I've been play for more than 40 yrs! Had my mic stand when I was 17, Really need another stand! The only place for the best choice was Thomann! The K&M 210/9 in Chrome, sound just right, little more cash, but hey I want this to last. It is with out any shadow the business! You must remember, when buying a mic stand it must have weight, and sturdy! this has both and the quality is excellent and is easily folded away without jamming fingers! The chrome is good with no flaking, which some stands do at the ends of the bars! Again another good buy from Thomann. Pointless going anywhere else!