I've owned and used Ares 2.0 for a little over a year now, and it has been a great add-on to my rack! For reference, I have a ceiling height clearance of 82" and the pulleys just barely clear. There are a couple pulleys that look like they may touch, but I have them positioned in between joists, so it has never been an issue. The trolleys, as mentioned in other reviews, are easy to move up and down, and even with an 80 inch rack, I have enough adjustment for tricep extentions with a ez curl attachment, bicep curls, and a variety of bench supported and standing chest flies. A minor gripe I have is the notorious cable twisting issue. From other reviews I've read, this is not unique to the Ares 2.0 system, but it is an annoyance you may face, if purchasing. Another potential thing to consider is ROM for lat pull downs. I am 5'10" with a relatively long arms, I needed to put my bench in decline to not bottom out at the top of a rep. This is all specific to the attachement and carabiner combination you use, but in all cases with attachments on the banana clip this was an issue. I don't view this as a fault of the Ares, as it doesn't seen to be a problem for anyone blessed to have a 93" rack and taller ceilings! Low rows work well, and I don't find it annoying to switch the banana clip, from high to low. The foot plate is relatively close to the cable attachment point, when compared to commercial low row machines, but I was able to easily mitigate this with a few yoga blocks to create a little more distance. All in all, I would recommend this system for anyone in the REP ecosystem!

For an all-in-one piece of equipment, you'll be hard pressed to get a better bang for your buck! I use this on a regular basis for 45 degree back extensions, reverse hypers, and band-assisted Nordic curls. It feels very stable in use (when the tension knobs are fully tightened), and I haven't noticed any wear/tear beyond cosmetic at over a year in use. Some minor negatives I've noticed is the lack of ability load a reverse hyper with a pendulum, so there isn't really anything pulling you into spinal decompression at the bottom of the movement. I am 5'10" and find that my feet hit the frame with reverse hypers, but I can overcome this by bending my knees slightly. Build quality is good and I haven't found it lacking yet, but I dont get the impression it would hold up well with regular, hard use, like in a commercial setting, but that's more of a guess that anything. Overall, I'm very happy with all the movements I can perform on this single piece of equipment and feel comfortable recommending it to friends!