The speaker stands...

[morphsci]

So, I looked around the web page and could not see anything regarding the dimensions. Could someone either post the dimensions or a specification drawing with dimensions? Thanks.

[modShade]

http://www.headphone.com/images/speakerstand2.jpg

[morphsci]

Originally Posted by modShade

http://www.headphone.com/images/speakerstand2.jpg

Thanks. That does give some of the dimensions but I was also looking for depth and width of the whole shebang as well as the top speaker platform.

[n_maher]

Using the information that we have in the pictures, namely that a standard desktop sized enclosure will fit between the stand you can deduce a bit about the size of the support platform at the top. The desktop series are 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" so I'm going to guess you've got about an 8" square contact patch at the top to rest the speaker on. Sounds small at first until you remember that it both allows for bolting the speaker down and also is coated with the Bumpon material which will provide more traction for larger speakers at angles.

The Harbeth's, for reference, are 12" x 7.5" (roughly) and I'm sure they'll sit comfortably on the stands.

[Tyll Hertsens]

I'm kinda pressed for time at the moment, but I hope this helps:

[morphsci]

Originally Posted by Tyll Hertsens

I'm kinda pressed for time at the moment, but I hope this helps:

Thanks, that is exactly what I need. BTW why would you be pressed for time? . Have a great time.

[morphsci]

Originally Posted by n_maher

Using the information that we have in the pictures, namely that a standard desktop sized enclosure will fit between the stand you can deduce a bit about the size of the support platform at the top. The desktop series are 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" so I'm going to guess you've got about an 8" square contact patch at the top to rest the speaker on. Sounds small at first until you remember that it both allows for bolting the speaker down and also is coated with the Bumpon material which will provide more traction for larger speakers at angles.

The Harbeth's, for reference, are 12" x 7.5" (roughly) and I'm sure they'll sit comfortably on the stands.

Thanks. My main concern was in making sure they will fit on my desk. The current speakers are Audioengine A5's that really aren't that large.

BTW those Harbeths are really nice looking, I really want to hear a pair.

[warpdriver]

Originally Posted by morphsci

The current speakers are Audioengine A5's that really aren't that large.

I guess I have a mental block that would prevent me from ever spending $500 on stands to prop up $350 speakers. (unless you had some R10's hanging off them at the same time)

[penger]

I was actually curious about the dimensions as well. Thanks for asking the question morphsci and thanks for posting the dimensions Tyll. =)

[Tyll Hertsens]

Originally Posted by warpdriver

I guess I have a mental block that would prevent me from ever spending $500 on stands to prop up $350 speakers. (unless you had some R10's hanging off them at the same time)

A) Yeah, you don't want to spend that kind of money for $350 speakers.

B) I remember when I first started to make headphone amps and one of the issues early on was why spend $1000 on the amp when the headphones only cost $200. Over time, headphones got more expensive and the amps got cheaper and got better.

I think the real point is that in the system we're talking about, you're looking at:

$1000 to $3000 speakers

$800 to $1600 in amps

$800 to $1600 in preamp

$500 to $1000 in sub

$300 to $600 in cables

So a $500 stand is not really out of line. Speaker positioning does significantly help to eek our those precious few percent improvements that you're working at getting with audiophile gear.


Again, for those on a budget,



wall cubes are your friend!