SKB X-rack 4

I received this unit late in 2010 as the result of a trade. I needed a compact rack for a Furman PL-Plus (which I also got in the trade) and a power amp.
I currently also have a Grundorf 4 space wooden rack case that has served me well over the years, but I wanted a plastic rack for awhile now, due to the cleaner appearance and light weight and portability.

The front and rear lids attach to the rack via two small butterfly-style twist latches that are recessed to avoid getting hung up on other gear or accidentally opening or loosening. The unit also has molded carrying handles on the sides which make transporting the rack very easy, even when loaded with weighty gear. I put my old Ibanez analog delay unit in it just to test it out, and that thing's a dinosaur! (It weighs a ton). Another great feature on the SKB that my Grundorf rack doesn't have, is the addition of shock absorbing and stabilizing rubber feet, as well as indents on the top of the unit so that the rubber feet from another xrack can be stacked on top neatly and securely. This seems like a simple design feature, but it helps a lot when you don't want your expensive rack gear sliding and falling from vibrations or from your singer hitting it on stage while he's trying to kick his mic-stand like Steven Tyler!

The rack shipped with the Furman inside of it, and when I received it (it wasn't packed all that well, but then again it's a rack case so it shouldn't matter, right?) the corners on the top rack ear on either side were bent outward toward the front cover. Now, the only way this could've happened is if the courier dropped the rack case from pretty high up, causing the Furman's weight to lunge forward and bend the ears. I was a little disappointed, but I got over it quick. The rack is still functional and the Furman works just fine.

The SKB survived its first road test: UPS!! If it can survive those gear murderers (I've experienced many disheartening breaks and bad encounters with them, as have many people I know), it can surely survive gigging with my band. It's not as tough as a RoadReady or Road Runner case, but it's also much less expensive. For the occasional gigger or the bedroom player who wants to keep their gear looking great and organized, give one a try! If you have expensive gear that needs ultimate protection, get something sturdier with shock absorption.

I bought this rack to squeeze qq 1U effects:
DEQ830 Alesis, TC Finalizer and Reverb 4000 and Motu 828.

This is my first plastic rack.

Pros:
The ecombrement! Vital for me: I can squeeze in anywhere in the car. No wasted space: Why a rack 50cm deep, so that its effects are 20 to break everything?
The weight too is bound.

In total, it is not too bad finish and it looks very solid. Finally enough to protect the gear transport: do not drop over a rack of amps, of course ... The closures are butterflies property. They're not closing "cheap", as I have seen on the racks of other brands which are known in advance that it will break after a month ...

The rail is provided with hardware, which is OK too.

Note that the rear door is smaller.
It is a shame: AC complicates access to the rear.
Also, not rail at the back, obviously.
So not very possible to squeeze a line of sockets on the back, for example.

Too bad they do not have a model in these dimensions 6U!

Value for money, unless 100euros including postage: nickel!
I would do if the choice?
Bin I have one in command, to cram a DBQ and a dbx APEX AFS ...

I put 8 / 10, because of the size of the back door, but in fact it is no big deal ...

Update 13 / 9: I am now an X-2 + 2U.
It stacks easily (although stacking could be a little more stable: it slips though ...)
I'm really happy. I will raise the pitch to 9 / 10, anyway.
I'm going to still buy one, I think.
SKB RM: When is a model 6U Rolling in this range "25cm"?