I used this boom arm to replace a broken boom arm on an older mic stand. This product did this job perfectly, as expected from K&M.
The gray colour is not something you usually see on mic stands, so it stands out, but I'd say in a rather positive way. All the controls are very familiar and feel secure, so I have no problems trusting even some heavier studio mics on this boom arm. I've used this boom arm both in live and studio applications for a year now without any issues, so you probably won't be disappointed either. Well worth its money.