Monitors secure on stands

Hello, great choice in speakers. The 140 is a great one and is starting to catch on in the market. I hear you on the fixed mounting problem you are up against. Personally, I think all monitors should have threaded inserts to mount to aftermarket stands.

There are a couple of options you have; try "blue tack" or any of the tacking strips at your home improvement stores. These are often used for securing picture frames to walls to eliminate vibration and keeping them level. It does a pretty good job of tacking things down without harming your finish. This will keep you safe in an event the speaker is bumped, but it will not keep them from falling off if they take a direct impact hit.

Yes, if you add threaded inserts to your speakers it will hurt your resale value. Of course it also depends how good of job was done doing it too.

I agree with Ttowntony. If I was in the market, I would steer clear or expect a big discount if inserts are added. Also, I used Blue-Tac to fasten GMA Europas, and Totem Mani-2s to the stands. It does a good job without damaging or blemishing the speakers. If bumped, they will hold on if you apply it right; however, if there's a head-on collision that topples the stand and everything they will separate, but then . . . this may be a good thing.

I agree with everything that has been said thus far. I will not buy speakers that have had anything done to them, especially with holes drilled in them. I think, though, that with the right stand, there is much less chance to topple over. I know that my stands have a good foundation, and weigh quite a bit. It would take a lot for a young one to push it over.

On another note, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on those speakers. I was considering them myself, but have not had a chance to hear them. If you get a chance, drop me an email and let me know your thoughts.

I used heavy duty velcro from Home depot. Never had a problem,
even when I decided to sell the speakers, the velcro peeled off the bottom of the speakers without issue.

I called our local Lowe's and craft/ art stores and none have Blue Tack. They have other brands of what sounds like the same type of material. Sound okay?