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What is a good base for speakers

Fussing with setting up a new system in basement. My vintage ADS L710's sit on original stands that don't have fittings for spikes. As the stands sit on a carpeted floor, they rock a lot (no pun intended). I'm thinking of some sort of base to settle them down. Looking for suggestions of a material appropriate for stability  - any experience with wood butcher block, granite or slate cutting boards as a base? More DIY than expensive. Thanks for any suggestions. 
mcondo
mcondo OP
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Nonoise - those stands from DeerCreek are almost exactly what I purchased with my ADS L710’s over 40 years ago! Prices have really got crazy for simple steel stands. Still debating my approach to some stability for the 710’s.

Bryhifi - do you worry about warping with the bamboo cutting boards?
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deer_creek_audio
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This video will give you an idea of why Deer Creek Audio Steel Stands cost a bit more:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkafYmxhmTY
goose
707 posts
 
+1 for Millercarbon, he is correct about springs.  I tried stone, spikes, no spikes, Herbbie's gliders and the Townshend podiums sound the best.  Get the cheap spring option he mentions and try them out
antigrunge2
1,446 posts
 
Symposium Svelteshelf, add some rollerblocks and you are home free
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2psyop
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I made speaker stands out of Red Mahogany wood. I added damped casters so that I can move them easily to get the best placement. I spent far too much time on the finish but they look nice and serve the purpose. They will raise the height of drivers, so that must be taken into consideration with placement. I took much time to decide if I could get good sound after they were raised and that was crucial.
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