IKEA Obegränsad Shelf - Designed for DJs? 

I was soo disappointed… my setup (2 technics and traktor s8) requires 150-155 cm width and it’s just under that… my setup is not crazy… i don’t understand the design decision here.

Tip for those who want to use the kallax in "battle" style position... Screw 2x "mosslanda" picture shelves into each side of the back of the yint, gives you an extra 12cm of depth and a gap in the centre for the mixer cables etc... $9 each shelf, $18 (aud) hack 💵👍👌😂

I think it's a great idea to make videos like this about the more esoteric and rarely talked about aspects of music production and DJing. Would love to see more in-between your regular beat-making and gear review stuff.

You nailed it with the why isn’t it just a couple of inches wider so you can fit a turntable on top in battle position!

I made almost the same ikea dj booth, but the smaller version with just 2 cubes. I put wheels under it, and added the top layer myself with a slightly larger surface board resting on 6 feet. Then you have all the surface area you need, and extra room to slide things under your working surface. The top layer is loose and removable in case you want to drive it outside for a backyard party in the summer (so it fits trough the door easily). And by choosing different size of feet, you can adjust to the height you need to make it as ergonomic as possible.

Just going to say that if anyone wants to make it a bit more study, use PVA wood glue when putting the dowells in. And anywhere the parts join together.

Thanks for reminding me, that it is finally in stock! I grabbed mine yesterday and I am really happy to have this extra more height ☺️✌️

This is a REALLY useful video and more people need to see it through the algorithm. You should make the title more attention grabby ❤

It's now up to $179 and you can get a regular Kallax with under frame for $109, which is only 3/4" shorter. I have to admit I was expecting a little more pizazz, not just an extra shelf.

Just FYI, I work at IKEA and we actually sell base legs/frame that support the entire length of the standard 4-cube length KALLAX units, raising it about 6 inches off the floor. Unfortunately they only come in white or the standard IKEA black-brown, but the white would be perfect for your original white unit! All that said, as a DJ, I completely agree with everything else you said in your video, and pretty much all of the comments I've read. I hope you get a chance to review the other OBEGRÄNSAD products! Also, I'm just a visual merchandiser at a store, so no, I am not speaking for IKEA nor do I have any way of sponsoring or anything lol

Should have collaborated with a Swedish hip hop DJ instead of Swedish House Mafia. They would have made sure it was wide enough for battle style oriented turntables. Either way it’s cool that they finally recognized this demographic of people that utilizes their furniture. Hopefully it will lead to more lines if this one sells well.

Ikea need to get proper DJs to design their furniture.

Would be kool if IKEA combined with Technics or pioneer for a dj promo

Up North Trip 👌… fine Swedish grooves for the great new studio 🎉

dude thank you i’ve had this on my want list for a year

I put a piece of plywood trimmed to fit on top and wrapped it in black contact paper so the feet of the turntables wouldn’t hang off. The contact paper makes it all blend in and you don’t even notice it 🙃

Nice to see. I would personally screw a bigger top over the existing top to give it a bit more depth. With the additional benefit of making it a custom piece. Ikea stuff is really nice to modify a bit

I use my turntables in battle mode so went for the platsa modular units. Probs cost a bit more than a kallax but was so much more sturdy free standing and the height is perfect

I bought one similar to yours from Target for $50. Got most of my gear and vinyl collection on it. I will hate moving it because the build quality is below. I’d buy it again tbh.😂

I had my Ikea Kallax / Expedit for 7 years with no issues. I used six legs though, on each end and 2 in the middle to prevent the sag he mentioned in the video. They were 4 inch legs which bought the desk to a perfect height for me (I'm 6'4). Definitely could be deeper though and I'm surprised they didn't make the one designed for DJ's deep enough. I ended up getting the Ikea Counter top to mount on top of the Kallax / Expedit which gives plenty of desktop room for whatever setup you desire.

Excellent Review! I was excited when they announced this item (Still not available in my local store here in the USA). I've got wall to wall 5x5 Kallax on both sides of my Man Cave and it's great for any gear hoarding as well (Keeps it organized) 😃

Thank you for this video super helpful and much needed, you hit it on the head for me 😀 I've been wondering about this and you made video for my questions. Much respect for the hard work and passion that you put to your material 👍😉

If they had just widened it a little and also added the top shelf it would’ve been an instant upgrade so the 1200’s could sit correctly in vertical position. I’ve been rocking half of a wide Dj coffin on top of my kallax for the past 15 years and it’s been perfect for the height

Never knew IKEA had this. Pretty nice but you're so bold to keep your Technics on there. I don't know if I could trust my equipment on there. I actually use an IKEA kitchen Island for my deejay setup!!!

I use a Kallax unit with Capita legs and a Linnmon table top. I have my turntables battle style and I also have vinyl in the shelves. Capita legs in the middle as well as the ends keeps it still and stable.

I got two of the drum machine stands. They fit small drum machines from roland and elektron perfectly.

Interesting. They probably could have made that extra space at the top a 3 or 4 unit 19" rack space.

Put a thick glass to support the Technics 1200 depth. Overhang on the front or back or both depending on your preference.

Perfect explanation!! 💪🏽💪🏽 you on point my guy!!

A tip for kallax/ expedit. After seeing enough of those shelves racked over from the weight of records I decided to protect my collection and get a piece of steel rod from the hardware store and cut some metal pegs to replace the wooden dowels which snap in half whenever that happens.

Thanks for you video! I was about to buy one of it, but I don't like the idea to see how it gets warped with tunrtubles weight!

Accurate for president 👌🏼

Yeah 1st thing I thought why not make it bit wider. But to be fair for controllers this is great for the price. Also the last shelf at top with different length shelves for amp or other kit is great.

I have the kallax with 2 x 1210s and Xone mixer. Id like one of these ... but i cant find one?

Scaffolding boards work for me

Ikea do work tops that can be put on top to give you the extra depth. I only looked into this because I want some Denon dj sc600's and they are super deep for what the Kalax can handle. I wish the Obegränsad came with a 2 cube for extra length like the Kalax does.

Don't forget the studio tour when it's finished 🤭

Thank you SO much dude! :)

Can you possibly provide the measurements (height, width, and depth) for the top two rectangular cubes? IKEA unfortunately doesn't have them listed on their site. Thanks in advance :) Great review BTW.

Grym recension! Jag köpte också en i fredags. Har inte skruvat ihop den än, vet inte om den ska stå i musikrummet eller vardagsrummet... Gött att ha dig tillbaka, ser fram mot fler filmer om studion.

Hello can you tell me what do you use to make the vinyl stand up at 5:40 in the compartment please?

Can anyone provide the dimensions of the top shelf? Trying to figure out if my receiver will fit in there.

Should of put the ikea castors wheels that are for the Kallax or old expedit shelves. Easy to move around.

I’m not a DJ, but a record collector and I was thinking about getting one to put my receiver, CD player, and tape deck in the top shelves. Has anyone done this and is it sturdy? $80 more than a regular Kallax that could easily rest everything on top so I’m hesitant. Any help would be appreciated.

Good review, I have the normal kallax and wondered if this was going to be deeper 👍🏻

What's the height of the Shelf you put your keyboard on? Would a receiver fit?

totally. my reel-to-reel and moog go onto ikea shelve. not expensive synth rack. saved money go to piggy bank for the next must have synth! good one. to encourage ppl to not kill themselves on expensive racks/table/carts if they must for studio just to look cool. though yes, this one is perfect for the purpose and does look cool.

I’ve designed my office space to fit one of these in, gone to buy it and they’re no longer available… WTF!! 😢

Good Vid Bro. Indeed, the EXPEDIT top has always prevented me from placing more gear on it. I might add one of these to my studio. I miss the RAST night stand which became a DIY Studio rack more though. If IKEA wants to revisit another classic, is should include that one as well. I've seen hacks that use those legs to hold a wider board on top. Which solves our problems. Keep em coming.

I ordered mine and it came with 2 boxes number (2), without no part 1 😢😢😢 damn

I just called Ikea and the Ikea near me in Philadelphia has 6 so that's what I'm doing tomorrow... Thanks for the review... I've been looking at this online for the last month or so

Why not go to the hardware store and buy a black finished piece of wood shelving to make to top wider? And why didn’t you use wood glue on the wooden pegs? Would make it way stronger

but I don't understand, when I put the risers for the loudspeakers, do they fit two turntables and a mixer? they give me the idea of being in the way then. 🧐

Thanks for the video. I know a few others have asked, but does anyone have the available height of the top section? Trying to figure out if my receiver would fit.

regardless, your studio looks great!

I finally bought a DJ table less than two months ago. I bought a table from Glorious. It’s on the expensive side but I can put my turntables in battle mode and I like the height. It’s higher than the table I had my set up on before. I just wish it was I little longer to maybe another piece of gear on it.

i really like the concept but yeah the fact the it isn't deep enough bothers me a bit, you can't fit cdj 3000 on it because they will be to big just like the turn table you showed

it might be a little bit less of ideal. But maybe get a black plank that has a higher width and put it ontop.

Mannn it’s funny you mention the depth of it because I had to reposition my Tech12 yesterday and was trying to figure out a way to keep it in that vertical position without the legs being on the edge. So stupid that they didn’t make it deeper 🤦‍♂️

First off. I’m mad, upset, and disappointed that this is the first I’ve heard of either IKEA audio gear stand. I’ve built my own coffin for my gear in the 80s for DJing. Recently about three years ago I set up my cousin and her man a stereo stand setup which wasn’t any where as good as this one. I went and bought an entertainment system stand to convert it to an turntable stand, but haven’t, because I’m lacking the power tools needed to make it happen. I’ve also designed and created my own vibration isolation suspension turntable platform to help eliminate vibration from the surrounding audio gear. So here are my suggestions to your gripes to this piece of furniture shortcomings. There are many people on YT who buy their furniture and make a new bottom to raise them higher or stabilize them from the dowels breaking. You could do one of two things regarding the turntable issue you have. Buy a nice piece of thick shelving board over the top of the unit to the desired width. Put some sound absorbing, and anti sliding feet that now exist and are easy to search, and they area placed between the board and the top of you unit. Or you could buy the shelving board and cut it in two to handle the width of the turntables or whatever gear you wish to have on top. I’d rather do it this way to damped the the vibration to the turntable and wear on the vinyl. Another way to raise the older unit is to buy 8 high end metal speaker stand legs, and place a solid piece of wood and just screw it into the bottom to secure the whole unit. That’s how I would over come all the short comings you’ve pointed out. Many people making over or adding ikea furniture to their homes have done their own things to reinforce them. I just depends how much you value you place the equipment you’re putting on it. If none of these suggestions appeals to you, I’ll attribute it the fact that you don’t like SHM. Miami to Ibiza! But thanks for letting me know that this piece of furniture exists.

best to glue each piece aswell

might you have some measurements ? i`d like to copy it and maximise its potential for my own build. just built a perfect sized desk for music gear and streaming 2.4 m x 1m... time for a new music furniture project.

i wish it had an attachable back piece to hide cords from decks and such

Whats the dimensions of the part where you put your synth? Really wonder if it can house 3HE rackunits.

Plus I'm going to say I think you have another channel idea here. I just want to hear you reviewing IKEA products. We have a lot in our house 😆

Is this available in the UK? Ikea website not showing it...

Omg, the shelf isn't really made for turntubles. I had the same problem with the desk, it stood wobbly. So also not really made for turntables. However, I ended now up with the old plate and a flexispot frame.

Well I have an Ikea desk I use for my production gear,and it held up,YET i cannot move it around ,so it should have had coasters..Plus,it's not deep enough for turntables and a mixer,etc. The main issue is though,I have so many records,I will easily need 20-30+ of these units to even store SOMe records..I also need something with feet or coasters..

Yeah, just that one top surface could have been wider, canter-levered, with a slight forward lip. The rest of the unit could remain the same. Alternatively, you might see if there are different feet, wider rectangular feet you can use to replace those on the turn table.

I just need to check if that shelf is height enough for rack 3U samplers.

Who is the obergränsad in collaboration with?

What you know about MFDOOM ? I saw your album

4:25 you can pull it off if you keep your 2 turntables / mixer in it's flight case like I do.

how high is the space in the wider shelves?

Where do you get it ? I’m from usa, i can order ir online?

Should've just put another pair or two of those metal feetsies to the center or 2/4+3/4 parts of the kallax. :)

I dont see any speakers ??????

The only thing I'd ask is what Swedish House Mafia had/has to do with this shelf and why would anyone need them to help sell a shelf, IKEA? haha, fun video anyway.

Shame it's not a little bit deeper also. You're right, they missed a trick there.

Ikea has delicious mashed potatoes and meatballs in their canteen. The beer isn't bad either.😅

Wood glue with the dowels homie

You can easily pimp theese things just Look for diy on RU-vid. Build a flat piece of wood wich fits the turntables on top and on the downside fits the obengränsad thing

It’s just not wide enough.. a lot of people fasten a shelf to the top of it so it can hold more equipment. I’ve even seen a shoe rack mounted to the top of it.

so disapointed i can't put a controler and the stand for the pc; it's not wide enough ( only 39 cm ) so i won't buy it

I was excited when I saw top shelf, perfect to slot my amp into, with decks on top, records down the bottom. but it's not wide enough to hold the decks? Useless

How do you pronounce IKEA in Swedish?

Sago Accurate

The width is the problem for me. The Husky work bench is so much better than this.

They should've included a drawer for keyboards, so you can actually play it.

Rather than square boxes they could make them wide enough to hold rack mount equipment. That would be better. And offer slide-out shelves for keyboards and controllers. Why don't they ask actual musicians for ideas???

anybody able to fit a xdj1000 on these? :)

Problem is it was Never designed for Dj’s even this version Is designed for a bedroom producer or to sit a turntable a pair of speakers and vinyl storage for listening , not for a bedroom Dj.

Sucks that it's sold out

It’s pretty tragic though to charge $100 more for a small shelf on top of a kallax

Still no room for TT in battle style? Pass!

Is it?

What a ridiculous review.. the wooden rods work. Have worked with kallax for years. I have ten turntables of various better to high end sort that all fit on top of the Ikea shelves. Can you show what the alternatives to this and the kallax shelve that possibly is better is?

mimimi

Not for Hip-Hop DJs in battlestyle position. 🎚🎛🎚