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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
yogananda OP
3 posts
 
Thanks guys for all your recommendations.

I think I will settle for blu-tak or handitak neither of which are available in India. Might just have to wait till my next trip to the US.

Will either of the following interfere with the quality of the sound:
1. The top plate of the stand is 9 inches square while the Harbeth is 8 inches square?
2. The fence 0.5 inch high

Thanks all.
Audiokinesis, appreciate your long detailed reply and offer for a life time supply.

Cheers,

Vish

ryder
1,690 posts
 
Interesting post as this is the first of its kind I've ever read about creating a little 'fence' around the top plate of speaker stands.

For what it's worth, no matter what kind of flooring, any bookshelves will be susceptible to damage if they topple over even on thick carpets. Hence the best idea of preventing them from getting damaged is by taking extra precaution when moving around your speakers. YOu have got good suggestions and I definitely prefer Blu-tac over the idea your local dealer has suggested.

The last question is would you be able to accept the aesthetics of that 'fencing' around your speakers? Even if it's a yes, they will still topple over if you are a careless person. Don't be surprise if the stands themselves go tumbling down together with the speakers with a hard knock. Then maybe we should create a higher 'fencing' around the stands? Pardon my sacarsm but just another way of putting the message accross the board.
ryder
1,690 posts
 
Interesting post as this is the first of its kind I've ever read about creating a little 'fence' around the top plate of speaker stands.

For what it's worth, no matter what kind of flooring, any bookshelves will be susceptible to damage if they topple over even on thick carpets. Hence the best idea of preventing them from getting damaged is by taking extra precaution when moving around your speakers. YOu have got good suggestions and I definitely prefer Blu-tac over the idea your local dealer has suggested.

The last question is would you be able to accept the aesthetics of that 'fencing' around your speakers? Even if it's a yes, they will still topple over if you are a careless person. Don't be surprise if the stands themselves go tumbling down together with the speakers with a hard knock. Then maybe we should create a higher 'fencing' around the stands? Pardon my sacarsm but just another way of putting the message accross the board.
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