An audio rack that really does make a difference.

I might have the best stands. I drew what I wanted and had a welder make them. Made from 3/4" metal tubing... all built for spikes and mass load filling. Two low double shelves for each side... a massive stand alone amp stand for lower middle... and a stand alone above amp shelf. Custom made and powder coated for $1,200. I purchased the Lovan 4 pillar speaker stands but the welds were pathetic. I broke one pillar loose easily by hand... so I went back to my welder and he built my speaker stands.

12-19-2020 11:58pm
Your right George. Your always right. Except when you spell advice incorrectly.

What about you misspelling you're? Twice in the same post, lol........

I'm beginning to agree with @georgehifi, although not the general tone which is somewhat offensive, that having no equipment between the speakers improves sound quality. Unfortunately, given the layout and other furniture in my room I don't have the luxury to totally remove the equipment from the middle, but I recently got a new rack which sits very low and is much narrower compared to what I had before. I also pulled the speakers further out so there is nothing in between the pair. I can definitely notice the increased soundstage depth. I'm quite sure removing the equipment from the middle altogether will yield even better soundstage but I don't have that option.

BTW, my audio rack is made by Z Audio Custom Racks. They are very reasonably priced and look and feel amazing. Highly recommended!

I'm beginning to agree with @georgehifi, although not the general tone which is somewhat offensive
I'm quite sure removing the equipment from the middle altogether will yield even better soundstage but I don't have that option.

Yes and probably because I've said it so many times now, I get a bit short with the "glitz queens" that can't see the forest for the trees.
Because they will not only hear great imagining and depth, but see it as well, if their shiny wall of equipment and rack is off to the side instead of between the speakers.

Cheers George  

Speak for yourself George.