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How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?

This thread extends another I posted about "mass loading" stands.
As I mentioned in those threads, I’m choosing speaker stands for my Salk SS 6M speakers. They measure:

20” H x 9 1/8” W x 14 5/16” D

There are many options for speakers stands, but the choice is complicated by the size of the speaker’s width and depth.

Many stands feature a top plate that is 6" x 6" or 6" x 8" or 7" x 7" etc.

On *any* of these top plates, my speaker would hang off the sides and front/back by at at least 2-3 inches.

For example, I’m considering Target stands but am not sure if it’s worth spending good $$ on a stand if there is this amount of overhang.

Seeking opinions about the "overhang" issue between speaker base and stand top plate. How important is this for the sound? How much overhang is too much?

And if it was necessary to have a top plate made locally to go along with the stand, would I just affix it myself? Have it welded on? I didn’t want this to get so complicated.

Thanks for your opinions.
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nonoise
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I second the Timbernation stands, or something built to your specs. I have the ones that are second to the left in the photos and they work fine.

I no longer use monitors but kept the stands because they're made so well. Just in case. 😄👍

All the best,
Nonoise
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hilde45 OP
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Timbernation's wood is not too resonant? That's my obstacle with them.
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twoleftears
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Skylan makes 20" stands with a top plate 12" x 10 1/2".
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@twoleftears That might be good. If I decide to go with MDF, they seem the way to go.
avanti1960
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skylan stands are solid and stable and come with excellent iso bumpers for the top plate.
you can also fill the columns (i used cat litter with excellent results).
much preferred to the mass market metal stands.
a couple inches of overhang of the speaker panels is not an issue. just make sure they are centered and the center of gravity of the speaker is over the top plate- left to right centering is fine but usually the center of gravity of a speaker is more forward because of the mass of the woofer magnet. in other words it’s better to have a little more overhang in the back than the front for front / back stability and resistance to toppling.  
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