[roker]

I have a setup that I'm very happy with that didn't cost me a fortune. Only problem is it's not setup to it's best potential. I need to buy a nice wooden desk and some decent desktop speaker stands.

Ideally I think a 5' to 6' lift would be great, there was a nice looking one from wood technologies but it placed my speakers at 8.5' which is still not ideal.

please, no links to those headroom stands ($500 for stands costs more than my speakers, in fact, it's roughly 80% of the cost I invested in my setup . . . beyond ridiculous!)

I don't know how to build my own (I don't have a saw or good sandpapering skills, etc.)

 

[roker]

Here's a stock photo on nhthifi.com:

Can someone help me find something like that?

I can't be the only one here with this issue.

 

[IceClass]

You are not the only one with this issue.
Some of us are still limited to baked bean cans.

I'm following this thread with great interest.

 

[punk_guy182]

Same here! I'd like a similar pair of stands as shown on the picture.
Also, I'd like a headphone stand.

 

[Xan7hos]

My speakers are riding on auralex speaker isolation blocks, elevates it to just the right height for me

 

[iriverdude]

If you need a new desk may make sense to buy a Ikea Jerker or similar, I've got one and my large standmounts are on the shelf either side of the 24", with lots of space underneath for other stuff

 

[roker]

Found these on Amazon, but it'll cost 140, seems like over kill.

Amazon.com: Lovan Jazz Speaker Stands in Matte Black (6" Pair): Electronics

The Ikea desk looks OK, but not what I had in mind.

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Originally Posted by Xan7hos /img/forum/go_quote.gif My speakers are riding on auralex speaker isolation blocks, elevates it to just the right height for me

can you post pics?

I was thinking about those, but I'd much rather have something like the pic I posted.

 

[mark2410]

erm how about buying a couple of blocks of wood? then just cut or trim into the shape you want, stain and /or varnish as you like.

 

[roker]

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Originally Posted by mark2410 /img/forum/go_quote.gif erm how about buying a couple of blocks of wood? then just cut or trim into the shape you want, stain and /or varnish as you like.

easier said than done . . . if you DON'T live in NYC

I suppose there might be someone around here who may provide that service.

 

[mark2410]

erm dont you have diy shops that will cut such things for you?

not that ive ever bothered to do it but here im quite sure B&Q will cut what you like for free (so long as you bought the wood from them)

 

[Headphile808]

The Lovan Jazz are very nice & solidly-built. Although they are a bit pricey, Lovan makes some really high-quality products. I'm definitely interested in those now (Damn Head-Fi).

Aloha

Headphile808

 

[Maxvla]

How about hardback phone books? Nice and solid, though not exactly the most aesthetic stands ever... maybe wrap in some brown paper then spray paint it whatever color you want

 

[rbf1138]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/4823247-post15.html

That's my setup

 

[roker]

I walked into guitar center today and bought the mopads for 30 bucks on sale. I figured it was a minimal investment until I can sort this out.

I'm going to try and find someone who has experience in wood work and have them build me a nice square block so I put my speakers on it.

I guess I'll check back in when that happens. Other than that, unless someone has a solution, this thread is dead.

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Originally Posted by rbf1138 /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.head-fi.org/forums/4823247-post15.html That's my setup

More than likely I'm going to go get a pair of paper organizers to replicate your setup.

 

[rbf1138]

They're pretty damn sturdy, have room underneath to put remote controls, papers, etc. and the tops of them (normally the bottoms) have a felt material to add to the cushion the speakers get to sit on.