2. speakers
  3. 1243725688

sand versus shot in speaker stands

recently purchased monitors and stand for bedroom and do not know if i should fill stand or not. if the stands should be filled what material should be used. i always read about stands being sand or shot ready, but i must admit i do not know what is meant by shot and where one goes to by shot.

thanks in advance for the help
bianchi27
peter_s
1,333 posts
 
You could always look for a well drilling supply place and get colorado silica sand of a given size range. You can get aquarium size sand in a sack, and it will not hold moisture and clump.
clio09
3,353 posts
 
Kitty litter works too.
lbmp
17 posts
 
You can get clean dry sand from most hardware stores in a day or two. Just ask for a bag of Playground sand. I think it was 70lb at least 50lb and very inexpensive
csmgolf
885 posts
 
Find a store near you that sells sand blasting shot. Make sure that is the silica sand type. It is dry and will not clump. I bought a 50# bag at a local tractor supply store for $8. It is more than heavy enough and does a good job dampening resonance.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
sonically, lead is best. I have two sets of Chicago stands, spiked on the bottom and top and they work fine. Lead can be safely handled and on the Chicago stands it was easy to seal the tops so no dust could escape.
More to discover