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Speaker stand design - Is this a good idea?

Hi folks,

With the advise of some of you, I purchased a Harbeth LS3/5a (8 inches sqaure base) and a Creek evo amp to be installed in a small room in India. The floors are tiled (no carpets). I am worried that if the speakers tip over, they may get damaged.

My local dealer in India recommends that the speaker sit on a 9 inch sqaure plate. He is also suggesting that at about 8.5 inches square he will create a little fence about 0.5 inch high to make sure the speaker does not shift 'off' the stand. For what it's worth he thinks it might also provide some support from an accidental fall.

Is this a good idea?

Vish
yogananda
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
I don't think what your dealers suggests is really necessary, but I understand what he is trying to do.
bdgregory
1,715 posts
 
I doubt there's anything wrong with the suggestion your dealer makes, but Blue-tac will be better, and easier.

Also, there's an Audiogonner who has suggested Artist's putty is better than blue-tac - maybe try it if you can't get blue-tac.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
blue tack can damage the veneer......epos makes a nice stand(12?) that will work with the spendor. use adhesive pads (on the stands... not the speakers) to protect the finish.
cleaneduphippy
323 posts
 
One more thing you might want to remember, is that British speakers such as Harbeths and Spendors, usually sound better on "open frame" types of speakers stands. Just something to keep in mind when designing your stand.
listener57
730 posts
 
For something a little bit naturally "sticky" to prevent speaker slipping, and for improving LS3/5A performance at the same time, look into Herbiesaudiolab.com Black MiniDots. At checkout, these are the "smaller" Big Fat Black Dots (confusing terminology).
Better than Blue-Tack for enabling best performance , and still reasonably priced at $6.45 each, with three per speaker to provide support/vibration control.
My Spendor LS3/5A's sounded better with Herbie's support.
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