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If a speaker stand is mass-loading, how much does it matter what they're made of?

Looking for speaker stands. At this point, I'm not sure of the height of my long term listening chair/couch, so I don't want to break the bank on stands.

Looking over different options (Sanus, Monoprice, Pangea, Skylan) raises a question — if a stand is can be filled (shot, sand, etc.), does it make much difference what it's made from (steel, MDF)? What is that difference, in your experience? (Listening, durability, aesthetics, etc.)

With the above in mind, any opinions on modestly priced stands? Perhaps 20" - 22" high?

(Again, I'm not in the market for expensive stands, right now.)
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decooney
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In your state, hmmm.  Custom speakers deserve nice custom stands. 

Deer Creek Audio Custom Steel Stands Hand Crafted by Master Artisans - Colorado USA  h t t p s : // deercreekaudio .com/ p / custom-stands

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jackd
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Take a look at the adjustable stands from Reference 3A.  Galen Carol is a dealer and I am sure there are others.

http://www.reference3a.com/stands.html
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hilde45 OP
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@decooney @jackd Thanks for the suggestions.
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yogiboy
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These 20" high Pangea LS 300 stands should fit the bill. They sure won’t break the bank!
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGLS300&variation=20
If you want 22" high stands the Sanus is another option!!
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SASF
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hilde45 OP
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Thanks, @yogiboy 

I may go that route. Exploring Skylan, Timbernation, Deer Creek. Local fabricators.

It's hard to spend a little more and not a *lot* more to get something decent. 
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