[Armaegis]

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Cheap stand for cheap cans 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
I'm actually surprised that I managed to balance it perfectly so it doesn't fall over. It's a tad wibbly wobbly but will do fine 

 
Hah, that's a step up from my "CD spindle thumbtacked into the wall" headphone stand.

 

[edriley]

mrAdrian,
 
In response to your question,"Speaker person? So many dampening is going on in the room!", you are correct!
 
My particular desk configuration is an L-shaped desktop, with shelves above the desktop.  My seat, computer, headphone and speaker amps are in the middle or corner of the L.  There are so many reflective surfaces for the sound to bounce around on that I wanted to dampen down those reflections a bit.  I think there was just too much comb-filtering going on.
 
I installed the 2" ATS acoustic foam panels you saw in a number of locations.   Here is a photo of one side of the desktop before installing the foam panels:
 
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q733/RedCreek9977/ReflectiveDesktopLayoutwithSpeaker_zpsc4c519b7.jpg
 
Here is the desk configuration with the acoustic panels in place:
 
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q733/RedCreek9977/DeskConfiguratiowithAcousticPanels_zps60b33754.jpg
 
The panels really focused and cleaned up the sound.  It's now more of a monitor type sound, similar to what I hear through my AKG 702's, close, but not quite as detailed.  I don't want to go into too much detail as this probably belongs somewhere in a speaker thread, but I did want to answer your question.  When I find the appropriate spot to post about the speakers and the acoustic panels, I'll gladly do so there.  Anyone have suggestions as to where that should be?

 

[ngyu]

hey guys, been browsing this thread for some time now and decided to finally make my own headphone stand. Its still in progress right now (just started). Just sketched some ideas for the two blocks of wood I have, and then made a render using pro-e.
 
Let me know what you guys think!
 
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1BuKm_SAoi0MVQ5Q2dxWVg0c0k/edit
 
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1BuKm_SAoi0c2tyaVBRelMxb2M/edit
 
the 4 holes are for my tube amp
 
(btw how does one embed pictures into the post?? i click the "insert image" button but all i get is "There was a problem submitting this to the server. Please try again.")

 

[pdiddypdler]

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(btw how does one embed pictures into the post?? i click the "insert image" button but all i get is "There was a problem submitting this to the server. Please try again.")

By using that button. Not sure what the problem is.

 

[ngyu]

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By using that button. Not sure what the problem is.

hmm weird. thanks though. i'll just provide links then.

 

[marcelvdk]

Hi all,
 
what do you guys think of this design?
 
link (button doesn't seem to work) :http://members.chello.nl/m.vandekamp6/fotos/P1090057_small.jpg
 
greetz
 
Marcel

 

[TrollDragon]

Looks good! The top is a little too square for my liking, It's gonna leave marks in your headband...

DIY amp? Which one?

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[W0lfd0g]

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mrAdrian,
 
In response to your question,"Speaker person? So many dampening is going on in the room!", you are correct!
 
My particular desk configuration is an L-shaped desktop, with shelves above the desktop.  My seat, computer, headphone and speaker amps are in the middle or corner of the L.  There are so many reflective surfaces for the sound to bounce around on that I wanted to dampen down those reflections a bit.  I think there was just too much comb-filtering going on.
 
I installed the 2" ATS acoustic foam panels you saw in a number of locations.   Here is a photo of one side of the desktop before installing the foam panels:
 
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q733/RedCreek9977/ReflectiveDesktopLayoutwithSpeaker_zpsc4c519b7.jpg
 
Here is the desk configuration with the acoustic panels in place:
 
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q733/RedCreek9977/DeskConfiguratiowithAcousticPanels_zps60b33754.jpg
 
The panels really focused and cleaned up the sound.  It's now more of a monitor type sound, similar to what I hear through my AKG 702's, close, but not quite as detailed.  I don't want to go into too much detail as this probably belongs somewhere in a speaker thread, but I did want to answer your question.  When I find the appropriate spot to post about the speakers and the acoustic panels, I'll gladly do so there.  Anyone have suggestions as to where that should be?

 
This is one sweet piece of furniture, very well arranged too.  I have desk envy!
 
BTW
 
Q. Why is there music coming out of Beethoven's grave in reverse?
A. Because he is still decomposing

 

[marcelvdk]

@Trolldragon;
 
On top of  the horizontal part i placed a square block of soft foam. The headband rests on the foam, not the wood.
 
the amp is a harmony design ear 90. I compared it with a burson amp and i found the burson to be a tad darker in sound.

 

[TrollDragon]

All is good then with the foam! The switch and LED of the amp gives it that homemade look that's why I thought it was DIY. Instead of the fine Swedish amp that it is! Just read a review on it, nice.

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[edriley]

Marcel,
 
I like it and it definitely looks sturdy enough!
 
The battleship gray paint makes it look like it is made from steel.  I assume it made from wood as steel might be a bit on the heavy side. 

 

[marcelvdk]

Yup,
 
its made from MDF, but the tube is aluminum. 
 
greets Marcel

 

[ngyu]

Hey guys,
 
quick update for my stand, just finished cutting out the wood pieces, take a look here: 
 
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1BuKm_SAoi0LTZwSmlBQW1mNFk
 
still trying to figure out how to finish the top piece, thinking of covering it with some velvet, or cloth with a bit of cushioning. let me know how you guys think!

 

[marcelvdk]

Wow, looks really nice. Are you gonna keep de woodcolor of are you gonna paint it?

 

[ngyu]

thanks! i think im gonna spray it black.. its not a particularly nice piece of wood (just some regular pine i had laying around). gotta wait for the rain to go away before i can go ahead with the painting though.....