Best stands for Proac Response 2

I used to use sand-filled Target R2 stands with my ProAc Response 2 speakers (attached with pea-sized bits of Blu-Tak, which should be equivalent to poster putty at any office supply store).

They were very expensive (MSRP $700), and I suspect that these Osiris stands would also work just as well:

http://www.sigsound.com/NU&DInfoPages/OSIRIS.htm

Hope this helps!

At the time, I believe they were designed to be used with the Target R2 stands. They need something massive to be coupled to in order to sound their best. The R2s weigh about 75 pounds each, and when filled with sand, are basically immovable. That said, there are some newer stands that are probably comparable.

Stands are a significant extention of your speakers. Read my review on the Sistrum Mini Monitor Platfrom support system. Hopefully it'll explain the difference between isolating(decoupling) and coupling. I'm a coupler. Sand, lead, blu-tak, any absorbing material, do not fit into the coupling equation. Also: mixing the two, negates the principles/effects of coupling. The Sistrum stands, though pricey, deliver the goods and are well worth the $$. Go to audiopoints. com and ask for Robert. He be da man over there. They offer a money back guarentee if you're not happy. Can't beat that with a stick. peace, warren

Proper stands will allow your speakers to lock and load into your room. I concur with Warren if you want as close to live sound in your room then couple. Lead, sand, and other so-called isolation materials de-couple you from the live dynamics of the music. Sistrum platforms and stands extend the soundstage in all directions with equal increases in both black level and dynamic contrasts..Tom