DIY Speaker Stands

[SolidSqual]

Do I need speaker stands . . . or can I used two lamp tables of a perfect height? Is there some benefit that escapes my perception?

[tryrrthg]

You can also check out my DIY speaker stands whenever you make it over.

In the speaker stand world the heavier and more solid, the better.

[RuSsMaN]

Stands, preferrably spiked and shot/sand fillable are the best option. You can get a decent pair that meets that criteria for less than $100 - why even bother with DIY, unless you just want a project or a custom fit, which is fine too.

Cheers,
Russ

[provia]

You can use whatever you want as long as it is stable and won't topple over when you crank up the volume. The shelf or top it sits on should not extend past the face of the speaker as you may get reflections or diffractions from the nearest driver.

But Russman has a point, stands don't cost too much these days. So unless what you are thinking of using "fits" into your room decor better, you're better off getting made stands that will probably fit under the speakers and not protrude all over.

[SolidSqual]

I had no idea stands could be had for so cheap. I'm going to have to do some searching.

[Jonesy]

I like making my own as I can custom fit them for the particular installation and make them look like whatever I want. Plus they are cheap and easy to make. The most recent pair I made were for a set of Monitor 7b's (note the Polk recommended 3 degree tilt). The first set I built were for my R20's. I also recently made a pair for my daughter's first real stereo (Monitor 5jr's) I put together for her b-day.