speaker stands

paddy64 · 16th June 2008, 11:39 AM

Hi
I wonder if anyone can advise me if this is a good idea or not? My current speaker stands place the centre of the woofers on my monitors at exactly halfway between the floor and the ceiling. From what I understand they should be raised or lowered by about 6 inches to avoid modal problems. Unfortunately my stands aren't adjustable and the only ones I can find in the UK that are cost around 500 quid.

What I was thinking was to balance the speakers on something like china cones on top of breeze blocks or stone slabs stacked up to the right height. Does anyone know if this would be effective, or would I need to de-couple the speakers further?

Thanks in advance for any advice

J.S.Vega III · 16th June 2008, 12:10 PM

Why not just raise your speakers by putting your existing stands on a few slabs of concrete?

A 90cm pile of stone slabs seems like a mighty hassle...

Weasel9992 · 16th June 2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.S.Vega III

Why not just raise your speakers by putting your existing stands on a few slabs of concrete?

A 90cm pile of stone slabs seems like a mighty hassle...

I agree. That would be a much easier solution.

Frank

paddy64 · 16th June 2008, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Yes that would be a lot easier. I suppose I was considering lowering the speakers. If I raise them by 6 inches I'll have to get a higher office chair to get my head at the right height and my feet won't touch the ground (still cheaper than adjustable stands).I might see what they're like on their sides, though Dynaudio (BM15 A's) recommend them to be placed vertically.

rcm · 17th June 2008, 08:59 AM

If they measure out right, cinder blocks stacked up wrapped in fabric can be a pretty good solution. Pretty solid and the price is right.

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16th June 2008, 11:39 AM	#1
paddy64 Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	speaker stands Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me if this is a good idea or not? My current speaker stands place the centre of the woofers on my monitors at exactly halfway between the floor and the ceiling. From what I understand they should be raised or lowered by about 6 inches to avoid modal problems. Unfortunately my stands aren't adjustable and the only ones I can find in the UK that are cost around 500 quid. What I was thinking was to balance the speakers on something like china cones on top of breeze blocks or stone slabs stacked up to the right height. Does anyone know if this would be effective, or would I need to de-couple the speakers further? Thanks in advance for any advice

16th June 2008, 11:34 PM	#4
paddy64 Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	speaker stands Thanks for the replies guys. Yes that would be a lot easier. I suppose I was considering lowering the speakers. If I raise them by 6 inches I'll have to get a higher office chair to get my head at the right height and my feet won't touch the ground (still cheaper than adjustable stands).I might see what they're like on their sides, though Dynaudio (BM15 A's) recommend them to be placed vertically.

17th June 2008, 08:59 AM	#5
rcm Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,816	If they measure out right, cinder blocks stacked up wrapped in fabric can be a pretty good solution. Pretty solid and the price is right. __________________ Ronan Chris Murphy http://www.venetowest.com + http://www.homerecordingbootcamp.com Six day boot camp November 17– 22 in Los Angeles

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16th June 2008, 12:10 PM	#2
J.S.Vega III Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beijing Posts: 95	Why not just raise your speakers by putting your existing stands on a few slabs of concrete? A 90cm pile of stone slabs seems like a mighty hassle...