HI everyone I'am building a audio stand out of Alum.sq.tubing for all my componets and I'am wondering what to to fill the hollow vertical tubes with sand or a combination of sand and lead shot??? does anyone have any experience with different materials.......thanks ken
Ken- Check out Star Sound products. They have a product, MicroFil (sp?), that I had very good results in my turntable stand. I had been using sand, but MicroFil did improve image focus and dynamics. Good luck.
Due to its toxicity, I wouldn't mess around with raw lead. I've heard about coated lead or maybe it was brass shot. In any case, no sonic benifit is worth the risk of dealing with raw lead.
Using sand should suffice for audio stands. For speaker stands l would use both materials, albeit shots of various materials can and will become very costly. I don't think there will be significant improvements using shots for an audio stand. Use the money for isolation platforms or component footers. Good luck with the stand!
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