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bookshelf speakers on the floor

I spend a lot of the time on the floor (bad back) and read, listen, waste all the good remaining hours of the day like a lazy cat. I tried a pair of speakers on the floor, - before moving to a stand - and noticed that they sounded better than on a stand - to my ears. When I am on the floor, they sound even better. (Yes, there are a number of things wrong with me)

Is it OK for a bookshelf speaker to be on the floor? And if so, should I put something underneath? (Should I try putting it on my stomach? Just kidding!)

grislybutter
grislybutter OP
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@nonoise 

that's an interesting look! I never thought they existed

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nonoise
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Here's a link to their site that shows several ways to do it with bookshelf speakers. They cost a pretty penny since he uses local Amish talent and locally sourced maple for the stands but if you know a good local carpenter (or if you're handy with wood) you can do it for a lot cheaper. Good luck.

All the best,
Nonoise

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tomic601
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Rutan ( again ) at audio connection sells a lot of small speakers into the design but sonics conscious market of NYC…placement firing straight up can yield amazing omni type sound…i would send you a video, but…..

Hopefully your back heals

Jim 

grislybutter OP
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@tomic601 thanks! my back is good enough not to need a doctor and bad enough for the pain not to go away :) but the floor helps

@nonoise yes, I saw the prices! Do you know where to buy the legs or whatever they are called? Or I can put Nobsound springs underneath the slab?

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tomic601
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Most of the wood rack vendors on this site, @timbernation1 comes to mind, have equal quality and better prices IMO.

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