Mapleshade (when Pierre Sprey was around) has thick maple plinths with brass cones for bookshelf speakers. The cones angled the speakers up towards the listener. It's the way he said it should be done.
All the best,
Nonoise
bookshelf speakers on the floor
I spend a lot of the time on the floor (bad back) and read, listen, waste all the good remaining hours of the day like a lazy cat. I tried a pair of speakers on the floor, - before moving to a stand - and noticed that they sounded better than on a stand - to my ears. When I am on the floor, they sound even better. (Yes, there are a number of things wrong with me)
Is it OK for a bookshelf speaker to be on the floor? And if so, should I put something underneath? (Should I try putting it on my stomach? Just kidding!)
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first I apologize for misplacing it. Can I change the category to speakers, still? @noromance "vibrating the floor" yes, I was worried about it. I will try the springs! it's hardwood floor so I am sure the wood would want to dance a little @ghdprentice I never heard of short stands. Ashamed to admit, decades ago, I used bricks @russ69 "try different heights" I stopped growing when I was 22 :) But I will check out those growth hormone pills |
Here's a link to their site that shows several ways to do it with bookshelf speakers. They cost a pretty penny since he uses local Amish talent and locally sourced maple for the stands but if you know a good local carpenter (or if you're handy with wood) you can do it for a lot cheaper. Good luck. All the best, |
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