MS 2005 : Excellent for the Studio

These stands are cheap, this is a good thing. They are great for holding your microphone up in the studio, but I would worry a bit about taking them out and using them a lot live. They feel like they would break quite easily under constant folding, unfolding and putting away. As such I haven't used them much for that.

I have a pair of them, one for distance and one for near field on acoustic guitars. They hold position really well, and the adjustment wheels are stable and easy to alter in a rush. I did pinch my finger in one once, but I do that a lot anyway.

If you are after a cheap stand and aren't that bothered about longevity, then go for it, but if you need one to stand up to heavy gigging or an over enthusiastic vocalist chucking it about you might want to spend a bit more.