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What should I use for filling B&W FS700 speaker stands (for use with B&W 705s)?

Hello all - I have a question that has paralyzed me up to this point.  I want to add mass to my FS700 speaker stands that support my B&W 705 speakers.  I want to make them less "tippy" mainly.  I am also concerned about adversely or positively affecting the sound quality with whatever I choose.  Lead shot is very expensive, but I am considering it.  Are there good alternatives I should look at?  Steel shot?  Sand (kinda messy)?  What about small landscape rock (1/2" or less)?  Any suggestions from this community would be most appreciated.  - Bob 
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schubert
7,386 posts
 
I have a great pr of Target stands from England ,12 inches of led shot and 12 inches of  sand box sand , quite fine, shake as you go mixes with led .
 Must be 40-45 lbs .
unsound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_poisoning
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Lead also poisons the sound, especially in the bass region. Terrible stuff! 🎷

Mapleshade used to use a lot of lead in shows as well as recording. A helper would take 200 lbs of lead to the shows. But he eventually learned, the hard way. The stuff is bad news.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Doesn't poison the sound of my Totem Signature 1's on my Target Stands because they have Herbie's Fat Dots on all 4 corners .
sfall
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unsound makes a good point. Don't eat the led. I know its tempting but you have to control yourself.
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