[obobskivich]

i can't quite tell from the picture, is that an XHD3000? or is it the 24"? (if it is the 24, how do you like it?)

also, that looks very professional lol (well, ignoring the clutter, but in terms of the mac keyboard + monitor + those speakers, very professional looking)

 

[rbf1138]

It's the 24". Thanks for the compliments. I think the stands I've created look nicer than a phonebook, lol. I'm absolutely loving the A5s, and they're not even broken in yet. Eventually I'll add a subwoofer, but I'm pretty happy for now. I'm also running them through my GoVibe headphone amp...is this necessary? I also have to look into what the next addition is - I'm not real clear on what would benefit the sound most coming from my Macbook. A DAC, an amp, etc.

 

[obobskivich]

what do you mean runing them thru the headphone amp? like using it as a pre?

 

[rbf1138]

I plug the audio out from my Macbook into the Go Vibe, then the headphone out of the Go Vibe into the Audioengines. Or, with my PS3/TV, the RCA to 1/8 adapter into the Go Vibe, then Go Vibe into Audioengines.

 

[rbf1138]

Would I see a big boost in quality with something like the E-MU 0404? Is that the next logical step here? I use my Macbook, PS3, 360, and TV with these speakers. Is there one good, not insanely expensive next step to use with these components and the A5s to see a nice bump in quality?

 

[BadassBob]

Why not just build your own? Cost you about $20 in parts. Id use 4" PVC, some isolation pads, and fill the PVC with sand to dampen it.

 

[docmichael]

These seem a bit pricey for what they are, but wouldn't these work for the Audioengines? (The Adams have nearly the same footprint as the Audioengines)

Adam Professional Audio | A5 STANDS (PAIR) | A5 STANDS | B&H

 

[Sof]

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmichael /img/forum/go_quote.gif These seem a bit pricey for what they are, but wouldn't these work for the Audioengines? (The Adams have nearly the same footprint as the Audioengines) Adam Professional Audio | A5 STANDS (PAIR) | A5 STANDS | B&H

Damn, nice find....I'd like to see how those would look with some A5's sittin' on em. I wonder what they are made out of, anyone know?

EDIT: found some pics of them but not with Audioengine's sitting on them http://www.mtechmarketing.com/images/A5_home.jpg

 

[robbye91]

I know it might be a bit late but have have just recently started to hand make stands specifically for this purpose. I recently got some A2's and needed some stands so i could angle them to my ears (small desk) but i couldnt find any. So i basically made some in the uni workshop. And they were great, made some for people at work to (i work in a hifi shop) and they also loved them.
They are made from lasercut acrylic with audiophile spikes and high quality bolts. Very simple but look very nice. And i can make them to almost any size and many colours.
I just stuck one on ebay for the first time, just to see how people like them. So take a look at the listing to see pics and more details. I am in the process of producing a laptop stand in a similar design.

Feel free to ask me anything you wanna know about them

the listing is here

 

[Tenchi211]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbf1138 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm trying to find some decent stands to elevate my new A5s up off my desk, not only to save desk space but also to be at a better listening height. I'm thinking about checking out Office Depot or staples even, to see if I can find something that would function both as elevators as well as desk organization. Any suggestions, whether real stands or some sort of desk organization improv set would be great. Thanks!

Hello rbf1138!

I just saw this post and have a great suggestion for you! I don't know if you've found a solution yet, but I have a cheap suggestion that works well. Just go to any walmart and get these:

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/31/img2117e.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5678/img2118.jpg
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9836/img2120s.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/69/img2121.jpg

When I first got these speakers I was searching for a desktop stand solution and I thought of using these and they turned out to be almost perfect. And they only cost about five bucks apiece and they come in white or black. I think they are called Sterillite storage boxes.

 

[Tenchi211]

Sorry rbf!

I just saw your setup and it is awesome! the sterillite boxes would probably be a bit too high for your setup. Your solution looks great!

 

[ChroniCali]

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Originally Posted by Tenchi211 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry rbf! I just saw your setup and it is awesome! the sterillite boxes would probably be a bit too high for your setup. Your solution looks great!

Wouldn't the pressure from the speakers onto the storage box cause it to eventually be difficult to open up the drawers? That's whats happened to me in the past.

 

[TheCool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmichael /img/forum/go_quote.gif These seem a bit pricey for what they are, but wouldn't these work for the Audioengines? (The Adams have nearly the same footprint as the Audioengines) Adam Professional Audio | A5 STANDS (PAIR) | A5 STANDS | B&H

I wonder how well those will work with the A2s. They look great.

 

[WindspEEd]

for those with cash to burn...

From Yamamoto Sound Craft:
Desktop Speakers Stands

 

[Tenchi211]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChroniCali /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wouldn't the pressure from the speakers onto the storage box cause it to eventually be difficult to open up the drawers? That's whats happened to me in the past.

Sorry I didn't see your question before now, ChroniCali. I actually don't use the drawers. I have them turned the other way so the drawers don't show. I use them strictly as speaker stands. They have so far stood up well to the weight of the Audioengines. They haven't sagged at all.