I purchased this stand to use for stereo miking, especially OH drums, and so far it has done its job smoothly. The stand is very large and heavy, but not overly so if you need long horizontal reach and/or are using heavy microphones. Easily adjustable, and once set, the microphones don't creep. Granted, I haven't used really heavy microphones, but I have extended the boom almost to its maximum.
Be warned that this stand is of such a size and weight that it's not easily stored together with your regular song mic stands.