Salamander Chameleon Hampton 236 Triple-Width A/V Cabinet (Distressed Black)

by Salamander Designs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 66 x 21.8 x 24.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 197 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S8MFF2
• Item model number: C/HA236/DB
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Distressed Black

From the Manufacturer

Why You Need Salamander Chameleon Audio/Video Furniture

Furniture designed for audio and video components is important because it incorporates features that improve the performance of your home theater system. Traditional furniture manufacturers do not take into consideration important aspects such as Ventilation, infrared passthrough for remote controls, and removable rear panels for component access, wire management and media storage.

The Chameleon series by Salamander Designs is a modern storage system for today’s home theater. Its innovative and award-winning design provides unparalleled flexibility with the design of tailored furniture systems. A full line of refined elements and accessories allows owners to fine-tune individual systems to keep pace with their growing requirements. A delicate balance of high-quality materials gives Chameleon distinct form and function. Extruded aluminum posts provide the aesthetic and functional backbone, and the oversized hardwood shelves enhance its bold and beautiful appeal. An elegantly simple design is advanced by thoughtful details, such as optional flat-panel TV mounts, choice between caster wheels and designer cabinet feet, and easily-removable rear panels.

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Inside Salamander's Chameleon Series

Salamander Design's newly released Chameleon series will change your view of entertainment furniture. The Hampton, one of the four available Chameleon designs, is influenced by the classic look of antique furniture. The Hampton design recalls the distinguished furnishings of a European country manor house while bringing strong support for TVs and other entertainment platforms to your home. The Hampton has a solid wood door frame with insert panels and round knob style pulls. Its handsome Distressed Black finish, crown molded top edge and tapered wooden feet bring the feel of classic furniture that blends with your style of décor. The Hampton design of A/V cabinets is at home in every room of your house. Anywhere you want to entertain in style and comfort.

The Hampton series complements a traditional or rustic decor (Hampton 221 cabinet shown)

Hampton's Quality Features

This A/V cabinet comes with twin- and triple-rack options with two or three cabinet doors depending on the model number (see below for various model numbers and sizes). All of the Chameleon series A/V cabinets are 21.25 inches deep and are between 44 and 65 inches long that allow you to fit them into any room in your home. It has two interior height-adjustable shelves within all of the different sizes of the Salamander Design's Chameleon series to fit your entertainment needs - from DVD players to stereo systems to gaming consoles.

It has a rock-solid framework and a gorgeous, clean look. The 'smart' and rigid aluminum frame comfortably supports the all solid wood doors that close and open with soft-close dampeners. Cooling air flow is never a problem with ventilation louvers built right into cabinet bottoms and 'pinch-out' easily removable rear panels allow for easy access for rearranging A/V hardware and wires whenever the need arises.

Salamander Design's Chameleon Series Contains a 'Smart' Aluminum Skeleton

Salamander Design's Chameleon series has a 'smart' aluminum skeleton. This rock-solid framework securely holds an array of high performance accessories while hiding them from view. The Chameleon series is rich with structural features that benefit from this hidden framework. From the ability to switch between different styles of footing - wheels or feet in wood or metal to add accessories like an IR repeater or cooling kit directly to the A/V cabinet frame without loss of structural integrity while holding all of your entertainment hardware.

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Optional Accessories Make Chameleon Adapt to Your Living Space

	Cooling Kits enhance the air flow in your Chameleon. The Salamander Chameleon Active Cooling Kit uses thermostatically controlled fans to keep gear running cool. It replaces the rear cabinet panel of your Chameleon cabinet. Easy to install, the Active Cooling Kit replaces the standard rear panel of your Chameleon AV cabinet. Two integrated, thermostatically controlled fans regulate cabinet temperature. Please note the TV Mount cannot be used in conjunction with cooling fan kits on any Twin styles.	Flat Panel Mounts allow you to mount your TV to your Chameleon. Salamander Design's Chameleon TV cabinets have clean styling that looks great with today's flat panel displays. The Chameleon universal mounting system for flat panel TVs attaches securely to your Chameleon cabinet. It easily supports the majority of today's large flat-panel TVs from 32-inches to 60-inches. The TV mount offers seven inches of height and angle adjustment. The built-in cable manager helps keep cords out of sight. Please note the TV Mount cannot be used in conjunction with cooling fan kits on any Twin styles.
	The IR Repeater does not interfere with Plasma TV performance, allows any handheld remote to control A/V components positioned behind Chameleon's solid cabinet doors. It has four IR emitters, which can be expanded to eight for even more power to boost your signal. It comes with versatile mounting hardware and a wire manager for keeping everything in order.	Power Conditioner Unit and Bracket allows you to add a power conditioner to your Salamander Designs Chameleon AV cabinet that is simple to install and hidden when in place. This quality surge protector from Panamax filters AC current, while smoothing variations that can mar picture quality and diminish sonic fidelity. This power conditioner is a Panamax Premium Series designed to improve picture quality with patented power management and enhanced noise filtration. It mounts to any Chameleon Berlin, Hampton, Hampton, or Hampton AV cabinet and features eight AC outlets, two CATV connectors, two pairs of satellite connectors, in/out telco connectors with phone line splitter, and an 8-foot power cord.
	Universal Media Pull Out Tray allows you to addmedia storage to your Salamander Designs Chameleon, Berlin, Hampton, Hampton, or Hampton AV cabinet. Slotted to hold a selection of DVDs and CDs upright, the Chameleon Media Tray fits neatly behind a door. The Media Tray holds 111 CDs or 75 DVDs upright. It includes a media divider bar and rubber mat and mounts to the cabinet’s bottom shelf, one per opening.	Saturn Wheels are shapely but strong aluminum casters that allow you to move a Chameleon unit easily whenever the need arises. They lock securely when your furniture is in place. Saturn Wheels are available in sets of four or six to fit any Chameleon System.

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Wide Variety of Sizes to Fit Any Space

	Hampton 221 Twin: Features two solid doors placed side by side. The Hampton 221 is 44" wide, 24.25" high, and 21.75" deep, with 19.75" wide, 17.75" high, and 18.5" deep interior shelves. The top shelf supports up to 350 lbs. Two height-adjustable interior shelves support 75 lbs. each.	Hampton 236 Triple: Two doors flank a center segment with a removable grille-covered speaker opening above a media drawer. The Hampton 236 is 64.75" wide, 24.25" high, and 21.25" deep, with 19.75" wide, 17.75" high, and 18.5" deep interior shelves. The top shelf supports up to 350 lbs. Two height-adjustable interior shelves support 75 lbs. each. The media draw holds 111 CDs or 75 DVDs.
	Hampton 237 Triple: Simply-configured and harmonious, this Chameleon cabinet has three solid side-by-side doors. The Hampton 237 is 64.75" wide, 24.25" high, and 21.75" deep, with 19.75" wide, 17.75" high, and 19.5" deep interior shelves. The top shelf supports up to 350 lbs. Two height-adjustable interior shelves support 75 lbs. each.	Hampton 329 Twin: Center-channel opening is faced with a removable grille that hides the speaker. The Hampton 329 is 44" wide, 31.75" high, and 21.75" deep, with 19.75" wide, 17.75" high, and 18.5" deep interior shelves. The top shelf supports up to 200 lbs. Two height-adjustable interior shelves support 75 lbs. each. The center-channel opening can hold a speaker or 2 A/V components weighing up to a total of 200 lbs.
	Hampton 339 Triple: There is space over this cabinet's three doors for a center-channel speaker, or electronic components. The Hampton 339 is 64.75" wide, 31.75" high, and 21.75" deep, with 19.75" wide, 17.75" high, and 18.5" deep interior shelves. The top shelf supports up to 150 lbs. Two height-adjustable interior shelves support 75 lbs. each. The center-channel opening can hold a speaker or 3 A/V components weighing up to a total of 150 lbs.

Product Description

Distressed Black finish that recalls the distinguished furnishings of a European country manor house. Like a fine antique, a Hampton cabinet will be at home just about anywhere.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I do not recommend this, unless ..., February 28, 2008

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Antonin Smucler (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salamander Chameleon Sonoma 236 Triple-Width A/V Cabinet (American Cherry) (Electronics)

This unit is very well design except it needs additional legs 1/3 from the edges under where three individual boxes join. I had to make them myself because if you do not have them, it sinks visibly exactly 3/8" et centre if loaded by TV (It was only old 32' TV). Also unit is heavy and packaging doesn't have enough Styrofoam to protect and had to be returned. (Smashed corners.) From Amazon I got a new unit no problem, but Amazon at was at that time promising to return shipping money after unit is returned. Because unit is so heavy, return shipping was over $ 400, but even after repeated mails and requests with the bill for shipping, I never got the money and Amazon doesn't answer at all. ... Be careful.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Attractive and well designed, but pricey, April 18, 2008

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E. Slagle - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salamander Chameleon Geneva 236 Triple-Width A/V Cabinet (Medium Walnut) (Electronics)

I purchased this to hide my home theater gear and keep it safe from dust, etc. The stand looks more like a nice piece of furniture than a TV stand. I had trouble finding something I would like, as most of the A/V furniture seemed either too hi-tech or just junky in appearance. I've moved beyond the point of showing off my A/V equipment (well, except my LCD TV), so the fact that this effectively hides all of it (with the aide of an IR Repeater and ventilation) is what sold me.

There is some assembly required. It took about an hour and a half to install the legs, top, and shelves to the base, which comes pre-assembled. However, the quality is much better than other furniture I've assembled in the past. It uses real wood...imagine that!!!

I didn't have any issues with shipping or stability. The Geneva model here comes with a rectangular frame base that fully supports the entire cabinet. The other reviewer may have bought the wrong type or number of legs for his cabinet. And fortunately, CEVA did a great job transporting the unit. There was ample support and cushioning in the box mine came in, and the box was clean with no holes or cuts.

The only downsides are that it is kind of expensive. I had originally planned to spend about half this much until I couldn't find anything in that price range. However, the free shipping is a great deal (free delivery took about 9 days), as it would have cost much more if I bought it locally, as I would have had to pay for delivery plus an 8.25% sales tax.

Also, make sure you're A/V gear will fit in the shelves. I have a Sony 400x DVD changer that doesn't fit well due to it's depth, but fortunately I was already planning to sell it since I've converted my DVD's to play on an Apple TV instead (it's so much smaller/better).

Lastly, make sure you buy the cooling kit if hot-running A/V gear will be enclosed in the unit. I mistakenly bought the 30" because Amazon links to it when I actually need the 20".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great unit, but maybe still too expensive?, June 22, 2010

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o m r (chicago, il) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salamander Chameleon Berlin 236 Triple-Width A/V Cabinet (Wenge) (Electronics)

I have had this unit for a couple years. It's holding up pretty well, although I feel the door hinges are starting to slightly droop from the weight of the doors, but in no way to the extent that I saw from units of other brands on display at several furniture and big box stereo retailers. You could tell those other brands were going to fall apart after a number of months, especially since they were doing so at the store. This unit/brand is higher quality than any other dedicated a/v furniture I was able to find and see in person. The look and finish is incredible. I doubt you could find anything better unless you went to a high end furniture designer. However, those pieces would not be designed anywhere near as ergonomically. No other comparable a/v furniture is built as well as this is. That said, this is not built for sound and vibration isolation. In fact, my cd player will skip whenever someone walks by. Although that's mostly due to the condition of my hardwood floors.
The wood and metal frame are of high quality and show no signs of ware. I've kept my 50" plasma sitting on the glass top, and I can see some very slight warping in the glass and frame from the weight. A 50" Pioneer plasma is heavy, so it's not completely unexpected, but at this price and quality of furniture I hoped for even more stability. I'd recommend the flat panel mounts if you have a large and heavy tv: Salamander CL/PM/B Tilt Wall Mount for 32" to 61" Displays for Salamander Triple-Width Audio/Video Cabinets. I actually am planning to buy the mounts now. Otherwise, a standard LCD should actually be fine to place directly on the top w/out issue.
I also plan to upgrade to the active cooled rear panels. I've had a receiver, blu-ray, cd, and cable tv box all inside at the same time and actually have been fine w/out any substantial cooling/heat issues, but I plan on putting an external hard drive enclosure along with some other networking gear inside as well, and will now need the extra air movement.
I bought mine from a local av equipment boutique/installer and my unit was assembled by them. So, it could be their work, but I hoped the doors would lineup a bit more uniform and flush. At this price (I payed full retail, shipping and tax) I'm going to nitpick everything... that said, the hinges are adjustable and something I have yet to experiment with.
The Salamander ir repeater and power strip (panamax) are designed to be mounted on the back of the unit, but I purchased third party units and could still mount them if I wanted to.
Nitpicking aside, I, as well as my wife, am very happy with this unit. But I wish I knew it were available w/out shipping & tax and the few hundred dollar discount that buying through amazon offers.

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