Audio Supports


Why is it that the majority of audio equipment comes with four feet rather than just three? It seems that only having three would provide a more solid foundation that would better resist vibration and rocking. Speakers come to mind as a component that might really benefit if it was part of the original design.

Any thoughts? Are there companies that do this that I have not seen?
mceljo
Some do, my Star Sound rack has three, as does the factory stands for my Spendor S 100s. The Lead Balloon TT stand I use to have had three also, as does my Russ Andrews stand for the Linn turntable. All of these except the Linn stand are very heavy and work well. Several other very good equipment racks also use 3 as do others that are quite respectable in quality, I have one of these also but the brand escapes me at the moment.
My Thor Cantantus Phono Preamp has three feet. BUT it is a rather large oval and it seems to me three feet work better of a circle or oval than a square.
The pros/cons are rooted in the real world of physics. Four beats three any day. Any working of a model of the physical forces in play will tell you that.