame modes (mostly orange tones with one blue option). The shelf lighting includes eight solid colors along with multiple blinking and color-changing modes. The top should accommodate most TVs, likely up to around 65 inches. The adjustable shelf can be installed on either side and at different heights, which is convenient. However, I was disappointed that only one shelf is included and that the “frosted glass” (which is really plexiglass) isn’t illuminated by LEDs. The open shelf also lacks a back panel, so you’ll be able to see through it—good for cable management, but not ideal for aesthetics.