[Audio Redneck]

Hi Ya'll. OK, heres the situation...(wasn't that in a song

)...anyway, at the house I have a pair of MONSTER size speakers: Sansui SP-5000s (95wt, 7way with adjustable crossovers for tweeters and midrange). Yes, I've heard better too, but right now the child proof factor is important at Rancho d'Redneck, and these fit the bill. These weigh somewhere in the neighborhood of 75-100lb ea. I'd like to raise them about 8-12in and would like some serious suggestions on stands - and I'd rather make 'em myself.

I've read alot of talk about stands, but usually, for smaller monitor type speakers. Any thoughts for these tanks (burning them is not an option

)

In truth they sound good with my Adcom Amp and PreAmp.

Heelllllppp!

 

[Audio-Me]

Plywood & Rubber.
I'm sure you'll figure it out.

Why you want them raised, I have no idea, but good luck.

 

[Audio Redneck]

They sound better when I am sitting on the floor than in my chair and my head is about a foot 'n a half higher in the chair.

So you think a hollow box with damping would be better than, say a box filled with sand for a large mass?

Or are you suggesting some kind of multi-layered sandwich?

 

[Audio-Me]

tips: cement
bricks
2x4s
MDF
carpeting

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Yes, layers.

You ever try tilting the speakers?

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Why not just put a jack under it/them (one each)?

 

[Audio Redneck]

Quote:

Originally posted by Dusty Chalk Why not just put a jack under it/them (one each)?

Mrs. Redneck would just love that!

Yes, I have tried to tilt them, but decided against that for several reasons.

Actually, now that you mention it, I have enough carpet scraps in the attice, from when it was laid, to cover the stands (insert lightbulb going off). The sandwich just might work out.

 

[Audio-Me]

Good luck.

 

[pigmode]

Ugh.

 

[pigmode]

I tried to post a pic earlier. I'll try again.

edit: oh well

 

[Audio Redneck]

I pic of what?

 

[pigmode]

I'm going to build my speaker stands today, and I think a modded version would suit your needs.

-use 3/4" MDF
-build a 4 sided pedestal to the appropriate demensions(no top, bottom)
-Screw/glue the pedestal to a wider/longer (say, 5" to 6" longer/wider for stability) flat base piece.
-screw/glue another sheet to the base to make the total thickness 11/2"
-fill with sand
-screw/glue on the top. Let the top overhang 3/4" to 1" for aesthetics.
-spikes and routed edges optional
-quick and dirty finish: Watco
-kick back, listen to some tunes, have a beer...

 

[Audio Redneck]

So, you like a base with a lot of mass (ie sand)?

And yes I'd like to see some pics.

 

[pigmode]

Quote:

Originally posted by Audio Redneck So, you like a base with a lot of mass (ie sand)? And yes I'd like to see some pics.

Think about it. Speakers vibrate. The weight will also add to stability. I can't get the pic to load. If you email me, I'll try to attach the image.

 

[Audio Redneck]

Quote:

Originally posted by pigmode Think about it. Speakers vibrate. The weight will also add to stability. I can't get the pic to load. If you email me, I'll try to attach the image.

I think I see your point. The greater mass will have the most resistance to and absorbtion of vibrations - ie: better isolation?

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Sand is also one of the best absorbers of micro-vibration (not so sure about macro-).